Hamburg Cap San Diego Tickets and Harbor Cruise

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Experience Highlights

Hop aboard the Cap San Diego museum boat and enjoy a 1 hour 30 minute trip along the Hamburg harbour. On board you will pass some of the city's most iconic sights, such as the HafenCity harbour area , the Elbe Philharmonic building and the St. Pauli qu ay.

Throughout the tour, you will be accompanied by an expert guide, with whom you can learn about the city's maritime past as well as the history and culture of the places you visit. On board the ship, you'll also be able to take in the various exhibits, including visits to the engine room and cargo hold .

  • Climb aboard the Cap San Diego and explore the most visited areas of Hamburg harbour.
  • Learn about the culture and history of the places you visit from an expert guide .
  • Discover the exhibits the ship has to offer and get a glimpse into the maritime past of both Hamburg and the ship.

What’s included

  • Sightseeing cruise in Hamburg harbour
  • Professional guide
  • Entrance to Cap San Diego

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Step by Step

In this activity you will have the opportunity to climb aboard the Cap San Diego, the largest cargo ship-museum in the world . The activity will last around 90 minutes, during which you will be able to explore the ship and learn many interesting facts about its past.

You will be able to see the places where the officers and crew of the ship ate and slept, as well as its engine room, its hold, and the routes that, over more than 100 voyages, this 159-metre-long, 50-year-old ship sailed.

Throughout the journey, you will be accompanied by an expert guide, who will tell you stories about the port of Hamburg and its maritime past, while you enjoy the views of the city from the sea and feel the sea breeze on your face. Along the way, you'll also pass some of the main sites in Hamburg's harbour, including the following:

  • St Pauli's Quay: This is one of Hamburg's most iconic landmarks, known for its lively nightlife and numerous bars and nightclubs . It also offers panoramic views of the harbour and the river Elbe.
  • HafenCity: HafenCity is a modern district of Hamburg located in the harbour area of the city. It is an area of great urban development, with buildings of contemporary architecture, museums and numerous shops and restaurants.
  • Elbphilharmonie: An impressive concert hall building located at the western end of HafenCity. It is known for its futuristic design and for offering panoramic views of the city from its public platform at the top.

At the end of the activity, you will return to the original starting point, as it is a round trip.

Reviews

4.5
· 549 Reviews
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    E.
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    The Cap San Diego is an impressive historic ship, and the Hamburg harbour cruise was an incredible experience.
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    H.
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    I would definitely recommend this experience to anyone visiting Hamburg.
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    A.
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    The views of the harbour are breathtaking, and the ship's staff was very friendly and helpful.
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    L.
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    The Cap San Diego is a historical jewel of Hamburg, and the harbour cruise was very interesting and relaxing.
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