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Hamburg Tours | Explore the Best of the Hanseatic City
Select Your Experience
- With this 1-day ticket, freely explore Hamburg's diverse attractions, and enjoy the flexibility to hop on and off at any of the 20 stops.
- Maximize your experience with convenient access to buses running every 20-30 minutes on Line A.
- Upgrade your experience to include a 1 or 2-hour harbor boat cruise starting at St. Pauli Piers on the River Elbe or a cruise on Alster Lake.
- The open-top, double-decker bus is equipped with a multi-language GPS-controlled audio guide, giving you a comprehensive sightseeing experience.
- Drive by prime locations like the HafenCity, St. Michael’s Church, and the Speicherstadt.
Inclusions
- Valid for 1 day
- Unlimited hop-on hop-off access
- Audio guide in German, English, French, Russian, Italian, Spanish, Danish, Japanese, Chinese, Arabic, & Portuguese on bus
- Sightseeing map
- Headphones
- 1 or 2-hour harbor cruise (optional)
- 1-hour Alster Lake Cruise (optional)
- Audio guide in English on cruise (optional)
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 summer timetable from 1 April to 31 October 2024.
Harbor Cruise
1-Hour Cruise
- First cruise: 10am from stop #1 (St. Pauli Landungsbrücken)
- Last cruise: 5pm from stop #1 (St. Pauli Landungsbrücken)
- Frequency: Approx. every 30 to 45 mins
2-Hour Cruise
- First cruise: 11:30am
- Last cruise: 1:30pm
Alster Lake Cruise
- First cruise: 10:30am from Anleger Jungfernstieg
- Last cruise: 5:30pm from Anleger Jungfernstieg
- Frequency: Every 30 mins
- Tip: Don't miss the Spicy's Spice Museum at Speicherstadt for an insight into Hamburg's trade history.
- The audio guide is available in German, English, French, Russian, Italian, Spanish, Danish, Japanese, Chinese, Arabic, and Portuguese.
- Dogs are welcome onboard.
- You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
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- Choose between a barge or a passenger ship and set sail on the river Elbe for a time-efficient and exciting harbour cruise to see the best of Hamburg.
- 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!
- Sunset plans? Try an evening cruise and sail through the city's dazzling lights!
Inclusions
- Harbour cruise in Hamburg
- Live commentary (German only)
- Evening cruise (optional)
- Boarding on a Barge or passenger ship (based on option selected)
- Audio guide available to download
Exclusions
- Headset
- Beverages (Can be purchased on the cruise)
- Board your cruise at St. Pauli Landungsbrücken.
- Get Directions to the Boarding Point
- Tip: Pair your harbour 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.
- Barge cruises are not wheelchair accessible.
- For a complete Speicherstadt experience, opt for a barge cruise – larger ships can't navigate the low bridges.
- You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
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- 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 20-40 mins.
- Choose to add a dash of excitement to your tour with an optional 1-hour harbor boat cruise along the picturesque River Elbe.
- 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 iconic Alster Lake,
Outer Alster, St. Michaelis Church, and more.
Inclusions
- 1-day hop-on hop-off tour
- Audio guide in English, French, Spanish, Russian, Italian & German
- Sightseeing map
- Headphones
- 1-hour river cruise with English audio guide (optional)
Hamburg route
Winter timetable (from Nov 1 to Mar 31) & Summer timetable (from Apr 1 to Oct 31)
- First bus: 9:45am from Kirchenallee (Hauptbahnhof)
- Last bus: 2:45pm from Kirchenallee (Hauptbahnhof)
- Frequency: every 20-40 mins
- Popular stops: Goose market, Gerhart Hauptmann Platz, Marco-Polo-Terrasse
Harbor cruise route
Summer timetable (Easter to Oct)
Mon to Thu:
- First cruise: 10am from St. Pauli Landungsbrücken
- Last cruise: 6pm from St. Pauli Landungsbrücken
- Frequency: approx 30 mins
Fri to Sun:
- First cruise: 10am from St. Pauli Landungsbrücken
- Last cruise: 7pm from St. Pauli Landungsbrücken
- Frequency: approx 15-30 mins
Winter timetable (Nov to Easter)
Mon to Thu:
- First cruise: 10am from St. Pauli Landungsbrücken
- Last cruise: 5pm from St. Pauli Landungsbrücken
- Frequency: approx 30-45 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: Stop by stops 8 and 10 Rathaus (Schlemmermarkt) and Rathaus (gegenüber Schlemmermarkt) and savor local delicacies.
- The buses are wheelchair pram/stroller accessible.
- Note that during special events, construction, or other incidents the services and timetable are subject to change.
- Pets and guide dogs are allowed.
- You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
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- Enjoy a 90-minute tour of the architectural marvel, Elbphilharmonie, with an English or German-speaking guide, and enjoy a symphony of history and acoustics.
- Get a personalized experience with a small group size of 30, and learn about the geniuses behind building this glittering glass structure.
- Immerse in the stories of the hall's remarkable acoustics and diverse music genres, a unique addition that music lovers will enjoy.
- Benefit from behind-the-scenes glimpses of how the towering seats rise and offer the best views around the stage, making it an extraordinary experience.
- Interact with the acoustic wall paneling, where you will find musical instruments from around the world, waiting to be played, discovered, and loved!
Inclusions
- 90-minute tour of Elbphilharmonie Concert Hall
- Expert English or German-speaking guide (based on the option selected)
- Small group of 30 guests
- Tip: Don't miss the Elbphilharmonie's "White Skin" - gypsum fiber panels covering the walls and ceiling - is a unique feature contributing to the hall's world-class acoustics.
- This experience is not accessible by wheelchair.
- While this tour is intended for adults, children are welcome to attend. Children aged between 3 and 7 years require a ticket, while children aged 2 and under can join for free.
- Keep your camera tucked away – photography is strictly not allowed at the venue.
- These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.
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- 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.
- Elevate your experience by including delicious French rolls & coffee or a Störtebeker beer on your ticket, to enjoy the local flavors during your tour.
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.
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- Experience Hamburg's bustling harbor on a 1.5-hour cruise, all while enjoying priority access from the Überseebrücke, in the Port of Hamburg, built in 1930.
- 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.
- Not just an ordinary cruise, this voyage offers an exclusive stop at Hamburg's iconic concert hall, the Elbphilharmonie, a pinnacle of architectural grandeur.
- 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 harbor cruise
- Live commentary in German
- Audio app for tour commentary in English, French, Spanish, Italian, Chinese & Russian
- Disembarkment at the Elbphilharmonie or Überseebrücke
Exclusions
- Food & drinks
- Tip: Keep your travel binoculars handy. You might spot a variety of seabirds and even seals around the harbor area.
- Keep in mind food & beverages and sharp metallic tools or objects are not allowed on this experience. Pack wisely!
- 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.
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- Experience the magic of Hamburg Harbor on a 1.5-hour grand evening cruise, complete with breathtaking views of the city's illuminating landmarks.
- With its captivating German live commentary, the cruise offers a unique chance to explore Hamburg's rich history and culture.
- Enjoy prime offerings, including an open deck for panoramic views and an onboard bar for refreshments, making the journey as comfortable as it is memorable.
- Capture the vibrancy of Hamburg as you cruise past the bustling fish market and the industrious container port.
- Board either a barge or passenger cruise ship and set sail along the Elbe, enjoying Hamburg during the sunset hours.
Inclusions
- 1.5-hr Hamburg cruise
- Live commentary in German
- Boarding on barge (optional)
- Boarding on a passenger cruise ship (optional)
Exclusions
- Food & drinks (at personal expense)
- Board your cruise at St. Pauli Landungsbrücken.
- Tip: Visit the fish market. Not only is it an integral part of Hamburg's culture, but it also offers a wide range of items from seafood to souvenirs.
- 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.
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Combo (Save 15%): 1-Day Hamburg Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour + 1-Hour Hamburg Harbor Cruise
from €41
€34.96
15% off
- Discover the vibrant city of Hamburg with a 1-day hop-on-hop-off bus tour and set sail on a 1-hour Hamburg Harbor cruise with this cost-saving combo.
- Enjoy unlimited hopping on and off the bus at 15 stops with buses arriving every 20-40 mins, complemented by an audio guide in 6 languages.
- Visit iconic spots like Marco-Polo-Terrasse known for its panoramic views of the city's harbor, particularly the waterfront area known as the "Landungsbrücken."
- Sail for an hour in Hamburg Harbor on a traditional barge or passenger ship of your choice, with an English audio guide.
- Glide past iconic sites on the cruise, catching sight of the Elbphilharmonie's glass facade and the docks by Blohm and Voss, a German shipbuilding company.
Inclusions
Hop-on hop-off bus tour
- 1-day hop-on hop-off tour
- Audio guide in English, French, Spanish, Russian, Italian & German
- Sightseeing map
- Headphones
Harbor cruise
- 1-hour harbor cruise
- Live commentary in German
- Audio guide in English (Download from Google Play Store or App Store)
- Board a barge or passenger ship
- Board your cruise at St. Pauli Landungsbrücken.
Hamburg route
Winter timetable (from Nov 1 to Mar 31) & Summer timetable (from Apr 1 to Oct 31)
- First bus: 9:45am from Kirchenallee (Hauptbahnhof)
- Last bus: 2:45pm from Kirchenallee (Hauptbahnhof)
- Frequency: every 20-40 mins
- Popular stops: Goose market, Gerhart Hauptmann Platz, Marco-Polo-Terrasse
Hop-on hop-off bus tour
- Tip: Hop off at the Goose Market, a lively Christmas market, and try the popular delicacy of roasted goose, seasoned and cooked to perfection.
- The buses are wheelchair pram/stroller accessible.
- Note that during special events, construction, or other incidents the services and timetable are subject to change.
- Pets and guide dogs are allowed.
Harbor cruise
- Tip: Engage with the onboard skipper for live German commentary, providing vivid and up-to-date insights into Hamburg's port during the 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.
- Transportation of wheelchairs is only possible on a large passenger ship. Make sure you inform in advance in case of any requirement.
- The passenger ships MS RIVER STAR and MS HAMBURG as well as the paddle wheeler MS LOUISIANA STAR can be accessed barrier-free via a gangway and have corresponding sanitary facilities. 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).
- The luxury barges, as well as the traditional barge, can not be accessed barrier-free.
- You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
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- 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.
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- 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.
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