Hamburg: Speicherstadt & HafenCity 2-Hour Walking Tour Private Tour
ID: GYG37600-56025
Category:
Country: Germany
Duration:
02:00 hours
Description
Experience the contrast between past and present on this 2-hour walking tour in Hamburg. Discover interesting facts about the origin and use of the historical Speicherstadt (warehouse district) and stroll through the modern HafenCity.
Explore Hamburg on a 2-hour walking tour through the historic Speicherstadt (warehouse district) and the modern HafenCity. You begin the tour at the Rödingsmarkt metro station and cross over the Binnenhafenbrücke after taking a look at the 17th century houses on the Deichstraße.
Stroll along the former Zollkanal with fantastic insights into the canals through the Speicherstadt. Discover interesting facts about the origins of this unique warehouse complex. Find out what jobs were available in past times, how products are transported into the building nowadays, why there are no floors, and why only the buildings in the east have round towers.
You then cross over the Brooktorkai and join the 21st century. Between glass buildings in modern designs, there are several listed buildings to admire such as the Kaispeicher B (quay warehouse B) with the Maritime Museum, and the Port Authority on Überseeboulevard. Marvel at the highest schoolyard in Hamburg and the unique Elbe Philharmonic Hall at the Coffee Plaza. Enjoy the views from the Unilever building over the harbour and hopefully a large cruise ship.
Highlights
- Sniff out the scent of the old warehouses
- Be enchanted by the atmosphere of the Speicherstadt
- See the beautiful town hall in the Speicherstadt
- Discover interesting facts about the hard work of the people who worked in the district
- Admire one of the oldest docks in Hamburg
- See the fascinating Elbe Philharmonic Hall and learn about the history of the building
- Enjoy the views of the harbour and the large cruise ships
- Stoll along Überseeboulevard
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Please wear the appropriate clothing for the weather in Hamburg.
The tour start time can be adjusted to suit your needs upon request.
The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
You must present either proof of full vaccination, proof of a Covid-19 infection in the past 6 months, or a negative test taken no more than 24 hours before the activity starts
You are required to bring and wear a mask
In front of the underground station Rödingsmarkt (U3). Take the exit "Willy-Brandt-Straße/Ludwig-Ehrhard-Straße".
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
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 48 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 48 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
