Hamburg Tours | Explore the Best of the Hanseatic City

• Experience the maritime magic of Hamburg as you glide through its harbor and the canals of Speicherstadt, where centuries of history come alive before your eyes.
• With live commentary in German by a skipper on board or a downloadable audio guide, learn about all the largest seaports in Germany.
• Explore the historic warehouse district of Speicherstadt and the contemporary Hafen City where you can witness the impressive Elbphilharmonie in all its glory.
• Cruise past the famous Fischmarkt, the docks by Blohm and Voss, and the giant container terminals and soak up the busy atmosphere!
• Choose between a 1, 1.5, or 2-hour cruise to make the most out of your time in Hamburg.

Inclusions

• 1 to 2-hour harbor cruise in Hamburg (based on option selected)
• Live commentary in German
• Audio guide in English, French, Spanish, Italian, Chinese, and Russian
• Disembark at Elbphilharmonie or boarding pier (based on option selected)

Exclusions

• Beverages (Can be purchased on the cruise)

• Tip: Pair your harbor adventure with a visit to the Miniatur Wunderland or the Elbphilharmonie for a full Hamburg experience.
• The live commentary is in German only.
• Wheelchairs and strollers are best accommodated on the larger passenger ship. The departure time for this ship will be confirmed at the meeting point.
• Speicherstadt may not be reachable depending on the tide; alternative routes will be taken.

• You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

• Discover the vibrant city of Hamburg in the most fun way possible, with a 1-day hop-on-hop-off bus tour.
• Jump on and off the bus as many times as you want, with 15 stops along the route and buses arriving every 60 mins.
• You can also opt for a 60-min harbor boat cruise along the scenic Elbe River and see historic piers and some of the largest ports in Europe.
• The double-decker buses come with GPS-controlled audio guides in multiple languages and you can hear about the sights as you pass by.
• Some of the must-visit spots along your route include the scenic Alster Lake, expansive Outer Alster, 18th-century St. Michaelis Church, and more.

Inclusions

• 1-day unlimited hop-on hop-off tour
• 60-min Elbe river cruise with English audio guide (based on option selected)
• Audio guide in English, French, Spanish, Russian, Italian & German (on the bus)
• Free sightseeing map & headphones (on the bus)
• Free child (aged 5 and under) tickets

Please click here for the detailed route map and boarding points.

You can join the tour at any stop and hop on and off for the duration of your ticket.

Bus route

Summer (Nov 1 to Mar 31)

• First bus: 9:45am from Central station Kirchenalle
• Last bus: 6:25pm from Central station Kirchenalle
• Frequency: Every 60 mins
• Popular stops: St. Michalis Church, Townhall, Goose Market

Winter (Apr 1 to Oct 31)

• First bus: 9:45am from Central station Kirchenalle
• Last bus: 4:25pm from Central station Kirchenalle
• Frequency: Every 60 mins
• Popular stops: St. Michalis Church, Townhall, Goose Market

Harbor cruise

Summer (Easter to Oct 31)

• First cruise: 10am from Landungsbrücken, Bridge 1
• Last cruise: 6pm from Landungsbrücken, Bridge 1 (7pm from Fri to Sun)
• Frequency: Every 15-30 mins

Winter (Nov to Easter)

• First cruise: 10am from Landungsbrücken, Bridge 1
• Last cruise: 5pm from Landungsbrücken, Bridge 1
• Frequency: Every 30-45 mins

• Require special accommodations for your disability? Rest assured you can contact the service provider and they'll try to assist you.
• Note that during special events, construction, or other incidents the services and timetable are subject to change.

• You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

• Hamburg at your fingertips! This 1-day hop-on hop-off bus tour is your ticket to explore, it's sightseeing spots on your terms.
• Every 30 mins, your buses await! With 20 stops scattered around the city’s coolest spots, you'll be ticking off your bucket list on the go.
• Level up your trip with an Alster Lake or Elbe River cruise and glide past swanky villas and lush gardens.
• Your personal tour guide is built right in! The open-top bus comes with a multi-language GPS audio guide – it's like having a local bestie.
• Roll past the city’s modern marvels, gawk at St. Michael's Church's baroque beauty, and get lost in Speicherstadt's brick wonderland.

Inclusions

• 1-day unlimited hop-on hop-off tour
• 60/120-min harbor cruise (based on ticket selected)
• 60-min Alster Lake cruise (based on ticket selected)
• Audio guide in German, English, French, Russian, Italian, Spanish, Danish, Japanese, Chinese, Arabic & Portuguese (on the bus)
• Free sightseeing map and earphones (on the bus)
• German-speaking guide on harbor cruise (based on ticket selected)
• Audio guide in English on cruise (based on ticket selected)
• Mobile app with a detailed map and live bus tracking
• Special prices for families/kids/seniors

Please click here for the detailed route map and boarding points.

You can join the tour at any stop and hop on and off for the duration of your ticket.

Line A (bus tour)

Apr to Oct

• First bus: 9:25am from stop 1 (St. Pauli Landungsbrücken) (9:15am from Fri to Sun & public holidays)
• Last bus: 4:55pm from stop 1 (St. Pauli Landungsbrücken) (4:55pm from Fri to Sun & public holidays)
• Frequency: Every 20-30 mins
• Popular stops: HBF/Kirchenallee, Rathaus, Singapurstrasse

Nov to Jan 5 & Feb 1 to Mar 31

• First bus: 9:55am from stop 1 (St. Pauli Landungsbrücken) (9:25am from Fri to Sun & public holidays)
• Last bus: 2:55pm from stop 1 (St. Pauli Landungsbrücken) (3:55am on Sat)
• Frequency: Every 30-60 mins
• Popular stops: HBF/Kirchenallee, Rathaus, Singapurstrasse

Jan 8 to Jan 31

• First bus: 9:55am from stop 1 (St. Pauli Landungsbrücken) (9:25 on Sat)
• Last bus: 2:55pm from stop 1 (St. Pauli Landungsbrücken)
• Frequency: Every 30-60 mins
• Popular stops: HBF/Kirchenallee, Rathaus, Singapurstrasse

Harbor cruise

60-min cruise

• First cruise: 10am from St. Pauli Landungsbrücken, Pier 1 & 4
• Last cruise: 5pm from St. Pauli Landungsbrücken, Pier 1 & 4
• Frequency: Every 30-45 mins

120-min cruise

• Departure: 11:30am & 1:30pm from St. Pauli Landungsbrücken, Pier 1 & 4

Alster Lake cruise

• First cruise: 11am from Jungfernstieg pier
• Last cruise: 4pm from Jungfernstieg pier
• Frequency: Every 30 mins

• Keep in mind smoking on the Alster Lake cruises and food & beverages on the harbor cruises are not allowed. Pack wisely!
• The Alster Lake and harbor cruises are wheelchair and pram/stroller accessible.
• Dogs are welcome on the buses.

• You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

• Experience the magic of Hamburg Harbor on a grand evening cruise, complete with breathtaking views of the city's illuminating landmarks.
• Learn fascinating tales about the city's maritime heritage from the audio guide and live German commentary on board.
• Explore the "Venice of the North" as you navigate Speicherstadt's narrow canals and its century-old warehouses.
• Discover the hidden gem of Tollerort, the smallest container terminal, before sailing past the serene Elbstrand and Fischmarkt.
• Opt for a comprehensive harbor tour to explore the entire port, or immerse yourself in the enchanting Speicherstadt on a dedicated cruise.

Inclusions

• 1 to 1.5-hour Hamburg Harbor or Speicherstadt cruise (based on option selected)
• Live commentary in German
• Audio guide in English, French, Spanish, Italian, Chinese, and Russian (as per option selected)
• Boarding on a barge (as per option selected)

Exclusions

• Food & drinks (available for purchase)

• Tip: Visit the fish market, an integral part of Hamburg's culture that offers a wide range of items from seafood to souvenirs.
• This experience is not suitable for wheelchair users.
• Speicherstadt may not be reachable depending on the tide; alternative routes will be taken.
• Safety is a priority so this experience is restricted for guests under the age of 5 years.

• You can cancel these tickets up to 48 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

• Discover the Elbphilharmonie and learn all about its architecture and history from your German or English-speaking guide.
• Soak in the splendid sights as you walk towards the entrance such as the ‘Grosser Grasbrook’ area, the largest urban redevelopment project in Europe.
• Take the longest curved escalator in the world up to the viewing platform – the Plaza – from this vantage point, gaze at the splendid city of Hamburg that stretches into the distance.
• Your certified tour guide will keep sharing entertaining anecdotes and extensive insider knowledge with you such as ideas that led to building its spellbinding glass facade and more.

Inclusions

• 1-hour guided tour of Elbphilharmonie
• German/English-speaking guide
• Skip-the-line access to the plaza (optional)
• Pick-up at Baumwall metro station (optional)
• French rolls & coffee (optional)
• Ride the Tube to the plaza of the Elbphilharmonie (optional)
• A Störtebeker beer (optional)

Exclusions

• Entry to the Elbphilharmonie concert halls
• Tour of Concert Halls

• Tip: Don’t miss the interactive 2D/3D explanation of the building, located near the info/shop inside behind the staircase that leads to the big concert hall.
• 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.
• Entry to the Elbphilharmonie concert halls is not included in this tour.
• 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.
• This tour with Störtebeker beer is only open to individuals who are over 18 years old.

• These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

• Enter the impressive Elbphilharmonie and soak in the maritime flair of the port of Hamburg on a 1-hour harbor cruise with this money-saving combo ticket.
• An expert German-speaking tour guide will take you through the marvelous Elbphilharmonie, giving you further insight into this gigantic and time-consuming building project.
• Ride the longest curved escalator to the Elbphilharmonie Plaza, giving you a bird's eye view of the sprawling harbor.
• Set sail on an exciting 1-hour Hamburg harbor cruise aboard either on a traditional barge or a spacious salon ship. Your choice!
• A skipper on board the cruise will provide live commentary in German, ensuring you gather a deeper understanding of your surroundings.

Inclusions

Elbphilharmonie

• 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

Hamburg Harbor Cruise

• 1-hour harbor cruise
• Live commentary in German
• Boarding on a barge or passenger ship

Exclusions

Elbphilharmonie

• Tour of the Elbphilharmonie concert halls

• Board your cruise at St. Pauli Landungsbrücken.

Elbphilharmonie

• Tip: Be sure to check out the other points of interest near Elbphilharmonie such as the Warehouse District Museum (Speicherstadtmuseum), Speicherstadt Coffee Roastery (Speicherstadt Kaffeerösterei) and Miniatur Wunderland.
• A passport or ID card is required.

Hamburg Harbor Cruise

• Tip: Be sure to carry a camera with you as you will have several great photo opportunities.
• 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.

• Meet your guide at the U-Bahn station Baumwall, (exit direction Kehrwiederspitze/entrance Kehrwiederspitze).
• Address: Baumwall (Elbphilharmonie), 20459 Hamburg, Germany.
• This is located at the foot of the stairs in front of the “Back Shop” (kiosk) under the railway bridge.
• Get Directions to the Meeting Point

• You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

• Enjoy Hamburg’s vibrant harbor on a 1.5-hour cruise with priority access from Überseebrücke, ideal for maritime enthusiasts looking for a unique experience.
• Listen to live German commentary and an audio app for non-German speakers, available in 6 languages, ensuring in-depth narratives about the harbor.
• Navigate through the narrow waterways of the world's largest warehouse district, Speicherstadt, and St. Pauli Piers, the largest landing site in the Port of Hamburg.
• This voyage offers views of the stunning Elbe Beach, Kohlband Bridhe adn the Tugboats bridge.
• Choose to disembark at the Elbphilharmonie or to return to the tour's starting point, with this tour offering the flexibility to cater to your preferences.

Inclusions

• 1.5-hour Hamburg Harbor cruise
• Live commentary in German
• Audio guide app in English, French, Spanish, Italian, Chinese & Russian

• 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

• Tip: Keep your travel binoculars handy. You might spot a variety of seabirds and even seals around the harbor area.
• This experience is not accessible by wheelchair and pram/strollers.

• You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

• Discover Hamburg's highlights on a hop-on hop-off double-decker bus tour – valid for 1 day – with 2 cruise experiences along the harbor and Alster Lake.
• Enjoy a flexible bus schedule as you hop on and off at any of the 20 stops along the Line A route.
• Observe magnificent villas and gardens from a waterfront perspective on a 1-hour harbor cruise and Alster Lake cruise.
• Learn all about the city and its history with an audio narration in 11 languages, complete with headphones, on board the bus.
• See the impressive Rathaus City Hall, Hamburg's seat of government, the 18th-century St. Michael's Church, and more.

Inclusions

• Valid for 1 day
• Unlimited hop-on hop-off access
• Audio guide in 11 languages
• Sightseeing map
• Headphones
• 1-hour Harbor Cruise (optional)
• 1-hour Alster Lake Cruise

Line A

Mon to Thu

• First bus: 9:25am from stop #1 (St. Pauli Landungsbrücken)
• Last bus: 4:55pm from stop #1 (St. Pauli Landungsbrücken)
• Frequency: Every 30 mins
• Popular Stops: Elbphilharmonie, HafenCity & Speicherstadt

Fri to Sun, Public & Bank Holidays

• First bus: 9:15am from stop #1 (St. Pauli Landungsbrücken)
• Last bus: 4:55pm
• Frequency: Every 20 mins

Please click here for a detailed route map and its boarding points & click here to see the winter timetable from 1 February to 29 March 2024.

Harbor Cruise

Apr to Oct

• First cruise at 10am from St. Pauli Landungsbrücken 1 or 4
• Last cruise at 6pm
• Frequency: Every 15 to 30 mins

Nov to Mar

• First cruise at10am from St. Pauli Landungsbrücken 1 or 4
• Last cruise at 6pm
• Frequency: Every 35 to 40 mins

Alster Lake Cruise

• First cruise at 11am from Anleger Jungfernstieg
• Last cruise at 4pm
• Frequency: Every 30 mins

• Tip: With flat roads and dedicated cycle paths throughout the city, Hamburg is a very bike-friendly place. Some hostels and hotels have their own bike rental. Hop on one and ride through the city.
• Facilities: Wheelchair Accessibility, Pram/Stroller Accessibility, Buggy (on prior request).
• The audio guide on the bus is available in English, German, French, Russian, Italian, Spanish, Danish, Japanese, Mandarin, Brazilian Portuguese, and Arabic.
• Dogs are welcome onboard.
• Special events, construction, or other incidents may require Line A services and timetables changes.

• You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

• Revel in a 90-minute evening cruise through Hamburg's iconic harbor, offering a unique perspective of the city's radiant beauty and architectural marvels.
• Listen to live German commentary to gain historical insights and to enhance your understanding and experience of the city's romantic aura.
• Experience the magic of Hamburg's iconic landmarks illuminated at night such as the magnificent Elbphilharmonie that houses 3 concert halls.
• The cruise sails through the world's largest warehouse district, Speicherstadt, offering a breathtaking view of the UNESCO World Heritage site under the glow of twilight.
• See the lights of the Harbor City, the musicals, the landing bridges, the ships, and the container bridges that are destined to set a romantic atmosphere.

Inclusions

• 90-minute harbor tour
• Live commentary in German

Exclusions

• Food & drinks (available to purchase on-site at personal expense)

• Tip: After the cruise, take a stroll around the harbor to continue enjoying the evening's magical atmosphere.
• The following are allowed: guide dogs, pets, photography, and baggage.
• This experience is not suitable for wheelchair users.

• You can cancel these tickets up to 48 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

• Admire the intricate construction of the Elbphilharmonie as your expert tour guide tells you all about its recent history.
• Indulge in curious questions about the famed concert hall - your tour guide will be happy to answer them all!
• Take the curved elevator to the roof and marvel at the stunning skyline of Hamburg.
• Guess the total cost of building the architectural marvel located in HafenCity.
• Sit back and relax on the 6th floor as you munch some delicious snacks.
• Note: Tour of the Concert Halls is not included in this ticket.

Inclusions

• 1 hour guided walking tour
• German tour guide certified by the Elbphilharmonie
• Priority admission and tube ride to the Elbphilharmonie Plaza
• 1 Franzbrötchen
• 1 coffee

Exclusions

• Tour of the Concert Halls

• These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.