Elbe River

Cruises & boat tours

Discover Dresden's charm and history on a boat cruise down the Elbe River. See the Elbe Valley's most beautiful landmarks and the historic old town of Dresden on this sightseeing boat cruise. Begin at the Terrassenufer and discover the three Elbe palaces: Albrechtsberg Palace, Eckberg Palace, and the Lingner Palace. Travel to the Loschwitz Villa Quarter and pass four of the famous Elbe Bridges, including Loschwitz Bridge, affectionately known as the "Blue Wonder".

Discover the historic old town of Dresden aboard a ship and admire the most beautiful sites of the Elbe Valley. Start off at Terrassenufer and see the three famous castles: Albrechtsberg, Eckberg, and Lingner Castle, along the Elbe on the way to the villa quarter Loschwitz. Pass the 4 famous Elbe bridges, whose histories affect the city up until now. The most memorable bridge is called Blue Wonder, which gets its name because of the color. Soak up the views of the impressive Pillnitz Palace as your boat drops anchor for roughly twenty minutes. It was built in the 18th century under the Elector of Saxony August the Strong and is now the site of the Kunstgewerbemuseum (Museum of Arts and Crafts) as well as the Schlossmuseum (Castle Museum).

Choose from a hiking tour, a fantasy highlights tour, or a winter tour for a truly unforgettable experience from Prague. Roam sprawling national parks, ancient castles, or snow-covered landscapes, and learn about your natural and fantastical surroundings from your guide. Get picked up from your Prague accommodation early in the morning. Relax aboard an air-conditioned vehicle while your guide gives insight into Czech culture, history, and the main highlights on your way to the national park. Enjoy snacks and drinks throughout the entire day. See the locations where the "Chronicles of Narnia" movie was filmed and embark on an unforgettable adventure in the Bohemian and Saxon Switzerland National Park by choosing one of the following tour options: Hiking Tour Choose this tour if you want to see the main highlights of both national parks and visit two countries in one day. The first destination is the magnificent Bastei Bridge. Feast on the breathtaking views of the Elbe River Canyon, surrounded by unique sandstone rock formations. Then marvel at the rolling landscape full of picturesque, tiny German villages and majestic table mountains. Next, hike towards the main symbol of Bohemian Switzerland—the Pravcicka Gate, the largest sandstone arch in Europe. After filling up on a tasty local lunch (included), set sail on gondola-style boats through the soothing Kamenice River gorge (a 12-hour, 10-kilometer active hike). Fantasy Highlights Tour Experience the two main fantasy filming sites in the region. Visit Saxon Switzerland, cross the magnificent Bastei Bridge, and gaze at the Neurathen Castle ruins. Enter Bohemian Switzerland and adore the amazing views from the Sneznik lookout tower. Chow down on a tasty lunch (included) in a local restaurant, before continuing your adventure in Narnia and hiking through the sandstone labyrinth of the Tyssa Walls (a 10-hour, 9-kilometer moderate hike). Winter Tour Choose this tour to experience winter in this spectacular region. Marvel at the beauty of snow-covered sandstone towers, stroll across the Bastei Bridge, and reach the medieval ruins of Neurathen Castle. Stand at the Pravcicka Gate during the season pictured in Narnia. Stay warm as you sip the included hot chocolate and relish a hearty lunch in a local restaurant (included). (10-hour, 7-kilometer moderate hike).

Witness the city of Dresden from a completely unique perspective on this Christmas cruise. Admire the city during the festive season and cruise past some of the city's most beautiful and iconic landmarks. Start your trip in the Christmas-decorated old town of Dresden on one of the festively decorated saloon boats. Traverse the Elbe River through the Elbe Valley to Pillnitz Palace while being spoiled with a Christmas 3-course menu on board. Passing the three Elbe castles, the imposing Blue Wonder and the majestic Pillnitz Palace in the winter magic, the perfect Christmas mood will arise, accompanied by discreet live music from the on board pianist.

Discover a unique landscape from this historic paddle steamer and enjoy the journey along the Elbe River. Admire the prettiest scenes of the Elbe valley in Saxon Switzerland National Park. Choose from a return trip starting in Bad Schaundau or a one-way trip from Dresden. Discover the picturesque Old Town with the Canaletto-House and the church St. Marien. Also pay a visit to Sonnenstein Castle for a fantastic view of Pirna. Take a closer look at the 250-meter high Fortress in Koenigstein and the impressive bastion rocks, Basteifelsen, in Kurort Rathen. Settle back and enjoy a delicious cake and specialty coffees while passing small picturesque villages. The National Park Saxon Switzerland, with its diverse flora and fauna, is a paradise for hikers and climbers.

With this combo ticket consisting of a 1.5-hour grand evening lights tour and a 2-hour Reeperbahn Walking Tour, you can explore the highlights of the Port of Hamburg with all the main sights as well as the Reeperbahn during a guided tour for adults only. Please check this timetable for the evening lights cruise in order to see the departure times as they can vary due to the time of the sunset in Summer and Winter: https://unser-hh.de/abfahrtzeiten-lichterfahrten/ Discover the fascinating sea of lights of the Port of Hamburg during a 1.5-hour light tour and let yourself be whisked away on a romantic journey on the water. See the illuminated Speicherstadt, HafenCity, the numerous Elbe bridges, and the container terminals. Then meet your guide at the booked time and start your journey with a cold drink at the beginning of the Reeperbahn, where you will see the striking Dancing Towers, two skyscrapers in the heart of the Reeperbahn. Continue to Spielbudenplatz, the well-known venue in St. Pauli. As you continue, you'll pass the Panoptikum, Germany's oldest wax museum, and take a look at the famous Schmidt's Tivoli. Take a moment to admire the smallest police station in Europe, where the Beatles once stayed. Navigate through the famous red light district and walk down the infamous Herbert Street (men only). Discover the three ATMs with the highest transaction volume in Germany. End your tour at the Grosse Freiheit, Hamburg's most famous party mile, to get in the mood for the city's legendary nightlife.

Get onboard the hop-on hop-off bus and experience an exciting tour of Hamburg. With this 1-day ticket you can get on and off at any of the 24 bus stops and explore the famous sights at your own pace. Alternatively, you can stay seated in the bus and listen to commentary in English, German, Chinese, French, Italian, Spanish, and Russian with the fantastic international voice system. For children, we offer an optional children's program in German via headphones. Start your Sightseeing tour (Line D Top-Tour) at Number 1: Hamburg Central Station or any other stop and enjoy the views of the Alster River along the way. See the Hamburg Rathaus and the beautiful St. Michael’s Church. Travel along Hafenstraße, where the famous fish market is held, and discover the St. Pauli Landing Stages. Admire the historical warehouses of the Speicherstadt that stand in contrast to the modern HafenCity. Duration of the sightseeing loop: 90 Minutes (or Hop-on/Hop-off) Bus stops: 1 • Hamburg Central Station / Kirchenallee Place 5 2 • Spitalerstraße (Mönckebergstraße) 3 • Holzdamm (Hotel Atlantic) 4 • Dammtor (University Hamburg) 5 • Fontenay (Außenalster) 6 • Alsterufer (Alsterprommenade) 7 • Schöne Aussicht (Mosque) 8 • Schöne Aussicht (Alsterperle) 11 • Rathaus (Europa shopping mall) - only starts from Landungsbrücken 12 • Hamburg Rathaus (City Hall) 13 • Rödingsmarkt station 14 • St. Michael’s Church 15 • Holstenwall - only starts from Landungsbrücken 16 • Davidstraße (Reeperbahn) 17 • Hafenstraße (fish market) 18 • Sankt Pauli Landing Stages (barges for Habour tour) 19 • Baumwall - only starts from Landungsbrücken 20 • Auf dem Sande (Speicherstadt) 21 • Am Kaiserkai (Elbe Philharmonic Hall) 22 • Überseequartier (HafenCity) 23 • Osakaallee (Maritime Museum) 24 • Sankt Annen - only starts from Landungsbrücken 2 • Hamburg Central Station/Spitalerstraße (shopping street) 1 • Hamburg Central Station/Kirchenallee (Central Station)

The Kiez Captain for the Reeperbahn & St. Pauli takes you on the original Kieztour & Reeperbahn tours of Hafenkante Hamburg Touren. All about the history of the Hamburger Berg, the Herbertstraße & Prostitution on St. Pauli, the box cellar of the "Ritze", Danes in Altona, Hans Albers, the Beatles in the Große Freiheit, Freddy Quinn, the "big city district" of the police station Davidwache and a lot of theater! The popular, very personal tour with your neighborhood captain through the history of the Reeperbahn. The whole personal Reeperbahn tour & Kieztour in Hamburg with your Kiez Captain! Discovered together with me on the great Reeperbahn tours of the harbor district of St. Pauli, the links and the right of the Reeperbahn has much more to offer than just the "sinful mile"! The most popular original Reeperbahn tours for those who want to get to know the "sinful mile". The very personal Kieztour in Hamburg between Elbe and "Great Freedom". The tour is suitable for adults and adolescents. For holders of the Hamburg Card tickets for the Reeperbahn tour are now available with discount. When booking, select the appropriate price category. Your personal guide on the journey through the history of the harbor quarter from the mountain of Hamburg to the party mile. The informative and humorous Reeperbahn tour since Ten Years. Learn more about my own neighborhood history between Davidwache and Great Freedom. From 1982 as a small "Butscher" between large stacks of Astra boxes, St. Pauli harbor road and Millerntorstadion to the neighborhood captain. And my roles in the film on St. Pauli at "emergency call Hafenkante", "big city district", "murders in the north" and many other Tv and cinema productions of Ard, Zdf and art in Hamburg. Also in the "Golden Glove" by Fatih Akin. The exciting Reeperbahn tours with the neighborhood captain, who have much more to offer than just the story of the "sinful mile". Humorous, informative, personal!

Discover the vineyards of Saxony from the water after a day in Meissen. Take in the famous Saxon Wine Route as you sail by paddle boat to Dresden, with a stop in Radebeul, a town well-known for its viticulture. Enjoy a one-way trip that lets you explore more of Saxony during your vacation. After exploring Meissen, head to the pier to board the steamboat. Indulge in a relaxing trip along the Elbe River. Travel along the Saxon Wine Route, discovering the vineyards growing the grapes for famous Saxon wines. Listen to the onboard audio commentary as you sail to get more from your trip. Stop in Radebeul, where you can admire beautiful vineyards and half-timbered houses. Climb back on board to continue to Dresden. As you approach the city, marvel at the unique silhouette in the evening glow and the famous Canaletto view. On arrival, disembark to explore the Old Town.

Highlights of Hamburg This tour is especially perfect for first-time visitors or rediscoverers and includes the most important sights of our beautiful Elbe metropolis. We start in the Kontorhaus district with its imposing Chilehaus. We will show you the town hall, Jungfernstieg and the Alster, the historical city with its many canals and the modern HafenCity with its extraordinary architecture are also part of our bike tour highlights. After a detour to the St.Michaels Church, we cycle through the Portuguese Quarter to the historic Landungsbrücken with a view of the harbor. After driving through the old Elbe tunnel, a break awaits us at one of the most beautiful vantage points in Hamburg. Our bike tour also takes you over the Reeperbahn to St.Pauli before we drive back to the two-wheeler pearl. At each attraction you have the opportunity to ask questions and take photos. During the bike tour, we will of course provide you with exciting tips for other activities that are worthwhile during your stay. The perfect tour for anyone new to Hamburg..