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1.5-Hour Harbour & Speicherstadt Cruise

Elbphilharmonie and Speicherstadt buildings along Hamburg harbor.
Tourist enjoying a boat ride on Hamburg's Elbe River during a harbor tour.
Hamburg harbor view with historic clock tower and bustling waterfront.
Man with audio guide at Hamburg harbor with docked ship in background.

Duration

1 hr 30 min

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Sail through Hamburg's lively harbor, admire the vast warehouse district, and visit the iconic Elbphilharmonie on a 1.5-hour tour with multilingual audio and live German commentary.

    • Immerse in Hamburg's maritime charisma on a 1.5-hour harbor cruise, departing from the historical Überseebrücke with an audio guide.

    • Cruise past the vibrant Altona Fish Market Hall, Hafen City, Tugboat Bridges, Elbe Beach among others.

    • Navigate the world's largest warehouse district, Speicherstadt, boasting intricate architecture resting on wooden piles.

    • Enjoy the flexibility of disembarking at Elbphilharmonie, one of Hamburg's tallest buildings-cum-concert hall, or returning to the original starting point.

    • Did you know? The Speicherstadt, built between 1885 and 1927, is the world's largest warehouse complex on timber-pile foundations and is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

    • 1.5-hour Hamburg Harbor cruise

    • Live commentary in German

    • Audio guide app in English, French, Spanish, Italian, Chinese & Russian

  • 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, Denmark, France and over 8 countries have loved this experience

    Frank Schumacher

    Frank

    Jun, 2025Verified booking

    4/5
    Hajnalka Magyar

    Hajnalka

    May, 2025Verified booking

    2/5
    I explicitely chose this trip because of the audio guide in English. There was NO AUDIO GUIDE provided. The guide then said, that he would speak German, because "you know, there are german people here". He meant this as a joke, but I did not find it funny. He repeated a small percentage of the information in English during the tour. At the end of the tour the crew requested tip agressively, stating how much they want per person, and pushed the dish in which they collected the money to people's face during the disambarkation. Fully unacceptable.
    Régis Resal

    Régis

    Jul, 2025Verified booking

    2/5
    Boat in good condition. Effective sliding glass roof for rain.
    Heike Wehn

    Heike

    Apr, 2025Verified booking

    5/5
    We really enjoyed the tour through the harbor and the Speicherstadt. Captain Markus gave us a lot of interesting information in an amusing and entertaining way. We also liked the fact that we were able to sit outside in the back of the boat despite the cold and damp weather. You can find a few drawn impressions of me on Instagram under heweneca. I've also tagged you there.
    Werner Gerhard Walter Wollschläger

    Werner

    Apr, 2025Verified booking

    5/5
    The explanations of the individual sights were really great.
  • Hamburg Harbor and Warehouse District tour

    Start your journey at the historic Überseebrücke, where you'll be granted priority access to comfortable barges. The cruise starts with an exploration of Speicherstadt waterways, long and interlaced by loading canals, and the world’s largest warehouse district. Gaze upon buildings perched on wooden piles and oak trunks, as your journey continues through the thriving Hafen City, where you can capture stunning photos of the cityscape. This is where modern architecture meets the city's historical UNESCO sites. The tour offers live commentary in German, along with an audio app for tour commentary in English, French, Spanish, Italian, Chinese and Russian.

    Exclusive stop at Elbphilharmonie

    Next, cruise past the amazing lines of towering container ships, a testament to Hamburg's bustling trade activities. The cruise stops at Elbphilharmonie - an iconic concert hall which is a must-visit landmark. It is the perfect spot to disembark and explore. If you wish, you can choose to return to the tour's original starting point.

    Itinerary

    • Start at Überseebrücke

    • Speicherstadt

    • HafenCity

    • Elbphilharmonie

    • St. Pauli Landing Stages

    • Altona Fish Market Hall

    • Tugboat Bridges

    • Elbe Beach

    • Container Port

    • Kohlbrand Bridge

    • Industrial Port

    • Break & possible exit at Elbphilharmonie

    • End of tour at Überseebrücke

  • What to bring

    • It’s recommended to bring a warm jacket, a camera and headphones.

    What’s not allowed

    • Keep in mind food & beverages and sharp metallic tools or objects are not allowed on this experience. Pack wisely!

    Accessibility

    • This experience is not accessible by wheelchair and pram/strollers.
    • Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.

    • Please arrive at the boarding point 30 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.

    Boarding point

    • Board your cruise at Überseebrücke.

    • Address: Überseebrücke, 20459 Hamburg, Germany.

    Get directions to the boarding point

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