Discover Hamburg Walking Tour
About this activity
Highlights
- Explore Hamburg's historic City Hall
- Visit the iconic St. Michael's Church
- Wander through the UNESCO-listed Speicherstadt
- Discover the vibrant St. Pauli district
- Learn about Hamburg's rich maritime heritage
Full description
Included / Excluded
- Guided walking tour of Hamburg's historic sites
- Visit to City Hall and St. Michael's Church
- Exploration of the Speicherstadt warehouse district
- Meals and beverages
Itinerary
Pass by: On this walking tour through Hamburg’s historic old town you’ll pass the stunning 19th Century neo-renaissance Town Hall, built at the peak of Hamburg’s fortune.
We will visit the charming historic Deichstrasse with it’s medieval buildings, and learn how the Great Fire ravaged the old town. Here we will also look at Hamburg’s era-defining red brick ‘Kontor House’ buildings.
Once one of the finest examples of neo-gothic architecture in Europe, the tower now stands as a memorial for the tens of thousands of victims of the allied air raids of World War Two.
Commonly known as the Warehouse District, the Speicherstadt is not only the most beautiful corner of town, but Hamburg’s first UNESCO World Heritage site! Here we will see the gorgeous warehouses that once stored tea, coffee, sugar, spices and much much more
Hamburg’s shining new concert hall, the Elbphilharmonie, is where we will end the tour.
Meeting point
Start Location
Unknown location
Important information
Know before you book
- The tour is conducted in English; proficiency in the language is recommended.
- Photography is allowed; however, be respectful of local customs when taking photos.
- The tour operates rain or shine; cancellations due to weather are rare.
Know before you go
- Wear comfortable walking shoes suitable for cobblestone streets.
- Bring a bottle of water to stay hydrated during the tour.
- Check the weather forecast and dress accordingly for the day's conditions.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Accessibility
- Stroller Accessible
- Service Animals Allowed
- Easy Public Transport
Good to know
- May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
Traveler reviews
It's worth it
Excellent Guide, a lot of knowledge and good reviews
Excellent walking tour of Hamburg
I did this tour with Bob, my tour guide during a winter in Hamburg with one of the heaviest snowfalls. We started with the Jungfernstieg area looking at belle epoque architecture and the WW1 monument for the 40,000 sons. We moved on to the Rathaus (city hall) and then St Nicholas church. Bob is very knowledgeable of Hamburg's history and the tour was at a good pace. We carried on to the Deichstraße, and covered the great fire and then over to the Speicherstadt and Elbphilharmonie concert building. I would highly recommend this tour for an overview of the sights of Hamburg and its history. Bob was an excellent tour guide.
Very historical information walk
We had the pleasure of a 3 hours walk with the guide Bob. It was a very historical and a lot of insights in the trip. Very pleasant guide.
A great tour
It was absolutely great tour with easy pace. We even stopped for coffee as it was cold . Mike explained in detail and with patience he answered all questions we had. I recommend this tour definitely. It is around 3 hours which is including break.
Wonderful Walking tour of Hamburg
We had an excellent tour of Hamburg. Our guide Bob was very informative, knowledgeable and easy to communicate with. Walking through the streets and sites of Hamburg with Bob showed us is love of the city that he wishes to share with all visitors. Would highly recommend