Guided Tours

Guided Tour of Elbphilharmonie with Skip-the-Line access to the Plaza

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Enjoy a guided tour of Hamburg’s most recent architectural marvel, the Elbphilharmonie, and visit the plaza to take in the breathtaking view of the beautiful city of Hamburg.

Highlights

Enjoy a tour of the Elbphilharmonie, the impressive concert venue that towers over HafenCity and the Elbe.
Get insider details about the buildings in the company of an expert English or German-speaking guide.
The tour includes a visit to the plaza from where you will be able to bask in brilliant views of Hamburg.
The tour lasts for about 1 hour but still covers all the important sights of the Elbphilharmonie and you can upgrade your ticket to include scrumptious French rolls & coffee too.
Did you know? The Elbphilharmonie is not only a concert venue and a hotel but also a residential building. There are a total of 44 luxury apartments in Elphi!

Inclusions

1-hour guided tour of Elbphilharmonie
Skip-the-line access to the plaza
German/English-speaking guide
Pick-up at Baumwall metro station
French rolls & coffee (optional)

Exclusions

Entry to the Elbphilharmonie concert halls

Cancellation policy

These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

Ratings & Reviews

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Christian

5/5

May, 2024

Our guide told the story of the planning and construction of the Elbphilharmonie with a lot of humor and anecdotes. The history of the port of Hamburg was not neglected either. In terms of organization, the timing was very good. The only small suggestion for improvement was that we found the meeting point relatively difficult to find. This certainly had something to do with the harbor festival. Perhaps a more central location (e.g. directly in front of the entrance to the Elbphilharmonie) would be better for all those who don't know Hamburg inside out :-).

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Silva

5/5

Apr, 2024

Die abwechslungsreichste, informativste, lustigste und einfach beste Führung für die Elbphilharmonie, die ich je hatte! Luca ist ein wunderbarer Tourguide, dem man ewig zuhören könnte! Super interessante Details und Infos, die man sonst nicht alle zu hören bekommt. Nächstes Mal in Hamburg unbedingt wieder! Vielen Dank!

Nadine

4/5

Apr, 2024

Hat alles gut geklappt. Der Guide war pünktlich und nett am vereinbarten Treffpunkt. Die Gruppe umfasste 20 Teilnehmer. Also auch nicht zu viele Personen und man hat alles gut sehen und verstehen können.

Maren

4/5

Mar, 2024

Claus told us a lot about the Elphi on this beautiful day. Afterwards, we attended a concert. The knowledge we had acquired beforehand was very helpful.

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Markus

4/5

Mar, 2024

Telephone availability in case of queries regarding meeting point. Organization due to group size. Interesting tour. Unfortunately we couldn't see the concert halls. That was actually my reason for a guided tour. But the tour was very good

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Your experience

A Splendid Walk to the Elbphilharmonie

Nestled in the HafenCity quarter of the Hamburg-Mitte district, the Elbphilharmonie sits on the gorgeous Grasbrook peninsula of the Elbe River. Your tour starts at the Baumwall underground station, from where you can already feel the unique atmosphere and breathtaking charisma of the Elbphilharmonie. As you walk towards the incredible structure, you will get an opportunity to soak in the splendid sights in the ‘Grosser Grasbrook area, which has recently become the site of the largest urban redevelopment project in the entire continent. You might be able to spot some of the buildings and container ships from the old ‘Hamburg Free Port’ as well.

Inside Elphi Plaza

Take the curved escalator that connects the ground floor and the Plaza, an observation deck on the 8th floor of the brick section. From this vantage point, you will get an opportunity to gaze at the splendid city of Hamburg that stretches into the distance. Your guide will briefly explain the history of the concert hall and the old warehouse building below. You will learn about the various nuances of the Elbphilharmonie that make it one of the top venues in the world for concerts. Part of the Elbphilharmonie’s astounding brilliance is that the modern exterior hides the world’s most scrupulously designed interiors, especially the famed concert halls that are widely considered to be acoustically perfect.

Know before you go

What's not allowed

Entry to the Elbphilharmonie concert halls is not included in this tour.

Additional information

Appointments are confirmed according to the Elbphilharmonie and its limited Plaza ticket contingent for guided tours. If no more Plaza tickets are issued, a suitable alternative date is booked as soon as possible. In exceptional cases, the tour guide may then report on the Elbphilharmonie from outside.
You can still go to the plaza free of charge after the official tour if the tour should only take place from outside.
In rare, special cases (mainly for security reasons) the Elbphilharmonie reserves the right not to allow access to the Plaza. In this case, the partial amount will be refunded.

My tickets

Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.
Please arrive at the meeting point 15 mins before the scheduled time of your tour to avoid any delays.
Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the meeting point.