The Elbphilharmonie is Hamburg's most famous landmark. In a 45-minute introduction, you will find out what makes the Elbphilharmonie so special, but also controversial, and why we Hamburgers still love "our Elphi". We tell you the whole story from the original idea to the implementation and the difficulties in completing it. Let a guide explain the impressive architecture of the facade and the special construction of the concert halls with their incomparable acoustics. We underline the whole thing with vivid pictures and partly original building materials. Find out how diverse the music program of this concert hall is and what else is hidden in this building. Your guide looks forward to offering you an unforgettable experience with a mix of facts and entertainment. We work through the complicated relationship between the Hanseatic city and its untouchable diva and give you exciting insights from all perspectives. We illuminate the building from all sides with well-researched insider information and entertaining anecdotes. Your cheerful guide will hit just the right note with a mixture of hard facts and curiosity and make this tour an authentic Hamburg experience. In a family atmosphere, we walk around the Elphi, amazed and laughing. Your questions are always welcome. Within 45 minutes you will learn more about the building, its history, and how the people of Hamburg deal with their "love-hate relationship with Elphi" than you can read in any travel guide. We get to the bottom of the true stories behind Hamburg's newest and most controversial landmark. At the end of the tour, you'll have learned enough facts to form your own opinion about this controversial and world-famous structure, and then pick up a free Plaza ticket (your guide will explain how and where) to take the so-called "tube", the longest curved escalator in Europe, to the viewing platform and from there enjoy the wonderful view over the city and the harbor and explore the interior of the building on your own.