Experience Hamburg's harbor attractions from a unique perspective on a harbor cruise with live commentary. Starting exclusively at Überseebrücke, where you'll enjoy priority boarding on our Barkassen, the captain crafts the route based on weather conditions and tides, often incorporating a stop at the iconic Elbphilharmonie.

Glide through the narrow waterways of the historic Speicherstadt, the world's largest warehouse district, and admire the stunning architecture resting on wooden pilings and oak beams. As you cruise, pass by towering container ships, gaining an up-close view of Hamburg's significant landmarks.

Relax on the open decks, soaking in the views of HafenCity and feeling the refreshing sea breeze. Throughout the journey, our knowledgeable guide shares stories about the city's rich history and points out key landmarks along the way.

The tour concludes with the option to disembark directly at the Elbphilharmonie, allowing you to explore this cultural icon and enjoy its panoramic views of the harbor and city skyline, or you can choose to return to the starting point, reflecting on an unforgettable harbor exploration.

Begin your journey at Überseebrücke with priority boarding on our Barkassen, offering a seamless start to your harbor exploration
Enjoy an exclusive stop at the iconic Elbphilharmonie, where you can disembark to explore this architectural marvel and capture stunning views of Hamburg's harbor and skyline
Glide through the narrow canals of the historic Speicherstadt, the largest warehouse district in the world, marveling at its unique architecture and rich maritime history

Important to know

Know in advance:

Live commented tour in German. For foreign language speakers, please download the 'RainerAbicht' Audio Guide App from the Apple or Google Store and enjoy the harbor tour in English, Spanish, Italian, Chinese, and Russian
Before embarking on the cruise, you'll need to download the free Rainer Abicht app on your phone. (Open the Google Play Store and search for "RainerAbicht". It is advisable to do this at least two hours in advance, allowing time and ensuring a stable internet connection)
Seats are not assigned with the purchase. You can freely choose where to sit

Remember to bring:

Your headphones for the audioguide

Cancellation policy

Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 24 hours before the experience begins., Receive a 50% refund if you cancel up to 12 hours before the experience begins.

Guided tour
Audio guide
Cruise

Food and drinks

Booking fee

Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.

Location

Überseebrücke, Überseebrücke, 20459 Hamburg, Germany

Meeting point:

Please come to the Überseebrücke. When you arrive there, walk down the bridge where a staff member of Rainer Abicht Elbreederei will be waiting to show you the ship.