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Hamburg: Elbphilharmonie Guided Tour with Access to the Plaza

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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.

Highlights

  • 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!

Inclusions

  • 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)

Exclusions

  • Entry to the Elbphilharmonie concert halls

  • Tour of Concert Halls

Cancellation policy

These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

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Guests from Switzerland, Austria, Denmark and over 8 countries have loved this experience
Beiderwieden Claus

Beiderwieden

5/5

Jul, 2024

Our guide Peer was very good. He was entertaining, very well informed and could tell a lot of stories and fun facts. Even after the official end, he didn't just leave but was still available to answer questions. We would be happy to do it again at any time and highly recommend it!
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Rita Muntermann

Rita

4/5

Jun, 2024

The historical information on the construction of the Elbphilharmonie. I liked the quick admission and the great view. Unfortunately, there was no insight into the concert halls.
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Christian Konrad Bohmann

Christian

5/5

May, 2024

Our guide told the story of the planning and construction of the Elbphilharmonie with a lot of humor and anecdotes. The history of the port of Hamburg was not neglected either. In terms of organization, the timing was very good. The only small suggestion for improvement was that we found the meeting point relatively difficult to find. This certainly had something to do with the harbor festival. Perhaps a more central location (e.g. directly in front of the entrance to the Elbphilharmonie) would be better for all those who don't know Hamburg inside out :-).
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Silva Kellermann

Silva

5/5

Apr, 2024

Die abwechslungsreichste, informativste, lustigste und einfach beste Führung für die Elbphilharmonie, die ich je hatte! Luca ist ein wunderbarer Tourguide, dem man ewig zuhören könnte! Super interessante Details und Infos, die man sonst nicht alle zu hören bekommt. Nächstes Mal in Hamburg unbedingt wieder! Vielen Dank!
Nadine Romahn

Nadine

4/5

Apr, 2024

Hat alles gut geklappt. Der Guide war pünktlich und nett am vereinbarten Treffpunkt. Die Gruppe umfasste 20 Teilnehmer. Also auch nicht zu viele Personen und man hat alles gut sehen und verstehen können.

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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