Hamburg Night Harbor Tour with Elbphilharmonie Stop

Experience Hamburg's harbor attractions at night on a 1.5-hour tour with live commentary in German and an exclusive stop at the Elbphilharmonie. Admire the illuminated Speicherstadt and marvel at huge container ships up close.
Your adventure begins at the Überseebrücke, where you board a traditional Hamburg barge. The captain chooses the route depending on the weather, tides or special events.

Glide through the narrow canals of the Speicherstadt and admire the atmospherically lit brick buildings. Relax as you glide past the HafenCity and enjoy the sea breeze.

The tour leads past impressive container ships through the Hamburg harbor to the St. Pauli Landungsbrücken. At the end you can get off in front of the Elbphilharmonie or at the starting point.

Audio guide app: For commentary in other languages, use the "RainerAbicht" app from the Apple Store or Google Play Store, available in six languages.

Meeting Point

Überseebrücke

Überseebrücke, 20459 Hamburg, Germany

Please go down the Überseebrücke bridge, on the left hand side you will see the ship you will be travelling on. Down by the water an employee of the Rainer Abicht Elbreederei will be waiting for you to show you the ship.

What's included:

• Personal guide in German
• Audio guides in different languages
• 1.5-hour harbor tour

Not included:

• Headphones

What to expect:

Duration: 1 hour, 30 minutes

Überseebrücke

Überseebrücke, 20459 Hamburg, Germany

The Überseebrücke in Hamburg is a historic pier in the harbor that serves as a berth for smaller cruise ships and museum ships and offers a view of the Elbe.

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Museumsschiff Cap San Diego

Uberseebrucke, , Hamburg, 20459

The Cap San Diego is a museum-worthy cargo ship in the port of Hamburg and is considered the largest seaworthy museum ship in the world.

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Rickmer Rickmers

Bei Den Sankt Pauli-landungsbrucken 1, Ponton 1a, Hamburg, 20359

The Rickmer Rickmers is a historic sailing ship in the port of Hamburg and today a floating museum at the Landungsbrücken.

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St. Pauli Piers

Bei den St. Pauli-Landungsbrucken 8, , Hamburg, 20359

The St. Pauli Landungsbrücken are a famous pier in the port of Hamburg and a central starting point for harbor tours. They are also a popular tourist destination with restaurants, shops and a view of the Elbe.

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HADAG Seetouristik und Fährdienst AG

St. Pauli Fischmarkt 28, 20359 Hamburg, Germany

The Hadag ferry terminal is a central departure point for ferries in the Port of Hamburg, taking passengers to various destinations along the Elbe.

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U-Bootmuseum

St. Pauli Fischmarkt 10, Hamburg, 20359

The U-boat Museum U-434 is a former Russian spy submarine in the port of Hamburg, which can now be visited as a museum.

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Altonaer Fischauktionshalle

Große Elbstraße 9, 22767 Hamburg, Germany

The fish auction hall in Hamburg is a historic building on the harbor that was once used for the fish trade. Today it serves as a venue for concerts, events and the Sunday fish market.

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Elbstrand Ovelgonne

Strandpromenade von Ovelgonne, Hamburg

The Elbstrand in Hamburg is a popular city beach along the Elbe, ideal for relaxing, walking and sunbathing with a view of passing ships.

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HHLA Container Terminal Altenwerder (CTA)

Am Ballinkai 1, 21129 Hamburg, Germany

The HHLA Container Terminal Altenwerder is one of the most modern and automated container terminals in the world, located in the Port of Hamburg.

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Köhlbrandbrücke

Köhlbrandbrücke, 21129 Hamburg, Germany

The Köhlbrand Bridge is a striking cable-stayed bridge in the Port of Hamburg that connects the container port over the Köhlbrand.

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Blohm+Voss B.V. & Co. KG

Hermann-Blohm- Str. 3, 20457 Hamburg, Germany

Blohm+Voss is a traditional shipyard in the port of Hamburg that has been building and repairing ships since 1877. It is known for building luxury yachts and maintaining cruise ships and cargo ships.

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Der Koenig der Loewen (The Lion King)

Rohrweg 13, , Hamburg, 20457

The musical The Lion King in the Port of Hamburg is a globally successful show that is performed in a special theater directly on the banks of the Elbe.

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HafenCity

Osakaallee 11, , Hamburg, 20457

HafenCity is Hamburg's modern waterfront district, characterized by innovative architecture, cultural offerings and urban living.

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Speicherstadt

Brook, , Hamburg, 20457

The Speicherstadt in Hamburg is the largest historic warehouse complex in the world and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Built in the late 19th century, it is located right on the water and consists of impressive brick buildings raised on oak piles. Today, the Speicherstadt is home to museums, galleries, cafes and shops, while its narrow canals can be explored on harbor tours. It is a landmark of the city and a symbol of its trading history.

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Elbphilharmonie

Platz Der Deutschen Einheit 4, Hamburg, 20457

The Elbphilharmonie is Hamburg's famous concert hall, which impresses with its striking architecture and location directly on the Elbe. It offers first-class concerts and breathtaking panoramic views from the publicly accessible plaza.

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included