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© Matthias Pens Fotografie

Barkassen Ehlers

Harbour Cruises & Canal Rides

Barkassen Ehlers offers various tours through the harbour and canals of Hamburg.

Experience one of the largest harbours in the world - The Port of Hamburg. You can see docks with ocean liners, canals, container terminals and shipyard installations. Travel with us through a lock and also to the old Speicherstadt. In summer or in winter - no trip to Hamburg is complete without a great harbour tour.

Hamburg CARD Benefit

Big Harbour Tour (1 hour)

20% discount 

You can purchase a discounted ticket from us in advance here.

Historic Fleet Trip (2 hours)

20% discount 

Super Harbour Tour (2 hours)

20% discount 

Show your valid Hamburg CARD at the cash desk and on request on the day of use. Duplication of discounts not possible.

from 12.90 €

Hamburg CARD

Free travel on buses, trains and harbour ferries (HVV) and up to 50% discount on over 150 tourist offers

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Hafenrundfahrt Barkassen Ehlers
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1h Harbour Tour Ehlers

  • Starting at the Vorsetzen-Anleger
  • Following the vibrant quayside
  • Speicherstadt (depending on the tide)
  • Exact time booking
1h Harbour Tour EhlersTo offerfrom 24.00 €*

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    Miniature tugboat ballet* Celebrations

    • 08.05.2026
    • 08:00
    • Miniatur Wunderland Hamburg
    To event
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    Submarine Museum U-434* Celebrations

    • 08.05.2026
    • 09:00
    • U-Boot 434
    To event
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    Blutiger Boden. Die Tatorte des NSU Exhibition

    • 08.05.2026
    • 10:00
    • Altonaer Museum
    To event
  • SKULPTURAL
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    SKULPTURAL Exhibitions

    • 08.05.2026
    • 10:00
    • Hamburger Kunsthalle
    To event
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