Hamburg: 1-hour harbor tour
Overview
Available languages
1 hour
Mobile ticket
The Hamburg Classic: Experience the grand harbor tour, an uncomplicated way to explore the harbor.
On small barges, you'll enter the Speicherstadt (water levels permitting), traverse HafenCity, and then head to the container port and locks. Passing the musical tent and the Elbphilharmonie, you'll proceed directly to the Landungsbrücken.
With large passenger ships, you'll explore the entire container port, the Elbe beach, and the fish market, getting an up-close look at the impressive container ships. Cruise ships are a common sight here. We also pass by the "Lion King" musical and the Elbphilharmonie before concluding the journey at the Landungsbrücken.
These tours last 1 hour each and are the quintessential way to discover the diverse Hamburg harbor. Seize the opportunity for an unforgettable tour that reflects the dynamic atmosphere of the harbor.
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Some of our passenger ships are accessible for those with disabilities (River Star, Louisiana Star, MS Hamburg).
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Elbphilharmonie
New landmarks of Hamburg
Speicherstadt
Historic buildings and warehouses, small cafes, museums, restaurants, and much more.
What‘s Included
1-hour harbor tour with a barge or passenger ship.
Free choice of ship even after purchase.
Audio guide app available in the following languages: English, Spanish, Italian, Russian, Chinese. The "RainerAbicht" app can be downloaded from the Apple Store or Google Play Store.
Guaranteed daily departures.
Live commentary by the tour guide in German.
Restroom on board
Drinks and meals (available for booking on-site).
Options
Grand harbor tour (1 hour)
Duration: 1 hour
Reviews
87 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
A beautiful evening adventure at sea
GoPlaces64464452001,,Dec 17, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The captain told a lot and dad on skillfully, interestingly and funny. You felt well entertained and informed. the evening atmosphere was very nice, we enjoyed it very much
The sympathetic tour ...
221wernerg,,Nov 24, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The port round with the most sympathetic helmswoman imaginable. With wit and a good snack of irony she sails you entertainingly through the Speicherstadt and across the water.
Nice hour.
X563ENpeterk,,Nov 22, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Very nice staff, nice ship, informative tour. Bar with table service. Many negative reviews here, obviously do not refer to this port tour as it does not fit the ship.
Great harbour tour!
nnnnnn94,,Nov 19, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00In the waiting period before departure there were drinks to buy on board. The subsequent tour with Carina was wonderful! Much seen, much learned, much laughed. Thank you! ☺️
great harbour tour in the Hanseatic city - a great experience.
S5520ONstefans,,Nov 18, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Very entertaining and extremely interesting harbour tour, perfectly moderated by the captain of the Schff. It was a lot of fun.
Funny, windy
J6306PPgabrielah,,Nov 9, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The ride was rich in information, the different stories were told in a funny way. Booking was easy, via QR code. Wouldn’t be absolutely necessary, because the tours are offered everywhere👍 Importantly, pay attention to the ebb and flow times. In low water conditions, the ships cannot pass through the Speicherstadt.
Possibly the worst experience I've had as a paying customer.
rich5150,,Oct 6, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
1.00There are many companies providing enjoyable harbour tours of Hamburg - this is not one of them. We were a buisness group of 11 people of mixed nationalities hoping to enjoy this boat tour - not exactly a stag party. The "captain" of the vessel was playing extremelty loud, random music and only speaking through a very loud speaker system in German. Most of the group couldn't understand this and we would have preferred this would have been made clear when they took our money. However in all honesty it wouldn't have been too bad if it wasn't for the very rude, obnoxious behaviour of the "captain" towards us. Anyone daring to have a conversation in a language that wasn't German was singled out and told to be quiet (in English of course). German speakers talking were uninterrupted. Eventually we were all forced to hide out the back where we were permitted to enjoy our afternoon without sitting in absolute silence enduring this. It was raining but it appeared the only place we were allowed to be. Also, as we are a HSE team we suggest the owners fit guards against the sliders before they take a child's finger off and the the captain of the vessel looks at his course rather than repeadly facing the wrong way. Probably better not to leave his post to stop our (actually not that loud) conversations - I'm no expert but I'm happier when someone is steering the vessel. I would advise that people find a better/less dangerous tour operator to guide them through the extremely interesting Hamburg Harbour.
Unreliable
Christian H,,Sep 27, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
1.00If the boat is not full, just sit and wait another 20 minutes until the next departure. The staff lies about this, saying the first departure time was for another boat
When buying tickets, think about Hamburg Card in advance! Cool steamer, great ride with competent company!
gabrielekP1046SA,,Sep 20, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00The tour was very nice and informative and the staff extremely friendly. I give 1 point less because I experienced very customer-unfriendly behavior when buying the tickets.
Line up and an unforgettable harbour cruise
marcsQ1627ST,,Sep 5, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had spontaneously booked a small harbour tour, with a visit to Speicherstadt, Fleetschlösschen, HafenCity and all the highlights, and did not regret this. Every visit point was perfectly explained, no audio guide frills - live commentary, and this in a very entertaining way by Captain Marco. I would set sail with this skipper at any time, unforgettable moments are pre-programmed - thank you
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