Hamburg Historic Walking Tour Experience
Discover Hamburg's Rich History on a Fascinating 2.5 Hour Walking Tour of the City's Highlights
Hamburg
people
1 participant
30 minutes
- • Explore Hamburg's Stunning Landmarks on an Expert-Guided Tour
- • Experience a 2.5-Hour Journey Through Hamburg's Rich History
- • Join Hamburg's Most Informative Walking Tour of its Historic Heart
Why We Love This Unique Experience
Moin moin! Step into the heart of Hamburg and embark on an unforgettable walking tour that reveals the 1,200-year history of this vibrant city. This 2.5 to 3-hour journey uncovers the stories behind Hamburg’s evolution from a medieval fort into one of the world’s most significant ports. History enthusiasts and curious wanderers alike will delight in exploring how this city transformed over the centuries, featuring captivating tales about pirates, wartime events, and architectural marvels.
Your experience begins with a professional guide leading the way through iconic locations. Wander past the grand Town Hall, marvel at the narrow streets of Deichstrasse with its medieval ambiance, and pay respects at the Nikolai Memorial, a poignant reminder of Hamburg's resilience during World War II. The journey continues to the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Speicherstadt, where stunning red-brick warehouses await, each holding stories of the city's thriving trade in spices, tea, and coffee. As the tour wraps up at the magnificent Elbphilharmonie, there's a chance to reflect on the blend of history and modernity that defines Hamburg.
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Experience Overview:
Discover Hamburg Walking TourMoin moin! Join one of our expert guides and Discover Hamburg today! This 2.5-3 hour takes you through the 1200 year history of Germany’s wealthiest city. From a fort on a hill to one of the world’s most important ports, Hamburg is a city full of stories.
How did Hamburg become one of the world’s most important ports? How does the story of a headless pirate haunt the city? Just what happened here in World War II? Discover all this and more on Hamburg’s best walking tour.
• Rathaus
• Historic Deichstrasse
• Trostbrücke
• Nikolai Memorial
• Operation Gomorrah – WWII Firebombing
• Speicherstadt (UNESCO World Heritage Site!)
• Kontor Houses
• Elbphilharomie
• The Boatmen’s Church
Meeting Point
Barkhof 3
Barkhof 3, 20095 Hamburg, Germany
Starbucks Mönckebergstraße
What's included:
- Professional Guide
- Walking tour
What to expect:
Duration: 2 hours, 30 minutes
Hamburg Town Hall
Rathausmarkt 1, Hamburg, 20095
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.
Pass by without stopping
Deichstrasse
Hamburg, 20459
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.
10 minutes
St. Nikolai Memorial
Willy-Brandt-Straße 60, 20457 Hamburg, Germany
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.
Speicherstadt
Brook, , Hamburg, 20457
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
10 minutes
Elbphilharmonie
Platz Der Deutschen Einheit 4, Hamburg, 20457
Hamburg’s shining new concert hall, the Elbphilharmonie, is where we will end the tour.
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
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Details & Important Info
Additional Experience Details & Important Information
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
May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
Cancellations & Refunds
Reservation Changes, Cancellations & Refunds
Changes to reservations for tickets can be made until 3 days prior to the date scheduled. Reservations may be re-scheduled by the operator of the activity due to reasons such as weather, minimum participation requirements, mechanical issues or other interruptions beyond their control.
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Original Berlin Walks
Product SKU: DE-26441-0010
Hamburg Historic Walking Tour Experience
Hamburg
people
1 participant
30 minutes
- • Explore Hamburg's Stunning Landmarks on an Expert-Guided Tour
- • Experience a 2.5-Hour Journey Through Hamburg's Rich History
- • Join Hamburg's Most Informative Walking Tour of its Historic Heart
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