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Hamburg: Port of Hamburg Cruise Tour

1. Hamburg: Port of Hamburg Cruise Tour

Enjoy the unique maritime flair and colorful crowds at the Port of Hamburg on this daily cruise that loops the docks. Thanks to your guide, learn about the history of the port and the city and take an exciting ride through the locks. Discover this gateway to the world up-close onboard a little ship, equally suited to a fleet. Find out just how huge the Port of Hamburg, the second-largest port in Europe, is. Hardly another city in the world is so tied to its port; Hamburg truly developed because of it. The most important sights and the skyline are inextricably linked to it. Experience the contrast between past and present, commerce and culture, the little fishing town along the Elbe, and the state-of-the-art container complexes. You'll also learn about the sinful stretches and fish market, old cutters, and massive cruise and container ships.

Hamburg: In the Footsteps of "Olivia" Reeperbahn Tour

2. Hamburg: In the Footsteps of "Olivia" Reeperbahn Tour

Learn all about Germany's most famous drag queen, Olivia, on a walking tour with a local guide. Discover the many highlights of Hamburg's St. Pauli, Reeperbahn, and the Große Freiheit have to offer. With a local by your side, walk through Hamburg's red light district and past the Herbertstraße. See everything from the Dancing Towers to the famous David Wache as you listen to stories and funny anecdotes told by your guide. Discover the famous party miles, the Hans-Albers-Platz, and the Große Freiheit, where you can also find Olivia's bars. Plunge straight into Hamburg's nightlife and round off your tour with one local specialty drink and one shot.

Hamburg: Bike Tour of the Speicherstadt & Old Harbor

3. Hamburg: Bike Tour of the Speicherstadt & Old Harbor

Enjoy a tour of the old docks by bicycle in the Hanseatic City of Hamburg. Experience a multi-faceted excursion over the Alster to the Chilehaus, through the Speicherstadt in the east and over to the Elbquartier.  Enjoy a visit to the German Greenpeace Center, then travel further over the Baakenbrücke into the Baaken Harbor. Take in a panoramic view of the Freihafenbrücke, then ride along the Moldau Harbor to the Hafen Museum in Hamburg. Immerse yourself in the maritime atmosphere as you pause for a coffee, before continuing over the Argentinienbrücke and the Steinwerder district, through the old Elbe Tunnel, then back to St. Pauli.

St. Michael’s, Elbe Tunnel & Harbor 2-Hour Hamburg Tour

4. St. Michael’s, Elbe Tunnel & Harbor 2-Hour Hamburg Tour

On this interesting tour you get to see 3 of the most fascinating sights in Hamburg: St. Michael’s Church, the Old Elbe Tunnel, and the harbor. St. Michael’s Church is lovingly called “Michel” by the Hamburg residents and is the youngest of the 5 main churches in the city. Admire the 5 organs, the largest clock tower in Germany, and the impressive bell tower. Enjoy the breathtaking views from the observation deck, which you can access by walking or by lift. Check out the widow homes from the 17th century behind the church in the Krayenkamp, the last remaining examples of typical courtyards buildings around courtyards in Hamburg. You then walk through the Portuguese quarter in the direction of the landing stages. Here you can see the two ships by the shore: Rickmer Rickmers and Cap San Diego. While the hustle and bustle of the landing stages invites you to linger for a while, you continue on to the Old Elbe Tunnel. Climb up the stairs in the over 100-year old construction or take the elevator. Depending on the time remaining, you’ll go under the River Elbe to Steinwerder, where you can enjoy the wonderful panoramic view over the city of Hamburg.

Hamburg: Scavenger Hunt Self-Guided Tour around the port

5. Hamburg: Scavenger Hunt Self-Guided Tour around the port

Explore Hamburg in a playful and extraordinary way with a scavenger hunt through the Port of Hamburg. The Port of Hamburg route leads you to the most well-known sights around the fascinating harbor. The starting point of the scavenger hunt is the Kornhaus bridge with the Fleetschlösschen. Continue to the statue of Störtebeker and through the modern HafenCity with its Marco-Polo-Tower and the Unilever-House. On your way you see the Sandtor port, the Elbphilharmonie and the historic Speicherstadt as well as St. Catherine's Church. Take a break from your scavenger hunt at any time and explore the sights more extensively, enjoy a snack or a drink or just relax. Solve the 16 quests and learn more about the sights on the way. Decide when you want to start your hunt and where you'd like to stay longer. Take as many friends as you like and explore the Hanseatic City of Hamburg.

Hamburg: U-Boot Museum and Cold War History Private Tour

6. Hamburg: U-Boot Museum and Cold War History Private Tour

"Step inside one of the largest submarines in the world - the Soviet U-434 and learn about its maritime adventures deep under the water! Take a guided tour of the U-Boot Museum, preceded with a war-themed walking tour of the Port of Hamburg to learn about the city’s major industrial role. Your 2-hour adventure begins at the Jan Fedder Promenade, which runs along the busy Elbe harbor. During the 1-hour introductory tour, your Private Guide will share interesting facts about Hamburg’s involvement in war as one of Germany’s most significant industrial centers. Learn about the air raids, codenamed Operation Gomorrah, that devastated much of the city and the harbor and see highlights such as the Landungsbrücken, Pegeltrum (water level tower) and the Elbe Tunnel. The war-themed tour will end at St Pauli Fish Market, where you will find a moored U–434 submarine which now operates as the U-Boot Museum. We provide tickets for a 1-hour guided tour of this monumental Soviet-built warship, during which you will learn about its role in espionage in the waters of the US coast during the Cold War era.Enter the cramped space to explore the crew's living quarters, the officers' mess and the engine and torpedo rooms. Although the submarine had to be ‘demilitarized’ by the Russian navy before it could be turned into the unique museum it is today, much of the interior is in its original state. You will never forget this claustrophobic experience! Choose the 3-hour option to enjoy a convenient round-trip transfer between the meeting point and your Hamburg accommodation. We will organize a private driver and a clean, air-conditioned car for your pickup and drop-off. This solution is perfect for those who do not know the city well and want to avoid using public transport. Make your sightseeing easier!"

Hamburg: Port Scavenger Hunt and Ferry Ride

7. Hamburg: Port Scavenger Hunt and Ferry Ride

Discover the Port of Hamburg with a modern scavenger hunt and enjoy the maritime flair of the Hanseatic City. Start the tour at the Bahnhof Landungsbrücken and enjoy an exciting tour by foot and ferry in small teams of at least 2 people. With the GPS device you'll come across many, for instance; the Elbphilharmonie, the Old Elbe Tunnel, Landing Bridges, Harbor Police, cruise ship terminal, fish market and docklands. With luck you'll even find geocaches. You'll always have contact to the organizer and the other teams (in the event of multiple groups) - certain tasks can only be completed with the help of the organizer or the other teams. As you will be using public radio frequencies don't be surprised when harbor workers or crews use the same frequency. You can choose from 3 different routes (Altona, HafenCity or Steinwerder), each of which includes a journey with a harbor ferry. The routes travel through the most beautiful parts of the harbor, which guarantee beautiful photographs and some peace away from the crowds.

Hamburg Waterfront: Pirate Cook Outdoor Escape Game

8. Hamburg Waterfront: Pirate Cook Outdoor Escape Game

Explore Hamburg's iconic waterfront on an engaging exploration game via an app on your smartphone. Solve puzzles to unlock clues to your next location, passing by and learning about famous sights along the way. Follow the live tracking GPS map on your app with ease. Start the game at Landungsbrücken, the famous waterfront district overlooking the Elbe River, and head off on your exploration adventure. Pass by iconic locations, including the Museumsschiff on the water, the Alter Elbtunnel beneath the river, and more, until you finish at the modern, residential district of Strandkai. Solve challenges, watch the story unfold on your app, and follow the exact directions on your phone to guide you to the next location. Best of all, explore at your own pace, pausing the game to stop for a coffee or a meal and resuming anytime from the location where you paused it.

Hamburg: Exclusive Tour by Limousine with Chauffeur

9. Hamburg: Exclusive Tour by Limousine with Chauffeur

Treat yourself to an exclusive tour through Hamburg with a private chauffeur and limousine. You will be picked up at your hotel and can decide for yourself what you would like to see, whether it be the Alster River, Hafencity, the Speicherstadt (warehouse district), or the city center. Your guide will also suggest the most interesting sights to see. You can stop to take photos at any time during the tour. Sit back and relax while listening to interesting stories about the famous attractions. Visit St. Michael's Church or explore the Elbe Tunnel. See Blankenese, enjoy a coffee on the beach, or sip a refreshing drink on the Süllberg hill. Drive over the Köhlbrand Bridge and admire the breathtaking views of the Elbe River and the passing container ships.

Hamburg: Private 2-Hour Guide Hire for Your Tour Bus

10. Hamburg: Private 2-Hour Guide Hire for Your Tour Bus

Hire a tour guide for your bus trip through Hamburg. Your guide will join your group in the city center or at your hotel, and then you can get on with the tour. See the many sides of the city center, or the impressive Köhlbrand Bridge and the harbor. You can make stops where you wish, so that you can take photos of Hamburg’s skyline, the Außenalster (Outer Lake), or the harbor. Discover interesting facts about the origin and history of the city at the respective locations. Admire the beautiful sights including St. Michael's Church, the fascinating Speicherstadt, and the modern HafenCity. Stop at HafenCity and the Altona Lookout to see the huge cruise ships and observe the cranes working in the harbor. Enjoy the view into the busy harbor from the Köhlbrand Bridge.

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What people are saying about Elbtunnel

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4.7 / 5

based on 5,558 reviews

The 2-hour tour of the port, the warehouse district and the container ships was well worth seeing and, thanks to our captain Jannis, more than entertaining. Great guy, great information and always a casual saying on the lips. We would recommend it at any time. The chairs, on the other hand, were quite narrow and unfortunately it was not possible to buy drinks during the journey, but only at the very beginning. Not quite optimal for 2 hours in hot weather. Ship was equipped with toilets which were very clean.

The tour is very interesting. Especially good was the captain who personally commented and guided the tour (no tape was played)! This gave the tour a personal touch and was really fun. Driving through the Speicherstadt and to the Elbphilharmonie gives you a different view of these highlights and driving through the harbor right next to the huge container ships is really impressive. Overall, absolutely recommendable, but definitely with a personal tour by the captain!

A very nice and informative tour, in a pleasant number of participants. Dennis knows all the corners, tips, tricks, much more that you should know about the Reeperbahn and where you should have been. Convinced right from the start with his open and humorous manner. Always a snappy saying up his sleeve. We were very satisfied and would definitely recommend it to everyone, also suitable for people who have been there before.

We booked the trip online. Everything worked great with the online tickets on the mobile phone. We had Lukas as speaker. Luke was great. He was super easy to understand and he didn't just rattle off his text like some others. Lukas likes his job, you can tell. He was also very nice to the children. Luke - keep it up. The 2 hours were over far too quickly. Always happy.

The harbor tour was really great. You get insights into the Speicherstadt, the harbor and also the coasts, which you would hardly have gotten without a boat trip. Our captain made the ride very fun and interesting. In the end we drove around a lot in the harbor, which in my opinion would not have been necessary, but still a successful boat trip.