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Combo (Save 8%): Hamburg Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour + Elbphilharmonie Guided Tour

Hop on hop off tour bus in front of Hamburg Rathaus, Germany.
Hamburg cityscape with kayakers on Alster Lake and St. Nicholas' Church in view.
People walking near Elbphilharmonie in Hamburg on a guided tour.
Wooden bridge leading to modern buildings near Elbphilharmonie, Hamburg.

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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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1-Day HOHO Pass + Elbphilharmonie German Guided Tour
€44
€40.48
8% off
  • 1-day unlimited hop-on hop-off tour
  • Audio guide in English, French, Spanish, Russian, Italian & German (on the bus)
  • Free sightseeing map & headphones (on the bus)
  • 60-min guided tour of Elbphilharmonie
  • German-speaking guide
1-Day HOHO Pass + Elbphilharmonie English Guided Tour
€44
€40.48
8% off
  • 1-day unlimited hop-on hop-off tour
  • Audio guide in English, French, Spanish, Russian, Italian & German (on the bus)
  • Free sightseeing map & headphones (on the bus)
  • 60-min guided tour of Elbphilharmonie
  • English-speaking guide
4.5/5(2,415)

Andreas S

Couple
Verified booking
2 weeks ago
Very informative, but not overwhelming. The Elphi is a fantastic building. It’s definitely worth a visit. Stefan was knowledgeable and friendly. Thank you!

Daniela H

Family
Verified booking
Feb 2026
We had great support from our tour guide and driver. It was almost like a private tour—we could ask questions and got answers to everything. Great. The boat trip was also very personalized for us. Fun and interesting. Just great.

Claudia-romana P

Group
Verified booking
Dec 2025
Our booking was for the Elbphilharmonie. We had a really great tour guide (Andre), who was also happy to answer our questions about other sights spontaneously.
    • 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.
    • 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.
    • 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.
    • Dive deep with an expert English or German-speaking guide and explore the Plaza with stunning views of the Elbe River and the cityscape.
    • 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!
  • Hamburg HOHO pass

    • 1-day unlimited hop-on hop-off tour
    • Audio guide in English, French, Spanish, Russian, Italian & German
    • Free sightseeing map & headphones
    • Free child (aged 5 and under) tickets

    Elbphilharmonie guided tour

    • 60-min guided tour of Elbphilharmonie
    • German or English-speaking guide (based on ticket selected)
  • You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

  • 2,415 reviews

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    Guests from Switzerland, United Kingdom, France and over 10 countries have loved this experience

    What our guests say

    Pia P

    Couple
    Verified booking
    Last week
    The guide was so knowledgeable and spoke English so well.

    Andreas S

    Couple
    Verified booking
    2 weeks ago
    Very informative, but not overwhelming. The Elphi is a fantastic building. It’s definitely worth a visit. Stefan was knowledgeable and friendly. Thank you!

    Anita B

    Couple
    Verified booking
    Apr 2026
    A really enjoyable introduction to Hamburg. The guide was very enthusiastic and shared lots of interesting details. I definitely recommend it.

    Daniela H

    Family
    Verified booking
    Feb 2026
    We had great support from our tour guide and driver. It was almost like a private tour—we could ask questions and got answers to everything. Great. The boat trip was also very personalized for us. Fun and interesting. Just great.

    Silke W

    Couple
    Verified booking
    Jan 2026
    The guide was very knowledgeable and funny.
  • 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)

    • First bus: 9:45am from Central station Kirchenalle
    • Last bus: 6:25pm from Central station Kirchenalle
    • Frequency: Every 60 mins
    • Popular stops: St. Michalis Church, Townhall, Goose Market

    Winter (Apr 1 to Oct 31)

    • First bus: 9:45am from Central station Kirchenalle
    • Last bus: 4:25pm from Central station Kirchenalle
    • Frequency: Every 60 mins
    • 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.

  • 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

    • 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.

    Hamburg HOHO pass

    • Note that during special events, construction, or other incidents the services and timetable are subject to change.
    • Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.
    • 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

    • Meet your guide at Baumwall (Elbphilharmonie).
    • Address: 20459 Hamburg, Germany.
    • Landmark: Backshop Baumwall.

    Get directions to the Meeting point

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