Speicherstadt and HafenCity Tour of Hamburg with German speaking guide

4.7 (7 reviews) Hamburg, Germany
Duration2h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesGerman
Group sizeUp to 25 travelers

Overview

Visit Speicherstadt and HafenCity on this adventure tour in Hamburg. You get insider knowledge about the Elbphilharmonie. Then you dive into Speicherstadt and get incomparable views of the “beautiful red brick architecture”, the warehouses and “castles“. Quiet courtyards are waiting for you here, where time seems to have stood still.

Lightermen and quartermasters – we reveal the secrets of these Hamburg originals from the bygone days of Speicherstadt. Finally, you will visit the Kontorhausviertel with its world-famous Chile-Haus and its breathtaking architecture. Experience a unique tour between modernity and history on a World Heritage Site.

Highlights

Walk through HafenCity and Speicherstadt with a cheerful tour guide
Listen to insider information about goods like coffee, tea and oriental rugs
Discover the most photographed subject in Speicherstadt: the moated castle

What's included

  • Detailed background information on the area
  • A guide trained by us with insider knowledge
  • 2-hour walking tour of the Speicherstadt and HafenCity
  • It’s not a boat tour!
  • We don’t go inside any buildings.

What to expect

  1. HafenCity
    Pass by
    After getting to know the old warehouse district, continue by foot to Hamburg’s HafenCity, and see the building that many Hamburgers consider to be the ‘best office building in the world.’ Then, visit the district’s enormous harbor, where some of the world's largest yachts have been spotted. Luxury vessels, such as the Queen Mary 2 and Russian businessman Roman Abramovich’s superyacht Eclipse, are regularly seen here.

    Soak up the views along the River Elbe and over the harbor, and then stroll back to the start point where your tour ends.
  2. Speicherstadt Kaffeeroesterei
    Pass by
    Meet your German-speaking guide at Baumwall station in Hamburg’s fascinating Speicherstadt, a neighborhood widely considered to be the largest warehouse district in the world. This ancient trading area grew quickly over the 19th century, buying and selling everything from carpets and coffee to spices from afar.

    While learning about the area from your guide, you will receive interesting information about coffee, spices and traditional oriental carpets.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Subway station Baumwall, Kehrwiederspitze exit, at the bottom of the stairs in front of the kiosk ("Back Shop"). The kiosk is located under the railway bridge.

End point

Additional information

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Not suitable for travelers with significant walking difficulties, as this is a public tour and guests need to keep pace with the tour guide.

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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