Elbphilharmonie, Speicherstadt & HafenCity Private Tour
ID: GYG550724-948282
Category:
Country: Germany
Duration:
02:00 hours
Description
Discover Hamburg's charm on a 2-hour waterfront tour. Stroll hidden alleys, gaze at iconic landmarks, and experience the city's rich maritime legacy.
Once called ”The gateway to the world”, Hamburg can still prove its renown. Come to the waterfront district and enjoy a 2h tour through the hidden narrow alleys or over the canals, pass by the seven-storey red-brick warehouses or enjoy the views from Poggenmühlen Bridge. See the Chilehaus, a symbol of the economic turnaround of the city after the First World War and one of the symbols of Hamburg. Therefore, this office building is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Have a look at the Poggenmühlen Bridge, part of the city that was shaped by seafarers like Vasco da Gama and Christopher Columbus, and even Napoleon chipped in its development. The Speicherstadt was created in the 19th century as a duty-free storage area in the city harbour, as part of the German Customs Union. Today it is the largest warehouse complex built on wooden oak piles in the World.
Discover the Wasserschloss, which translates into Water Palace. Built-in the 20th century for the German Customs Union’s duty-free area, this building formed the centre of the harbour city and served as sleeping quarters for the harbour workers.
Get to know the iconic Elbphilharmonie, in the modern HafenCity area. It is one of the largest and most vanguardist concert venues in the world, and its new glass construction calls out to the sea, as it is similar to a sail or a water wave. It is also inhabited, besides being a music venue, being the tallest living quarters in the city.
Highlights
- Uncover Hamburg's trade legacy, 19th-century hub to modern city.
- Learn from the Great Fire's impact on urban evolution.
- Explore why Hamburg exceeds Venice and Amsterdam in bridges.
- Marvel at Elbphilharmonie's architectural and cultural heights.
- Navigate history through international trade and maritime tales.
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Chilehaus, at the entrance next to the Messberg Subway exit, Pumpen 17, 20095 Hamburg
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
Cancellation is not possible. If you cancel it anyway or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity and the money you paid will not be refunded.