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Stadtrundfahrt: 1-Day Hop-On Hop-Off Tour of Hamburg with Optional Harbor Cruise
- 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.
- 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 11 languages
- Sightseeing map
- Headphones
- 1 or 2-hour harbor cruise (optional)
- Audio guide in English on 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 30 mins
Please click here for a detailed route map and its boarding points.
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
Please click here for a detailed route map and its boarding points.
- 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.
Sex & Crime Tour in St. Pauli - Above 18 Only
- If you’re into scandals, St. Pauli’s sex & crime tour is just the thing for you.
- As you wind down the streets of Reeperbahn, Davidwache, and Herbertstraße, soak up the tabooed sights of Hamburg.
- From the world-renowned red light district to an exclusive boxing club where Mike Tyson trained, you’ll see it all.
- Enter the “Zur Ritze” bar to find out the origin of its name and why it’s crowded with celebrities on certain days.
- Chug down a mug of beer and a short drink, on the house, before continuing your venture through the scandalous streets of St. Pauli.
- You will be accompanied by an expert German/English tour guide, who will share insider information about these locations.
- You’ll find out who the “godfather” in the neighborhood was and how the legal system works today.
Inclusions
- 2-hr walking tour of St. Pauli
- German guided tour
- Visit pub "Zur Ritze"
- 1 beer & a short one
- Discounts on club & disco entry after the tour
Exclusions
- Hotel transfers
- Additional drinks
- Tip: If you like walking or cycling, use the old Elbe tunnel, connecting Landing Bridges with the Elbe river bank, as a shortcut and experience the Elbe in a unique way.
- This experience is for adults aged 18yrs and above.
- You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
Guided Tour of Elbphilharmonie
- 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
- Pick-up at Baumwall metro station
Exclusions
- Entry to the Elbphilharmonie 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.
- You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
1-Hour Illumination Cruise in Hamburg
- Set sail on the river Elbe for a magical cruise through Hamburg Harbor, known as the "gateway to the world".
- This evening tour of Hamburg will take you past illuminated landmarks, adding that extra sparkle to your journey.
- Cruise past the historic warehouse district of Speicherstadt and the contemporary Hafen City where you can witness the Elbphilharmonie in all its glory.
- Get a stunning view of the evening Hamburg skyline from a unique perspective.
- Fancy live German commentary on board and gain mighty insight into the culture and history of Hamburg city.
- Enjoy a free audio guide in English for additional context on the cruise. Download from Google Play Store or App Store
Inclusions
- 1-Hour Harbour Illuminations Cruise
- Live Commentary in German
- Guaranteed Daily Departures
- Free choice between ship and barge during the purchase
- Audio guide in English - Download from Google Play Store or App Store
Exclusions
- Hotel Transfers
- Food and Drinks
- Additional Gratuities
Live Commentary
In German
- Redeem your ticket at St. Pauli Landing Stages Bridge 1 (in case you opt for the barges) and Bridges 4 (in case of passenger ships).
- Please meet at the supplier's sales pavilion on the promenade, and not at the water's edge.
- St. Pauli Landungsbrücken, Bridge 1 is located at the top of the promenade (pavilion) and St. Pauli Landunsgbrücken, Bridge 4, can be found directly below the water.
- Get Directions to the Boarding Point
- You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
Hamburg Boat Tour with Live Commentary
- Enjoy an hour-long cruise through Hamburg's harbor brimming with intriguing sights and an expert local guide's live commentary in German.
- The tour's unique offers include visits to museum ships and the chance to learn about the harbor's intriguing tide-dependent operations.
- Engage with live commentary from a local guide and get an insider’s view into the hustle and bustle of the busy container terminals.
- Witness the modern architecture of HafenCity juxtaposed against the historic Speicherstadt and the tranquil views of Elbe Beach, a local favorite.
- Get a close-up of the iconic Elbphilharmonie concert hall, and visits to Cap San Diegp and Rickmer Rickmers, illuminating Hamburg's maritime history.
Inclusions
- 1-hour Hamburg cruise
- Local Guide
- Live commentary in German
Exclusions
- Live commentary in English
- Food & drinks
- Start from Landungsbrücken
- Continue to Old Elbtunnel, Fishmarket, Elbbeach
- Continue to container terminals
- Continue to HafenCity and Speicherstadt
- Back to Cap San Diegp and Rickmer Rickmers
- End at Landungsbrücken
- Tip: Bring a pair of binoculars for a closer look at the cityscape, massive containers, and potentially spotting marine life.
- Bring along your ticket and show it to the on-board staff upon boarding.
- Pets, guide dogs, and baggage allowed.
- This tour can accommodate a maximum of 50 people in 1 group.
- You can cancel these tickets up to 12 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
Stadtrundfahrt: 1-Day Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour of Hamburg with Harbor and/or Alster Lake Cruise
- 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
- 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 30 mins
Please click here for a detailed route map and its boarding points.
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.
Combo: Hamburg Harbor Cruise + Elbphilharmonie German Guided Tour Tickets
- 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 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
Exclusions
Elbphilharmonie
- Tour of the Elbphilharmonie concert halls
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 a number of 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.
Red & Blue Light Reeperbahn Guided Tour - Above 18 Only
- Make your way through “Sankt Pauli”, the raucous heart of the red light district of Hamburg.
- An expert guide will walk alongside you, feeding you with information about the neighborhoods you’ll pass along with interesting stories.
- Learn all about the red light milieu and everything that has happened and continues to happen on these very streets.
- Visit the famed Ritze pub for drinks on the house (beer and shots) and learn of the origin of the pub’s name.
- You’ll spot where Udo Linderberg once lived and Davidwache- a police station where the Beatles stayed overnight.
- Notice 2 ATMs in Germany with the highest turnover.
- From 5-star hotels to drag queen bars, your walk along Hamburg’s “sinful mile” is both exhilarating and educational.
- At the tabooed street of Herbertstrasse, near the main red-light district, you’ll find sex workers and gain insight into their lifestyles.
- Benefit from the VIP band that gives you major discounts on drinks and entry into 13 clubs. It is valid for 1 month.
- This experience is for adults aged 18yrs and above.
Inclusions
- 2-hr guided tour of Reeperbahn
- Professional tour guide (English/German)
- 1 beer/soft drink
- 2 shots
- VIP band (discounts on drinks + skip-the-line access in 13 bars & clubs)
Exclusions
- Hotel transfers
- You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
1.5-Hour Grand Evening Lights Cruise in Hamburg
- 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.
Inclusions
- 90-minute harbor tour
- Live commentary in German
Exclusions
- Food & drinks (at personal expense)
- 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 12 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
2-Hour Harbor Cruise in Hamburg with Live Commentary in German
- Set sail on an insightful 2-hour cruise at Hamburg harbor, packed with iconic landmarks, bustling terminals, and the city's cultural pulse.
- The experience is elevated by veteran captains providing live commentary in German, saturating your journey with inside stories and historical contexts.
- Navigate through vibrant canals, locks, and shipyards, and get a close-up view of the port's operational sites, it's a feast for the eyes!
- Soak in striking views of the Elbphilharmonie and the Warehouse District, witness the vigorous activity at the Waltershof, a testament to Hamburg's maritime might.
- Turn back to the Elbe via Övelgönne, on the return journey passing beaches, restaurants, and bars on the waterfront to Landungsbrücken.
Inclusions
- 2-hour harbor cruise
- Live commentary in German
- Captain & barge guides
- Tip: Stand out on the open deck as you cruise past the Elbphilharmonie and the Warehouse District. It's the best spot to appreciate the architecture and the view.
- The following are allowed: guide dogs, pets, and photography.
- This experience is not suitable for wheelchair users.
- You can cancel these tickets up to 5 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
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