Hamburg's Historical Highlights: A Self-Guided Audio Tour

Duration1h - 1h 15m

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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted

LanguagesEnglish

Private tourOnly your group will participate

Overview

Are you looking for a way to see Hamburg's historical highlights without joining a tour group? Explore at your own pace with this affordable walking tour.

• Take in medieval canals, baroque churches, and many other historical structures in the inner city that survived the firestorms of World War II.
• Hear from the producer. Jo Eckardt, founder of the tour company, A Friend in Berlin
• Do it all in an hour or linger at stops along the way with complete control over when you start and finish.
• Get unlimited use before your booking date and after it.
• Use the virtual tour option at home.

Once you’ve booked, you’ll receive a ticket with instructions and a unique code listed under "Before You Go." Then simply install the VoiceMap app and enter your code.

The app displays directions to the starting point, and when you’re in the right place, just pop in your headphones and tap Start. Voice Map has automatic GPS playback with turn-by-turn directions. It also works offline.

What's included

Lifetime access to this tour in English
VoiceMap app for Android and iOS
Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata

Smartphone and headphones
Transportation
Food and drink

What to expect

Binnenalster
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This self-guided audio tour starts where the canal that runs along City Hall (Binnenalster) meets Hamburg’s posh waterfront, the Jungfernstieg.
Alster Lakes
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Along the way, you’ll have an opportunity to take pictures of the many sailboats on Alster Lake.
Alsterarkaden
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This tour passes by the Alsterarkaden. You'll hear about it while you walk.
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This tour passes by the Bleichenfleet. You'll hear about it while you walk.
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This tour passes by Stadthöfe. You'll hear about it while you walk.
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You'll see a few hidden corners most tourists miss like the Hummel Memorial.
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You'll stroll through the Composers' Quarter. You'll hear some of the city's history while you walk.
Johannes Brahms Museum
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You’ll see some of Hamburg’s most famous landmarks like the Brahms Museum and Krameramtsstuben alley where the widows of deceased grocers in the 1600s used to live.
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Along the way, you’ll have an opportunity to listen to stories about Hamburg celebrities including Johannes Hummel, the Wolf brothers, and Swedish Queen Christina.
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This tour passes by Hotel Motel One Hamburg Am Michel. You'll hear about it while you walk.
Hauptkirche St. Michaelis
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Along the way, you’ll have an opportunity to visit the most important Baroque Church in Northern Germany, St Michael’s Church.
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You’ll see some of Hamburg’s most famous landmarks like the Brahms Museum and Krameramtsstuben alley where the widows of deceased grocers in the 1600s used to live.
Michelwiese
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This tour passes by Michelwiese. You'll hear about it while you walk.
Elbpromenade
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You’ll stroll through the city center to Elbpromenade, a popular boardwalk at Hamburg Harbour.
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The tour ends in front of the Hamburg Harbor.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Before arrival, please install the VoiceMap mobile app and use the code provided on your confirmation ticket. This is a self-guided audio tour that you can start, pause, or restart at any time and complete at your own pace. Detailed starting point instructions are available after downloading.

End point

This self-guided audio tour ends at Elbpromenade, a popular boardwalk at Hamburg Harbour.

Additional information

Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Please note: You won't be guided through any museums or other attractions mentioned en route. If you choose to enter and visit such places, you'll need to pay for it independently of this tour.

Cancellation policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

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$11.99 per person

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