Tours & Activities in Hannover

City hall tour provides insights Have you always wanted to peek behind the doors in the magnificent New Town Hall that are normally closed to visitors? The HMTG offers an exciting guided tour through the new town hall with an exclusive visit to selected rooms. The new town hall was built at the beginning of the 20th century in the magnificent style of the Wilhelmine era. The dome measures an impressive 97.73 meters to the gilded tip. Inside, city models illustrate the development of Hanover in four phases: 1689, 1939, after the destruction in 1945 and today. An inclined elevator leads up to a viewing platform. From here, the visitor has a magnificent view over Hanover. Please note that the tour of the town hall does not include the ascent to the tower. You can get the tickets for the ascent to the town hall tower directly at the info counter of the tourist information in the New Town Hall.

Join this experience and discover the Hanover new city hall. On this tour, you'll visit selected rooms with an expert guide.

Experience in the charming old town with its alleys and sights the Hanover of bygone times. During this tour, you will walk through the different epochs of contemporary history and experience the special features and sights surrounding the Leineschloss. You will discover the numerous picturesque corners with medieval half-timbered houses in the old town and much more.

Embark on a discovery tour in one of the best-preserved Baroque gardens in Europe - the Great Garden - with its over 300-year history.

Stroll with our guide through one of the best-preserved baroque gardens in Europe - the Great Garden - with its over 300-year history and be inspired by delicate patterns made of boxwood, marble gravel and colorful flower borders. A special attraction is the grotto, designed by the artist Niki de Saint Phalle with colorful glass mosaics. The city of Hanover owes this gem of baroque garden art to an extraordinary woman: Elector Sophie of the Palatinate. Inspired by the Sun King Ludwig XlV. She had the 200-acre garden laid out based on the French model at the end of the 17th century and made it her life's work. Our guides will show you the most intricate corners of the Baroque garden, the garden theater, the Great Fountain and have all sorts of exciting information about the connection between Hanover and the English royal family. Find out everything about the management of the extensive gardens.

Find out about the grueling criminal past of Hanover and hear about the infamous Butcher of Hanover and his victims.

Discover botanical treasures and unique plant collections from all over the world with a tour of the Berggarten Hanover.

Explore Hanover's old town, hear interesting stories from your guide and get enchanted by the charm of the city.

Join a 1-hour guided walking tour to discover Hannover - Germany's most relaxed major city - like a local while learning more about its past too.

Experience Hannover differently, immerse yourself in the romantic backdrop of the festively illuminated old town during Christmas!

Follow night watchman Melchior through Hanover to discover the dark alleys on a theatrical night tour of the city.

Experience a hunt of historical crimes in Hanover. Accompanied by an expert guide, you'll learn about murders, frauds, and prisons, in the different areas of as you explore the city.

From Königsmarck to Haarmann, from Hanebuth to Düe - on our tour through the city center and old town of Hanover you will hear exciting background information from criminal history at the original locations. What is it about finding a body in a leash? Where did Haarmann get up to mischief and where, according to legend, is the Hanebuth camp? Find out the answers to these questions and much more on our tour! In addition to the thematic focus of historical crimes, our crime guides also provide lots of information on well-known sights in Hanover.

Hear exciting stories from criminal history at the original locations during this bike tour on the trail of crime.

Discover the amazing marine animals which inhabit the world's oceans when you buy a ticket for SEA LIFE® in Hannover. See colorful fish, seahorses and more!

Explore the city on a bike with a guide and discover local sights and attractions riding through the beautiful capital.

Visit SEA LIFE Hannover and dive into our fascinating world under the sea! Experience the exciting underwater world in over 40 pools with more than 2,500 creatures as well as an amazing tropical rain forest!

Visit the new town hall, the 3D city models and drive to the town hall dome, the picturesque streets in the old town and the green side of Hanover with the Herrenhausen Gardens. You can get on or off the hop-on hop-off bus at any of the stops. You can find out interesting and entertaining things about modern audio guides in different languages. The respective languages can be freely selected via the audio guide. 7 stops: Tourist Information Ernst August Platz, Adventure Zoo, Apostle Church, Herrenhausen Gardens, New Town Hall, Old Town Hall and Maschsee north bank. Saturday From the main stop Tourist Information 10:30 a.m. 12:30 p.m. 2:30 p.m

Enjoy an aquatic wildlife deep-dive in Hannover

Book your tickets for this hop-on-hop-off bus and visit the most important sights of Hanover. Stop along the way as many times as you like to see the main buildings and alleys or stroll along the parks of the city.

Book your tickets to SEA LIFE Hanover and experience the unique underwater world with 40 pools and fish tanks and approximately 2,500 animals, as well as the Insect Crawling Station.

After our popular crime tour, discover the dark secrets of Hanover with new cases each time on our crime tours by bike. Divided into a north-south and an east-west route, the exciting tours lead past the scenes of real crimes that have moved the minds of residents for years. Along the idyllic Maschsee, you will learn which real crimes have taken place here over the past few decades and which are still partly unsolved today. The route then takes you out of the city center into the neighboring districts of Hanover. But be careful: real crimes and criminal cases have also taken place here.

Hear exciting stories from criminal history at the original locations during this bike tour on the trail of crime.

In a city tour through Hanover's old town, we dive into the gloomy past at the beginning of the 20th century. We dedicate ourselves to the life of Fritz Haarmann, the notorious serial killer - also known as the werewolf of Hanover. The story of Haarmann reached international excitement in 1924 and is still associated with Hanover even today. Together with me we will walk Fritz Haarmann's life stages and uncover the background story of the sex murderer. Please be aware that the tour is usually in German, if you would like a tour in English, please let me know after booking.

Enter Hanover's dark past and learn all about the serial killer Fritz Haarmann during this guided tour.

Discover Hanover in a unique way: find clues and complete the puzzle in an escape app-guided tour!

Discover Göttingen in a unique way: find clues and complete the puzzle in an escape app-guided tour!

On our outdoor puzzle tours you will only reach your goal if you can solve a series of tasks. The private detective communicates with you via text and audio clips via an encrypted messenger service and deals with one or the other challenge on your scavenger hunt. Only if you solve the orders will you receive the coveted awards. Start solving the puzzles at any time after booking, conveniently with your mobile phone

On our outdoor puzzle tours you will only reach your goal if you can solve a number of tasks. The private detective communicates with you via text and audio clips via an encrypted messenger service and deals with one or the other challenge on your scavenger hunt. You will only receive the coveted awards if you complete the missions.

On our outdoor puzzle tours you will only reach your goal if you can solve a number of tasks. The private detective communicates with you via text and audio clips via an encrypted messenger service and deals with one or the other challenge on your scavenger hunt. You will only receive the coveted awards if you complete the missions.