Port Hamburg
Hamburg: 2-hour harbor cruise
Enjoy the maritime charm on a two-hour harbor cruise through the Port of Hamburg and experience the lively hustle and bustle around the harbor during one of the daily tours.
The Port of Hamburg is massive – the entire city of Cologne could easily fit inside it. It is the second-largest port in Europe after Rotterdam and impresses with its vastness.
Hamburg has grown around the port, and many attractions as well as the city’s skyline are closely connected to it.
Experience the contrast between modernity and history: from Elbe fishing villages and the fish market to modern container terminals and cruise ships. Discover the Reeperbahn, old sailing ships, and gigantic container vessels. On board a harbor-ready ship, you’ll get an up-close view of the gateway to the world.
Sail through the historic Speicherstadt, explore the modern HafenCity quarters, and see the famous Elbphilharmonie from the water. A unique experience for every visitor!
Hamburg: 1-hour harbor tour
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.
Hamburg: 1-hour evening light cruise
Experience an unforgettable evening harbor tour through the picturesque Hamburg harbor. Look forward to an exciting boat tour through the canals and narrow channels of the historic Speicherstadt and discover Hamburg's most famous highlights from the water. (Note: The trip through the Speicherstadt is not always possible due to the water level). Alternatively, you can go through the container port.
Visit the modern HafenCity, the youngest and fastest growing district of the Hanseatic city. Discover the unique HafenCity University, the imposing Marco Polo Tower, the world-famous Elbphilharmonie and the panorama of this up-and-coming district. Enjoy an impressive view of the St. Pauli Landungsbrücken to the Überseebrücke with the museum ships Rickmer Rickmers and Cap San Diego.
Conclude the tour with the enchanting sea of lights of the harbor at night and experience the hustle and bustle of the container terminals up close!
"Highlights of Hamburg" Biketour
The most beautiful way to explore Hamburg
Exciting facts and anecdotes about the most important sights
Perfect for first-time visitors or returnees
Relaxed pace to enjoy the surroundings
All-in-One Hamburg 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!
Discover Hamburg Walking Tour
Moin moin! Join one of our expert guides and Discover Hamburg today! This 2.5-3 hour takes you through the 1200 year history of Germany’s wealthiest city. From a fort on a hill to one of the world’s most important ports, Hamburg is a city full of stories.
How did Hamburg become one of the world’s most important ports? How does the story of a headless pirate haunt the city? Just what happened here in World War II? Discover all this and more on Hamburg’s best walking tour.
• Rathaus
• Historic Deichstrasse
• Trostbrücke
• Nikolai Memorial
• Operation Gomorrah – WWII Firebombing
• Speicherstadt (UNESCO World Heritage Site!)
• Kontor Houses
• Elbphilharomie
• The Boatmen’s Church
Self-Guided Walking Tour of Hamburg's Port History
On this self-guided audio tour, navigate tunnels and promenades in search of maritime tales and landmarks. Experience the magic of GPS playback on this stroll through Hamburg, from Hamburg Harbour to the iconic Elbphilharmonie. You’ll explore its unique quaysides and soaring architecture and discover how the city developed into a cosmopolitan centre of culture.
You’ll see a variety of ships docking and departing from the landing bridge or Landungsbrücken. You’ll descend into the depths of the Old Elbe Tunnel, which helped to facilitate trade and commerce in the region. At the end of the tour, the jewel of the harbour awaits you: the magnificent Elbphilharmonie Hamburg, a landmark concert venue. You’ll hear about the concert hall’s unique design journey and learn to appreciate Hamburg’s love affair with arts and culture.
Whether you’re drawn to history, architecture, or the thrill of adventure, prepare for an unforgettable journey through one of Europe’s most dynamic port cities.
Private Transfer from Hamburg City Hotels to Hamburg Cruise Port
Book your Private Transfer from Hamburg city hotels or any address to Hamburg Cruise Port.
Don't go through all the hassle of waiting in a long taxi or shared shuttles queues and use our private, door-to-door city/port transfer.
Your driver will be waiting for you at a scheduled time and you will travel comfortably to your destination.
Meeting with a Nameplate
Door-to-door Service
No Hidden Charges
Clean cars & Professional drivers
Hamburg's Speicherstadt warehouse free port coffee and duty-free
New tour from May 2025.
We start our walk through the history of Hamburg's Speicherstadt at the birthplace and nursery of Hamburg's harbour,
Looking critically at the founding charter of our port, and discovering one or the other contradiction.
Afterwards we continue our tour towards the Elbphilharmonie, admiring the great history of the square where this building stands today.
Take a look at how the port changed during industrialization in the 19th century.
And how trade in goods has revolutionized in the 20th century.
Immerse yourself in the Speicherstadt, the red brick gorges and the history of their workers and employers, clarify what Westphalen has to do with Hamburg and why workers lived there in a castle.
Find out exactly what shoe pushers, ewer guides, winch guards and coffee readers did and why there are coffee barons and Persians in Hamburg.
Professional photo tour with Hamburg sights
The photo tour makes vacations and hen parties unique and unforgettable. A must when visiting Hamburg!
Hamburg Private Guided Tour (walking)
Enjoy the Private Guided Tour: Hamburg and discover the many different locations and landmarks in this unique city and experience the city like the locals by taking a bus ride, the underground and even a harbor ferry boat.
Interactive city rally SOS Speicherstadt Hamburg
Many generations of seafarers and dockers have done their hard work in the port of Hamburg, looking for fortune in distant lands, and drowned their misfortune in hard liquor. Dockworker Fiete was hit particularly hard last night. His situation is tricky – can you help him?
This tour is a self-guided city tour on your smartphone, which you can start immediately and at any time. Play the tour at your own pace and take breaks whenever you want.
The city tour "S.O.S. Speicherstadt" takes you through the impressive warehouse district with warehouses, canals and bridges, which has been declared a World Heritage Site for good reason.
HafenCity is located next to the Speicherstadt. A new district has been built here over the past decades on the former areas of the port: Here you can discover impressive urban development and modern architecture, including the Elbphilharmonie on a city tour and city rally.
Private Transfer from Hamburg Cruise Port to Hamburg City Hotels
Book your Private Transfer from Hamburg Cruise Port to Hamburg city hotels or any address.
Don't go through all the hassle of waiting in a long taxi or shared shuttles queues and use our private, door-to-door port/city transfer.
Your driver will be waiting for you at a scheduled time and you will travel comfortably to your destination.
• Meeting with a Nameplate
• Door-to-door Service
• No Hidden Charges
• Clean cars & Professional drivers
Best Intro Tour of Hamburg with a Local
This Experience is provided by a private local.
Join a Local for a unique walking tour across the city to see all of its main sites and get insider tips on how to best spend your time in the city. In this Experience you will get to know fun facts about Germany and my city!
This experience is provided by an independent Local.
Enjoy this enchanting and colourful city, with a splendid building of Elbphilharmonie and a marvellous port, with a local who will show you all of their favourite spots. Discover the best of "Free and Hanseatic City of Hamburg", be venturing to off-the-beaten path tracks to see Hamburg and experience it with a local!
Who is a Local? A Local is someone who is passionate about sharing authentic experiences based on their interests.
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Full Day Private Shore Tour in Hamburg from Hamburg Cruise Port
Experience our Private Full Day Shore Excursion tailored exclusively for Cruise Ship Passengers!
Embark on a serene journey through the picturesque landscapes of Germany as you make your way to the heart of the city. Upon your arrival, meet your seasoned tour guide, ready to lead you on an enchanting tour of Hamburg.
Discover the awe-inspiring allure of the St Nikolai Memorial, marvel at the grandeur of Hamburg Town Hall, and capture iconic moments at landmarks like the Elbphilharmonie, Speicherstadt, Deichstrasse, and many more.
Our excursions are meticulously designed to align with your ship's schedule, allowing you to savor every moment without the worry of returning to your ship on time.
We'll greet you directly at the port and ensure you return with ample time to relax and relish your day.
Leave the details to us as we escort you on an extraordinary adventure, crafting memories that will stand the test of time!
Private Transfer from Hamburg City to Ostseekai Kiel Cruise Port
Book your Private Transfer from Hamburg hotels to Ostseekai Kiel Cruise Port.
Don't go through all the hassle of waiting in a long taxi or shared shuttle queues and use our private, door-to-door airport/port transfer.
Your driver will be waiting for you at a scheduled time and you will travel comfortably to your destination.
Our transfers will provide you with such services: meeting with a name plate, door-to-door delivery, no hidden fees, clean cars and professional drivers, which will make your trip more comfortable and safe. We guarantee the quality of the services provided.
Discover the Hamburg Harbor Area with a Local
This experience is provided by a private local.
Come with me to discover the city of Hamburg via its main entrance, the harbor!
Join me on this short city walk for the unique opportunity to get to know this part of the city!
Not only is this area the third largest and most dynamic port in Europe, it also packs a good deal of its own history and culture within Hamburg.
Discover the Harbor City in Hamburg with me! I am passionate about the ocean, sailing and fishing, this is why I want to show you around this precious harbor. The amazing architecture is really worth seeing.
Join right now, and bring that camera of yours: You’ll need it!
See Hamburg With A Local: Private & Personalized
You’ll join one of our local Hamburg hosts for a personalized experience of
this maritime port city. From local food to the design of The Elbphilharmonie
concert hall, you’ll discover the city’s unique charm and culture. Whether
you have 3, 4, 6 or 8 hours to spare, it does not matter- your host will create
an itinerary around your schedule and interests. Amble through the town
center or check out artsy districts on the foreshore. And of course there’s
always time for food – it’s less brätwurst and more franzbrötchen here.
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.
Private Transfer from Ostseekai Kiel Cruise Port to Hamburg city
Book your Private Transfer from Ostseekai Kiel Cruise Port to Hamburg hotels.
Don't go through all the hassle of waiting in a long taxi or shared shuttle queues and use our private, door-to-door airport/port transfer.
Your driver will be waiting for you at a scheduled time and you will travel comfortably to your destination.
• Meeting with a Nameplate.
• We track your Flight.
• Door-to-door Service.
• No Hidden Charges.
• Clean cars & Professional drivers.
Private All-in-One Hamburg Shore Trip from Kiel Port for Cruise Ship Passengers
This private tour of the magnificent city of Hamburg is perfect for guests arriving on cruise ships to the port of Kiel. Let us pick you up directly from your ship, bring you to Hamburg for a private city tour, and drop you back off in time for your boat's departure.
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!