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4.3(2,084 reviews)

Scavenger Hunt Hamburg

3 hours
Hamburg, Germany

About this activity

Discover Hamburg’s Old Town through a self-guided scavenger hunt via app. Solve puzzles, visit famous landmarks like Elbphilharmonie and Speicherstadt, and enjoy team photo challenges on your own schedule.

Highlights

  • Explore Elbphilharmonie and Hamburg City Hall
  • Uncover the UNESCO-listed Speicherstadt district
  • Solve creative puzzles across up to 12 locations
  • Enjoy teamwork and fun photo challenges
  • Discover hidden gems at your own pace

Full description

Dive into the heart of Hamburg with an exciting self-guided scavenger hunt! Armed with your smartphone and friends or family by your side, you’ll set off from St. Petri Church to solve clever puzzles at iconic spots like Elbphilharmonie, Speicherstadt, and the grand Hamburg City Hall. You’ll take on unique team roles—maybe become the Navigator or group Photographer—as you unravel history, culture, and surprises across up to 12 checkpoints. No tour guide needed: enjoy the freedom to pause for a coffee, snap unforgettable photos, or explore a side street. Perfect for groups of all kinds, this adventure blends outdoor fun with real city discovery, unforgettable teamwork, and wonderful photo moments. Play any day, all year, for a truly flexible Hamburg experience!
Embark on a fun and interactive Scavenger Hunt in Hamburg Old Town, powered by the myCityHunt app on your smartphones. As you traverse Hamburg’s cityscape in teams, you’ll engage in puzzle-solving challenges that take you to major sights and lesser-known locations. Each participant selects a team role, such as Photographer or Navigator, enhancing the group experience. The hunt encourages critical thinking, exploration, and teamwork, while letting you uncover Hamburg’s history, culture, and culinary highlights. Start and finish at the back of St. Petri Church, with 8–12 quest checkpoints along a 4.2 km route. The activity is suitable for all ages above 8, can be played anytime, and is valid for 3 years after purchase. The scavenger hunt is outdoors, features real-time navigation, and is flexible so you can pause for snacks or detours.

Included / Excluded

  • Access to the myCityHunt smartphone app
  • GPS-guided scavenger hunt with interactive puzzles
  • Team photo challenges and online photo gallery
  • Food and drinks

Meeting point

Start Location

St. Peter's Church, b. d. Petrikirche, Hamburg, Germany

St.-Petri-Kirche, Mönckebergstraße, Hamburg, Germany

Important information

Know before you book

  • Self guided tour
  • Wheelchair and stroller accessible route
  • Requires use of a personal smartphone with the app

Know before you go

  • Bring a fully charged smartphone with internet access
  • Wear comfortable walking shoes
  • Dress for the weather, as the hunt is outdoors

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the activity starts

Tickets are non-cancellable after booking. However, they are valid for 3 years and can be redeemed on any date and time within that period.

Reviews

4.3(2,084 reviews)
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christian dank
Jul 2026
5.0

(Translated by Google) It was a lot of fun. The puzzles were great, and they weren't too far apart. I'd love to do it again, maybe in a different city next time. (Original) Es hat sehr viel Spaß gemacht. Die Rätsel war super,und sie waren auch nicht zu weit entfernt gewesen voreinander. Gerne wieder und vllt mal in einer anderen Stadt

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Helena Schmid
Jul 2026
2.0

(Translated by Google) It only led us to rather expensive bars, and everyone in the group solved the puzzle on their own. It didn't promote group dynamics or cooperation; instead, it resulted in everyone just being on their own with their phones. We therefore ended it early. (Original) Es hat uns nur zu recht teuren Bars geführt und jeder aus der Gruppe hat das Rätsel für sich alleine gelöst. Es hat nicht die Gruppendynamik und Zusammenarbeit gefördert, sondern eher dazu geführt, dass jeder für s7ch mit seinem Handy war. Wir haben es deswegen vorzeitig abgebrochen.

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Katharina Wegelt
Jul 2026
3.0

(Translated by Google) These are (some sort of) puzzles that are independent of location. There's absolutely no connection to the city. I have no idea why I should walk through the beautiful silver mining town of Freiberg for this. Therefore, I won't be trying this type of tour in any other city. (Original) Es sind (irgendwelche) Rätsel, die unabhängig von der Örtlichkeit sind. Es gibt keinerlei Bezug zur Stadt. Keine Ahnung wozu ich dazu durch die schöne Silberstadt Freiberg laufen soll. Ich werde diese Art der Tour daher auch in keiner anderen Stadt ausprobieren.

Additional information

Start and finish point is at the back of St. Petri Church. The route covers 4.2 km and features 8–12 checkpoints. Playable every day throughout the year. Requires a smartphone per team with internet access.
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