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Hamburg: Elbphilharmonie Guided Tour with Access to the Plaza

Group listening to a guide during Elbphilharmonie tour in Hamburg.
Wooden bridge leading to modern buildings near Elbphilharmonie, Hamburg.
People walking near Elbphilharmonie in Hamburg on a guided tour.
Container ship at Hamburg port near Elbphilharmonie during guided tour.

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1 hr

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Enjoy a guided tour of Hamburg’s most recent architectural marvel, the Elbphilharmonie, and visit the plaza to take in the breathtaking view of the beautiful city of Hamburg.

4.5/5

(2,619)

Wolfhard Zamponi

Wolfhard

Aug 2025
Verified booking
5/5
The friendly and competent tour before and inside the Elbphilharmonie. There was a lot of information about the Elbphilharmonie, the Speicherstadt, facts and figures. Simply everything was perfect. Questions were also answered very well and there was no unanswered question.
Ulrike Bauer

Ulrike

Jun 2025
Verified booking
4/5
We really enjoyed the tour with Birgit, she made it super entertaining. It wasn't great that the first part took place outside in the rain and wind, but Birgit made the best of it. I can only recommend it
Ulrich Wilhelm Märtin

Ulrich

Aug 2025
Verified booking
5/5
We thought the refreshing way in which all the information was conveyed and explained to us was simply great. What a nice guide she was.
    • Enjoy a tour of the Elbphilharmonie, the impressive concert venue that towers over HafenCity and the Elbe.

    • Get insider details about the buildings in the company of an expert English or German-speaking guide.

    • The tour includes a visit to the plaza from where you will be able to bask in brilliant views of Hamburg.

    • The tour lasts for about 1 hour but still covers all the important sights of the Elbphilharmonie and you can upgrade your ticket to include scrumptious French rolls & coffee or Störtebeker beer!

    • Did you know? The Elbphilharmonie is not only a concert venue and a hotel but also a residential building. There are a total of 44 luxury apartments in Elphi!

    • 1-hour guided tour of Elbphilharmonie

    • German/English-speaking guide

    • Skip-the-line access to the plaza (optional)

    • Pick-up at Baumwall metro station (optional)

    • French rolls & coffee (optional)

    • Ride the Tube to the plaza of the Elbphilharmonie (optional)

    • A Störtebeker beer (optional)

    • Entry to the Elbphilharmonie concert halls

    • Tour of Concert Halls

  • 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

    Claudia Hübchen

    Claudia

    Oct 2025
    Verified booking
    5/5
    Our guide was excellent, Klaus enriched our tour with his wit and knowledge. I will recommend you 👍. LG Claudia
    Schleicher, Petra Berta

    Schleicher,

    Oct 2025
    Verified booking
    5/5
    The guide was knowledgeable and had a lot of information. You could tell that he put his heart and soul into it.
    Baresch Ruth

    Baresch

    Oct 2025
    Verified booking
    5/5
    Birgit was very informative and competent, we were very satisfied. Baresch Ruth with friends
    Uwe Fischer

    Uwe

    Oct 2025
    Verified booking
    4/5
    We learned a lot of things we didn't know from Elfi, good guidance.
    Andrea Stillenmunkes

    Andrea

    Sep 2025
    Verified booking
    5/5
    The wealth of information, which was also told very well by the gentlemen.
  • A splendid walk to the Elbphilharmonie

    Nestled in the HafenCity quarter of the Hamburg-Mitte district, the Elbphilharmonie sits on the gorgeous Grasbrook peninsula of the Elbe River. Your tour starts at the Baumwall underground station, from where you can already feel the unique atmosphere and breathtaking charisma of the Elbphilharmonie. As you walk towards the incredible structure, you will get an opportunity to soak in the splendid sights in the ‘Grosser Grasbrook area, which has recently become the site of the largest urban redevelopment project in the entire continent. You might be able to spot some of the buildings and container ships from the old ‘Hamburg Free Port’ as well.

    Inside Elphi Plaza

    Take the curved escalator that connects the ground floor and the Plaza, an observation deck on the 8th floor of the brick section. From this vantage point, you will get an opportunity to gaze at the splendid city of Hamburg that stretches into the distance. Your guide will briefly explain the history of the concert hall and the old warehouse building below. You will learn about the various nuances of the Elbphilharmonie that make it one of the top venues in the world for concerts. Part of the Elbphilharmonie’s astounding brilliance is that the modern exterior hides the world’s most scrupulously designed interiors, especially the famed concert halls that are widely considered to be acoustically perfect. Upgrade your ticket to include a refreshing Störtebeker beer at the Störtebeker Taste & Shop, or French rolls and coffee.

  • What's not allowed

    • Entry to the Elbphilharmonie concert halls is not included in this tour.

    Additional information

    • Appointments are confirmed according to the Elbphilharmonie and its limited Plaza ticket contingent for guided tours. If no more Plaza tickets are issued, a suitable alternative date is booked as soon as possible. In exceptional cases, the tour guide may then report on the Elbphilharmonie from outside.

    • You can still go to the plaza free of charge after the official tour if the tour should only take place from outside.

    • In rare, special cases (mainly for security reasons) the Elbphilharmonie reserves the right not to allow access to the Plaza. In this case, the partial amount will be refunded.

    • This tour with Störtebeker beer is only open to individuals who are over 18 years old.

    • Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.

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

    • Please arrive at the meeting point 15 minutes before the scheduled time of your tour to avoid any delays.

    Meeting point

    Please check your final voucher for the meeting point details and specific instructions.

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