Alster tours & activities
Discover Hamburg with hop-on hop-off bus, harbor and Alster cruise
Explore the highlights of Hamburg by land and water: Enjoy a sightseeing hop-on hop-off bus tour, a harbor cruise, and an Alster cruise in 1-3 days!
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Discover the different faces of Hamburg on an Alster cruise
Navigate the Alster river through the posh suburbs and to the mysterious side of the city can only be discovered by taking the water.
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Sunset sailing trip on the Alster in Hamburg
Enjoy a sailing trip on the Alster in Hamburg at sunset and admire the panorama of Hamburg.
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Hamburg hop-on hop-off bus and Alster lake tour
Discover Hamburg's city centre with a hop-on hop-off bus, see the top attractions and enjoy a cruise along the beautiful Inner and Outer Alster lake.
Alster tour on the water in Hamburg
Tour the city on the water, explore the “pearl of the city center” and discover popular sights of the Hanseatic city from the water.
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Private sailing tour on the Alster in Hamburg
Experience a private sailing tour with up to 10 people on Hamburg's Alster and enjoy the panorama of the city from the water.
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Hop-on hop-off Alster cruise day-ticket
Discover the Alster river with a hop-on hop-off ticket, which allows you to get off the boat at any station and get on again at a later time.
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Sailing trip with two-mast sailing cutter on the Alster in Hamburg
Sail around 1.5 hours on the Hamburg Außenalster and enjoy the great distant view of Hamburg's highlights.
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Immerse yourself in the world of chocolate during an interactive tour at the Chocoversum and create your own chocolate bar!
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90-minute harbor tour in German and English with possible hop-on, hop-off
Buy your hop-on, hop-off boat tour in Hamburg for great views of the Elbphilharmonie, HafenCity and the district Speicherstadt.
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Neumünster urban and industrial culture self-guided tour
Discover Neumünster on a self-guided tour! Enjoy lush greenery, significant sites, and entertaining tasks as you explore this fascinating city.
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Husum old town and harbour romantic self-guided tour
Discover Husum at your own pace on a self-guided tour! Start at the harbour, explore historic sites, enjoy local specialities, and solve fun tasks along the way.
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Bremerhaven Weser promenade self-guided discovery tour
Discover Bremerhaven at your own pace! Stroll the Weser River promenade, explore maritime history, and enjoy local karaoke.
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Blind city walking tour in Hamburg guided by a blind person
Experience Hamburg like never before on a blindfolded city tour. Navigate the city centre with a guide and cane, enhancing your senses.
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Hamburg sightseeing bike tour in English
This bike tour will show you the main sights of Hamburg. Explore the charming Speicherstadt and HafenCity, see the Elbphilharmonie and much more.
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836th Hamburg Port Anniversary Parade Departure Passenger Ship
Join the grand finale of the Hamburg Port anniversary with a 90-minute tour. Witness tall ships parade through the harbour.
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836th Hamburg Port Anniversary Entry Parade Passenger Ship
Experience the grandeur of Hamburg Harbour's 836th birthday celebrations from a spacious passenger vessel. Book your escort cruise now!
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836th Hamburg Port Anniversary Saturday Show Trip Passenger Ship
Enjoy the pinnacle of the harbor anniversary aboard passenger ships. See an awe-inspiring fireworks display near St. Pauli Landungsbrücken.
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836th Hamburg Port Anniversary Boat Tour for Saturday Evening Show
Join the magical maritime spectacle at the 836th Hamburg Port Anniversary.
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Wilhelmsburg Guided Food Tour in Hamburg
Enjoy 5 culinary tastes, a mix of sweet and savoury and hear and see exciting facts about the development of the controversial Wilhelmsburg district in Hamburg.
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Original Hamburger Bordparty Tickets
Take in views of the Hamburg Harbor at night and admire the city lights, dance all night to beats provided by the ship's on-board DJ and enjoy a dinner buffet.
Hamburg 2-hour Harbor Cruise Towards Blankenese
Enjoy a cruise through Hamburg's harbor towards Blankenese. See the picturesque Elbe riverbank, passing Blankenese and the Airbus plant.
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The inside story
The Alster River flows through and adds life to Hamburg, Germany just like blood circulates through the human body. Spend any amount of time in Hamburg and you're bound to stumble upon this scenic 56-km-long tributary of the Elbe River.
In the 13th century, two artificial lakes were formed from the Alster River: the Außenalster (Outer Alster) and the smaller Binnenalster (Inner Alster). These two prominent expanses of water can be found right in the heart of Hamburg and are separated by the Kennedy and Lombard bridges.
