Things to Do in Hamburg
Witness the rise and fall of Hamburg throughout its history: its glorious past as the center of the Hanseatic League and its heavy destruction in the Great Fire and World War 2. -1200 years of history from Charlemagne to the new development urban port city - Little Venice inside the Alster Canal, the impressive town hall, the main important churches of the city, a symbol of Germany's rise to a global economic player: the Kontorhouses -WWII Memorial of St. Nikolai -the romantic side of the city: Deichstrasse -Elbphilharmonie lighthouse project: the new city landmark -the old city landmark and the best viewpoint: St. Michael's Church GROUPS OF 8 OR MORE ARE NOT ALLOWED ON THE FREE TOUR ! Please contact us to book a private tour with us. This tour has no barriers. You can also book further places directly on our website: www.robinandthetourguides.de.
Guided tours in German and English. Our guides will show you the diversity of one of the former red light districts of St.Pauli. On this free tour you will see its union with the river and the port, its narrow streets, home to artists, anarchists, political activists, dreamers, misfits, prostitutes, refugees, former sailors, among other typical characters of the most colorful neighborhood in the city. Also discover the place where "The Beatles" took their first steps towards world fame. The port: its importance and its dramatic challenges The fish market: how the sale and auction of fish becomes a great party Low tides, high tides, storm surges: the next one is just around the corner! Hafenstrasse: squat history during the 80s Alternative urban development: Park Fiction: a place for debate, protest and music The famous Reeperbahn: an introduction to the area before returning to the party later Große Freiheit, Beatles-Platz: how and where The Beatles became famous during the 60s Where nightlife thrives: Hans-Albers-Platz, Herbertstraße, Davidwache. This guided tour is available in English and German. Groups of 8 or more people must book a private tour with us and will not be allowed to take the public tour. This visit is wheelchair accessible. You can also book further places directly on our website: www.robinandthetourguides.de.
Free Tour of the Port and the Red Light District with the Blue Umbrellas!
We will be waiting for you with blue umbrellas at Landungsbrücken on Bridge No. 5 at 5:30 p.m. for our Free Tour (free tour). If possible, we will take the ferry "62" across the harbour, one of the largest in the world (€ 1.90). During the tour, you will discover fascinating details about the old Elbe tunnel and the fish market, and get to know the town of Altona, Hamburg's neighbour.
The tour will continue through St. Pauli and the Red Light District, where you will learn about the history of the Beatles, who began their career in this district known for its vibrant nightlife and its history of "sex, drugs and rock'n'roll". Due to its content, this tour is not suitable for children. St. Pauli, a district that has resisted gentrification, remains the most alternative in the city.
The tour will conclude, depending on the guide's choice, at Germany's smallest police station or Beatles Square at around 7:30 p.m. Please note that in case of adverse weather conditions or capacity problems, the ferry will not operate and the tour will continue as described.
NOTE: Participation cannot be guaranteed for reservations made less than 24 hours in advance, as we need that time to inform you of a possible cancellation of the tour.
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.
Die Speicherstadt - The City of Warehouses
Declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO, it includes one of the most important tourist spots in Hamburg . A unique tour to surprise you!
It is located southeast of the Altstadt, the old city of Hamburg. One hundred minutes of history on foot, we will enjoy the modern view of the "HafenCity" and the imposing Elbphilharmonie. We will visit the largest warehouse complex in the world, culminating in Chilehaus. You will be fascinated by this beautiful and ancient city!
Speicherstadt - City of Warehouses:
With a neo-Gothic architectural style of exposed red brick, built with a system of wooden piles, it is the largest port warehouse complex in the world: It is located in the port of Hamburg, near HafenCity -City of the Port . It is crossed by bridges and canals where valuable merchandise such as coffee, tea, cocoa, spices, tobacco and the largest oriental carpet warehouse in the world are stored.
Chilehaus - Chile House
A building with history, located in the port city, famous for its façade and pointed architectural design, reminiscent of the prow of a ship, with a very acute angle on one side
Itinerary:
•Hafencity - the port city
•City of Warehouses
•Chilehaus
Meeting point:
under the U 3 Baumwall tube station
Guide Identification:
blue umbrella
End Point:
Chilehaus
Subway stations
U1 Messberg
Additional information:
- Outdoor
- It is not suspended by bad weather
- Wear appropriate clothing
- No additional costs
- Not suitable for wheelchairs