Harbor cruise boat on Hamburg canal and Elbphilharmonie concert hall.
Cruise boats on the Elbe River with Elbphilharmonie in Hamburg.
Harbor cruise boat passing container ship and cranes in Hamburg port.
Group of tourists on a guided tour in front of the Elbphilharmonie, Hamburg.
Group listening to a guide during Elbphilharmonie tour in Hamburg.
Hamburg harbor cruise with Elbphilharmonie and city skyline in the background.
Hamburg harbor cruise ship passing container terminal cranes.

Combo: Hamburg Harbor Cruise + Elbphilharmonie German Guided Tour Tickets

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Duration: 2.5 hours (approx.)

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Head to an exciting journey through Hamburg with this Combo package featuring both the Harbor Cruise and Elbphilharmonie German Guided Tour Tickets. Starting at Baumwall subway station, your experience includes a fascinating one-hour tour of Elbphilharmonie where you'll marvel at its towering glass facade reminiscent of a ship overlooking the river. The adventure continues with an exhilarating ride on the world's longest curved escalator and culminates in stunning views from the Plaza's terrace over Hamburg and beyond.

Explore Germany's cultural landmark, the magnificent Neo-Gothic building of Elbphilharmonie.

An expert German-speaking tour guide will walk alongside you, sharing insight into the landmark.

Take a ride on the world’s longest curved escalator and view the harbor from a bird’s eye perspective.

Enjoy spectacular views atop the Elbphilharmonie with access to the Plaza's terrace.

Delve into the urban harbor and explore its traditional allure on a relaxing cruise either on a barge ship or a passenger cruise one.

The 1-hour harbor cruise will give you a wonderful insight into the history of the Speicherstadt and the Kontorhaus district with live German commentary by onboard skippers.

1-hour guided tour of the exterior and interior of the Elbphilharmonie

Certified German-speaking guide

Entry to the Elbphilharmonie Plaza

Tube to the Plaza

1-hour harbor cruise

Live commentary in German

Boarding on a barge or passenger ship

Tour of the Elbphilharmonie concert halls

Harbor cruise boat on Hamburg canal and Elbphilharmonie concert hall.

Harbor cruise boat on Hamburg canal and Elbphilharmonie concert hall.

Meet your tour guide at the Baumwall subway station. Once the group is ready, your guide will lead you by foot to the Elbphilharmonie for a thrilling one-hour tour. You’ll catch a glimpse of its glass facade appearing like a massive ship as it towers over the river. The tour includes a ride on the Tube, the world's longest curved escalator, allowing you to glance over the harbour from high above. After a tour of the building, your guide will lead you to the Plaza's terrace. From this vantage point, you can enjoy stunning views of Elbphilharmonie and Hamburg as the guide points out the vibrant Port of Hamburg, the landing bridges, the Michel and HafenCity. This tour guarantees great and insightful stories on Hamburg with amazing photo opportunities.

Once you've explored the Elbphilharmonie, head to the next highlight of the day which is the harbour tour. The one-hour tour begins at St. Pauli Landungsbrücken. You get to pick the vessel of your choice between a traditional barge and a spacious salon ship, after which you’re off to get a taste of cruise air. From the historic and splendid red-brick warehouses of Speicherstadt to the architectural masterpieces of HafenCity, you will discover that this is a place where history meets modernity. A skipper on the board will provide live commentary as you pass the major attractions along the way, allowing you to grasp your surroundings more insightfully.

Cruise boats on the Elbe River with Elbphilharmonie in Hamburg.

Cruise boats on the Elbe River with Elbphilharmonie in Hamburg.

Harbor cruise boat passing container ship and cranes in Hamburg port.

Harbor cruise boat passing container ship and cranes in Hamburg port.

Group of tourists on a guided tour in front of the Elbphilharmonie, Hamburg.

Group of tourists on a guided tour in front of the Elbphilharmonie, Hamburg.

Additional information

Elbphilharmonie

  • A passport or ID card is required.

Hamburg Harbor Cruise

  • Note: If you want to cruise through the Speicherstadt, you should opt for the barge as the bridges in the Speicherstadt region are too low for the large passenger ships to get through.

  • During low tides, the canals of the Speicherstadt district can not be used during the harbor tour.

Group listening to a guide during Elbphilharmonie tour in Hamburg.

Group listening to a guide during Elbphilharmonie tour in Hamburg.

Hamburg harbor cruise with Elbphilharmonie and city skyline in the background.

Hamburg harbor cruise with Elbphilharmonie and city skyline in the background.

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FAQs

You'll take a ride on the world’s longest curved escalator, known as the Tube, to get to the Plaza's terrace.
To fully experience the Speicherstadt district, you should opt for a barge since its bridges are too low for large passenger ships.
The experience includes a one-hour harbor cruise where you can relax while exploring traditional urban harbors either on a barge ship or passenger cruise.
A passport or ID card is necessary for entry into the Elbphilharmonie.
You will meet your tour guide at the Baumwall subway station.
The harbor cruise lasts one hour and includes live commentary in German.
From the Plaza's terrace at Elbphilharmonie, you will enjoy spectacular views of Hamburg and landmarks like the Port of Hamburg, Michel, and HafenCity.
The tour does not include access to the Elbphilharmonie's concert halls, focusing instead on its exterior and interior areas.
During low tides, it is not possible to navigate through the canals in the Speicherstadt district as part of your harbor tour.
Your expert German-speaking tour guide will provide insights into this cultural landmark as you explore both the exterior and interior of Elbphilharmonie.

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