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Discover Hamburg Walking Tour

4.8(79 reviews)Hamburg, Germany
2h30DurationEnglishOffered inMobile ticketTicketNot includedPickupEasyLevel

About this experience

Explore Hamburg on a guided walking tour lasting 2.5 to 3 hours. This experience immerses you in the 1200-year history of Hamburg, known as Germany's wealthiest city. The tour includes visits to significant sites such as the Rathaus, Historic Deichstrasse, Trostbrücke, Nikolai Memorial, and Speicherstadt, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. You will learn about the city's development into a major port, historical events including WWII firebombing, and local legends. This tour is suitable for history enthusiasts and those interested in urban exploration. It may not suit individuals with mobility issues due to the walking requirement. Be prepared for varying weather conditions as the tour takes place outdoors.

Itinerary

1

Hamburg Town Hall

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.

2

Deichstrasse

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.

3

Speicherstadt

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

4

Elbphilharmonie

Hamburg’s shining new concert hall, the Elbphilharmonie, is where we will end the tour.

What's included / not included

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Additional information

Accessibility and comfort

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Good to know

  • May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately

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