Experience an exciting 1-hour harbor cruise in Hamburg and explore the city from the water. See the warehouse district, the HafenCity, the numerous bridges over the Elbe River, and the container terminals as you learn interesting facts about the city.
About this activity
- Free cancellation
- Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund
- COVID-19 precautions
- Special health and safety measures apply. Learn more
- Mobile ticketing
- Use your phone or print your voucher
- Duration 1 hour
- Instant confirmation
- Live tour guide
- German
Experience
Highlights
- Explore the historical Speicherstadt and the modern Hafen City
- Admire the new Elbphilharmonie in full glory
- See the interesting Fischmarkt and the Docks von Blohm and Voss
- Enjoy the atmosphere of the busy container terminals and discover the cruise ship terminal
- Learn all the important facts about the Port of Hamburg
Full description
Experience a tour of the port on your visit to the Hanseatic city. No other city in Europe has more bridges than Hamburg, not even Venice. There are approximately 2,400 structures over water, canals, channels, and docks in the Hanseatic city.
Climb aboard the boat and discover the many different attractions and sights in the city, depending on the tides and the day's events. Explore the historical Speicherstadt (warehouse district) with its canals, the modern HafenCity, the numerous bridges over the Elbe River, busy locks and container terminals, the Köhlbrand Bridge, and much more.
Along the way you will learn more about the city, its history, the incoming and outgoing ships, and anything else that interests you. Sit back and admire the views of the city on the sun deck or in the air-conditioned lounge with large panoramic windows.
Includes
- 1-hour harbor cruise
- Live commentary in English or German (depending on selection)
- Food onboard
COVID-19 precautions
Safety measures in place
- Customers must keep distance in vehicles
- The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
Traveler requirements
- Customers are required to bring and wear masks
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Meeting point
St. Pauli Landing Stages Bridge 1 (barges) Bridges 4 (passenger ships)
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What to bring
- Passport or ID card
Not allowed
- Weapons or sharp objects
- Food and drinks
Know before you go
- Please note that tours of the Speicherstadt (warehouse district) are dependent on the water levels. It is not possible to cruise through the narrow waterways during high and low water levels
- Summer & Fall: In good weather conditions and with high demand, boats depart every 5-15 minutes. In moderate to bad weather, you can board the boat at any time and boats depart every 30-40 minutes
- During Winter & Spring: In moderate to bad weather, you can board the boat at any time, boats depart every 45 minutes
- Boats have an open or closed glass roof depending on the weather conditions
- Transportation of wheelchairs is only possible on a large passenger ship. Please contact the tour operator if required
