Hamburg Tours | Explore the Best of the Hanseatic City

A boat tour you tailor by duration and route, with live commentary and the option to end at Elbphilharmonie.

• Starting point: Board at the harbor piers shown on your voucher in Hamburg.
• Sights covered: See Speicherstadt warehouses, HafenCity, Elbphilharmonie, and container terminals from the water.
• Options: Choose a 1, 1.5, or 2 hour tour duration to match how long you want to stay on the water.
• Everything you get: Boat ride, live German commentary, choice to disembark at Elbphilharmonie or return to the original pier.

Inclusions

• 1, 1.5, or 2-hour Hamburg harbor cruise (as per option selected)
• Live commentary in German
• Disembark at Elbphilharmonie or pier

Exclusions

• Food & drinks
• English-language commentary

What to bring

• ID: Carry your passport or a valid ID card.
• Earphones: Bring your own earphones to enjoy the audio guide comfortably.

Accessibility

• Wheelchairs and strollers: Wheelchairs and strollers are better accommodated on the larger passenger ship.
• Departure time: The exact departure time for the larger passenger ship will be confirmed at the meeting point.

What’s not allowed

• Weapons and sharp objects: Weapons and sharp objects are not allowed onboard the cruise.
• Outside food: Outside food is not permitted on board.

Additional information

• Audio app: Download the audio guide app before your visit to avoid any network issues at the harbor.
• Audio guides: You can request audio guides in additional languages directly from the crew on board.
• Barge departures: If your harbor tour runs on a barge, you can buy drinks at the pier before departure.
• Route changes: Winter operations may result in longer-than-usual 45-minute departure intervals.

• You can cancel these tickets up to 12 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

Romantic 90 minute cruise for couples, with city lights and skyline views shimmering on the water.

• Starting point: Board at Landungsbrucken Bridge 3 in Hamburg.
• Sights covered: See the red brick warehouses of Speicherstadt and Hamburg's modern HafenCity district beautifully illuminated in the evening.
• Options: Choose a barge cruise or a ship cruise to match your preferred style of evening harbor experience.
• Everything you get: 90 minute harbor tour with live German commentary, daily departures, guaranteed operation, and alternative ships if Speicherstadt is not navigable.

Inclusions

• 90-minute evening harbor lights tour through the Port of Hamburg
• Cruise on barge (as per option selected)
• Cruise on ship (as per option selected)
• Live commentary in German
• Daily departures as per schedule
• Guaranteed execution
• Alternative ships if Speicherstadt not navigable

Exclusions

• Food and drinks
• English commentary

What to bring

• Ticket: Present your valid ticket or booking confirmation at boarding.
• Child ID: Carry proof of age if you are bringing children up to 5 years old who travel free.

Additional information

• Meeting point: Board at Landungsbrucken Bridge 3, 20359 Hamburg, Germany.
• Public transport: Reach the pier via U-Bahn or S-Bahn to Landungsbrucken station.
• Operations: Daily departures operate according to the published schedule.

• You can cancel these tickets up to 5 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

• Hamburg in a day? You got it! Explore the largest German port city with a 1-day hop-on hop-off bus tour and see the best port views on a harbor cruise.
• Venture into Hamburg on your time – Hop on and off the bus at 15 stops, with rides every hour to keep your journey uninterrupted.
• Glide along Hamburg’s port on a 1-hour cruise and see the Elbphilharmonie performance hall and more with live commentary and an English audio guide.
• Live German commentary, 6-language audio guides, handy route maps, and open-air views from the double-decker bus ensure you never miss a beat.
• Shop, see, savor! This Hamburg tour hits the bustling Landungsbrücken, iconic St. Michael's Church, grand City Hall, chic Gänsemarkt square, and more.

Inclusions

Hamburg Hop-On Hop-Off Tour

• 1-day unlimited hop-on hop-off tour
• Live guide in German
• Audio guide in English, French, Spanish, Russian, Italian & German
• Headphones
• Sightseeing map

Hamburg Harbor Cruise

• 1-hour Hamburg Harbor cruise
• Live commentary in German
• Audio guide in English

Hamburg Hop-On Hop-Off Tour

• First bus: 9:45am from Kirchenallee (Hauptbahnhof)
• Last bus: 11:45pm from Kirchenallee (Hauptbahnhof)
• Frequency: every 60 mins
• Popular stops: Goose market, Gerhart Hauptmann Platz, Marco-Polo-Terrasse

Hamburg Harbor Cruise

Summer timetable (March to Oct)

Mon to Thu

• First cruise: 10am from St. Pauli Landungsbrücken
• Last cruise: 6pm from St. Pauli Landungsbrücken
• Frequency: approx 20 mins

Fri to Sun

• First cruise: 10am from St. Pauli Landungsbrücken
• Last cruise: 7pm from St. Pauli Landungsbrücken
• Frequency: approx 20 mins

Winter timetable (Nov to Feb)

Mon to Thu

• First cruise: 10am from St. Pauli Landungsbrücken
• Last cruise: 5pm from St. Pauli Landungsbrücken
• Frequency: approx 30 mins

Fri to Sun

• First cruise: 10am from St. Pauli Landungsbrücken
• Last cruise: 5pm from St. Pauli Landungsbrücken
• Frequency: approx 30 mins

Click here for detailed route maps and boarding points.

• Tip: Inside the Speicherstadt district, visit Miniatur Wunderland, the world’s largest model railway, featuring intricate miniatures of various regions, including Hamburg.
• The buses are wheelchair pram/stroller accessible.
• Your guide dogs and pets are allowed.
• 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.

Ticket you can use any day, plus stories in multiple languages, ideal if you want freedom in your evening plans.

• Starting point: Board at St. Pauli Landungsbrücken Piers in central Hamburg, along the waterfront promenade.
• Sights covered: See Hamburg's historic Speicherstadt brick warehouses and the huge container port dramatically lit by cranes, ships, and reflections at night.
• Everything you get: A 1.5-hour tour on your choice of vessel through Speicherstadt and the container port, with German commentary, an 11-language audio guide, and a 1-year open ticket.

Inclusions

• 1.5-hour evening lights tour through the Speicherstadt and container port (depending on the tide)
• Choice of various ship types (traditional barges, large passenger ships, or paddle steamer)
• Live commentary by the captain in German
• Audio guide in 11 languages (including English)
• Flexible open ticket valid for one year

Exclusions

• Headphones
• Guaranteed passage through Speicherstadt (depends on tide)
• Barrier-free access on all ships
• Food and drinks
• Transportation to and from the meeting point

What to bring

• Headphones: Bring your own wired headphones if you want to use the multilingual audio guide.

Accessibility

• Wheelchair access: Only some ships are barrier free; many vessels on this route are not accessible.
• Accessible ships: Barrier free ships RIVER STAR, HAMBURG, and LOUISIANA STAR are accessible via gangway.
• Accessible departures: There are no fixed departure times for barrier free ships, so plan extra flexibility.
• Accessibility check: Please call the office before departure if you require barrier free access.
• Facilities: Barrier free ships offer appropriate accessible sanitary facilities on board.

Additional information

• Ticket validity: Your ticket is a flexible open ticket and is valid for one year from the purchase date.
• Operation days: The evening lights tour operates daily throughout the year.
• Departure times: Departure times vary by season, so please check the departure calendar.
• Boarding time: Boarding for the evening lights tour begins 1 hour before the scheduled departure.
• Arrival recommendation: Arrive at the meeting point 30 to 45 minutes before departure for better seat choice.
• Route conditions: The tour is subject to tidal conditions, so the route may change with the tides.
• Special events: On major events like Port Anniversary or New Year’s Eve, special evening cruises operate.
• Audio guide: An audio guide in 11 languages (English, French, Spanish, Italian, Chinese, Russian, Norwegian, Danish, Dutch, Swedish, Plattdeutsch (Low German)) is available on board when you use your own headphones.
• Rescheduling: You do not need to notify in advance to reschedule; just bring your valid ticket to the pier.
• Cancellation: Receive a full refund when you cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.

• You can cancel these tickets up to 5 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.
• 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
• Audio guide in German, English, French, Russian, Italian, Spanish, Danish, Japanese, Chinese, Arabic & Portuguese
• Free sightseeing map and earphones
• 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

Accessibility

• Dogs are welcome on the buses.

• 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.