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Hamburg: 1-Hour Harbor Cruise

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4.5321794 out of 5 stars
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Hamburg: 1-Hour Harbor Cruise
4.5321794 out of 5 stars
4.5
4.5321794 out of 5 stars
1849 reviews

Explore Hamburg from the water with a harbor boat trip. Learn facts about the city as you cruise past the Speicherstadt, HafenCity, the several bridges over Elbe River, and the container terminals.

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Duration 1 hour
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Live tour guide
German

Highlighted reviews from other travelers

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Jason – Australia

Comfortable boat and good humoured host Was a bit slow to be able to order drinks

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Surinder – United States

Though it was in German commentary which was new to me but I enjoyed the tour..

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Highlights

  • Discover HafenCity with the Elbe Philharmonic Hall
  • Admire the famous Blohm and Voss shipyard
  • Discover the Fish Market and the Harbor Museum Oevelgönne
  • See the busy container terminals
  • Explore the interesting cruise terminals in Altona and HafenCity

Full description

Embark on a harbor cruise of Hamburg and listen closely to live German narration as you pass the Speicherstadt district, HafenCity, Köhlbrand Bridge, Elbe Philharmonic Hall, and more. See the most iconic of the city's 2,400 structures crossing over the waterways, canals, and harbor basin.

Climb aboard the boat and explore the various attractions of the city, depending on the tide and the time of day. Along the way, learn interesting facts about the city and its history as well as the incoming and outgoing ships. Simply sit back and enjoy the fantastic views from the water.
Admire the historical Speicherstadt (warehouse district) with its narrow waterways, the modern HafenCity, the numerous bridges over the Elbe River, busy locks and container terminals, the large Blohm and Voss shipyard, and the Köhlbrand Bridge. Finally, finish your tour and disembark at the departure point.

Includes

  • Harbor cruise
  • Live commentary in German
  • Audio guide app in English
  • Drinks (available to purchase onboard)
  • Tips

Meeting point

Meeting point may vary depending on the option booked.

Important information

Know before you go

  • Tours of the Speicherstadt (warehouse district) are subject to water level. It is not possible to cruise through the narrow waterways when the water is at a high or low level. The activity provider will let you know when the water level will be ideal

Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.5 /5

based on 1849 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    4.6/5
  • Transportation
    4.6/5
  • Value for money
    4.4/5

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Jason – AustraliaDecember 19, 2024 – Verified booking
Comfortable boat and good humoured host Was a bit slow to be able to order drinks
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Surinder – United StatesSeptember 12, 2023 – Verified booking
Though it was in German commentary which was new to me but I enjoyed the tour..
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Monika – November 9, 2021 – Verified booking
The tour was comprehensive and informative. We say many of the important districts of Hamburg and the architectural buildings we were hoping to see. The tour was informative and the guide was very funny.

Product ID: 41367

Activity provider:Barkassen-Meyer Hafenrundfahrten

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