Sightseeing Cruises

Combo: Hamburg Harbor Cruise + Elbphilharmonie German Guided Tour Tickets

Duration

2 hrs 30 mins

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Guided tour

Combining the allure of a cruise along the Hamburg harbor stretch with a guided visit to one of its most famous landmarks, the Elbphilharmonie, this is the chance to discover the unique maritime charm of the port of Hamburg.

Explore Germany's cultural landmark, the magnificent Neo-Gothic building of Elbphilharmonie.

An expert German-speaking tour guide will walk alongside you, sharing insight into the landmark.

Take a ride on the world’s longest curved escalator and view the harbor from a bird’s eye perspective.

Enjoy spectacular views atop the Elbphilharmonie with access to the Plaza's terrace.

Delve into the urban harbor and explore its traditional allure on a relaxing cruise either on a barge ship or a passenger cruise one.

The 1-hour harbor cruise will give you a wonderful insight into the history of the Speicherstadt and the Kontorhaus district with live German commentary by onboard skippers.

Elbphilharmonie

1-hour guided tour of the exterior and interior of the Elbphilharmonie

Certified German-speaking guide

Entry to the Elbphilharmonie Plaza

Tube to the Plaza

Hamburg Harbor Cruise

1-hour harbor cruise

Live commentary in German

Boarding on a barge or passenger ship

Elbphilharmonie

Tour of the Elbphilharmonie concert halls

TOTAL DURATION2 hours 30 minutes
MODE OF TRANSFERBoat
1 Boarding point
Baumwall subway station
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Sights covered
Elbphilharmonie

You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

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What our guests say
Susanne W
Group
Verified booking
May 2026
Andrea was a great tour guide
Monika E
Group
Verified booking
Apr 2026
The boat tour was very informative and entertaining.
Monika K
Solo
Verified booking
Nov 2025
The Elbphilharmonie tour was informative and well organized. Our questions were answered comprehensively and it was also fun. For me personally, the "trainee city guide" briefly carried my hand luggage and helped me store it. I am very grateful for that. So - a good decision to book the tour, it was worth it !!!@
Matthias K
Couple
Verified booking
Oct 2025
Entertaining tour, unfortunately the concert halls are not included in the tour
Dirk V
Solo
Verified booking
Sep 2025
The guide at the Elbphilharmonie was knowledgeable - gave a lot of interesting information and communicative and humorous. The guide on the boat did a good job, but gave little info that I found interesting. The organization of the combination trip was excellent

Meet your tour guide at the Baumwall subway station. Once the group is ready, your guide will lead you by foot to the Elbphilharmonie for a thrilling one-hour tour. You’ll catch a glimpse of its glass facade appearing like a massive ship as it towers over the river. The tour includes a ride on the Tube, the world's longest curved escalator, allowing you to glance over the harbour from high above. After a tour of the building, your guide will lead you to the Plaza's terrace. From this vantage point, you can enjoy stunning views of Elbphilharmonie and Hamburg as the guide points out the vibrant Port of Hamburg, the landing bridges, the Michel and HafenCity. This tour guarantees great and insightful stories on Hamburg with amazing photo opportunities.

Once you've explored the Elbphilharmonie, head to the next highlight of the day which is the harbour tour. The one-hour tour begins at St. Pauli Landungsbrücken. You get to pick the vessel of your choice between a traditional barge and a spacious salon ship, after which you’re off to get a taste of cruise air. From the historic and splendid red-brick warehouses of Speicherstadt to the architectural masterpieces of HafenCity, you will discover that this is a place where history meets modernity. A skipper on the board will provide live commentary as you pass the major attractions along the way, allowing you to grasp your surroundings more insightfully.

Additional information

Elbphilharmonie

A passport or ID card is required.

Hamburg Harbor Cruise

Note: If you want to cruise through the Speicherstadt, you should opt for the barge as the bridges in the Speicherstadt region are too low for the large passenger ships to get through.

During low tides, the canals of the Speicherstadt district can not be used during the harbor tour.

Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.

Please arrive at the boarding point 15 mins before the scheduled time of your visit to avoid any delays.

Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the boarding point.

This booking confirmation is only valid as a ticket for the Elbphilharmonie tour.

You will receive the ticket for the harbor tour in a separate email from your local tour operator after booking.

Boarding Point

Board your cruise at Harbor Tour Pavilion of the Abicht shipping company (St. Pauli Landungsbrücken, Bridge 1).

Address: Bei den St. Pauli-Landungsbrücken 1, 20359 Hamburg, Germany.

Landmark: Meet at the top of the promenade, so that the staff can tell you which ship is used for this trip and where it is going..

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Getting There

By Bus

The closest bus stop is U S Landungsbrücken. It is a quick 2-minute walk to the boarding point.

Board buses 111, 608 to get you there.

By Metro

The closest metro stop is Landungsbrücken. It is a quick 2-minute walk to the boarding point.

Board metro lines S1, S2, S3 to get you there.