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HolstentorplatzAttraction in Lübeck, Germany

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Hamburg: 1.5-Hour Harbor and Speicherstadt Day Cruise

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Water activity
Hamburg: 1.5-Hour Harbor and Speicherstadt Day Cruise
Certified by GetYourGuide
Top rated
4.657181 out of 5 stars
4.7
4.657181 out of 5 stars
11983 reviews

Admire famous sights along Hamburg’s iconic harbor. Glide through the picturesque Speicherstadt and see impressive container ships up close on this cruise with live commentary in German.

About this activity

Free cancellation
Cancel up to 12 hours in advance for a full refund
Duration 1.5 hours
Check availability to see starting times
Skip the line through a separate entrance
Live tour guide
German
Audio guide included
Chinese, English, French, Italian, Russian, Spanish, Dutch, Danish, Swedish, Norwegian

Highlighted reviews from other travelers

E
Elizabeth – United States

The captain told me about the translation. That worked well.

G
Garry – Philippines

I chose the tour as it was supposed to be in English but the guide was speaking in German and there is no audio translator. So it just became a visual tour without any context.

Itinerary

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    Starting location:

    Überseebrücke

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    Rickmer Rickmers

    Photo stop, Guided tour, Sightseeing

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    U-434

    Photo stop, Guided tour, Sightseeing

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    Altonaer Fischauktionshalle

    Photo stop, Guided tour, Sightseeing

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    Neue Schlepperbrücke

    Photo stop, Guided tour, Sightseeing

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    Oevelgönne Museum Harbour

    Photo stop, Guided tour, Sightseeing

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    Elbstrand

    Photo stop, Guided tour, Sightseeing

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    Waltershofer Hafen

    Photo stop, Guided tour, Sightseeing

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    Blohm+Voss Dock Elbe 17

    Photo stop, Guided tour, Sightseeing

  • Timeline stop icon

    König der Löwen

    Photo stop, Guided tour, Sightseeing

    Elbphilharmonie

    Break time, Photo stop, Guided tour, Sightseeing

    Optional

  • Arrive back at:

    Überseebrücke

Main sites passed

For reference only. Itineraries are subject to change.

Highlights

  • Explore Hamburg’s Harbor on a daytime boat cruise with live German commentary
  • Discover the waterways of Speicherstadt, the world’s largest warehouse district
  • Admire panoramic views of St. Pauli’s Pier and Hafen City on an open deck
  • Get amazing photo opportunities of the city’s famous water-side landmarks
  • Enjoy an exclusive stop to disembark at the iconic Elbphilharmonie

Full description

See Hamburg’s harbor-side attractions from a unique perspective, float past impressive container ships, and discover the historic Speicherstadt District aboard a 1.5-hour cruise featuring live commentary from a German-speaking guide and an exclusive stop at the iconic Elbphilharmonie.

Start your harbor adventure on land as you cross the famous "Überseebrücke" bridge to reach the pier where you will board a traditional Hamburger boat referred to as a Barkasse.

Listen as your captain decides on which route the boat will take based on weather conditions, the water tides, or, if for example, a really exciting and interesting container ship or a special boat is visiting the harbor.

Set off and glide into the narrow waterways of the largest warehouse district in the world known as Speicherstadt. Take in the stunning architecture of buildings standing on timber-pile foundations and oak logs.

Sit back and relax as you go past Hafen City. Explore the open decks and feel the cooling sea breezes as you wait for perfect photo opportunities from the boat’s many vantage points.

Cruise past rows of massive container ships as the boat makes its way into St. Pauli’s Pier and the Hamburg Port. Learn the history of the many important landmarks from your German-speaking expert guide.

As your trip comes to an end, disembark right in front of the Elbphilharmonie or you can choose to get off back at where the cruise initially took off.

Includes

  • 1.5-hour harbor cruise
  • Live commentary in German
  • Audio app for tour commentary (available in six languages)
  • Exclusive disembarkment at the Elbphilharmonie with optional disembarkment at the tour's original starting point
  • Drinks vending machines are available on board (only on the modern barges).
  • Route depends on the tide (Speicherstadt is not guaranteed)
  • Food and drinks
  • Hotel pickup or drop-off

Not suitable for

  • Wheelchair users
  • Babies under 1 year

Select participants and date

Participants

Meeting point

Once at the Überseebrücke bridge, start to walk down. Through the windows of the bridge, you will be able to see the boat on the left side of the bridge.

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Important information

What to bring

  • Warm clothing
  • Camera
  • Headphones

Not allowed

  • Weapons or sharp objects
  • Baby strollers
  • Food

Know before you go

  • Please note that the live commentary on this tour is in German only.
  •  An audio app for the tour commentary is available for free download in six languages.
  • Boats have an open or closed glass roof depending on the weather conditions
  •  Please note that the tour of the Speicherstadt (warehouse district) is dependent on the water levels. Cruises are scheduled according to the tidal calendar. However, if the tide changes unexpectedly to high or low water levels, then it will not be possible for any boats to enter the narrow waterways. If this is the case on the day of your tour, an alternative route will be done.
  •  A beverage dispenser is available on board the ship Hanna Abicht.
  •  Strollers cannot be taken due to emergency exit route restrictions.

From $38.42 per person

Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.7 /5

based on 11983 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    4.8/5
  • Transportation
    4.7/5
  • Value for money
    4.5/5

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Elizabeth – United StatesMay 3, 2025 – Verified booking
The captain told me about the translation. That worked well.
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Garry – PhilippinesApril 25, 2025 – Verified booking
I chose the tour as it was supposed to be in English but the guide was speaking in German and there is no audio translator. So it just became a visual tour without any context.
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Helen – United KingdomApril 12, 2025 – Verified booking
The tour was excellent and the guide was entertaining and informative. Enjoyed seeing both the Speicherstadt and the harbour.

Product ID: 394977

Activity provider:RAINER ABICHT Elbreederei GmbH & Co. KG
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