Tours & tickets

Binnenalster

Discover Hamburg's new, modern landmark on a tour around the Elbphilharmonie including the Plaza. Find out everything you need to know about the creation of this architectural masterpiece and why it cost so much to build. Our tour starts with the exterior view of the building, which you can marvel at in full size from our vantage point. Afterwards, the longest curved escalator in Europe will take you up to the Elbphilharmonie Plaza. With a wonderful view of Hamburg harbor, you will learn more details about the concert hall and its unique acoustics. This Tour offers a stunning view, perfect for capturing unique panoramic photos of the Elbphilharmonie and landscapes.

Explore Hamburg on this 3.5-hour bike tour. From the Reeperbahn to the Alster River – experience the charm of this port city. The tour begins at the office in St. Pauli. From here you ride through Heiligengeistfeld to the Outer Alster Lake and the Inner Alster Lake. Ride past the Town Hall, the Speicherstadt, HafenCity, and St. Michael's Church. Back in St. Pauli, you head to the piers and the world-famous Reeperbahn. You make a stop at each attraction, where you’ll discover interesting facts and information from your guide, take photos, and ask questions. During the tour you’ll have a coffee break, where you can soak up the atmosphere of the city. Hamburg is very flat and the ride is easy going. This tour is therefore suitable for all ages and riding abilities.

Create your own sightseeing tour: wherever you want to stop, you can just hop off the bus and then hop back on later. Combine your 1-day ticket for sightseeing tour Line A with a water ticket. You can choose a  water program on the Elbe or Alster.  You can choose between: • 1-hour or 2-hour harbor cruise (St. Pauli piers 1+4) • 1-hour Alster tour (Jungfernstieg jetty)

Don't have much time, but still want to feel the charm of the Alster? Then this city tour on the water is just the thing for you. The white Alster steamers will take you around the Outer Alster close to the shore, from where you can explore the popular sights and world-famous buildings of the Hanseatic city from the water. The view from the white Alster steamers makes the "pearl of the city center" sparkle particularly brightly. Sail past the famous Alster Fountain and under the Lombards bridge directly to the Outer Alster. See beautiful residential areas and sights, such as the Hotel Atlantic, Blue Mosque, U. S. Consulate General, or Hotel Vier Jahreszeiten. Discover the city´s stunning panorama with its church spires and bridges, as well as the natural life along the lakeside with its many water birds and rare plants.

Discover the Best of Hamburg: A Captivating 3-Hour Guided Tour Uncover the charm of Hamburg on a 3-hour journey that showcases its rich history, modern architecture, and vibrant harbor life. Begin your adventure in the historic Speicherstadt, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, where you’ll wander through a maze of red-brick warehouses and hear fascinating stories about Hamburg’s trading legacy. Marvel at the picturesque canals that earned the city its nickname, “Venice of the North.” Next, step into the futuristic world of HafenCity, a sleek urban development blending modern design with waterfront charm. Admire iconic landmarks like the Elbphilharmonie, Hamburg’s crown jewel of architecture. You’ll enjoy a brief stop here to explore the plaza, taking in breathtaking panoramic views of the Elbe River and the bustling harbor below. From there, we’ll guide you to the Landungsbrücken, the beating heart of Hamburg’s harbor. Experience the lively atmosphere as you stroll along the piers, watching ferries and ships navigate one of Europe’s busiest ports. You’ll then hop aboard a boat for a scenic harbor tour (weather permitting), gliding past enormous container ships, historic sailing vessels, and Hamburg’s famous Köhlbrand Bridge. To round off your experience, take a short walk through the St. Pauli district, home to the legendary Reeperbahn. Along the way, your guide will share intriguing stories about this vibrant area’s cultural and musical heritage. With insider tips, captivating stories, and stunning views, this 3-hour tour captures the essence of Hamburg. Whether you're a first-time visitor or returning traveler, it’s an unforgettable way to experience the city!

The crew will welcome you aboard the sailing ship for your private cruise on the Alster River in Hamburg. Under the guidance of your experienced skipper you’ll enjoy, explore, and experience Hamburg from the water. Experience a fantastic sailing trip with a unique maritime flair in the heart of Hamburg. The skipper can customize the tour to suit your interests. You can decide how much time you want to allot to water sports, entertainment, and information. Discover a pirate treasure at the top of a church tower, a bridge named after a U.S. president, the White House in Hamburg, a seamen’s church far away from the harbor, and a mosque far away from the Islamic world. This and much more awaits you on the tour!

Start your interesting bike tour through Hamburg at the picturesque district Rotherbaum and drive along the Außenalster to the Binnenalster. Here you are greeted by the panorama of the old and new town. Make your way through the Gängeviertel of the new town and the preserved working-class district of the 18th-century, which nowadays hosts the art scene. Here you can find the memorial stone of the birthplace of Johannes Brahms. Passing the urban new town you drive across Fleet-Island, the former harbor, following the tracks of the great fire of 1842 to today's modern city. Discover Neuer Wall with its passages and countless designer shops and enjoy the metropolitan flair. Drive along the Deichstraße, the origin of port operations of Alt-Hamburg, to the famous Speicherstadt. Here, the UNESCO world heritage site, with its unique massive brick architecture from the 19th-century, sits on millions of oak poles within the waterways that are called Fleete.  Then make your way through the postmodern HafenCity, the former harbor area. Discover the 110-meter-high controversial Elbphilharmonie. Finally, follow a path across the new flood protection system offering splendid views of the mighty Elbphilharmonie from below. Drive through the utopic-like publishing building made of steel, located at Baumwall, and pass St. Michael's Church. Follow the historic Peterstraße with the Brahms- and Telemann Museum. After 3 hours, you finally reach the starting point of the tour passing the exhibition halls.

Discover the Hanseatic city of Hamburg in a playful and unusual way with the city game Hamburg. The Route Hamburg City I will lead you to the most famous sights of Hamburg's city center. On your tour, you will see Mönckebergstraße, the town hall with the stock exchange and the old post office. Go past Jungfernstieg with the Alsterhaus as well as the colonnades, before your scavenger hunt ends at "Planten un Blomen". How the city game Hamburg works: You will find 16 sealed and numbered envelopes in the city game box. In these, you find small tasks that need to be solved. Led by the clear and unambiguous directions, you make your way through Hamburg on foot or on your bike. Decipher the riddles to find your way to the next place of interest. The solution of every task gives you the number of the next envelope, you need to open. You do not know in advance, in what order the envelopes of the scavenger hunt must be opened. Detailed background information on the history or even the present-day use of every sight is provided. You decide when you want to start your scavenger hunt through Hamburg and also how long you want to linger at the different stations. Enjoy an enigmatic and exceptional tour and interrupt your scavenger hunt, whenever you feel like it.

Climb aboard a traditional Venetian gondola for a romantic and relaxing cruise on the Alster. Meet new friends in a small group of up to 6 people or bring your friends along. Admire the sights of Hamburg from the water while being rowed by a gondolier. Meet your gondolier Carlo, who trained in Venice and has been rowing gondolas on the Grand Canal since 2009. Hear about his regatta rowing experiences and learn more about the history of gondolas in Venice and Hamburg. Set off and see Hamburg's sights from the water. Admire the city skyline and see the lush greenery that lines the banks. Enjoy a unique experience as you explore the city from the water. Feel free to ask your gondolier any questions you may have about the city or the gondola. If you are looking for a special experience, such as a private ride for a marriage proposal or birthday party, please contact the operator to discuss your ideas. Take a break from the hustle and bustle of the city and relax on the water.

This very relaxed and entertaining bike tour takes us around the Alster through the districts of Rotherbaum, Pöseldorf, Harvestehude, Eppendorf, Winterhude and Uhlenhorst. Relaxed cycling takes us past consulates, magnificent merchants' mansions and fashionable residences, enchanted waterfront properties, small canals and hidden ponds. The secluded Alster canals with their pretty white villas and the wonderful view of Hamburg's skyline with the Alster fountain and Elbphilharmonie concert hall are sure to leave you in awe. We also pay a visit to the Binnenalster in the heart of Hamburg. The highlights there are Ballindamm & Jungfernstieg, Hapag Lloyd & Alsterdampfer, Alsterhaus & Hanseviertel. Our guided Alster bike tour lasts about three hours, is very relaxed to ride and offers wonderful views and insights! This bike tour is peppered with many stops where you can expect lots of stories, facts and good humour.