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Combo (Save 8%): Elbphilharmonie Plaza Guided Tour + 1-Hour Harbor Cruise Tickets

Name: Combo (Save 8%): Elbphilharmonie Plaza Guided Tour + 1-Hour Harbor Cruise Tickets
Start: 2026-11-03T13:15:00
End: 2026-11-03T18:00:00
Location: Hamburg

Explore Hamburg's Elbphilharmonie with a guided tour, and sail the harbor on a 1-hour cruise - all in one combo ticket, saving you time and money.

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German Guided Elbphilharmonie Tour + Boarding on Barge

~~Original price€45~~

€41.40

8% off

German-speaking guide for Elbphilharmonie Plaza
Boarding on barge for cruise
Guided tour of Elbphilharmonie Plaza
Skip-the-line entry to the Plaza
Pick-up at Baumwall metro station for Elbphilharmonie tour
Harbor cruise in Hamburg
Live commentary in German for cruise
Audio guide for cruise in English, French, Spanish, Italian, Chinese, and Russian

English Guided Elbphilharmonie Tour + Boarding on Barge

~~Original price€45~~

€41.40

8% off

English-speaking guide for Elbphilharmonie Plaza
Boarding on barge for cruise
Guided tour of Elbphilharmonie Plaza
Skip-the-line entry to the Plaza
Pick-up at Baumwall metro station for Elbphilharmonie tour
Harbor cruise in Hamburg
Live commentary in German for cruise
Audio guide for cruise in English, French, Spanish, Italian, Chinese, and Russian

German Guided Elbphilharmonie Tour + Boarding on Passenger Ship

~~Original price€53~~

€48.76

8% off

German-speaking guide for Elbphilharmonie Plaza
Boarding on passenger ship for cruise
Guided tour of Elbphilharmonie Plaza
Skip-the-line entry to the Plaza
Pick-up at Baumwall metro station for Elbphilharmonie tour
Harbor cruise in Hamburg
Live commentary in German for cruise
Audio guide for cruise in English, French, Spanish, Italian, Chinese, and Russian

English Guided Elbphilharmonie Tour + Boarding on Passenger Ship

~~Original price€53~~

€48.76

8% off

English-speaking guide for Elbphilharmonie Plaza
Boarding on passenger ship for cruise
Guided tour of Elbphilharmonie Plaza
Skip-the-line entry to the Plaza
Pick-up at Baumwall metro station for Elbphilharmonie tour
Harbor cruise in Hamburg
Live commentary in German for cruise
Audio guide for cruise in English, French, Spanish, Italian, Chinese, and Russian

4.5/5(3,546)

Sandra S

Family

Verified booking

2 weeks ago

The captain had that typical sharp-witted North German cheekiness full of humor and charm, but he also shared plenty of interesting facts. My daughter (9) was thrilled as well, and we had a lot of fun.

Andrea W

Couple

Verified booking

2 weeks ago

ARON gave us all the facts and figures about the Elbphilharmonie—very lively, so you actually remember a lot of information. He shared plenty of stories around it. It is definitely worth doing.

Simon D

Family

Verified booking

Last week

A very entertaining and informative Elbphilharmonie tour with André, and also a very enjoyable harbor cruise, unfortunately without Speicherstadt due to the water level.

Heinrich E

Couple

Verified booking

Last week

The tour guide was very likable and had many interesting stories to tell. However, we were disappointed that we couldn't enter any of the halls to experience the acoustics. But that wasn't the guide's fault.

Barbara G

Group

Verified booking

Oct 2026

Our guide Anina shared new insights about the Speicherstadt and the construction of the Elbphilharmonie with enthusiasm, warmth, and humor. The hour flew by and we enjoyed it immensely.

Brigitte P

Couple

Verified booking

Sep 2026

Very beautiful route in the Port of Hamburg. It was very impressive to get so close to those huge container ships! Unfortunately, I didn't understand much of the guide's commentary, as he spoke very, very fast in German, but he really seemed to put a lot of energy into keeping the passengers well-informed. Thank you, Brigitte

This 1-hour Elbphilharmonie Plaza tour unveils the concert hall's history and offers beautiful city views from the Plaza with skip-the-line access.

Your guide spills the tea on why it was so expensive and how it became a Hamburg icon. Plus, ride the world's longest curved escalator.

Take a 1-hour harbor cruise past the Speicherstadt warehouse district and modern HafenCity, on a passenger ship or a barge.

As you sail past, see the massive container terminals that keep Hamburg humming and the red-brick warehouses lining the canals.

Did you know? The Elbphilharmonie's curved glass facade is designed to deflect birds, preventing mid-air collisions with the concert hall's windows.

Elbphilharmonie Plaza Guided Tour

1-hour guided tour of Elbphilharmonie Plaza

Skip-the-line entry to the Plaza

German or English-speaking guide

Pick-up at Baumwall metro station

Hamburg Harbor Cruise

1-hour harbor cruise in Hamburg

Live commentary in German

Audio guide in English, French, Spanish, Italian, Chinese, and Russian

Boarding on a Barge or passenger ship

Elbphilharmonie Plaza Guided Tour

Entry to the Elbphilharmonie concert halls

Hamburg Harbor Cruise

Headset

Beverages (Can be purchased on board)

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
Scheuringer C
Group
Verified booking
Yesterday
The trip on the smaller boat (launch) was perfect, informative, and very interesting. Cruising up to the massive container ships and the cruise ship was particularly impressive. This hour on the water was put to brilliant use, thank you so much.
Heinrich E
Couple
Verified booking
Last week
The tour guide was very likable and had many interesting stories to tell. However, we were disappointed that we couldn't enter any of the halls to experience the acoustics. But that wasn't the guide's fault.
Sandra S
Family
Verified booking
2 weeks ago
The captain had that typical sharp-witted North German cheekiness full of humor and charm, but he also shared plenty of interesting facts. My daughter (9) was thrilled as well, and we had a lot of fun.
Andrea W
Couple
Verified booking
2 weeks ago
ARON gave us all the facts and figures about the Elbphilharmonie—very lively, so you actually remember a lot of information. He shared plenty of stories around it. It is definitely worth doing.
Simon D
Family
Verified booking
Last week
A very entertaining and informative Elbphilharmonie tour with André, and also a very enjoyable harbor cruise, unfortunately without Speicherstadt due to the water level.

Experience two of Hamburg's must-visit attractions, the Elbphilharmonie and the Hamburg Harbour, while saving time and money.

Elbphilharmonie Plaza Guided Tour

Your exploration begins at Baumwall subway station where you'll meet your guide. As you approach the Elbphilharmonie, look at its glass facade, resembling a giant wave about to crash onto the shore. Together, you'll delve into the Elbphilharmonie's story, a modern marvel nicknamed the "Elphi" by locals. Skip-the-line access whisks you past the crowds, and soon you'll be gliding up the world's longest curved escalator, offering a preview of the harbor panorama. Your guide will share details about the building's design and construction challenges, including the special vineyard-shaped acoustic features in the concert hall.

Hamburg Harbor Cruise

Set sail on a 1-hour cruise through the historic Hamburg harbor, the largest port in Germany. Choose between a comfortable passenger ship or a traditional barge. Both options offer excellent vantage points as you sail past the landmarks. You'll witness the scale of container terminals, a testament to Hamburg's role as a global trade hub. The red-brick warehouses lining the Speicherstadt canals, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, offer a glimpse into Hamburg's maritime history. See the Cap San Diego, a cargo ship that's now a museum. Your skipper's live commentary in German, with multilingual audio guides available, will bring the harbor's past and present-day operations to life.

What to bring

Hamburg Harbor Cruise

Have your passport or valid ID ready for a seamless experience.

Stay ahead of the game; download the audio app beforehand to dodge any network glitches at the location.

Don’t forget your trusty earphones for an immersive audio guide experience.

What’s not allowed

Hamburg Harbor Cruise

Keep in mind that weapons, sharp objects, and outside food are not allowed in this experience. Pack wisely!

Accessibility

Elbphilharmonie Plaza Guided Tour

This experience is wheelchair and pram/stroller accessible.

Hamburg Harbor Cruise

Wheelchairs and strollers are best accommodated on the larger passenger ship. The departure time for this ship will be confirmed at the meeting point.

Additional information

Elbphilharmonie Plaza 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.

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.

Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.

Please display the same at the meeting/boarding point along with a valid photo ID.

Meeting points

Elbphilharmonie Plaza Guided Tour

Meet your guide at Baumwall (Elbphilharmonie).

Address: 20459 Hamburg, Germany.

Landmark: Backshop Baumwall.

Get directions to the meeting point

1-Hour Hamburg Harbor Cruise Tickets

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