All-in-One Hamburg Shore Excursion from the port of Kiel
Overview
Available languages
8 hours
Mobile ticket
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!
Additional Info
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Your unforgettable shore excursion begins right at the cruise terminal, where our hosts eagerly await your arrival. Step aboard a modern, air-conditioned bus for a comfortable 1.5-2 hour journey to the captivating city of Hamburg
You will arrive at Landungbrücken, your your first taste of Hamburg. Be captivated by panoramic views, the iconic Landungsbrücken Piers, and a historic riverside promenade, Here you will have the opportunity to take elevator down into the historic Old Elbe Tunnel.
What‘s Included
Modern, air-conditioned shared bus transportation
Free time for a snack or souvenir shopping (duration is subject to traffic and ship docking times)
Full refund if your ship cannot dock
Guaranteed return to ship on time
In Hamburg: professional local English-speaking tour guide
Pick up and drop off at cruise ship port of Kiel
24/7 Customer support, assistance with other arrangements and tours
Food and drinks
Entrance fees (none will be required during your tour)
Tour guide during the journey from Kiel to Hamburg and back (the tour guide only joins in Hamburg)
Gratuities are welcome if you enjoy your tour. We recommend 10% for guides, and 5% for bus drivers
Please note this tour does not include enough free time for extensive shopping and dining
Options
Ticket for a shared tour
Shared tour: This option includes a ticket for a shared tour from your cruise ship to Hamburg and back.
Shared Shore Excursion
Shared ShorEx
Shared tour for NCL
For Norwegian Dawn Passengers
Starting point:
Cruise Terminal Ostseekai, Wall 65, 24103 Kiel, Germany
Fully Private Tour
Private Tour: This tour includes a private vehicle for the entire journey and a private guide when in Hamburg.
Reviews
21 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great overview of Hamburg
Mary J,,Oct 9, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Rolf did a great job showing us around Hamburg. He was very knowledgeable about the history and city sights. Really enjoyed the free time in the city centre. Was enough time for a nice lunch and beer at Wallters on the canal.
We have wonderful experience with this company! Highly recommended!
Changan Z,,Oct 9, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a fantastic day on the All-in-One Hamburg Shore Excursion from Kiel! The itinerary was well organized and covered all the city’s highlights, including the historic harbor, City Hall, Elbphilharmonie, and charming old quarters. Our guide was friendly, knowledgeable, and gave us plenty of time for photos and breaks. Everything ran smoothly and on schedule. Highly recommended for cruise passengers!
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dapengw2019,,Oct 1, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A very good tour guide. He is friendly, knowledgeable, his English is very good 👍 Good experience and good impression on Hamburg
Brent is a wonderful tour guide
Emily S,,Sep 24, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our English tour guide at Hamburg was Brent who is terrific! He is knowledgeable and humorous, he explained the landmarks, district and related stories clearly. Added bonus is that he grew up in California and has lived in Germany, he is familiar with US culture as well, making the tour easier for us.
Hamburg tour from cruise ship
Discover44712924017,,Sep 23, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Hamburg city tour from Cruise ship. Brent our travel guide was wonderful! Very knowledgeable and polite. Well spoken with fluent English. Very enjoyable
Impressive Hamburg!
Mike B,,Aug 28, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The tour was well organized, as the driver picked us up at the cruise ship terminal in Kiel and drove us to Hamburg, where we picked up the tour guide, Brent. Brent was informative, patient and made the day interesting. The pace of the tour was very good. We enjoyed seeing the highlights of the city, and the free time was welcome for tasting some of Hamburg's food, German beer (at a huge beer hall recommended by Brent) and shopping for souvenirs. So the tour passed with flying colors! I have a suggestion and a complaint though. First, we did not know when Brent was leaving the tour in Hamburg, as both we and other couples had intended to tip him. But one minute he was there and the next he was gone... Regarding my complaint, the bus driver had smoked cigarettes inside the bus before picking up the group, and the smoke and odor were evident when we boarded. Several passengers had to get off the bus to get some air and others commented that they could not breathe.
Brent was a...
Alicia M,,Aug 27, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Brent was a knowledgeable, engaging, attentive, passionate, and entertaining guide. I highly recommend this tour and specifically him.
Kudos to Bus driver
alamotravels,,Jun 29, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Bus Driver should get extra credit because of an accident, he had to figure out an alternate route to get us back to our cruise ship. His English was good and he communicated the reason for delay and communication with the ship. He saved the day
Awesome tour in Hamburg
Terri C,,Jun 27, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Great tour in Hamburg to all the highlights. Our guide was fantastic. The bus was very comfortable and waited for us at every stop.
Awesome
joerichards67,,Oct 12, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00Matt was an Awesome tour guide, very knowledgeable about the history of Hamburg. We also got turned around and lost the group amount other groups passing each other. We contacted the service and Matt came back to get us. Thanks Matt!!
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