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Take in the Views from the Elbphilharmonie Plaza

Elbphilharmonie (Elphi) Plaza: Guided Tour

From 24.84 €

For the best views in Hamburg, head up to the Plaza of the Elbphilharmonie. Around 37 metres above the Elbe, this public viewing platform wraps all the way around the building, with sweeping views over the harbour, the Speicherstadt and the city skyline. On a guided tour, you'll ride the famous curved escalator up with priority access and hear the stories behind Hamburg's most spectacular building.

Which Plaza Tour is Best For You?

View from the Elbphilharmonie Plaza over Hamburg harbour

Elbphilharmonie Plaza guided tour

A one-hour guided tour in English or German, riding the curved escalator up to the Plaza and learning about the building's architecture and history.

Elbphilharmonie concert hall rising above Hamburg harbour

Plaza tour with Franzbrötchen and coffee

The one-hour Plaza tour in English or German, followed by a Franzbrötchen and coffee. Under-6s go free.

Panoramic view from the Elbphilharmonie Plaza

Plaza tour with a Störtebeker beer

A one-hour guided Plaza tour in German, finishing with a Störtebeker beer (18+).

Elbphilharmonie seen from a harbour cruise boat

Plaza tour and harbour cruise

Combine a one-hour guided Plaza tour with a one-hour harbour cruise, both guided in German – the views from above, then the harbour from the water.

Food tasting on a HafenCity culinary tour in Hamburg

Plaza and HafenCity food tour

Five international tastings around HafenCity, plus fast-track access to the Plaza for the views.

Good to Know Before You Go

Plaza tours don't include the concert halls. Access to the Plaza can occasionally be restricted for security reasons.

Most Plaza tours meet at Baumwall U-Bahn station – arrive around 15 minutes before your tour starts.

For a tour in English, choose the Plaza guided tour or the tour with Franzbrötchen and coffee.

The Plaza is outdoors and can be windy, so bring a jacket – and comfortable shoes for the walking.

FAQs

Which observation deck tours can I book on this page?

Guided tours of the Elbphilharmonie Plaza – on their own, with a Franzbrötchen and coffee, with a Störtebeker beer, combined with a harbour cruise, or as part of a HafenCity food tour.

How high is the Elbphilharmonie Plaza?

The Plaza is around 37 metres above ground, between the brick warehouse base and the glass concert hall above, with a walkway all the way around the building.

Do Plaza tours include a concert?

No. The tours take you to the public Plaza for the views and the stories behind the building, but entry to the concert halls isn't included.

Are the tours in English?

Yes – the Plaza guided tour and the tour with Franzbrötchen and coffee are guided in English and German. The tours with beer and with a harbour cruise are in German.

Can children join?

Yes, on most tours – under-6s go free on the tour with Franzbrötchen and coffee. The tour with Störtebeker beer is 18+ only.

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