Hamburg Harbour Tour 1 hour – Speicherstadt & Hafen
Description
Explore the Port of Hamburg on a 1-hour round trip with departures every 30 minutes – ideal for flexible planning. Depending on the water level, the route leads through the historic Speicherstadt or through the harbour. Enjoy the view from the water and see Unpacked sights such as the Speicherstadt, the Elbe Philharmonic, the container port and the Elbe Tunnel – perfect for first-time visitors. ✔ Departures every 30 minutes (10 : 00–18 : 00) ✔ Flexible participation without fixed time ⚠️ IMPORTANT INFORMATION Live commentary on board is provided exclusively in German. Optionally, additional information can be heard via the “RAINER ABICHT” app : own smartphone + headphones required. Please note: This is not a classic onboard audio guide, but an optional solution via your own device.
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- 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
- ⚠️ IMPORTANT INFORMATION Live commentary on board is provided in German only. For international guests there is the possibility to listen to additional information via a mobile app (optional) : App : “RAINER ABICHT” (free in the App Store / Google Play) Own headphones required Use is on your own smartphone Please note : This is not a classic audio guide on board, but an optional solution via your own device.
- Boats shown in photos may vary depending on availability
Reviews(42)
As we do not speak German, we had to pay extra for an audioguide. They only asked if we had smartphones with us, which we had. But they never asked if we had earphones, which are absolutely necessary to hear the commentary. When I wrote to ask for a refund, they answered they would not give us any because we had paid cash for our tickets and had no proof of purchase. I think the one who should be suspected of dishonesty is not me but the Abicht company !
Dear customer, We would like to clarify that our app is completely free and should be downloaded before your departure. The tour description, as well as the information provided with your ticket, it is mentioned that you are required to bring your own headphones to use with your smartphone. Thank you for your understanding. Best regards,
Supposed to meet boat at Dock 1 for 2pm (leaves every 30 mins). Boat never came and was told Dock 4. Went to Dock 4 and boat was not there. I was told boats stopped running at 4pm and website/tickets say 6pm. Asked for refund and was denied. Horrible company to work with. They should’ve refunded my $42 without any questions. Buyer Be Aware!!! F-
Dear customers, As I have already written to you, the boats departed regularly on the day you booked, including the night boat tour at 9:00 p.m. For this reason we cannot accept your request for a refund. With 31 ships, the Rainer Abicht Elbreederei is the largest and most versatile fleet in the Port of Hamburg. There are always ships available, in case a ship needs to be replaced due to a problem (which did not happen on the day of your tour). Best regards,
Glad I booked the tour on a large boat. The smaller boats looked cold and wet. Great drink service. Learned a lot about Hamburg.
Dear guests, Thank you for taking the time to give us a wonderful rating like yours. It's nice to know that you enjoyed our tour. Best regards,
Lovely boat , very warm, comfortable, interesting scenery but the main issue was it was impossible to download the guide onto our phones and the talk was unfortunately in German
On a Thursday we took a one-hour tour at 1:15 p.m. With the Hamburg Card, the final cost was 22.00 euros per adult instead of 27.50 euros. The trip is worth it and despite the weather, it was a lot of fun on this big ship. All important information was conveyed very professionally and empathetically and the time flew by. Clearly recommended, card payment possible.
Liebe Gäste, Vielen Dank, dass Sie sich die Zeit genommen haben, uns eine so wunderbare Bewertung wie Ihre zu geben. Es ist schön, das zu wissen Ihnen hat unsere Tour gefallen. Beste grüße,
Excellent river cruise at river Elbe. Tour guide was in German so be prepared. Mobile app in English was unreliable so I recommend highly for german speakers. 1 hour tour was enough to enjoy the wonderful weekend day in Hamburg!
Dear guests, Thank you for taking the time to give us a wonderful rating like yours. It's nice to know that you enjoyed our tour. Best regards,
Entertainment and sightseeing in one go It took 2 hours to get to the villa district and then to the container port and the cruise ships and later to the Elphie. There was entertainment through live commentary and it was funny and informative. The coffee was terrible though. Prices were high. Typical for tourist trips. Definitely worth a trip if you haven't already done a harbor tour.
Liebe Gäste, Vielen Dank, dass Sie sich die Zeit genommen haben, uns eine so wunderbare Bewertung wie Ihre zu geben. Es ist schön, das zu wissen Ihnen hat unsere Tour gefallen. Beste grüße,
Sporadic English guide via app. The German guide explained continuously, so it was not entirely satisfying not to get all the nuances and stories.
Skip this cruise unless you are interested in seeing the mechanics of shipping containers being unloaded off of freighters , similar to Port Elizabeth as seen from the NJ turnpike. The Elbe has some beautiful areas, none of which we saw. It was all in German, supposedly an app for English, but we didn’t have any earbuds. Thankfully it was a beautiful day, they sell beer and drinks, we sat on the very top, so all was not lost, except $70
Have made the xxl round trip with storage city and container port, took 2 hours with live announcement from Captain Jochen, was very impressive and interesting!
Sehr geehrte Gäste, vielen Dank dass Sie sich die Zeit genommen haben uns eine wundervolle Bewertung wie Ihre zu geben. Es ist schön zu wissen dass Sie unsere Tour gefallen hat. Mit freundlichen Grüße,
