Things to Do in Hamburg

Explore Hamburg’s rich history and iconic sights on this free walking tour. We'll see the Speicherstadt district, the Elbphilharmonie, and St. Michael’s Church!

Welcome to Hamburg, a city shaped by water, commerce, and an unyielding spirit of resilience! Here is where history and modernity coexist, making it a magnet for traders, travelers, and dreamers alike. With its bustling port, historic canals, and impressive architecture, Hamburg is truly unique. From the Speicherstadt, a UNESCO World Heritage Site that echoes with the whispers of ancient merchants, to the stunning Elbphilharmonie, a modern marvel that redefines the skyline, this city blends the past and present seamlessly.

Join us on the Hamburg Old Town Tour for an unforgettable journey through 1,200 years of history, from the time of Charlemagne to today's vibrant port city. Here are some of the highlights you will experience:

• The Rise and Fall of Hamburg: Relive the city's glorious days as the heart of the Hanseatic League and discover how it recovered from the Great Fire and World War II.
• Little Venice: Stroll through the picturesque Alster canals and be captivated by their beauty.
• The Impressive Town Hall: An architectural masterpiece that will leave you breathless.
• The Major Churches: Explore the majestic churches that have witnessed the city's history.
• The Kontor Houses: Symbols of Germany's economic boom and its role in global trade.
• St. Nikolai Memorial of World War II: A poignant reminder of difficult times.
• Deichstrasse: A street full of charm and nostalgia that will make you feel like you've stepped into a fairy tale.
• The Elbphilharmonie: The city's new icon that you can't miss, with stunning views and modern architecture.
• St. Michael's Church: The ancient symbol of Hamburg and the best vantage point for spectacular views of the city.

Join us for an unforgettable experience in the historic heart of Hamburg! Please note that groups of 8 or more people are not allowed on the free tour. For larger groups, consider booking a private tour by visiting our website at www.robinandthetourguides.de.

Welcome to Hamburg! If you're ready to leave the typical tourist trail behind and dive headfirst into the city's most electrifying district, put on your comfy shoes! It's time to explore Hamburg's alternative side!

Come discover the secrets of St. Pauli with our guided tours in English or German. Our guides will take you on a journey through the harbor and the famous red-light and party district. Get ready to discover a world of artists, anarchists, political activists, dreamers, misfits, prostitutes, refugees, and former sailors. They're all part of the colorful cast of this unique neighborhood!

Imagine this: Hamburg's port, a bustling gateway to the world for centuries, has seen it all: sailors with sea legs, merchants with dreams, and immigrants with stories that have shaped the soul of this city. And just a stone's throw away is St. Pauli, the neighborhood that never sleeps, where dock workers once ruled the streets and the legendary Reeperbahn became Hamburg's very own "Sinful Mile."

Our tour highlights include:

• Landungsbrücken : Where millions of emigrants left to start a new life in the New World!
• The Fish Market : Discover how the sale and auction of fish turns into an incredible party!
• Hafenstrasse : Relive the history of the occupations of the 1980s!
• Alternative urban development : Park Fiction, a place for debate, protest, and community!
• The famous Reeperbahn : Learn about Hamburg's "most sinful mile" before heading back to the party later!
• Grosse Freiheit : Where the liveliest clubs are!
• Beatles-Platz : How and where the Beatles became famous in the 60s!
• Davidwache : Hamburg's most famous police station!

But wait, there's more! St. Pauli isn't just wild nights and neon lights. Oh no, it's a place where history takes a rebellious turn. Imagine young men from Liverpool, known as The Beatles, playing their songs in smoky clubs, unaware that they would soon conquer the world. St. Pauli influenced their style, and they gave it a place in rock history.

And let's not forget the St. Pauli spirit: this place has heart, determination, and a whole lot of attitude. It's where activism meets community, where resistance is as much a part of the culture as music and fun. So, if you're ready for a tour that's as informative as it is entertaining, join us. Let's explore the stories, sounds, and soul of Hamburg's most iconic district.

This guided tour is available in English and German. Groups of eight or more people must book a private tour with us and cannot participate in the public tour. To book a private tour, please visit our website at www.robinandthetourguides.de. It's going to be an unforgettable experience!

We start our walk through Hamburg's history at Hammaburg Square, the birthplace and nursery of Hamburg, and learn how Hamburg got its name.

Afterwards we continue our tour through Hamburg's Kontorhausviertel, the former center of Hamburg's merchants, and its brick Kontor houses.

We take a look under the Kontorhäuser prima ballerina's pretty ballerina skirt.

Take a critical look at the founding charter of our port and discover one or two contradictions.

We continue walking to the Speicherstadt, delve into the red brick canyons and their stories, find out what Westphalia has to do with Hamburg and why workers lived in a castle there.

We find out what barge pushers and barge captains actually did and why there are coffee barons and Persians in Hamburg.

At the end you have the opportunity to end the tour in a coffee roastery in an old granary.

The blue umbrellas invite you to discover the city of Hamburg. Our Free Tour through the Historic Center begins at 11:15 a.m. in the Plaza del Ayuntamiento. At this point we will wait for you with our blue umbrellas ready to go. We will start from here, and we will get into the historic center where we will pass through places such as:
· The Old Town Hall
· The church of St. Petri
· The Cathedral Square
· The Church of St. Nikolai; a memorial to the second world war
· Deichstrasse, one of the oldest streets in Hamburg
And finally the city of warehouses explaining more than 1200 years of history. We will end the tour at German Unity Square in front of the Elbphilharmonie at 1:15 PM. With this Free Tour we will get you to take unforgettable images of the city.
NOTE: Participation cannot be guaranteed with reservations made less than 24 hours before the event. Term that we need to inform in the case of a cancellation of the tour.