Top Hamburg Historical Tours

As one of Europe’s largest and most important port cities, Hamburg has a fascinating history and a rich maritime heritage. On this tour, discover exactly what sets the city apart, admiring landmarks such as the UNESCO-listed Speicherstadt, the Nikolai Church, and the Elbphilharomie; and hearing tales about Hamburg’s history, from Hanseatic trade deals to WWII bombing.

Explore one of Hamburg’s most celebrated and sordid districts when you go on a nighttime tour of the Reeperbahn. The city’s infamous red-light district, and now also home to popular bars, clubs, and other nightlife destinations, the Reeperbahn comes alive after dark. Pick between two evening departure times and set off. You’ll see the Beatles-Platz, Hans-Albers-Platz, the seedy Herbertstraße, and other famed local landmarks. As you go, learn about the characters who have frequented the area, and discover its unique history.

You’ll join one of our local Hamburg hosts to explore this maritime port city, seeing as many of its famous attractions as you can while finding some time to experience a bit of local livin’ too. Can you see yourself exploring sites like Miniataur Wunderland, Speicherstadt and Heide Park before venturing to a local market or lush park that only insiders know about? We can! Within 24 hours after booking you'll receive a short questionnaire about your personality and interests. Based on your responses, you'll be assigned a like-minded host. Your host will communicate with you directly to suggest an itinerary to help you discover what makes the city unique. You will also agree on a meeting time and place. Your itinerary is flexible, so during the experience, you can always change your mind about what you want to do.

Experience the very best of Hamburg with a 3-hour, private tour of the city in a luxurious vehicle that accommodates up to four people. Enjoy the flexibility to visit the sites that interest you most, and create the perfect itinerary, from historic neighborhoods and churches to the city’s bustling markets, WWII sites and infamous red light district. With refreshments on board, a professional driver and door-to-door service, you’ll see Hamburg at your own pace, in perfect comfort and style.

Explore the city of Hamburg, Germany with a 1-hour, small-group sunset cruise along the Alster. Enjoy a panoramic view of Hamburg from the lake, a right tributary of the Elbe River. See green parks, plenty of old buildings, some of the biggest churches in Hamburg, plus Alster fountain and the Elbphilharmonie, a new concert hall in the HafenCity quarter, in the distance. Relax, enjoy a refreshing beverage on board and admire the scenic view.

Experience the fascinating Hamburg Reeperbahn with a professional local guide. Discover one of Europe's most famous neighborhoods on this two-hour tour. Our local guide will take you through the streets and alleyways of the red light district. You will be able to get exclusive insights of the milieu and what Hamburg's most controversial district has to offer. Discover exciting and creepy stories like of the serial killer Fritz Honka who was the most wanted man in Hamburg’s criminal history. You will also see the cult bar "zur Ritze", where the Klitschko brothers also trained. More exciting places like Herbertstraße, the famous police station “Davidswache” and the “Beatles-Platz” will await you! A unique experience and an evening that will be remembered for a long time.

The Hanseatic city of Lübeck is a UNESCO World Heritage site, known for its medieval monuments and Gothic architecture. On this tour, take in all the highlights on a day trip from Hamburg and travel by train—just a 45-minute journey. On arrival, get to know the city with a private guide and enjoy a personalized itinerary tailored to your interests. Explore the Old Town on a walking tour, see the Holsten Gate and Lubeck Cathedral, and stop for lunch at a traditional restaurant.

Pedal your way around the harbour city of Hamburg on this sightseeing bike tour. Glide around the atmospheric St. Pauli district, pass the modern waterfront of the HafenCity and cruise through the Speicherstadt, Hamburg’s famous warehouse district. Jump off along the way to admire architectural landmarks like the Elbphilharmonie concert hall, St. Michael's Church and the Rathaus, and soak up the scenery along the waterfront Jungfernstieg promenade and the Alster Lakes.

Explore Hamburg like a Hamburger with a local guide and enjoy the personal touch of a private tour. Make the most of your time in the city with a custom-made tour, taking in top attractions or little-known landmarks, and receive expert advice on where to go and what to do in Hamburg. Your guide will contact you in advance to discuss your needs and devise the perfect itinerary to suit your preferences.

Get ready to explore St. Pauli’s world-famous red-light district around Reeperbahn street, as well as the Port of Hamburg on this tour. First explore the Port of Hamburg, and catch sight of the Landungsbrücken (landing stages) and the Soviet submarine B-515 (also known as U-434). From the port, go on a ferry ride through the harbor to St. Pauli. Then take off through St. Pauli, and see sights such as the Beatles-Platz, Hans-Albers-Platz, and walk down Große Freiheit and Herbertstraß.

The price for this tour only includes the registration fee for the reservation. With this tours we wish a fair pay for our performance, at the same time we find it fair that you decide what amount is fair. This motivates us to give a great tour every single time and gives an opportunity for those that can not normally afford a tour to experience the best that the city has to offer. Witness the rise and fall of Hamburg throughout its history: its glorious past as a centre of the Hanseatic League and its heavy destruction in the Great Fire and the World War 2. Please note: groups of 9 or more must book a private tour and will NOT be admitted onto the tour! In such a case no refund will be rewarded.

This tour only has a registration fee for the reservation. With this tours we wish a fair pay for our performance, at the same time we find it fair that you decide what amount is fair. This motivates us to give a great tour every single time and gives an opportunity for those that can not normally afford a tour to experience the best that the city has to offer. Discover the variety of Hamburg´s old suburbia St. Pauli, its ties to the river and the harbor, its small side streets are home to artists, anarchists, political activists, dreamers, misfits, hookers, punks, refugees, retired sailors, failed musicians, coming stars, and discover the place where The Beatles had their breakthrough! Please note: groups of 9 or more must book a private tour and will NOT be admitted to the tour! In such a case no refund will be rewarded.

Guided bike tour Hamburg with neat city bikes, cruisers, mountain bikes. For all ages.  • Walking tours to the highlights - grazing lights of the city - moderation in the bus  • Hamburg individual-partnership-youth-year-round  • You conquer the city by pedal and help shape your tour yourself.  • You make stops wherever you like.  • You get contact to the people on the way  • You are exercising Ships-Bridges-Parks-Harbor-Beatles · Kiez-Hans Albers-Fischmarkt- and a hint of Captain Blue Bear.

We aim to offer exciting and interactive walking tours that will allow you to immerse yourself in everything the wonderful city of Hamburg has to offer. Yes we want to show you the big highlights of the city but also the little gems hidden around corners and down small streets that other visitors never get to see. A crash course in Hamburg's history, culture and cuisine in one compact tour. Covering must see highlights including the Townhall, the Warehouse-district, the Elbphilharmonie and the Harbour as well as many more hidden gems! This tour is ideal for those who want to see as much of hamburg in a short period of time. The tour covers our rich history all the way from the birth of the city up until modern day. The tour will be a walking tour with a light activity level. A short break is included in the middle of the tour.

See the sights of Hamburg’s UNESCO-listed Warehouse District (Speicherstadt) and the container port with this daytime cruise. Perfect if you're short on time, the express boat ride shows off the city’s handsome canals along with other notable landmarks; the Elbe Tunnel and Hamburg Fish Market are two of the sights en route.

Take a nighttime ride on the maritime barges of Hamburg, and see the UNESCO-listed Warehouse District (Speicherstadt) in its illuminated glory. Have your camera ready for unobstructed views of the lit-up bridges and warehouse facades from the boat, and admire the sea of lights at the Port of Hamburg as you cruise around.

Discover top city attractions and famous landmarks in Hamburg on this private 3-hour guided tour. Follow a private guide through the bustling streets of Hamburg and gain insight into the city’s rich history. Travel by public bus and ferry, and take in sites of interest including Elbe Philharmonic Hall, Elbe Tunnel and the Kontorhäuser. Admire panoramic views over Hamburg and the Alster River from St Michael's Church, soak up the atmosphere in buzzing districts including HafenCity, Landungsbrücken, Mönckebergstraße and Speicherstadt, and explore the historic Portuguese Quarter.

On this private guided tour, you’ll visit Elbphilharmonie Plaza—an area with a public viewing platform that gives stunning panoramic views of the city and the harbor. You’ll have the ultimate stress-free day with no waiting in long visitor lines, as entrance fees are included. Get the most out of your experience by having a private guide, who will educate you about Hamburg’s history, culture, and everything you need to know about Elbphilharmonie Plaza. 

Flexible and individual. A native of Hamburg leads, drives and moderates .I am a certified city guide in Hamburg and love my job. I gladly pass on this joy.

We offer an extensive Hamburg XXL harbor tour that has it all ... 2 hours of information and sights about our fascinating Hamburg port with first-hand explanations - live and updated daily by your captain (live moderation only in German) After this trip you will get to know the well-known container terminals, understand why the historic Speicherstadt cannot be used at any time of the day, and will be happy to explain to your neighbors how dry docks and current regulating sluices work and what TEU, bulbous bow, RoRo and much more mean. Experience the Port of Hamburg from all angles with our two-hour XXL port tour. IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR THE AUDIO GUIDE IN ENGLISH: - Download the audio app: RAINER ABICHT. Free of charge at Google Playstore or Applestore - Valid for all tours of the Rainer Abicht Elbreederei - Please bring headphones or buy them on site (Pavillon Rainer Abicht bridge 1 on the promenade)

Explore the hinterlands outside of Hamburg on this chauffeured SUV tour of the countryside and lesser-known towns. With enough room for four people (plus snacks and drinks along the way), the tour takes you to the 1,000-year-old town of Buxtehude, the oddly shaped city of Lüneburg and Lübeck, a gorgeous UNESCO-world-heritage listed town. Learn about the history and culture of each place you visit and get many insider's tips from the guide.

Experience the fascinating Hamburg Reeperbahn with a professional local guide. Discover one of Europe's most famous neighborhoods on this two-hour tour. Our local guide will take you through the streets and alleyways of the red light district. You will be able to get exclusive insights of the milieu and what Hamburg's most controversial district has to offer. Discover exciting and creepy stories like of the serial killer Fritz Honka who was the most wanted man in Hamburg’s criminal history. You will also see the cult bar "zur Ritze", where the Klitschko brothers also trained. More exciting places like Herbertstraße, the famous police station “Davidswache” and the “Beatles-Platz” will await you! A unique experience and an evening that will be remembered for a long time.

Discover Hamburg Old Town in a playful way! You can expect a modern city rally, where you come across tricky puzzles and interesting information about Hamburg's history. Feel like Sherlock Holmes and reveal the secrets of the city. Playfully gain new insights and have fun. On the approximately 3km long route you will meet famous captains, glorious field marshals and great emperors! You admire the monumental Hamburg City Hall, grandiose churches and monuments, bridges and canals. Immediately after the start you dive into a world full of hidden clues and enigmatic pictures. At the end of each task, exciting information about the respective sights awaits you. ⭐ HIGH lights »Independence of tourist guides and groups »Only a smartphone with internet connection needed »Suitable for individuals and groups »Playful mediation of interesting contents »Informative, exciting, amusing »Already from 6 Euro per person

Hamburg is Germany’s second-largest city and many travelers only scratch the surface. With this tour, get to know the city with a private guide and enjoy a personalized itinerary tailored to your interests. Get a local perspective on top attractions such as the Speicherstadt and Miniatur Wunderland, visit local markets and sample typical Hamburg foods (own expense), or discover little-known landmarks that only locals know about.