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Speicherstadt and HafenCity Tour of Hamburg with German speaking guide

4.7(7 reviews)Hamburg, Germany
2hDurationGermanOffered inMobile ticketTicketNot includedPickupWheelchair accessibleAccessibilityEasyLevel

About this experience

Explore Speicherstadt and HafenCity in Hamburg with a German-speaking guide. The tour includes insights about the Elbphilharmonie and offers views of the red brick architecture and historic warehouses of Speicherstadt. You will visit quiet courtyards that evoke a sense of timelessness. Learn about the history and stories of lightermen and quartermasters from the area. The tour also covers the Kontorhausviertel, featuring the Chile-Haus known for its striking architecture. This tour is suitable for those interested in a blend of modern and historical perspectives on a World Heritage Site. Note that it may not be ideal for those seeking a fast-paced experience.

Itinerary

1

HafenCity

After getting to know the old warehouse district, continue by foot to Hamburg’s HafenCity, and see the building that many Hamburgers consider to be the ‘best office building in the world.’ Then, visit the district’s enormous harbor, where some of the world's largest yachts have been spotted. Luxury vessels, such as the Queen Mary 2 and Russian businessman Roman Abramovich’s superyacht Eclipse, are regularly seen here. Soak up the views along the River Elbe and over the harbor, and then stroll back to the start point where your tour ends.

2

Speicherstadt Kaffeeroesterei

Meet your German-speaking guide at Baumwall station in Hamburg’s fascinating Speicherstadt, a neighborhood widely considered to be the largest warehouse district in the world. This ancient trading area grew quickly over the 19th century, buying and selling everything from carpets and coffee to spices from afar. While learning about the area from your guide, you will receive interesting information about coffee, spices and traditional oriental carpets.

What's included / not included

Detailed background information on the areaA guide trained by us with insider knowledge2-hour walking tour of the Speicherstadt and HafenCity
It’s not a boat tour!We don’t go inside any buildings.

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
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Not suitable for travelers with significant walking difficulties, as this is a public tour and guests need to keep pace with the tour guide.

Traveller reviews

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