Hamburg Harbor Tour: Speicherstadt and Elbphilharmonie

Explore Hamburg’s port on a 90-minute harbor tour. Cruise past container ships, historic Speicherstadt, and stop at Elbphilharmonie. Book now for a unique adventure.

Duration: 1 hour, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Überseebrücke - Located in Hamburg, the Überseebrücke is a historic pier in the harbor, accommodating smaller cruise ships and museum vessels, while providing a scenic view of the Elbe.
  • Museumsschiff Cap San Diego - The Cap San Diego, a museum-worthy cargo ship in Hamburg’s port, is renowned as the largest seaworthy museum ship globally.
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What's Included
  • 1.5-hour harbor tour
  • Live commentary by the tour guide in German
  • Audio guide app ‘RainerAbicht’ available in several languages
  • Toilet on board
What's Not Included
  • Snacks
Additional Information

Discover Hamburg’s port attractions from a fresh perspective: Sail past majestic container ships and explore the historic Speicherstadt on a 1.5-hour harbor tour with live commentary from a German-speaking guide and an exclusive stop at the Elbphilharmonie.
Begin your journey at the Überseebrücke and step aboard a traditional Hamburg barge. The captain…

Location
Überseebrücke
Please go down the Überseebrücke. On the left side is your ship, which you can use to start the harbor tour. A member of staff on site will also show you which ship you can board.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Elaine_b
Dec 6, 2025
Thoroughly enjoyed, would recommend - Lovely cruise through the Speicherstadt and harbour. Our guide very kindly translated into English for us, which was unexpected and much appreciated. He was informative and funny. We've done two Hamburg cruises with visitors and this was by far the better one.
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Michael_m
Nov 22, 2025
Harbour cruise - Fantastic harbour cruise. Would definitely recommend. Amazing views of the city and the warehouse district.
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Galina_i
Nov 14, 2025
The best cruise in Hamburg - Must do experience on a non rainy day. One can hear the stories behind all major buildings and listen to lively background music.
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02jannet
Oct 23, 2025
Cruise ports Hamburg - The skipper was a very enthusiastic lady who clearly enjoyed her job! It was a fantastic cruise!
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F2874nhkarenm
Oct 19, 2025
A Nautical Masterclass in Hamburg's Soul! - Fresh off our train from Frankfurt and settled into Hamburg's rhythm, we knew we needed a way to dive deep into this port city's heartbeat without the hassle of foot-slogging. The 90-minute harbor tour through the Speicherstadt? It was the serendipitous splash we craved—part history lesson, part thrill ride, all unforgettable magic on the water. Boarding from the bustling St. Pauli Landungsbrücken felt like stepping onto a movie set, with the Elbe humming around us. Our captain—witty, knowledgeable, and bilingual (English for us Yanks)—wove tales of Hamburg's seafaring past as we glided into the narrow canals of the UNESCO-listed Speicherstadt. Those iconic red-brick warehouses rose like gingerbread giants, their gables reflected in the glassy water, whispering stories of coffee traders and spice merchants from centuries ago. We hugged the edges so close, it was like brushing shoulders with history. Then came the jaw-dropper: edging right up to colossal container ships, these behemoths towering like floating skyscrapers, cranes swinging loads that could fill a small town. The scale? Mind-bending. We looped into HafenCity too, catching glimpses of sleek modern architecture blending seamlessly with the old-world charm—think futuristic Elbphilharmonie peeking from afar, all under a sky that shifted from cloudy to golden-hour glow. At just 90 minutes, it was perfectly paced: informative without dragging, scenic without superficial. Audio guides and live commentary kept us hooked, and the hop-on-hop-off vibe meant we could've extended if we wanted (next time!). It's the ideal intro (or encore) to Hamburg—affordable, accessible, and utterly immersive. If you're harborside in Hamburg, don't miss this. It turned our jet-lagged haze into wide-eyed wonder. Prost to the waves—we're hooked for life!
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Michel
Sep 5, 2025
Superbe balade - Interesting experience with a top captain. But do not forget headphones for audio guide on the phone
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Mariapaulaw
Sep 5, 2025
Impeccable - All very well, punctual on schedule, very friendly and very clean, especially the bathroom. The guide apparently made good jokes because everyone else was laughing, except me, who doesn't understand German.
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Isabellemh9249rs
Oct 30, 2025
Walk on the Elbe - Very interesting walk through the canals of Hamburg accompanied by the Rainer Abich app since I am French and do not master English.
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Ianstarkey1961
Sep 21, 2025
Hamburg tour of the port - We were the only passengers on a boat that could hold 90, but Leon the skipper couldn’t have made us more welcome. Our visit took place during an afternoon of persistent heavy rain which maybe put other people off. At any rate, Leon ploughed on! To get the audio that accompanied the tour you need to download the app, which we did after boarding. But it would have been good to know about this beforehand so we could take headphones: you can’t easily hear the audio guide over the sound of the engine. The boat’s own audio system was faulty. You get a good tour of the extensive port and some exceptional buildings. A good way to spend a wet afternoon in Hamburg. Thank you Leon.
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Gregersbisgaard
Jul 22, 2025
Nice trip around Hamburg harbour - Nice trip around the port of Hamburg. A bit difficult to find the right boat since the signage is poor. In fact, there are only signs for other cruise boats on the same mole. The tour of 90 minutes is appropriate.
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up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).