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Avail the chance to make exciting savings and set off on a tour of Hamburg cruising on the river Elbe with a visit to the Panoptikum wax museum with this combo!
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Francine
Kimberly
Meeghan
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Make significant savings on ticket costs with this combo and stop by the Panoptikum wax museum, followed by a tour of Hamburg on a cruise.
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Marvel at over 120 lifelike wax figurines of celebrities like Angela Merkel, Romy Schneider, and Angelina Jolie.
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Get a chance to discover the secrets of creating wax models and achieving that realistic precision.
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Conclude your tour with a glimpse of the scary corner and the medical-anatomical cabinet.
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Sailing along HafenCity, get a view of the splendid Elbphilharmonie and the world’s largest warehouse district of Speicherstadt, with live German commentary aboard.
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Download a free English audio guide from Google Play Store or App Store and get more context about your cruise.
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Tour of the Panoptikum + 2-hour Hamburg River Cruise
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Admission to the Panoptikum
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Audio guide (German or English) at Panoptikum
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Live commentary on the cruise (German only)
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Informative English audio guide on cruise available on Google Play Store or App Store
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Hotel Transfers
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Food and Drinks
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Additional Gratuities
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You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
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Guests from Austria, France, Switzerland and over 26 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
Grab the opportunity to save on ticket prices with this combo that will take you on a cruise around Hamburg and a tour of the Panoptikum wax museum, all on one ticket!
Explore the world of wax figurines at Panoptikum
Find yourself amidst various life-like figurines of your favorite celebrities at the Panoptikum Wax Museum, which houses over 120 wax figures. Catch sight of figures of personalities such as Queen Elizabeth II, Angelina Jolie, and Angela Merkel. Learn about the process of making realistic wax figures from professionals. The dazzling figurines, each of which takes almost two years and more than €40,000 to make, will mesmerize you. Conclude your experience by peeking at the scary corner and the medical-anatomical cabinet.
Set Sail on an enchanting Hamburg cruise
Hamburg harbor is the largest seaport in Germany, lined with a fleet of quaint barges and elegant salon ships. The port, situated on the river Elbe, is the epitome of urban development, but it brings forth a medieval charm with the labyrinth of canals. Enjoy the splendid sights of the Elbphilharmonie and the humble warehouses of Speicherstadt, the architectural wonders of HafenCity. Explore the myriad canals, channels, container terminals, the Köhlbrand Bridge, and more on your magical tour. Choose between a 1-hour tour, an elaborate 2-hour tour, and an illuminated night cruise according to your convenience!
What to bring
Hamburg River Cruise
- A passport/ID is required for admission.
What's not allowed
- Sharp objects and outside food are not allowed aboard the cruise.
Accessibility
The Panoptikum
Accessibility
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This tour is accessible for guests with pets, guide dogs and luggage.
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This tour is accessible for pregnant women.
Hamburg River Cruise
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Only the large passenger ships are accessible for wheelchair users with prior notice.
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The passenger ships MS RIVER STAR and MS HAMBURG and the paddle wheeler MS LOUISIANA STAR can be accessed barrier-free via a gangway.
Additional information
The Panoptikum
- Wi-Fi services are available at the Panoptikum.
Hamburg River Cruise
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Due to the conditions on-site, no information can be provided in advance regarding the exact time the above ships are used in the harbor cruise (no fixed departure times).
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All harbor cruises aboard little barges are subject to the tide.
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The boats will have an open or closed glass roof depending on the weather conditions.
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Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.
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Please display the same at each ticket redemption point along with a valid photo ID.
Ticket Redemption Points
Panoptikum
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Show your ticket at the ticket office of the Panoptikum.
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Address: Spielbudenpl. 3, 20359 Hamburg, Germany.
Get Directions to Redemption Point
Hamburg Harbor Cruise Tour
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Redeem your voucher at the St. Pauli Landungsbrücken, “Brücke 1” on the top of the promenade, and at “Landungsbrücke 4”, down at the water.
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You will receive the access code directly from the staff on-site when boarding, or on the brochures laid out on-site.
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