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Elbphilharmonie Plaza and HafenCity Guided Walk

Hamburg, GermanyAbout 2 hoursGuided in English

Walk through Hamburg's newest quarter with a local guide and ride up to the Elbphilharmonie Plaza for harbour views. Learn how an old warehouse became the city's landmark concert hall.

About 2 hoursExplore at your own pace
Small groupKeeps the experience personal
EnglishLive guide or host
CancellationNon-refundable: tickets are issued for your chosen date and time

Highlights

  • The Elbphilharmonie Plaza viewing balcony
  • HafenCity's canals and waterfront squares
  • The edge of the UNESCO-listed Speicherstadt
  • Stories of the harbour and its redevelopment
  • A local guide in a small group

Full description

Start in HafenCity, the former port land that is now one of Europe’s largest inner-city building projects, and follow your guide past canals, bridges and new waterfront squares. Along the way you hear how the area is changing and how it connects to the historic Speicherstadt next door.

The walk ends at the Elbphilharmonie. You ride the long curved escalator inside and step out onto the Plaza, the public balcony that runs right around the building, for views over the harbour, the river and the city roofs. The concert halls themselves are not part of the visit.

Itinerary

  1. HafenCity

    Meet your guide and explore the new waterfront district.

  2. Speicherstadt edge

    See the red-brick warehouses and learn about the old free port.

  3. Elbphilharmonie

    Ride the curved escalator and walk around the Plaza for harbour views.

Included

  • Live English-speaking guide
  • Elbphilharmonie Plaza access
  • Walking tour of HafenCity

Not included

  • Concert tickets or access to the concert halls
  • Food and drinks
  • Gratuities

Meeting point

Central HafenCity meeting point; the exact address is sent with your confirmation.The exact spot and your host's details arrive with your confirmation.

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Know before you go

  • The Plaza can close at short notice for events or very high winds.
  • Comfortable shoes are recommended.
  • Bags may be checked at the Elbphilharmonie entrance.

Frequently asked questions

Do we go inside the concert hall?

No. The tour visits the public Plaza, not the auditoriums.

Is the tour step-free?

Mostly; the Elbphilharmonie has lifts as well as the escalator. Ask us when you enquire.

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