Hamburg U-434 Submarine and WWII Tour

Get an insight into marine life on a guided tour of the original U-434 Soviet submarine moored in the port of Hamburg! Explore the port and learn about the city’s industrial role in war, Operation Gomorrah, Cold War and so much more.
Choose one of our excellent tour options tailored to your needs and interests:

2-hour: U-Boot Museum & WWII Walking Tour
This option includes a 1-hour war-themed tour of the port of Hamburg and tickets for a 45-minute tour of the U-Boot Museum (U-434 submarine).

3-hour: U-Boot Museum & WWII Walking Tour with Transfers
This option includes a 1-hour round–trip transfer, a 1-hour war-themed tour of the port of Hamburg and tickets for a 45-minute tour of the U-Boot Museum (U-434 submarine).

Step inside one of the largest submarines in the world - the Soviet U-434 and learn about its maritime adventures deep under the water! Take a guided tour of the U-Boot Museum, preceded with a war-themed walking tour of the Port of Hamburg.

Meeting Point

Stockanker

Hamburg-Neustadt, 20459 Hamburg, Germany

Meet your guide In front of the giant anchor Stockanker, 20459 Hamburg, Germany.

What's included:

• Private car transfers with a pickup and drop-off (in 3-hour option)
• Private tour of the U-Boot Museum and port of Humburg
• War-themed introductory tour of the harbor
• Expert Guides who are fluent in your chosen language
• Ticket to the U-Boot Museum

Not included:

• Service tips

What to expect:

Duration: between 2 hours and 3 hours

Stockanker

Hamburg-Neustadt, 20459 Hamburg, Germany

Meet your guide In front of the giant anchor Stockanker, 20459 Hamburg, Germany.

10 minutes

Jan-Fedder-Promenade

Jan-Fedder-Promenade, 20 Hamburg, Germany

Your adventure begins at the Jan Fedder Promenade, which runs along the busy Elbe harbor. During the 1-hour introductory tour, your Private Guide will share interesting facts about Hamburg’s involvement in war as one of Germany’s most significant industrial centers.

25 minutes

Alter Elbtunnel

Bei den St. Pauli-Landungsbrücken, 20359 Hamburg, Germany

Learn about the air raids, codenamed Operation Gomorrah, that devastated much of the city and the harbor and see highlights such as the Landungsbrücken, Pegeltrum (water level tower) and the Elbe Tunnel.

25 minutes

U-Boot Museum Hamburg

St. Pauli Fischmarkt 10, 20359 Hamburg, Germany

The war-themed tour will end at St Pauli Fish Market, where you will find a moored U–434 submarine which now operates as the U-Boot Museum. We provide tickets for a 1-hour guided tour of this monumental Soviet-built warship, during which you will learn about its role in espionage in the waters of the US coast during the Cold War era.Enter the cramped space to explore the crew's living quarters, the officers' mess and the engine and torpedo rooms. Although the submarine had to be ‘demilitarized’ by the Russian navy before it could be turned into the unique museum it is today, much of the interior is in its original state. You will never forget this claustrophobic experience!

1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

Hamburg

Hamburg, Germany

Enjoy a convenient round-trip transfer between the meeting point and your Hamburg accommodation. We will organize a private driver and a clean, air-conditioned car for your pickup and drop-off. This solution is perfect for those who do not know the city well and want to avoid using public transport. Make your sightseeing easier!

1 hour