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See Hamburg's bustling harbor and skyline on a cruise through the River Elbe and learn about Germany’s largest port with an audio guide.
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(2,152)
Francine
Kimberly
Meeghan
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Discover Hamburg's maritime charm on a harbor cruise across the Elbe River, choosing the best route to personalize your exploration.
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Enjoy live, captivating commentary in German led by the expert skipper, or take advantage of the readily available downloadable audio guide.
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Glide past the Elbe Philharmonic Hall and the historical Speicherstadt and admire the colossal vessels docked at the Blohm and Voss shipyard.
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Whether you prefer to start in the heart of the harbor, venture south to the container terminals, or head straight to the Speicherstadt, there's a perfect cruise for you.
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Did you know? Hamburg was once a pirate haven. Check out the statue of the city’s most famous pirate, Klaus Störtebeker, at the maritime museum.
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1 to 2-hour Hamburg harbor cruise (based on option selected)
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Live commentary in German
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Audio guide available in English, French, Spanish, Italian, Chinese, and Russian (depending on option selected)
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Disembarkation at Elbphilharmonie or return to the original boarding pier (as per selected option)
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- Beverages (Can be purchased on the cruise)
You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
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Guests from France, Switzerland, Denmark and over 24 countries have loved this experience
Kimberly
Jun, 2025Verified booking
We had a WONDERFUL experience on the harbor cruise. Our guide was fun and entertaining (even if we don't speak German). He gave us the QR code to read up on the sites in our home language (English) and we toured more sites than we originally thought. The reception person at the check in site was also very kind, helpful and directed us on where we needed to be. Would absolutely take this cruise again and highly recommend it to others traveling.Pinisoara
Jul, 2025Verified booking
Comprehensive tour, with a lot of interesting information. The captain was very good, offering a lot of insights and details about the itinerary.
Francine
Jul, 2025Verified booking
We enjoyed the walk around the big container ships in the port of Hamburg. The coffee, the clean toilets on board, the outdoor space and the possibility of moving around on the boat were all pluses. On the other hand, we didn't even get to the very beginning of the canals of the old town, even though we had a two-hour cruise planned. This was very frustrating, especially as we hadn't been warned. The German guide was apparently friendly and competent, but he spoke too loudly for the audio guide's English comments (and only English, long live our European partner!) to be audible, which was a pity for us.
Frits
Jul, 2025Verified booking
The tour was fine and the experience optimal. One note: we assumed that it included a section of Speicherstadt. This was not the case. We were mainly in the harbor. Speichterstadt we saw via the hopon-hopoff bus tour. In short we did not get what we had hoped for....Meeghan
Jul, 2025Verified booking
Captain had a good sense of humor and obviously knowledgeable as he talked alot. Unfortunately we presumed it had audio assistance. And even though we said we spoke English no one mentioned that the tour was a spoken one all in German so didn't understand any of it. 🤣 would've been nice to have been offered an English speaking one, but our fault for booking the wrong tour
Cruise the bridge capital of Europe
Dive into Hamburg, the bridge capital of Europe, and unlock the secrets of its massive port, one of the largest on the continent! This harbor cruise is your ticket to experiencing this maritime marvel from the best seat in the house. From contemporary glass facades to centuries-old brickwork, the HafenCity reflects Hamburg's transformation. Feel the electrifying energy of the Elbe Philharmonic Hall and the fish market.
Learn Hamburg's port history
Explore the heart of Hamburg's maritime world. choose between a comprehensive tour starting from Überseebrücke, covering both northern and southern highlights; a southern route beginning at Landungsbrücken that showcases the city's modern developments and industrial might; or a northern journey that focuses on Hamburg's historic waterways and cultural landmarks.
What to bring
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Carry your passport or a valid ID card.
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Stay ahead of the game; download the audio app beforehand to dodge any network glitches at the location.
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Don’t forget your trusty earphones for an immersive audio guide experience.
What’s not allowed
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Weapons and sharp objects are not allowed onboard the cruise.
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Outside food is not allowed.
Accessibility
- 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
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Live or audio commentary is typically available in German and English on most departures. You can also request audio guides in other languages—just ask the crew onboard.
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Food and drinks are only available on the passenger ships, but if the harbor tour is on a barge, you can purchase drinks before the trip starts.
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The boats will have an open or closed glass roof depending on the weather conditions.
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Speicherstadt may not be reachable depending on the tide; alternative routes will be taken.
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Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.
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Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the boarding point.
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Please arrive at the boarding point 15 minutes before the scheduled time of your tour to avoid any delays.
Boarding point
- Please check your final voucher for the boarding point details and specific instructions.
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