90-minute harbor tour through the Speicherstadt in Hamburg

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About this activity

Experience Hamburg's port attractions from a unique perspective: Cruise past impressive container ships and discover 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.

Start your adventure at the Überseebrücke and board a traditional Hamburg barge. The captain adapts the route depending on the weather, tides or special events in the harbor.

Glide through the narrow waterways of the Speicherstadt and admire the impressive brick architecture. Enjoy the fresh breeze and the HafenCity while relaxing on deck.

Passing huge container ships, the guide will tell you interesting details about the harbor's landmarks. At the end, you can disembark at the Elbphilharmonie or return to the starting point.

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At a glance

Duration: 1 h 30 min
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 140 people
People per booking: 1–15
Audio guide: Norwegian, Swedish, Finnish, Russian, Chinese, English, Italian, French, Danish, Dutch, Spanish
Guide: German
Operated by: Rainer Abicht Elbreederei GmbH & Co. KG

Ages: Infants (0–3 years) · Children (4–14 years) · Adults (15–100 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Live commentary by the tour guide in German
Included: Toilet on board
Included: Audio guide app “RainerAbicht” on the Apple & Play Store – available in several languages.
Included: 1.5-hour harbor tour

Not included

Not included: Snacks

Itinerary

Stop 1

Passing by

The Überseebrücke in Hamburg is a historic pier in the harbor that serves as a berth for smaller cruise ships and museum ships and offers a view of the Elbe.
Museumsschiff Cap San Diego

Passing by

The Cap San Diego is a museum-worthy cargo ship in the port of Hamburg and is considered the largest seaworthy museum ship in the world.
Rickmer Rickmers

Passing by

The Rickmer Rickmers is a historic sailing ship in the port of Hamburg and today a floating museum at the Landungsbrücken.
St. Pauli Piers

Passing by

The St. Pauli Landungsbrücken are a famous pier in the port of Hamburg and a central starting point for harbor tours. They are also a popular tourist destination with restaurants, shops and a view of the Elbe.
Stop 5

Passing by

The Hadag ferry terminal is a central departure point for ferries in the Port of Hamburg, taking passengers to various destinations along the Elbe.
U-Bootmuseum

Passing by

The U-boat Museum U-434 is a former Russian spy submarine in the port of Hamburg, which can now be visited as a museum.
Stop 7

Passing by

The fish auction hall in Hamburg is a historic building on the harbor that was once used for the fish trade. Today it serves as a venue for concerts, events and the Sunday fish market.
Elbstrand Ovelgonne

Passing by

The Elbstrand in Hamburg is a popular city beach along the Elbe, ideal for relaxing, walking and sunbathing with a view of passing ships.
Stop 9

Passing by

The HHLA Container Terminal Altenwerder is one of the most modern and automated container terminals in the world, located in the Port of Hamburg.
Kohlbrandbrucke

Passing by

The Köhlbrand Bridge is a striking cable-stayed bridge in the Port of Hamburg that connects the container port over the Köhlbrand.
Stop 11

Passing by

Blohm+Voss is a traditional shipyard in the port of Hamburg that has been building and repairing ships since 1877. It is known for building luxury yachts and maintaining cruise ships and cargo ships.
Konig der Lowen (The Lion King)

Passing by

The musical The Lion King in the Port of Hamburg is a globally successful show that is performed in a special theater directly on the banks of the Elbe.
Stop 13

Passing by

HafenCity is Hamburg's modern waterfront district, characterized by innovative architecture, cultural offerings and urban living.
Speicherstadt

Passing by

The Speicherstadt in Hamburg is the largest historic warehouse complex in the world and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Built in the late 19th century, it is located right on the water and consists of impressive brick buildings raised on oak piles. Today, the Speicherstadt is home to museums, galleries, cafes and shops, while its narrow canals can be explored on harbor tours. It is a landmark of the city and a symbol of its trading history.
Elbphilharmonie

10 min Admission not included

The Elbphilharmonie is Hamburg's famous concert hall, which impresses with its striking architecture and location directly on the Elbe. It offers first-class concerts and breathtaking panoramic views from the publicly accessible plaza.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

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.

End point

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.