Hamburg: Elbphilharmonie Guided Tour with Access to the Plaza
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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 or Störtebeker beer!
  • 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!

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. Upgrade your ticket to include a refreshing Störtebeker beer at the Störtebeker Taste & Shop, or French rolls and coffee.

Inclusions & Exclusions

  • 1-hour guided tour of Elbphilharmonie
  • German/English-speaking guide
  • Skip-the-line access to the plaza (optional)
  • Pick-up at Baumwall metro station (optional)
  • French rolls & coffee (optional)
  • Ride the Tube to the plaza of the Elbphilharmonie (optional)
  • A Störtebeker beer (optional)
  • Entry to the Elbphilharmonie concert halls
  • Tour of Concert Halls

This product offers multiple ticket options. Some items above (like transfers or fast-track access) may only apply to specific options — confirm what's included when you select yours.

Ticket Delivery

  • Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.

  • Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the meeting point.

  • Please arrive at the meeting point 15 minutes before the scheduled time of your tour to avoid any delays.

Meeting point

Please check your final voucher for the meeting point details and specific instructions.

Cancellation Policy

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts.

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Booking FAQs

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

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. This tour with Störtebeker beer is only open to individuals who are over 18 years old.

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