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Experience the best of Hamburg on a 1-day hop-on hop-off bus tour and learn everything about the world’s best acoustic hall from a licensed English or German guide.
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Craft your own itinerary with a 1-day hop-on hop-off bus tour, covering 15 stops with buses every 60 mins and see landmarks like Speicherstadt, Alster Lake, and more.
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The double-decker bus is designed for your comfort and premium viewing with an open-top deck and GPS-controlled audio guides in multiple languages.
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Get ready to be swept off your feet by the Elbphilharmonie, an architectural marvel transformed from a brick warehouse to one of the world's most striking concert venues.
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Dive deep with an expert English or German-speaking guide and explore the Plaza with stunning views of the Elbe River and the cityscape.
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Fun fact: 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 Elbphi!
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Hamburg HOHO pass
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1-day unlimited hop-on hop-off tour
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Audio guide in English, French, Spanish, Russian, Italian & German
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Free sightseeing map & headphones
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Free child (aged 5 and under) tickets
Elbphilharmonie guided tour
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60-min guided tour of Elbphilharmonie
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German or English-speaking guide (based on ticket selected)
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You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
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Guests from Switzerland, Austria, Spain and over 18 countries have loved this experience
Lisa
Aug, 2025Verified booking
The tour guide was really great and told us exciting and funny things. An absolute recommendation if you want to get to know the city better!
Wolfhard
Aug, 2025Verified booking
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.Thomas
Aug, 2025Verified booking
Andrea explained everything in great detail and was also very understandable and interesting for our grandchildren. We really enjoyed this tour. Thank you The Wiegleb family
Sieh
Aug, 2025Verified booking
It was a great and successful day. The tour with Marion was refreshing and very professional and knowledgeable! Super. The subsequent harbor tour was a great way to round it all off! Highly recommended!Gyr
Jul, 2025Verified booking
The tour guide on the bus gave us a very interesting and exciting presentation about the history of Hamburg and the sights. We would be happy to return at any time.
Save money on this budget-friendly combo and enjoy a 1-day hop-on hop-off tour of Hamburg also visit Elbphilharmonie with an English or German-speaking guide.
Hamburg HOHO pass
Get ready to discover Hamburg with a flexible 1-day hop-on hop-off bus tour. Buses swing by every 60 mins, so get on and off unlimited times at any of the 15 stops.
Schedule
Summer (Nov 1 to Mar 31)
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First bus: 9:45am from Central station Kirchenalle
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Last bus: 6:25pm from Central station Kirchenalle
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Frequency: Every 60 mins
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Popular stops: St. Michalis Church, Townhall, Goose Market
Winter (Apr 1 to Oct 31)
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First bus: 9:45am from Central station Kirchenalle
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Last bus: 4:25pm from Central station Kirchenalle
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Frequency: Every 60 mins
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Popular stops: St. Michalis Church, Townhall, Goose Market
Please click here for the detailed route map and boarding points.
You can join the tour at any stop and hop on and off for the duration of your ticket.
Elbphilharmonie guided tour
Take a scenic walk to the Elbphilharmonie, Hamburg's architectural pride. The tour starts at Baumwall station, where the Elbphilharmonie's energy is palpable. As you make your way to the iconic structure, soak in the sights of Grosser Grasbrook, a product of Europe's biggest urban renewal project. You might even spot remnants of the historic Hamburg Free Port, with its unique buildings and container ships.
Inside, a curved escalator takes you up to the Elphi Plaza, an observation deck on the 8th floor. Here, Hamburg stretches out before you. Your English or German-speaking guide will share the Elbphilharmonie's story, from its warehouse beginnings to its rise as a world-class concert hall. Learn about what makes the Elbphilharmonie so special: a modern exterior that conceals meticulously crafted interiors, including the famed concert halls renowned for their perfect acoustics.
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Accessibility
Hamburg HOHO pass
- Require special accommodations for your disability? Rest assured you can contact the service provider and they'll try to assist you.
Additional information
Elbphilharmonie guided tour
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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.
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You can still go to the plaza free of charge after the official tour if the tour should only take place from outside.
Hamburg HOHO pass
- Note that during special events, construction, or other incidents the services and timetable are subject to change.
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Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.
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Please display the same at each ticket redemption point along with a valid photo ID.
Ticket redemption points
Hamburg City Tours: 1-Day Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour of Hamburg with Optional River Cruise
- No printout required! Just show your mobile voucher to the driver and collect your bus ticket.
Guided Tour of Elbphilharmonie
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Meet your guide at Baumwall (Elbphilharmonie).
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Address: 20459 Hamburg, Germany.
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Landmark: Backshop Baumwall.
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