Port of Hamburg Tours and Tickets

Book a harbor adventure by boat and get closer to the sights of Hamburg than the larger tourist boats. While an experienced captain steers you along the waterways, relax on board and enjoy unobstructed views of Hamburg's top attractions. Sights like the Elbphilharmonie, UNESCO-listed Speicherstadt, and HafenCity are included along the way.

Discover vibrant and historic Hamburg on this hop-on hop-off double-decker bus tour.  With your single-day pass, relax for the full loop, or design an itinerary with 29 possible stops like St. Michael Church, St. Pauli Fish Market, and the renowned Reeperbahn red-light district. Enjoy unobstructed views from the open-air viewing deck (weather permitting) and onboard commentary in English and German. Upgrade to add a harbor cruise.

Take a nighttime ride on the maritime barges of Hamburg, and see the UNESCO-listed Warehouse District (Speicherstadt) in its illuminated glory. Have your camera ready for unobstructed views of the lit-up bridges and warehouse facades from the boat, and admire the sea of lights at the Port of Hamburg as you cruise around.

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One of Germany's most important ports for centuries, Hamburg's shore deserves a closer look. With live coverage in German—audio guide coverage in English—you'll hop on the Elbe River and through time, learning about how this Hanseatic League city once operated, why the Speicherstadt is UNESCO-protected, and see the harbor's gorgeous views on icons like the Elbphilharmonie.

Take in the sights of Hamburg from the comfort of a double-decker bus while enjoying the freedom to explore destinations on foot whenever curiosity strikes. This hop-on hop-off sightseeing tour will show you the Port of Hamburg, from the historical Speicherstadt warehouse district to the modern HafenCity development. Other stops include the beautiful Alster Lakes and the notorious Reeperbahn red light district.

For your birthday parties, anniversaries, bachelor parties, company outings and other creative events in a small group (max. 50 p.), we offer our comfortable barges for a unique experience. Experience a wonderful port cruise with an original Hamburg barge. On this fascinating tour we guide you through the canals of the historic warehouse district - Speicherstadt -, the Elbphilharmonie with its incredible glass facade and the largest seaport in Germany with its the large container terminals and many other maritime attractions. An experienced skipper will be happy to design your individual travel route and is also moderating the tour live on board! We offer a various selection of drinks on board (bringing your own drinks is not allowed)! Important note: the passage through the historic warehouse district depends on the tide and can therefore not be guaranteed! The images shown are for reference only, the barge and crew may vary.

As my guests you will have the unique opportunity to discover Europe's third biggest harbor on board of a modern 42' sailing yacht. We will make maneuvers just in front of the Elbphilharmonie (The iconic concert hall of Hamburg), cruise along the maritime skyline and see the biggest container ships in the world from very close! As a true Hamburg resident and passionate sailor, I will tell you things you wouldn´t expect about the port of Hamburg while you are enjoying the winds and tides. We will try to present the content of our tours in English. However, there is no entitlement to this. In any case, the entertainment value is always high!

Discover Hamburg’s maritime flair by strolling along the Elbe from Landungsbrücken to Övelgönne. Along the way, you will see the St. Pauli Fish Market. Do you know what the meaning of Neumühlen to city’s trade history is? Fish trade, shops in former factory buildings, old warehouses transformed into flats and many traditional and new cuisine restaurants can be found along the water’s edge. Here, contemporary architecture meets old pilots’ and captains’ houses. The many piers along the way serving as starting points for various pleasure boat trips up and down the Elbe.

A cruise along the Elbe River offers magnificent views of Hamburg’s famous waterfront. On this tour, enjoy a completely personalized sailing experience aboard a private charter yacht with your own personal skipper. Soak up the scenery as you cruise around Hamburg, learn the ropes and help sail the vessel, and see sights such as the Speicherstadt and Blankenese.

On the self-guided scavenger hunt with Lili&Oskar through Hamburg, you and your children will discover the famous Hanseatic city. And on your own and at your own pace. If you need a break on the way, want to eat ice cream or visit an exciting museum, go ahead! The goal of the scavenger hunt is not only to guess the answer, but to spend a beautiful and entertaining day with your children. And maybe on the way to learn about the hamburgers, the Speicherstadt, pirates and ships. Start and meeting point: You will get indicated in the Scavenger Hunt box on the game manual with directions. The Scavenger Hunt is only available in German. PLEASE NOTE Please let us know a shipping address after booking! The scavenger hunt box will then be sent to you by post. This usually takes at least 2–4 working days within Germany. The price of a box is including shipping!

Enhance your Hamburg experience with a hop-on hop-off sightseeing tour by land and water! Aboard a double-decker bus, pass main city attractions and disembark at any of the 28 stops for close-up views of sights like St Michael Church and the renowned Reeperbahn red-light district. Your ticket includes two 60-minute boat trips through Hamburg’s historic harbor and Lake Alster. Do everything in one day, or spread the three activities over three consecutive days!

Set sail on the river Elbe and take in views you'd miss from land on this small-group yacht tour limited to 5 guests. Relax as your skipper navigates past Hirschgarten Blankenese, the Port of Hamburg, and hard-to-reach Elbstrand beaches. Enjoy live commentary on board, learn about Germany's most diverse river, and get all your questions answered along the way. It's the perfect way to break up a day of sightseeing in Hamburg.

Hamburg is known for its impressive harbor, and this tour is the ideal way to explore it. Set sail on a yacht and get access to incredible views of the city that you wouldn’t see otherwise. Enjoy guide commentary as you pass Elbphilharmonie concert hall, the Port of Hamburg, the Fish Auction Hall and Market, and much more.

Flexible and individual. Born in Hamburg, she leads, drives and moderates. I am a certified tour guide (with a rental car license) in Hamburg and I love my job. I am happy to pass on this joy.

They say Hamburg is best seen from the water, and that’s close—it’s been seen from the water on a private cruise. You’ll do precisely that on this tour, your English-speaking captain ensuring you see all the spots you wish to see. From Speicherstadt to the Elbphilharmonie and beyond, you’ll learn all about this historic Hanseatic city, see its most beautiful angles, and enjoy it all with a drink in hand.

Rather than being stuck inside a vehicle, sometimes the best way to discover a city is to get out in the fresh air and experience its attractions up close. With this private bike tour, you can do exactly that, as a guide takes you on a cycling route that showcases many key landmarks—such as the Old Town, St Nicholas Church, and the buzzing Port of Hamburg.

This is an exhilarating and luxurious alternative to exploring Hamburg on a sightseeing flight. Soar above the city with a pilot in a small plane, and enjoy the personalized experience of having a private sightseeing flight. The flight route depends on the day’s weather condition, but typical routes pass by the Elbphilharmonie, the Port of Hamburg, the Alster Lakes, and Blankensee.

Don't worry about navigating the metro or figuring out taxis. With a private driver, you'll get to see Hamburg your way, at your speed. After pickup from your hotel, travel across the city from the UNESCO-protected Speicherstadt to the Port of Hamburg and beyond; when you're finished, get dropped off back at your accommodations—or one of your guide's recommended spots!

Leave behind the taxis, confusing trains, and inconvenient shuttles and travel worry-free with your own private driver. Over three hours, you can either sit back and enjoy as your local guide shows you the city’s most iconic spots, or you can call the shots, customizing the tour as you like, exploring only what you choose to explore.

Visit the floating museum in the Port of Hamburg! Take a guided tour of the Rickmer Rickmers’ exhibition with a 5-Stars Guide. Enhance your experience with a guided tour of the port’s promenade & see Alter Elbtunnel, the U-434 submarine, & more! Choose one of our excellent tour options tailored to your needs & interests: 1,5-hour: Rickmer Rickmers Take a guided tour of the museum ship Rickmer Rickmers with an Expert Guide, who is fluent in the chosen language. Includes a one-way transfer & pickup from your Hamburg accommodation. 3,5-hour: Rickmer Rickmers & Port of Hamburg Discover the highlights of the port of Hamburg, see U-434 submarine & the red light district, and take a guided tour of Rickmer Rickmers with an Expert Guide, who is fluent in the chosen language. Includes a one-way transfer & pickup. Rickmer Rickmers is a must-see attraction for every sailing enthusiast! Get aboard the floating museum and explore its maritime exhibition! We will organize museum tickets.

Seven-day tour of Germany and Norway with the beautiful Color line ship Your journey on the Color Line Coastal Cruise Tour begins as you enter the heart of Europe and its commercial capital, Hamburg. A dream trip that begins with a boat trip on the canals of Hamburg and continues on the Color Line ship from northern Germany and the state capital of Kiel, through Denmark, the Baltic Sea and the North Sea to Oslo, the capital of Norway. This cruise gives you the opportunity to experience some of the beauty of these two countries, as well as a two-night stay on the beautiful Color Line ship.

Explore Hamburg individually with a day ticket for line C on one of the double-decker buses. Hop in and embark on a journey of discovery through Hamburg. Thanks to the flexible concept, you can get on and off as many times as you want at 15 stops. With the day ticket, you have enough time to explore Hamburg at your own pace – the buses run at regular intervals. You can stay on board the entire route and enjoy a relaxed tour, or disembark at the places you want to take a closer look at. After you have exchanged your voucher for a valid ticket on one of the buses, you can, for example, get off to take the perfect photo of the Elbphilharmonie. Then simply continue your journey and learn more about Hamburg's history, museums, architecture, waterways, shopping opportunities, culinary offerings, and all the Unpacked you must see.