Hamburg: 2-hour harbor cruise
In Hamburg
From
£35
pp
2h 0 mins · 4.1 (284)
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!
Free cancellation
What's included
- Audio guide app “RainerAbicht” on the Apple & Play Store – available in several languages.
- Guaranteed daily departures.
- Live commentary by the tour guide in German.
- RESTROOM_ON_BOARD
What's not included
- Drinks and meals (available for booking on-site).
Itinerary
- New landmarks of Hamburg
- Historic buildings and warehouses, museums, cafes, restaurants, and much more.
- A modern and new Hamburg district under development.
- The St. Pauli Landungsbrücken are a large docking station for passenger ships on the northern edge of the Port of Hamburg. The Landungsbrücken are located in Hamburg's St. Pauli district, between Niederhafen and the St. Pauli Fish Market along the Elbe River.
- The Altona Fish Market is a public market in Hamburg's Altona-Altstadt district. From fish and groceries to flowers and clothing, you can find everything here on Sundays.
- Container terminals, container ships, and impressive views of the loading of ships.
- Beautiful Hamburg Elbe beach for relaxing, sunbathing, or enjoying a coffee.
- A place where many cruise ships dock, such as the Queen Mary 2, AIDA, and many more, depending on the date. Additionally, here you'll find the Blohm & Voss shipyard, where ships are built and/or repaired.
- A historic tunnel that is still functional and runs under the Elbe from the Landungsbrücken to Steinwerder.
- The most successful musical in Hamburg. Additionally, next to it is another musical (which varies) and a beautiful viewing platform.
- The Fish Auction Hall is a historic event venue in Hamburg, now used for events, concerts, and the Sunday fish market.
Meeting & end point
Meeting point
Please come to the St. Pauli Landungsbrücken, Bridge 1. There you will find staff from Rainer Abicht Elbreederei. Please ask the staff where the ship departs.
End point
The tour ends at the St. Pauli Landungsbrücken at various bridges.
Practical information
- Operated by
- Rainer Abicht Elbreederei GmbH & Co. KG
- Max group size
- 274 travellers
- Travellers per booking
- 1–15
- Languages
- no, de, sv, fi, ru, cmn, en, it, fr, da, nl, es
- Confirmation
- INSTANT
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation available.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Important notes
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Not suitable for wheelchair users.
Frequently asked questions
The tour runs for around 2 hours. Times are approximate and may vary depending on group size, traffic, and site conditions on the day.
What's included is set out in the tour description above. As a general guide, transport and guiding are normally covered; meals, personal expenses, and gratuities are typically extra unless the description states otherwise.
We don't hold specific age or fitness guidance for this tour. Read the activity description carefully and, if in any doubt, speak to your cruise line's excursion desk before you book.