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Discover Hamburg with hop-on hop-off bus, harbor and Alster cruise
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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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Sunset sailing trip on the Alster in Hamburg
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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
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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.

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Alster tour on the water in Hamburg
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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
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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.

Duration 1 hour 30 minutes
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Sailing trip with two-mast sailing cutter on the Alster in Hamburg
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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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Sex and Crime guided tour of the red light district in St. Pauli
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Sex and Crime guided tour of the red light district in St. Pauli

Get to know St. Pauli, the red-light district of Hamburg with the famous Reeperbahn and the bar Zur Ritze. Learn more about the district's history and present.

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Evening light cruise through the port of Hamburg
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Evening light cruise through the port of Hamburg

Join the evening light cruise and cruise through the illuminated port of Hamburg and the historic Speicherstadt at dusk.

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St. Pauli highlights tour with drinks
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St. Pauli highlights tour with drinks

See the highlights of the Hamburg Reeperbahn, visit the bar 'Zur Ritze' and cheer with a beer and shot to a great night out with this fun guided tour.

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Hamburg Elbphilharmonie tour
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Hamburg Elbphilharmonie tour

See the Hamburg Elbphilharmonie and receive exciting knowledge and insider stories with a unique view. Book today and don't miss out!

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Food tour with Elbphilharmonie and HafenCity
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Food tour with Elbphilharmonie and HafenCity

Book a 3-hour culinary Elbphilharmonie tour with HafenCity and Speicherstadt. Learn more about the district and see the architecturally famous buildings with a degree in the Elbphilharmonie.

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Culinary tour through the Sternschanze
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Culinary tour through the Sternschanze

Book a culinary tour through the Schanzenviertel. Experience culinary highlights and let yourself be inspired by the history of the district.

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Culinary tour of the St. Pauli neighborhood in Hamburg
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Culinary tour of the St. Pauli neighborhood in Hamburg

Book a 3-hour culinary city tour in Hamburg's trendy party district St. Pauli and learn insider knowledge about the residents and history of this unique district

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Tour of Hamburg's Speicherstadt and HafenCity
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Tour of Hamburg's Speicherstadt and HafenCity

Book a tour of Hamburg's Speicherstadt with HafenCity and find out more about the Elbphilharmonie.

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Culinary insider tour through St. Georg
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Culinary insider tour through St. Georg

Book an insider tour through one of the most contrasting and colorful districts of Hamburg. You will enjoy five different specialties.

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Guided tour of Jewish life in Hamburg's district Grindelviertel
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Guided tour of Jewish life in Hamburg's district Grindelviertel

Explore the Grindelviertel together with a professional guide on this 2-hour tour. Learn all about Jewish life on site.

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Yachting in the Port of Hamburg After-Work Experience
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Yachting in the Port of Hamburg After-Work Experience

Cruise through Hamburg's stunning port on the Elbe River with friends and colleagues after work! Enjoy picturesque views on an elegant yacht!

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Guided tour through Hamburg's district Ottensen
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Guided tour through Hamburg's district Ottensen

Discover Ottensen on guided tour. Find out how the industrial district has developed into one of the most popular residential areas.

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836th Hamburg Port Anniversary Parade Departure Passenger Ship
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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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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.

Locals and tourists alike make their way to the Alster lakes for sanctuary from the bustling city. On a day with pleasant weather, you'll find people walking, biking, or lounging around this charming urban oasis. You can also sail down the water on a boat, canoe, or kayak. And you can't miss seeing the city lights reflected on the Alster during sunset or at night — it makes for a perfect photo backdrop!

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