Schnelle Informationen
Meeting point: Baumwall subway station (exit towards Kehrwiederspitze/entrance Kehrwiederspitze). At the bottom of the stairs in front of the “Back Shop” (kiosk) under the railway bridge.
End of the tour: In front of the Elbphilharmonie
Important information:
- The concert halls are not visited on this tour
- The Elbphilharmonie Plaza will not be visited
- Guests can go to the Plaza free of charge after the tour, provided the Plaza tickets are available.
Highlights
- Listen to the insider knowledge of the certified tour guide
- Learn about positive and negative reports about this impressive building
Description
The Elphi is Hamburg’s most famous and at the same time most controversial landmark. On this unique, 45-minute tour you will find out what makes the Elphi so controversial – and why we still love our Elphi.
Our professional guides look forward to giving you an unforgettable experience with a mix of facts and entertainment. We illuminate the complicated relationship between Hamburg and this diva from all perspectives – without entering her. This gives you exciting insights into the history of the building
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The story of a love with drawbacks
The Elphi and Hamburg – let’s be honest, that has always been a complicated relationship. A wild and passionate off relationship in which you constantly ask yourself: why the hell am I doing all this?!
One thing is clear: the Elphi belongs to Hamburg like the Eiffel Tower belongs to Paris.
On this tour we offer you exciting views from all perspectives on and behind the Elphi – just not into the Elphi.
We illuminate the building from literally all sides with well-researched insider information and entertaining anecdotes. Our trained and cheerful guides hit the right note with a mixture of hard facts and curious “döntjes” and make this tour an authentic Hamburg experience. In a family atmosphere, you are going to walk from Baumwall along the Speicherstadt and HafenCity around the Elphi. Your questions are always welcome.
So within 45 minutes you will learn more about the building, its history and how the people of Hamburg deal with their. We get to the bottom of the real stories behind Hamburg’s newest and most controversial landmark.
We will answer the following questions:- Why did the Elbphilharmonie cost so much?
- How could a landmark be created that would last for decades despite a construction stop and costs that were ten times higher than calculated?
- How much does an overnight stay cost and who lives in the “Elphi”?
- What special materials is the concert hall made of?
Opinions have always been different about the Elphi. At the end of the tour, you will have learned enough interesting facts to form your own opinion about this controversial and world-famous building.
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- 45-minute walking tour
- Tour guide tested and certified by the Elbphilharmonie
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- Visit to the plaza/concert halls