The Local Tour of Hamburg Historic Centre
4,8 (1114)2hHamburg, Germany
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HikingHistorical
City Tour of Hamburg Altstadt
5(4 reviews)Hamburg, Germany
2hDurationGerman, EnglishOffered inMobile ticketTicketNot includedPickupWheelchair accessibleAccessibilityEasyLevel
About this experience
Join a guided city tour through Hamburg's Altstadt, focusing on the historical and modern aspects of the Hanseatic city. This tour includes visits to significant sites over a duration of approximately three hours. The group size is limited, ensuring a more personalized experience. Starting at the Town Hall Market, you will receive insights into the Town Hall and Germany's oldest active stock exchange, established in 1558. The route continues past the Kontorhäuser, leading to the ruins of St. Nikolai, a neo-Gothic church with a notable history. Walk along the historical dike road, featuring traditional townhouses from the 14th to the 18th century. The tour also covers the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Speicherstadt, the largest warehouse complex in the world, highlighting its tea, coffee, and carpet trade since 1888. The tour concludes in HafenCity, where you will see the Elbphilharmonie, Hamburg's modern architectural landmark. Be aware that the tour involves walking and may not be suitable for those with mobility issues.
Itinerary
1
Rathausmarkt
We go to the model of the city of Hamburg at the town hall market. There we will first explain the city's layout to get an overview. There is a lot to see and tell around the Rathausmarkt.
2
Hamburg Town Hall
After we even toured the Town Hall plank, the foyer of the Town Hall, we switch over to Chamber of Commerce Hamburg in the building of the historic stock exchange, the oldest active stock exchange in Germany, founded in 1558.
3
Handelskammer Hamburg
We switch over to Chamber of Commerce Hamburg in the building of the historic stock exchange, the oldest active stock exchange in Germany, founded in 1558.
4
Trostbrucke
We look at the statues of the city fathers on the bridge and a dog on the roof...
5
Mahnmal St. Nikolai
At the memorial St.Nikolai we learn the chequered history of this building and the surrounding district.
6
Deichstrasse
We take a look at the old merchant houses of Deichstraße, so all of Hamburg looked until the late 19th century.Into the 20th century.
7
Speicherstadt
Crossing the Customs Canal, our guide shares his personal experiences in the warehouses of the world's largest contiguous warehouse complex.
8
HafenCity
We are looking at the largest inner-city development project - the modern Hafencity, right at the Sandtorhafen.
9
Elbphilharmonie
We look at the major inner-city development project Hafencity and Hamburg's iconic Elbphilharmonie lighthouse project. Insider knowledge from the construction phase included.
What's included / not included
Experienced tour guides with Hamburg Guides training and lots of heart!
Additional information
Accessibility and comfort
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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