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Opened in 2017, the Elbphilharmonie (Elbe Philharmonic) is a striking work of modern architecture on the banks of the Elbe River in Hamburg. Made with 1,096 individual glass panes, it houses two concert halls, as well as a hotel and residential apartments. The halls’ acoustics are considered among the best in the world.
Am Kaiserkai , Hamburg, Germany, 20457
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Guided Hamburg City Bike Tour
Pedal your way around the harbour city of Hamburg on this sightseeing bike tour. Glide around the atmospheric St. Pauli district, pass the modern waterfront of the HafenCity and cruise through the Speicherstadt, Hamburg’s famous warehouse district. Jump off along the way to admire architectural landmarks like the Elbphilharmonie concert hall, St. Michael's Church and the Rathaus, and soak up the scenery along the waterfront Jungfernstieg promenade and the Alster Lakes.
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$36.56
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$36.56
Social distancing enforced throughout experience
Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized

Elbphilharmonie Hamburg Guided Walking Tour
The Elbphilharmonie is one of the most acoustically advanced concert halls in the world. Don’t miss out on learning about its building process and controversial history by talking this walking tour of the Elbphilharmonie. A guide takes you through the hall and tells you little-known facts you wouldn’t necessarily hear otherwise.
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$28.27
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$28.27
Social distancing enforced throughout experience
Gear/equipment sanitized between use
Guides required to regularly wash hands

Hamburg Guided Bike Tour: Tradition and Modernity, Elbphilharmonie
Hamburg City – Elbphilharmonie Cycle Tour
Be surprised about the various character of our items of tours apart of mainstreets
Start at Rotherbaum, St. Pauli riverside, Old port´s access route, Warehouse District, Counterhouses, Downtown, Flleet-Quarters, Uptown. Along the tracks oft Hamburg` classical character. Optional: Visit of the the Elphi-Plaza. Along Townhall, shopping areas, Inner Lake Alster informative-entertainly we proceed our exciting ride through the heart of our town.
Our well balancend tour with its short stopps along the highlights welcomes any generation.
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$34.41
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$34.41
Social distancing enforced throughout experience
Gear/equipment sanitized between use
Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized

Harbor cruise on the beautiful Elbe
Enjoy your spectacular holiday in Hamburg with a fantastic drive through the historic warehouse district with its canals or through the container port! Explore this vibrant city from a different perspective and relax as you pass through the beautiful canals and canals of some of the famous landmarks. During the one-hour tour, the captains will explain the Port of Hamburg and provide interesting and entertaining information.
An entertaining harbor cruise is a great way to get to know one of Europe's most popular tourist destinations. Among the most famous attractions include the UNESCO World Heritage Site Speicherstadt, Germany's largest and Europe's third largest container port, the Elbtunnel and the legendary Hamburg fish market.
Live commentary in German and English (English from Easter to October).
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$24.58
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$24.58
Social distancing enforced throughout experience
Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized

Sailing trip on the Hamburg Outer Alster
What an experience! Together with other sailors, you sail around 1.5 hours on the Hamburg Outer Alster. After a brief introduction to the boat and cutter sailing, you and the cutter captain take off from the dock. You can actively operate the pods and sails under guidance and if you want to steer also at the tiller the course. Or you can simply enjoy the magnificent panorama of Hamburg from the water and let the experienced skipper sail you over the Alster. Come on board and enjoy the great freedom! No sailing skills required!
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$37.82
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$37.82

Hamburg Small-Group Sunset Sailing Cruise on Lake Alster
Explore the city of Hamburg, Germany with a 1-hour, small-group sunset cruise along the Alster. Enjoy a panoramic view of Hamburg from the lake, a right tributary of the Elbe River. See green parks, plenty of old buildings, some of the biggest churches in Hamburg, plus Alster fountain and the Elbphilharmonie, a new concert hall in the HafenCity quarter, in the distance. Relax, enjoy a refreshing beverage on board and admire the scenic view.
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$39.40
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$39.40

Discover Hamburg Walking Tour
As one of Europe’s largest and most important port cities, Hamburg has a fascinating history and a rich maritime heritage. On this tour, discover exactly what sets the city apart, admiring landmarks such as the UNESCO-listed Speicherstadt, the Nikolai Church, and the Elbphilharomie; and hearing tales about Hamburg’s history, from Hanseatic trade deals to WWII bombing.
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$24.58
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$24.58
Social distancing enforced throughout experience
Guides required to regularly wash hands
Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms

Speicherstadt & Hafencity - a city tour as a scavenger hunt
Discover Speicherstadt and HafenCity in a new way, with a scavenger hunt!
A modern city rally awaits you, where you will find tricky puzzles and interesting information about Hamburg's history. Feel like Sherlock Holmes and reveal the secrets of the city. Playfully gain new insights and have fun.
On the approximately 3km long route you will learn interesting facts about the origin and development of Speicherstadt, about the people who lived and worked there and do it today.
Immediately after the start you dive into a world full of hidden clues and enigmatic pictures. At the end of each task, exciting information about the respective sights awaits you.
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»Independence of tourist guides and groups
»Only a smartphone with internet connection needed
»Suitable for individuals and groups
»Breaks possible at any time
»Informative, exciting, amusing
»Already from 6 Euro per person
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$38.30
per group
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$38.30
per group

Treasure Hunt through Hamburgs HafenCity
A unique connection between solving riddles and exploring HafenCity. In minute detail work we've created a fantastic route for you, during which you will discover the best spots of this district and at the same time will have to use your brains to advance!
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$16.59
Price varies by group size
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$16.59
Price varies by group size
Taking safety measures

Evectro Motors Tour
Discover Hamburg's most beautiful sights with the e-scooter!
With the cool Scrooser or our e-bike you will discover the most interesting sights of Hamburg and the surrounding area. Experience electric driving fun on different tours. Our city tours not only offer incomparable opportunities to get to know the city, but are also suitable as an excellent teambuilding event.
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$73.62
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$73.62

Hop-on Hop-off Tour : combined City Tour by Bus and Boat
Make the most of limited time in Hamburg with a combined boat and bus city tour which offers flexible schedules and numerous stops at key city attractions, ideal for first-time visitors. You’ll enjoy the journey as much as the stops—with someone else behind the wheel, you can relax, appreciate, and photograph the sights, while learning from the live, on-board commentary.
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$41.79
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$41.79
Social distancing enforced throughout experience
Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized

Private Guided Elbphilharmonie Plaza Tour
On this private guided tour, you’ll visit Elbphilharmonie Plaza—an area with a public viewing platform that gives stunning panoramic views of the city and the harbor. You’ll have the ultimate stress-free day with no waiting in long visitor lines, as entrance fees are included. Get the most out of your experience by having a private guide, who will educate you about Hamburg’s history, culture, and everything you need to know about Elbphilharmonie Plaza.
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$245.81
per group
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$245.81
per group

Private Sightseeing Tour with our Minibus 8-seater
Take the chance to get a wonderful impression of Hamburg. Enjoy the individual sightseeing tour with our driving guides. They will take care of your wishes and interests while you are sitting in the brand new limousine, minivan or minibus.
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$460.90
per group
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$460.90
per group
Face masks required for travelers in public areas
Face masks required for guides in public areas
Face masks provided for travelers

Hamburg Package: Bus City Tour, Harbor Cruise, Alster Cruise
Discover Hamburg from multiple vantage points on this fantastic combination tour package. No need to rush around the city, as attractions can be redeemed on different days. Get your bearings of Hamburg on a City Tour aboard a bus, enjoy a scenic harbor cruise, and experience the magic of going on an Alster steamer boat trip too.
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$57.77
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$57.77
Social distancing enforced throughout experience
Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized

Hamburg Private Guided Tour
Discover top city attractions and famous landmarks in Hamburg on this private 3-hour guided tour. Follow a private guide through the bustling streets of Hamburg and gain insight into the city’s rich history. Travel by public bus and ferry, and take in sites of interest including Elbe Philharmonic Hall, Elbe Tunnel and the Kontorhäuser. Admire panoramic views over Hamburg and the Alster River from St Michael's Church, soak up the atmosphere in buzzing districts including HafenCity, Landungsbrücken, Mönckebergstraße and Speicherstadt, and explore the historic Portuguese Quarter.
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$331.85
per group
From
$331.85
per group

Historic Hamburg Private And Customized Walking Tour
You’ll join one of our local hosts to see what happens when modern living meets medieval maritime trading. Visit famous historical landmarks such as the Port of Hamburg and the Bismarck Monument. Discover the city’s charming contrasts as you visit both a contemporary neighborhood like Hafencity and the historic Speicherstadt district (built almost entirely on stilts). Visit an open-air museum depicting rural life and get a local’s perspective on Hamburg’s history.
Within 24 hours after booking you'll receive a short questionnaire about your personality and interests. Based on your responses, you'll be assigned a like-minded host. Your host will communicate with you directly to suggest an itinerary to help you discover what makes the city unique. You will also agree on a meeting time and place. Your itinerary is flexible, so during the experience, you can always change your mind about what you want to do.
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$138.70
Price varies by group size
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$138.70
Price varies by group size
Face masks required for travelers in public areas
Face masks required for guides in public areas
Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff

Hamburg City Private Tour
Discover Hamburg as important north German port city with your private tourguide. This unique private tour for your party only gives you a overview on many different spots from the old to the new town. You will hear insider storys, background information and you can visit the "Elbphilharmonie" with someone, that really knows the story behind it. It's a full day tour with a lunch break (according your preferences) and your tourguide will be with you all day long. Please be reminded, that in the tour a moderate amount of walking is involved to get to hidden places. Transfer between the different spots will take place by public transportation (bus & light rail).
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$340.37
Price varies by group size
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$340.37
Price varies by group size
Face masks required for guides in public areas
Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
Social distancing enforced throughout experience

Photogenic Hamburg with a Local
This Experience is provided by a private Local.
Come with me to discover the city of Hamburg through your camera lens!
Join me on this short city walk for the unique opportunity to get to know the city from an insider’s point of view and to take stunning pictures of it at the same time!
Our walk will take us from the Reeperbahn to the Elbphilharmonie. While you use your camera to capture the beauty of Hamburg you will also get discover local spots and hidden gems that your typical tourist tour won’t show you.
Treat your curiosity by discovering an alternative side of Hamburg and all the unique beauty it has to offer! Don't forget to book the Experience at a suitable time to have the best light possible for the pictures!
Of course you will also get to know everything about THE BEATLES that came and stayed for a bit in Hamburg!
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$45.48
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$45.48

Private 3-Hour Hamburg Sightseeing Tour in a Mercedes Limousine
Fasten seat belts and prepare yourself for an unforgettable Hamburg tour! Tired of exploring the city in the rain, scorching heat or freezing cold? You don't want your children to have a boring sightseeing tour or just have a short stay and just want to save time? Then treat yourself to the luxury of an exclusive tour in a private and relaxed atmosphere with chauffeur and vehicle to get the flavor of the city. Our fleet has first-class vehicles that are comfortable and air-conditioned. Our professional chauffeur is also your certified guide, who will delight you with entertaining stories and fun. He shows you both, the familiar sights and the hidden treasures of Hamburg and ensures that you take great memories home with you. With a comfortable luxury vehicle, you can be picked up and dropped off directly from your hotel, at the airport or at the cruise terminal.
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$307.26
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$307.26

All-in-One Hamburg Private Shore Excursion from the port of Kiel
If you are travelling on a cruise ship to the port of Kiel and have only one day on shore, let us take you on a fascinating, all-encompassing journey to Hamburg!
Hamburg is second largest city in Germany after Berlin and it is one of the most beautiful and exciting cities in Europe. It became a well-known tourist destination due to its wild, red light district but is now attracting a more discerning clientele with its modern architecture in the form of the Elbphilharmonie, Speicherstadt, and the Hafencity, not to mention the canals, Alster, stunning Rathaus and high end shopping.
This shore excursion is adjusted to each ship’s docking times and starts promptly after your vessel’s arrival, returning with plenty of time to spare before its departure. Our expert team has been organizing these tours for nearly a decade. We have never missed a cruise ship’s departure and imparted our knowledge and enthusiasm for our unique and beautiful city to thousands of satisfied passengers!
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$699.63
Price varies by group size
From
$699.63
Price varies by group size
Face masks required for travelers in public areas
Face masks required for guides in public areas
Social distancing enforced throughout experience

Guided Bus Tour: Hamburg City Highlights
Explore Hamburg’s city highlights in style on this 2-hour guided bus tour. Hop aboard your bus in central Hamburg then set off through the city with a guide. Gain insight into Hamburg’s history and learn of the city’s coffee, tea and spice trade routes. Enjoy fine views over Outer Alster Lake and the Elbe River, follow pretty roads through the historic Old Town and explore the old warehouse district. Admire modern construction in the HafenCity district, explore Hamburg’s underbelly in St Pauli and discover top attractions including St Michael's Church.
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$214.30
per group
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$214.30
per group

Private sightseeing tour with a luxury sedan.
Take the chance to get a wonderful impression of Hamburg. Enjoy the individual sightseeing tour with our driving guides. They will take care of your wishes and interests while you are sitting in the brand new limousine, minivan or minibus.
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$379.78
per group
From
$379.78
per group
Face masks required for travelers in public areas
Face masks required for guides in public areas
Face masks provided for travelers

Elbe Philharmonic Hall, HafenCity and Speicherstadt tour
We show the exciting history of this district in a unique way. They are shown exciting architecture and together we walk through the times to the present.
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$25.81
From
$25.81
Social distancing enforced throughout experience
Guides required to regularly wash hands
Regular temperature checks for staff

Exciting scavenger hunt through Hamburg harbor
Discover the port of Hamburg on your own. With our city game scavenger hunt you can explore the most beautiful sights in a playful way. You start when you want and take as many people as you like with you. Go on a discovery tour at your own pace. You will also learn a lot of interesting facts about history, meaning and culture about Germany's largest seaport.
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$51.62
per group
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$51.62
per group
FAQ’s
Should I book Elbphilharmonie tickets in advance?
We recommend booking e-tickets ahead of time to secure your spot since Elbphilharmonie can get crowded. If you book with Viator, you can cancel at least 24 hours before the start date of your tour for a full refund. See all 37 Elbphilharmonie tickets and tours on Viator.
How much does it cost to visit Elbphilharmonie 2021?
Currently, an entrance ticket to Elbphilharmonie costs USD 16.59. Guided Elbphilharmonie tours start around USD 16.59 per person. See all 37 Elbphilharmonie tickets and tours on Viator.
What's the best way to experience Elbphilharmonie?
The best ways to experience Elbphilharmonie are:
- Guided Hamburg City Bike Tour
- Elbphilharmonie Hamburg Guided Walking Tour
- Hamburg Guided Bike Tour: Tradition and Modernity, Elbphilharmonie
- Harbor cruise on the beautiful Elbe
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