Free tour of the UNESCO World Heritage Site Hamburg
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Come with me on a journey through the history of Hamburg's rise to become Germany's largest port city, through Hamburg's UNESCO World Heritage Site the Kontorhausviertel, and the Speicherstadt.
We begin our walk through Hamburg's history at Hammerburg Platz, the birthplace and nursery of Hamburg, and learn how Hamburg got its name. We then continue our tour through Hamburg's Kontorhaus district, the former center of Hamburg's merchants, and its brick Kontor.
We take a look at the prima ballerina of the Kontorhäuser under her pretty ballerina skirt.
We take a critical look at the founding documents of our port and discover one or two contradictions. We stroll further into the Speicherstadt, immerse ourselves in the red brick canyons and their stories and find out what Westphalia has to do with Hamburg and why workers lived there in a castle. We'll find out exactly what barge and bargemen did and why there are coffee barons and Persians in Hamburg. At the end, you will have the opportunity to round off the tour in a coffee roasting house in an old warehouse.
Meeting point
Hammaburg Platz, Hamburg Altstadt
Before you go
- Length
- About 2h
- Languages
- German
- Usual start times
- 11:00, 14:00 (Hamburg time)
- Coming up
- 29 departures in 3 months, 2 this week
Questions about this tour
How much does this tour cost?
Nothing up front. You book for free and tip your guide at the end. Many travellers tip around €5 to €15 per person, depending on the length and quality of the tour.
How long does it take?
About 2h.
Where does it start?
The meeting point is Hammaburg Platz, Hamburg Altstadt . The map on this page shows the exact spot.
What languages is it in?
Upcoming departures are in German. Pick your language in the calendar to see only those.
When does it run?
29 departures are listed in the next three months, 2 of them in the next 7 days, usually at 11:00 and 14:00. Times are local to Hamburg.
Do I need to book?
Booking is a good idea: groups are limited and popular times fill up. Create a free Tripsora account, pick a day and time, and press Book to finish with the tour provider.
Is it accessible?
The tour provider has added accessibility information for this tour. Check the details with them when you book, and tell your guide about any needs on the day.
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