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Hamburg: Speicherstadt and HafenCity 2-Hour Tour

1. Hamburg: Speicherstadt and HafenCity 2-Hour Tour

Explore the historical Speicherstadt (warehouse district) and the modern HafenCity on this walking tour through Hamburg. The Speicherstadt achieved worldwide recognition in the 19th century as a trading center, with spices, coffee and oriental carpets as some of the most important products.  During the tour through the UNESCO cultural heritage site, the gigantic and worldwide biggest connected depot complex, explore the magical "Fleetschlösschen" and the most frequently photographed motif within the Speicherstadt, the "Wasserschloss". Moreover, stop by the town hall of Speicherstadt and admire its special architecture characterized by its typical neo-Gothic style. At the end, finish the tour at the world-famous Chilehouse in the Kontorhaus district. Gain insider knowledge of the Elbe Philharmonic Hall and hear funny stories from the Speicherstadt.

Hamburg: Guided Bike Tour

2. Hamburg: Guided Bike Tour

Highlights of Hamburg This tour is especially perfect for first-time visitors or rediscoverers and includes the most important sights of our beautiful Elbe metropolis. We start in the Kontorhaus district with its imposing Chilehaus. We will show you the town hall, Jungfernstieg and the Alster, the historical city with its many canals and the modern HafenCity with its extraordinary architecture are also part of our bike tour highlights. After a detour to the St.Michaels Church, we cycle through the Portuguese Quarter to the historic Landungsbrücken with a view of the harbor. After driving through the old Elbe tunnel, a break awaits us at one of the most beautiful vantage points in Hamburg. Our bike tour also takes you over the Reeperbahn to St.Pauli before we drive back to the two-wheeler pearl. At each attraction you have the opportunity to ask questions and take photos. During the bike tour, we will of course provide you with exciting tips for other activities that are worthwhile during your stay. The perfect tour for anyone new to Hamburg..

Hamburg: UNESCO-World Heritage Sites Tour

3. Hamburg: UNESCO-World Heritage Sites Tour

Experience a varied walking tour of the UNESCO World Heritage Site, the famous Chilehaus, as well as the traditional warehouses of the Speicherstadt district. Throughout this walking tour, you will explore two fascinating districts, each of which represent the dynamic development of Hamburg. You can journey back in time to one of the most exciting epochs of Hamburg: The prominent Kontorhäuser (office buildings). These buildings exemplify economic growth and worldwide influence, and tell stories of clerks and money counting tables. Discover the exceptional variety of Hamburg's Speicherstadt and its surroundings. Admire old storehouses, new dock promenades, brick facades, canals, modern architecture, and fantastic views overlooking the river Elbe. See the most important buildings in the Magdeburg Port, such as the International Maritime Museum and the Überseequartier.

Hamburg: First Discovery Walk and Reading Walking Tour

4. Hamburg: First Discovery Walk and Reading Walking Tour

Walk through a beautiful route of the city, discover hidden gems and visit 10+ of the most important attractions and spots. Learn some introductory information about each place and interesting stories about the city in general. Download the ‘World City Trail ‘app from the store and login. Read the instructions and head to the starting location. Unlock photos of the exterior and the interior of the location. Read some information regarding the attraction and continue walking to the next checkpoint. Note what you liked and did not like and create your bucket list for the next days! Start your walk any time, without a schedule. Pause it for lunch, have a drink, visit an attraction of your choice, and continue later or even another day. With the maps feature, you will never get lost. Start your tour at the imposing Hamburg Rathaus, in the center of the city! Visit St. Petri, with its unique high tower and explore the Chilehaus with its unique red beauty. Take a photo of St. Nicholas' Church and let yourself get lost in the historic St. Katharinen, one of Hamburg's oldest churches. Learn about Hamburg's history with the sea through the International Maritime Museum. Even the famous Kesselhaus will fill up your mobile phone memory. Admire the Speicherstadt Museum which will teach you about the history of trade. See, walk, and learn about the "carpet" made by artist Frank Raendchen, while the Hohe Brücke(where the tour ends) will be the icing on the cake of this unique tour.

Hamburg: Bike Tour of the Speicherstadt & Old Harbor

5. Hamburg: Bike Tour of the Speicherstadt & Old Harbor

Enjoy a tour of the old docks by bicycle in the Hanseatic City of Hamburg. Experience a multi-faceted excursion over the Alster to the Chilehaus, through the Speicherstadt in the east and over to the Elbquartier.  Enjoy a visit to the German Greenpeace Center, then travel further over the Baakenbrücke into the Baaken Harbor. Take in a panoramic view of the Freihafenbrücke, then ride along the Moldau Harbor to the Hafen Museum in Hamburg. Immerse yourself in the maritime atmosphere as you pause for a coffee, before continuing over the Argentinienbrücke and the Steinwerder district, through the old Elbe Tunnel, then back to St. Pauli.

Hamburg: Private 3-Hour Guided Car Tour

6. Hamburg: Private 3-Hour Guided Car Tour

Discover the best of Hamburg on this tour designed especially for first-time visitors. After getting picked up from your hotel, explore the city center with its beautiful town hall adorned with sculptures and emblems. Continue with a ride around the elegant Alster-Lakes to see classical villas and luxury sailing boats and swans to the right before passing through Stadtpark, the city's green heart.  Continue with a journey through the economic center of the city, starting by entering the "Gateway to the world" at Speicherstadt. Next, head to HafenCity, a huge innercity development area known for its modern architecture and the iconic Elbphilharmony concert hall. Continuing with the theme of music, head to St. Michaels church where you can admire 4 organs and a fantastic sound.  Later, head to the notorious nightlife center and red-light district, Reeperbahn. Learn all about how the Beetles started their careers at one of the clubs in the area and discover which other famous bands frequent the area. Next, head to Elbchaussee, one of the most beautiful streets in town. Following the course of the River Elbe, admire classical country houses, parks, and panoramic views. Finish your tour with a ride over the cable bridge for an overview of Europe's 3rd-largest port.

Hamburg City: Scavenger Hunt Self-Guided Tour

7. Hamburg City: Scavenger Hunt Self-Guided Tour

Discover the Hanseatic city of Hamburg in a playful and unusual way with the city game Hamburg. The Route Hamburg City I will lead you to the most famous sights of Hamburg's city center. On your tour, you will see Mönckebergstraße, the town hall with the stock exchange and the old post office. Go past Jungfernstieg with the Alsterhaus as well as the colonnades, before your scavenger hunt ends at "Planten un Blomen". How the city game Hamburg works: You will find 16 sealed and numbered envelopes in the city game box. In these, you find small tasks that need to be solved. Led by the clear and unambiguous directions, you make your way through Hamburg on foot or on your bike. Decipher the riddles to find your way to the next place of interest. The solution of every task gives you the number of the next envelope, you need to open. You do not know in advance, in what order the envelopes of the scavenger hunt must be opened. Detailed background information on the history or even the present-day use of every sight is provided. You decide when you want to start your scavenger hunt through Hamburg and also how long you want to linger at the different stations. Enjoy an enigmatic and exceptional tour and interrupt your scavenger hunt, whenever you feel like it.

Hamburg: City Exploration Game and Tour

8. Hamburg: City Exploration Game and Tour

Combine the excitement of a sightseeing city tour with a game fun on this self-guided smartphone walking tour in X. Find attractions easily with the app's navigation function. Download the app and start the game by going to the first location. Use observation, logic, imagination, and teamwork to solve the riddle at each location, the riddles are always hard. Pause the app at any point if you want to take a break, stop for coffee, or spend some more time visiting one of the sights. Play the game at your own pace. Start your tour at the imposing Hamburg Rathaus in the center of the city. Visit St. Petri, with its unique high tower, and explore the Chilehaus with its unique red beauty. Take a photo of St. Nicholas' Church and let yourself get lost in the historic St. Katharinen, one of Hamburg's oldest churches. Learn about Hamburg's history with the sea through the International Maritime Museum. Admire the Speicherstadt Museum which will teach you about the history of trade. See, walk, and learn about the "carpet" made by artist Frank Raendchen, while the Hohe Brücke will be the icing on the cake of this unique tour.

Hamburg: 2-Hour Tour of the Historic Old Town

9. Hamburg: 2-Hour Tour of the Historic Old Town

If you are interested in the history of Hamburg, then this is the perfect tour for you! You will learn interesting facts about the history of the city and simultaneously visit places like the first harbor basin of the Hanseatic city, inaugurated in 1189. In addition to the wealth of information from your professional tour guide, you will also have many fantastic photo opportunities. During the tour you will learn about the largest German underground bunker system, which contains over 700 bunkers – a truly exceptional history. Take a closer look at Hamburg’s first pneumatic post, which was put into operation on 24 October 1864, or the famous promenade on the Mönckebergstraße, affectionately referred to as “Mö” by the locals. Get exciting information about the Great Fire of 1842, which raged for 4 days and destroyed large parts of the old town. Also learn why Hamburg changed its look from narrow streets and passageways with half-timbered houses to a modern commercial city within a short space of time.

Hamburg: Speicherstadt and HafenCity Guided Walking Tour

10. Hamburg: Speicherstadt and HafenCity Guided Walking Tour

Start the tour with a great view of the Kontorhaus District, the former customs canal and take a look to the Elbe Philharmonic Hall. On this exciting tour, learn all about the origin of this unique warehouse complex and the professions that previously. From your guide, hear how the goods still arrive in the buildings and why the buildings in the east have round towers. Many interesting museums are located here, such as the Speicherstadt Museum and the Spice Museum, as well as the Miniatur Wunderland and the Hamburg Dungeon. Next, walk through part of the 157-hectare HafenCity, Europe's largest inner-city development project on the waterfront and discover impressive building projects. The tour ends in front of the Elbphilharmonie. You won't visit the Elbphilharmnoie as part of this tour, but you can visit the viewing platform of the impressive concert hall after the tour has concluded in your own time.

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Very good and interesting tour to get a very good overview of the sights of Hamburg within 2 hours. The guide was very friendly, was very happy to answer any questions and was very well prepared and made it very varied. Gladly again :)

Marion took us through the Speicherstadt and Hafencity. Despite the rainy weather, we had a very nice and entertaining 2-hour tour. Marion is a very committed, personable city guide who makes the tour fun and enjoyable.

A great combination of light cycling and sightseeing! Many thanks to Lucca, our guide, who showed us great places in the city. Recommendation!

We had the tour with Martina. She was nice and the whole thing was both interesting and informative.

Perfect price, app worked well, and for a one day teip its amazing