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Combo (Save 8%): Elbphilharmonie Plaza Guided Tour + 1-Hour Harbor Cruise Tickets

Group on Elbphilharmonie Plaza guided tour in Hamburg, near harbor.
Elbphilharmonie Hamburg with boats on the Elbe River during a harbor cruise.
Cruise boat on Hamburg Harbor with Elbphilharmonie in background.
Paddle steamer on Hamburg Harbor cruise with passengers on deck, cityscape in background.

Duration

1 hr

Free cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience

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Transfers available

Explore Hamburg's Elbphilharmonie with a guided tour, and sail the harbor on a 1-hour cruise - all in one combo ticket, saving you time and money.

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German Guided Elbphilharmonie Tour + Boarding on Barge
from €45
€41.40
8% off
  • German-speaking guide for Elbphilharmonie Plaza
  • Boarding on barge for 1-hour cruise
  • 1-hour guided tour of Elbphilharmonie Plaza
  • Skip-the-line entry to the Plaza
  • Pick-up at Baumwall metro station for Elbphilharmonie tour
  • 1-hour harbor cruise in Hamburg
  • Live commentary in German for cruise
  • Audio guide for cruise in English, French, Spanish, Italian, Chinese, and Russian
English Guided Elbphilharmonie Tour + Boarding on Barge
from €45
€41.40
8% off
  • English-speaking guide for Elbphilharmonie Plaza
  • Boarding on barge for 1-hour cruise
  • 1-hour guided tour of Elbphilharmonie Plaza
  • Skip-the-line entry to the Plaza
  • Pick-up at Baumwall metro station for Elbphilharmonie tour
  • 1-hour harbor cruise in Hamburg
  • Live commentary in German for cruise
  • Audio guide for cruise in English, French, Spanish, Italian, Chinese, and Russian
German Guided Elbphilharmonie Tour + Boarding on Passenger Ship
€53
€48.76
8% off
  • German-speaking guide for Elbphilharmonie Plaza
  • Boarding on passenger ship for 1-hour cruise
  • 1-hour guided tour of Elbphilharmonie Plaza
  • Skip-the-line entry to the Plaza
  • Pick-up at Baumwall metro station for Elbphilharmonie tour
  • 1-hour harbor cruise in Hamburg
  • Live commentary in German for cruise
  • Audio guide for cruise in English, French, Spanish, Italian, Chinese, and Russian
English Guided Elbphilharmonie Tour + Boarding on Passenger Ship
€53
€48.76
8% off
  • English-speaking guide for Elbphilharmonie Plaza
  • Boarding on passenger ship for 1-hour cruise
  • 1-hour guided tour of Elbphilharmonie Plaza
  • Skip-the-line entry to the Plaza
  • Pick-up at Baumwall metro station for Elbphilharmonie tour
  • 1-hour harbor cruise in Hamburg
  • Live commentary in German for cruise
  • Audio guide for cruise in English, French, Spanish, Italian, Chinese, and Russian
4.5/5(3,482)

Alexia T

Couple
Verified booking
Last week
The trip was really nice and interesting. The captain made the tour fun and enjoyable. There wouldn't have been any time for a meal on board! Luckily, the weather cooperated!!

Andreas S

Couple
Verified booking
3 weeks ago
Very informative, but not overwhelming. The Elphi is a fantastic building. It’s definitely worth a visit. Stefan was knowledgeable and friendly. Thank you!

Sascha P

Family
Verified booking
3 weeks ago
We really enjoyed the knowledgeable, informative, and thoroughly humorous tour of the harbor, even if it wasn’t always entirely accurate and occasionally included some old-fashioned “wife jokes.” The 30-minute delay in departure time was negative and incomprehensible: The departure time was listed as 3:30 p.m. at the time of booking and in the app, and we were told to arrive early. Departing at 4:00 p.m. without communicating this is not good and comes across as unprofessional.

Adam S

Couple
Verified booking
Apr 2026
The trip itself was amusing and interesting. The captain very professional and telling funny stories. The only issue I have is that; we were instructed by Headout to proceed to peer 6 at 14:00 hours to board the ship. When we came there at 13:55 it appeared the at peer 6 is only the office of the Barkassen-Meyer Touristik GmbH and we were immediatelly directed to run to peer 2 were the ship was waiting for us. We were just on time and a little out of breath when arriving to the ship.

Dr. Hellfried B

Solo
Verified booking
Dec 2025
The harbor tour was a very nice experience. The skipper provided a lot of professional information about the port and its surroundings. The container port was particularly interesting. Definitely a tour not to be missed in Hamburg.

Claudia-romana P

Group
Verified booking
Dec 2025
Our booking was for the Elbphilharmonie. We had a really great tour guide (Andre), who was also happy to answer our questions about other sights spontaneously.
    • This 1-hour Elbphilharmonie Plaza tour unveils the concert hall's history and offers beautiful city views from the Plaza with skip-the-line access.

    • Your guide spills the tea on why it was so expensive and how it became a Hamburg icon. Plus, ride the world's longest curved escalator.

    • Take a 1-hour harbor cruise past the Speicherstadt warehouse district and modern HafenCity, on a passenger ship or a barge.

    • As you sail past, see the massive container terminals that keep Hamburg humming and the red-brick warehouses lining the canals.

    • Did you know? The Elbphilharmonie's curved glass facade is designed to deflect birds, preventing mid-air collisions with the concert hall's windows.

  • Elbphilharmonie Plaza Guided Tour

    • 1-hour guided tour of Elbphilharmonie Plaza

    • Skip-the-line entry to the Plaza

    • German or English-speaking guide

    • Pick-up at Baumwall metro station

    Hamburg Harbor Cruise

    • 1-hour harbor cruise in Hamburg

    • Live commentary in German

    • Audio guide in English, French, Spanish, Italian, Chinese, and Russian

    • Boarding on a Barge or passenger ship

  • Elbphilharmonie Plaza Guided Tour

    • Entry to the Elbphilharmonie concert halls

    Hamburg Harbor Cruise

    • Headset

    • Beverages (Can be purchased on board)

  • You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

  • 3,482 reviews

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    Guests from Denmark, France, Switzerland and over 16 countries have loved this experience

    What our guests say

    Alexia T

    Couple
    Verified booking
    Last week
    The trip was really nice and interesting. The captain made the tour fun and enjoyable. There wouldn't have been any time for a meal on board! Luckily, the weather cooperated!!

    Martina M

    Couple
    Verified booking
    Last week
    The friendly gentleman on board, with his excellent commentary and hosting, and the selection of sights. Very nice and pleasant. Great!

    Mara H

    Couple
    Verified booking
    Last week
    It was very informative; we heard lots of old stories, and the captain was super friendly

    Martina S

    Family
    Verified booking
    Last week
    A very friendly and entertaining captain. Not at all dry or boring.

    Pia P

    Couple
    Verified booking
    Last week
    The guide was so knowledgeable and spoke English so well.
  • Experience two of Hamburg's must-visit attractions, the Elbphilharmonie and the Hamburg Harbour, while saving time and money.

    Elbphilharmonie Plaza Guided Tour

    Your exploration begins at Baumwall subway station where you'll meet your guide. As you approach the Elbphilharmonie, look at its glass facade, resembling a giant wave about to crash onto the shore. Together, you'll delve into the Elbphilharmonie's story, a modern marvel nicknamed the "Elphi" by locals. Skip-the-line access whisks you past the crowds, and soon you'll be gliding up the world's longest curved escalator, offering a preview of the harbor panorama. Your guide will share details about the building's design and construction challenges, including the special vineyard-shaped acoustic features in the concert hall.

    Hamburg Harbor Cruise

    Set sail on a 1-hour cruise through the historic Hamburg harbor, the largest port in Germany. Choose between a comfortable passenger ship or a traditional barge. Both options offer excellent vantage points as you sail past the landmarks. You'll witness the scale of container terminals, a testament to Hamburg's role as a global trade hub. The red-brick warehouses lining the Speicherstadt canals, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, offer a glimpse into Hamburg's maritime history. See the Cap San Diego, a cargo ship that's now a museum. Your skipper's live commentary in German, with multilingual audio guides available, will bring the harbor's past and present-day operations to life.

  • What to bring

    Hamburg Harbor Cruise

    • Have your passport or valid ID ready for a seamless experience.

    • Stay ahead of the game; download the audio app beforehand to dodge any network glitches at the location.

    • Don’t forget your trusty earphones for an immersive audio guide experience.

    What’s not allowed

    Hamburg Harbor Cruise

    • Keep in mind that weapons, sharp objects, and outside food are not allowed in this experience. Pack wisely!

    Accessibility

    Elbphilharmonie Plaza Guided Tour

    • This experience is wheelchair and pram/stroller accessible.

    Hamburg Harbor Cruise

    • Wheelchairs and strollers are best accommodated on the larger passenger ship. The departure time for this ship will be confirmed at the meeting point.

    Additional information

    Elbphilharmonie Plaza Guided Tour

    • Appointments are confirmed according to the Elbphilharmonie and its limited Plaza ticket contingent for guided tours. If no more Plaza tickets are issued, a suitable alternative date is booked as soon as possible. In exceptional cases, the tour guide may then report on the Elbphilharmonie from outside.

    • You can still go to the plaza free of charge after the official tour if the tour should only take place from outside.

    • In rare, special cases (mainly for security reasons) the Elbphilharmonie reserves the right not to allow access to the Plaza. In this case, the partial amount will be refunded.

    • Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.

    • Please display the same at the meeting/boarding point along with a valid photo ID.

    Meeting points

    Elbphilharmonie Plaza Guided Tour

    • Meet your guide at Baumwall (Elbphilharmonie).

    • Address: 20459 Hamburg, Germany.

    • Landmark: Backshop Baumwall.

    Get directions to the meeting point

    1-Hour Hamburg Harbor Cruise Tickets

    • Please check your final voucher for the boarding point details and specific instructions.

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