Port of Hamburg Tours
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Overview
Approximately 12,000 ships per year deliver and pick up goods at the sprawling Port of Hamburg. The port takes up about an eighth of the city and is easiest to see on a river cruise. Learn about Hamburg’s maritime history during a visit to the MS Cap San Diego, a museum ship that travelers can step aboard and explore.
The Basics
The Port of Hamburg is the second largest port in all of Europe and includes a cruise port, a commercial container port, and historic jetties. The port is also home to a bustling sunday fish market and it is an excellent place to see some of Hamburg’s most exciting architecture, including the Elbphilharmonie concert hall in HafenCity.
After enjoying the view, explore the Speicherstadt warehouse district, which is made up of stunning brick buildings from the turn of the 20th century that now house cafés, shops, and other attractions. You can see the port on many bike tours, walking tours, and sunset tours or the city, or on hop-on, hop-off bus tours.
Things to Know Before You Go
The Port of Hamburg is located south of the St. Pauli district. Parking in the area is limited but the port can be reached easily via public transportation: take the S-Bahn or U-Bahn trains to Landungsbrücke station or a ferry to the St. Pauli-Landungsbrücken stop. You can also visit on a tour that includes transportation.
When to Get There
The most popular time of year to visit Hamburg is during the summer. You can also opt to time your visit to coincide with the Reeperbahn Festival, one of the city’s top music festivals, which takes place in September. The city also hosts a famous Christmas market that draws visitors from around the world.
St. Pauli and the Reeperbahn
For centuries, sailors arriving at the Port of Hamburg have made a beeline for the Reeperbahn, the main street in the red light district in St. Pauli. Today, the area still has strip clubs, but it is also a popular tourist destination with upmarket restaurants and theaters. Take a tour of the area to learn about a different side of the city’s history and to see where the Beatles played in the early 1960s.
Approximately 12,000 ships per year deliver and pick up goods at the sprawling Port of Hamburg. The port takes up about an eighth of the city and is easiest to see on a river cruise. Learn about Hamburg’s maritime history during a visit to the MS Cap San Diego, a museum ship that travelers can step aboard and explore.
The Basics
The Port of Hamburg is the second largest port in all of Europe and includes a cruise port, a commercial container port, and historic jetties. The port is also home to a bustling sunday fish market and it is an excellent place to see some of Hamburg’s most exciting architecture, including the Elbphilharmonie concert hall in HafenCity.
After enjoying the view, explore the Speicherstadt warehouse district, which is made up of stunning brick buildings from the turn of the 20th century that now house cafés, shops, and other attractions. You can see the port on many bike tours, walking tours, and sunset tours or the city, or on hop-on, hop-off bus tours.
Things to Know Before You Go
- Some tours of the port show you the area from both the land and the water by pairing a harbor tour with a short cruise.
- Only some areas of the port are wheelchair accessible.
- To really get a sense of the size of the port, see it from the air on a flightseeing tour of the city.
The Port of Hamburg is located south of the St. Pauli district. Parking in the area is limited but the port can be reached easily via public transportation: take the S-Bahn or U-Bahn trains to Landungsbrücke station or a ferry to the St. Pauli-Landungsbrücken stop. You can also visit on a tour that includes transportation.
When to Get There
The most popular time of year to visit Hamburg is during the summer. You can also opt to time your visit to coincide with the Reeperbahn Festival, one of the city’s top music festivals, which takes place in September. The city also hosts a famous Christmas market that draws visitors from around the world.
St. Pauli and the Reeperbahn
For centuries, sailors arriving at the Port of Hamburg have made a beeline for the Reeperbahn, the main street in the red light district in St. Pauli. Today, the area still has strip clubs, but it is also a popular tourist destination with upmarket restaurants and theaters. Take a tour of the area to learn about a different side of the city’s history and to see where the Beatles played in the early 1960s.
Address: Hamburg, Germany
Admission: Free
18 Tours and Activities to Experience Port of Hamburg
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Hamburg Hop-on Hop-off Tour on Red Double Decker Bus
Discover vibrant and historic Hamburg on this hop-on hop-off double-decker bus tour. With your single-day pass, relax for the full loop, or design an itinerary with 29 possible stops like St. Michael Church, St. Pauli Fish Market, and the renowned Reeperbahn red-light district. Enjoy unobstructed views from the open-air viewing deck (weather permitting) and onboard commentary in English and German. Upgrade to add a harbor cruise.
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Private Small-Group Hamburg City Tour with a Luxury Vehicle
Experience the very best of Hamburg with a 3-hour, private tour of the city in a luxurious vehicle that accommodates up to four people. Enjoy the flexibility to visit the sites that interest you most, and create the perfect itinerary, from historic neighborhoods and churches to the city’s bustling markets, WWII sites and infamous red light district. With refreshments on board, a professional driver and door-to-door service, you’ll see Hamburg at your own pace, in perfect comfort and style.
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$247.56
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$247.56
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Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
Gear/equipment sanitized between use
Social distancing enforced throughout experience
Light ride through the port of Hamburg and the historic Speicherstadt
Experience the illuminated Speicherstadt and the sea of lights in the evening harbor of Hamburg.
Evening lights ride - Hamburg at night - one-hour ride on our maritime barges or comfortable salon ships through the special evening atmosphere of the harbor. At appropriate Tide, the ride leads through the canals and canals of the historic Speicherstadt, with its magically illuminated bridges and office buildings.
The façades of the historic Speicherstadt, which has been listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2001 by the artist Michael Batz, as well as the nightly sea of lights of one of the largest ports in the world, form the ever-changing backdrop of our unique light journey, which will inspire you.
The Port of Hamburg is an open seaport and therefore dependent on tides. For this reason, it is not possible at any time / date to navigate the canals and canals of the historic warehouse district.
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$24.58
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$24.58
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Hamburg Combo: Hop-on Hop-off Tour, Harbor Cruise and Lake Alster Cruise
Enhance your Hamburg experience with a hop-on hop-off sightseeing tour by land and water! Aboard a double-decker bus, pass main city attractions and disembark at any of the 28 stops for close-up views of sights like St Michael Church and the renowned Reeperbahn red-light district. Your ticket includes two 60-minute boat trips through Hamburg’s historic harbor and Lake Alster. Do everything in one day, or spread the three activities over three consecutive days!
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$54.08
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Guided Walking Tour in Hamburg: HafenCity, Speicherstadt and Elbe Philharmonic Hall
Discover popular districts and top attractions including HafenCity, Speicherstadt and the Elbe Philharmonic Hall on this 2-hour guided walking tour of Hamburg. Follow a guide through the historic city of Hamburg, and hear how the city has evolved over the centuries. Head through Speicherstadt — the largest warehouse district in the world — to the bustling harbor. Learn of Hamburg’s massive urban regeneration in the waterside HafenCity district. Along the way, admire top landmarks including Consolation Bridge (Trostbrücke), St Nicholas’ Church and the Elbe Philharmonic Hall.
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$25.22
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$25.22
Hamburg City Pass: One Day or Multi-Day Pass
Explore the best Hamburg has to offer with this sightseeing pass and a one-day hop-on hop-off bus tour. Select a 1-, 2-, 3- or 5-day Hamburg City Pass, and then visit many of the city's top attractions. Also, save time with skip-the-line entry to Hamburg Dungeon, the Speicherstadtmuseum and more. Board at any of the 27 stops and get to know the city in custom fashion, with live on-board commentary in English and German. Includes a 1-hour sightseeing cruise on the Alster River.
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$56.72
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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 Port Promenade Tour
Discover Hamburg’s maritime flair by strolling along the Elbe from Landungsbrücken to Övelgönne. Along the way, you will see the St. Pauli Fish Market. Do you know what the meaning of Neumühlen to city’s trade history is? Fish trade, shops in former factory buildings, old warehouses transformed into flats and many traditional and new cuisine restaurants can be found along the water’s edge. Here, contemporary architecture meets old pilots’ and captains’ houses. The many piers along the way serving as starting points for various pleasure boat trips up and down the Elbe.
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$378.05
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$378.05
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Hop-on Hop-off Tour by Bus
Get a comprehensive city tour of Hamburg via hop-on hop-off bus. Booking this tour lets you get both guided and independent experiences, and you can check all the most important sites off of your list. Opt to upgrade your experience by adding a boat tour to your package.
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$22.74
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$22.74
Social distancing enforced throughout experience
Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
GROUP TICKETS HOP-ON HOP-OFF City Tour by Bus
Discover with us the most beautiful city in the world and its most important sights - in our exclusive modern double-decker buses on the Hop On / Hop Off city tour (Blaue Linie).
Experience the breathtaking views of the Port of Hamburg, and go shopping in the relaxed vibrant city center, drive through the world-famous "Sinful Mile" (Reeperbahn) and visit the legendary "Elbphilharmonie". Let our experienced bus drivers to lead you around the "Binnen" and "Außen Alster" up to the world 's largest historical warehouse complex "Speicherstadt" and the modern "HafenCity" and enjoy the exciting live moderation of our outstanding tour guide experts.
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$19.66
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$19.66
Social distancing enforced throughout experience
Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
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
ENGLISH PRIVATE BOAT CHARTER with a traditional barge
For your birthday parties, anniversaries, bachelor parties, company outings and other creative events in a small group (max. 50 p.), we offer our comfortable barges for a unique experience.
Experience a wonderful port cruise with an original Hamburg barge. On this fascinating tour we guide you through the canals of the historic warehouse district - Speicherstadt -, the Elbphilharmonie with its incredible glass facade and the largest seaport in Germany with its the large container terminals and many other maritime attractions.
An experienced skipper will be happy to design your individual travel route and is also moderating the tour live on board!
We offer a various selection of drinks on board and welcome you with a typical Hamburg “Schnaps” (bringing your own drinks is not allowed)!
Important note: the passage through the historic warehouse district depends on the tide and can therefore not be guaranteed!
The images shown are for reference only, the barge and crew may vary.
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$774.31
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$774.31
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Social distancing enforced throughout experience
Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
Exclusive classic car tour along the edge of the harbor
Knattertour with the old-timer Tempo Hanseat. Get in and be fun.
The little red runabout, after all, it manages almost 40 km / h, offers space for max. 4 people and can be booked as a convertible or closed. The guided sightseeing tour includes a free cold drink and a vibrating massage.
A short jaunt along the edge of the harbor. Hotspots from the fish market to Hafencity, through the Speicherstadt and the Oberhafen, the exciting industrial port with cruise terminal on the other side of the Elbe or other great locations. A cracking tour de luxe with lots of fun and fresh air!
Exclusive private tour max. 4 participants
Date, time & meeting point: individual
Duration: 2 hours
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$428.94
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$428.94
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Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
Hop-on Hop-off Tour : combined City Tour by Bus and Boat
Hop-On Hop-Off Tour: Discover with us the most beautiful city in the world in our exclusive modern double-decker buses on the Hop On-Hop Off city tour (Blaue Linie). Experience the breattaking views of the Port of Hamburg, drive trough the wold-famous "Sündige Mile" (Reeperbahn) and visit the legendary "Elbphilharmonie". Let our experienced bus drivers to lead you around the "Binnen" and "Außen Alster up to the world`s largest historical warehouse complex "Speicherstadt" and enjoy the exciting live moderation of our outstanding tour guide experts.
Boat Tour: Enjoy your spectacular holiday in Hamburg with a fantastic drive trough the historic "Speicherstadt" with its canals or trough the container port! Explore this vibrant city from a different perspective and relax as you pass by the beautiful canals of the sight. During the one-hour tour, the captains will explain the Port of Hamburg and provide interesting and entertaining information.
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$41.79
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$41.79
Social distancing enforced throughout experience
Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
Driverguide Tour Hamburg
You book your guide with Van and can discover Hamburg individually with up to 6 people. Spontaneous stops for photos, snacks, drinks are possible at any time. I pick you up where you need me and take you to where you want to end the tour.
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$352.96
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$352.96
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Face masks required for travelers in public areas
Face masks provided for travelers
Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
Hamburg for explorers
Flexible and individual. A native of Hamburg leads, drives and moderates .I am a certified city guide in Hamburg and love my job. I gladly pass on this joy.
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$352.96
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$352.96
per group
Face masks required for travelers in public areas
Face masks required for guides in public areas
Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
Hamburg Port Promenade Tour
Discover Hamburg’s maritime flair by strolling along the Elbe from Landungsbrücken to Övelgönne. Along the way, you will see the St. Pauli Fish Market. Do you know what the meaning of Neumühlen to city’s trade history is? Fish trade, shops in former factory buildings, old warehouses transformed into flats and many traditional and new cuisine restaurants can be found along the water’s edge. Here, contemporary architecture meets old pilots’ and captains’ houses. The many piers along the way serving as starting points for various pleasure boat trips up and down the Elbe.
Your professional local guide will show you fascinating places of the city. You will hear interesting facts about Hambourg. What is the total number of bridges in the city? A world record by the way!
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$378.05
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$378.05
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Hamburg Highlights - Private Shore Excursion
Make the most of your time docked in Hamburg with a private tour of the city center. In addition to navigating, your guide provides anecdotes and background about Hamburg’s top historical landmarks, from Town Hall to a church that was bombed during World War II. Booking a private tour ensures a customized experience and the full attention of your guide.
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$224.92
Price varies by group size
From
$224.92
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
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