Reeperbahn & St Pauli District Tours
Overview
Explore an alternative side of Hamburg with a visit to the Reeperbahn, a street in the red light district at the heart of the St. Pauli neighborhood. This pedestrian street is lined with bars, clubs, and sex shops, but more upmarket restaurants and theaters with family-friendly shows have also opened here in recent years.
The Basics
St. Pauli’s proximity to Hamburg’s port made it a draw for sailors for centuries. The district is still full of strip clubs, but today many visitors head to the historic area, and the neon-lit Reeperbahn, not only to see the city’s seedier side but also to learn about its history. Take a daytime walking or biking tour, see where the Beatles played in the early 1960s, or take in a show at a comedy club.
Things to Know Before You Go
The Reeperbahn and the St. Pauli District are located just north of the port, on the western edge of Hamburg. The pedestrian street heads west from the St. Pauli underground station and stretches all the way to the fish market at Altona. To reach the area, you can take the S-Bahn train to the Reeperbahn station or the U-Bahn to the St. Pauli station. Alternatively, visit the area on a guided tour that includes transportation. Parking in the area is limited.
When to Get There
One of the most popular times of year to visit the neighborhood is during the annual Reeperbahn Festival, a music festival held every September. In general, summer is the busiest tourist season in Hamburg.
The Beatles in Hamburg
In the early 1960s, before the Beatles became world famous, they played at several clubs along the Reeperbahn, including the Star-Club and Top Ten. John Lennon once joked that he “grew up” in Hamburg. Visit Beatles Square, located at the corner of the Reeperbahn and the Grosse Freiheit, to see statues dedicated to John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison, Stuart Sutcliffe, and Pete Best (who were the members of the band at the time).
Explore an alternative side of Hamburg with a visit to the Reeperbahn, a street in the red light district at the heart of the St. Pauli neighborhood. This pedestrian street is lined with bars, clubs, and sex shops, but more upmarket restaurants and theaters with family-friendly shows have also opened here in recent years.
The Basics
St. Pauli’s proximity to Hamburg’s port made it a draw for sailors for centuries. The district is still full of strip clubs, but today many visitors head to the historic area, and the neon-lit Reeperbahn, not only to see the city’s seedier side but also to learn about its history. Take a daytime walking or biking tour, see where the Beatles played in the early 1960s, or take in a show at a comedy club.
Things to Know Before You Go
- The area is notorious for pickpockets; leave your jewelry and watches in the hotel, and don’t put your wallet in your back pocket.
- The Reeperbahn hosts a music festival every September.
- The pedestrian street is mostly wheelchair accessible.
The Reeperbahn and the St. Pauli District are located just north of the port, on the western edge of Hamburg. The pedestrian street heads west from the St. Pauli underground station and stretches all the way to the fish market at Altona. To reach the area, you can take the S-Bahn train to the Reeperbahn station or the U-Bahn to the St. Pauli station. Alternatively, visit the area on a guided tour that includes transportation. Parking in the area is limited.
When to Get There
One of the most popular times of year to visit the neighborhood is during the annual Reeperbahn Festival, a music festival held every September. In general, summer is the busiest tourist season in Hamburg.
The Beatles in Hamburg
In the early 1960s, before the Beatles became world famous, they played at several clubs along the Reeperbahn, including the Star-Club and Top Ten. John Lennon once joked that he “grew up” in Hamburg. Visit Beatles Square, located at the corner of the Reeperbahn and the Grosse Freiheit, to see statues dedicated to John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison, Stuart Sutcliffe, and Pete Best (who were the members of the band at the time).
Address: Reeperbahn, Hamburg 20359, Germany
Admission: Free
34 Tours and Activities to Experience Reeperbahn & St Pauli District
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Hamburg Reeperbahn Small-Group Walking Tour
Explore one of Hamburg’s most celebrated and sordid districts when you go on a nighttime tour of the Reeperbahn. The city’s infamous red-light district, and now also home to popular bars, clubs, and other nightlife destinations, the Reeperbahn comes alive after dark. Pick between two evening departure times and set off. You’ll see the Beatles-Platz, Hans-Albers-Platz, the seedy Herbertstraße, and other famed local landmarks. As you go, learn about the characters who have frequented the area, and discover its unique history.
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$25.79
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$25.79
Social distancing enforced throughout experience
Guides required to regularly wash hands
Regular temperature checks for staff
English guided Tour of the "Sinful Mile" Reeperbahn and Red Light District
Experience the fascinating Hamburg Reeperbahn with a professional local guide.
Discover one of Europe's most famous neighborhoods on this two-hour tour.
Our local guide will take you through the streets and alleyways of the red light district.
You will be able to get exclusive insights of the milieu and what Hamburg's most controversial district has to offer.
Discover exciting and creepy stories like of the serial killer Fritz Honka who was the most wanted man in Hamburg’s criminal history.
You will also see the cult bar "zur Ritze", where the Klitschko brothers also trained.
More exciting places like Herbertstraße, the famous police station “Davidswache” and the “Beatles-Platz” will await you!
A unique experience and an evening that will be remembered for a long time.
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$29.48
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$29.48
Social distancing enforced throughout experience
Hamburg St. Pauli and Red Light District Private Walking Tour
Explore the seedy side of vibrant Hamburg on this 2-hour St Pauli and red-light district walking tour. Follow a guide through the bustling streets of Hamburg’s St Pauli district, where vibrant bars jostle for space among neon-lit sex shops. Head along Herbertstraße to the bar where the Beatles started their career. Discover top local attractions and hidden gems known only to the locals, and see a side of Hamburg many visitors miss. Along the way, admire fine views over the pretty waterfront and gain insight into Hamburg’s colorful past.
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$125.99
Price varies by group size
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$125.99
Price varies by group size
English guided tour Reeperbahn "Redlight and Offence"
Experience the fascinating Hamburg Reeperbahn with a professional local guide.
Discover one of Europe's most famous neighborhoods on this two-hour tour.
Our local guide will take you through the streets and alleyways of the red light district.
You will be able to get exclusive insights of the milieu and what Hamburg's most controversial district has to offer.
Discover exciting and creepy stories like of the serial killer Fritz Honka who was the most wanted man in Hamburg’s criminal history.
You will also see the cult bar "zur Ritze", where the Klitschko brothers also trained.
More exciting places like Herbertstraße, the famous police station “Davidswache” and the “Beatles-Platz” will await you!
A unique experience and an evening that will be remembered for a long time.
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$29.48
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$29.48
Social distancing enforced throughout experience
Private Small-Group Hamburg City Tour with a Luxury Vehicle
Experience the very best of Hamburg with a 3-hour, private tour of the city in a luxurious vehicle that accommodates up to four people. Enjoy the flexibility to visit the sites that interest you most, and create the perfect itinerary, from historic neighborhoods and churches to the city’s bustling markets, WWII sites and infamous red light district. With refreshments on board, a professional driver and door-to-door service, you’ll see Hamburg at your own pace, in perfect comfort and style.
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$247.41
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$247.41
per group
Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
Gear/equipment sanitized between use
Social distancing enforced throughout experience
Private Sightseeing Tour with our Minibus 8-seater
Take the chance to get a wonderful impression of Hamburg. Enjoy the individual sightseeing tour with our driving guides. They will take care of your wishes and interests while you are sitting in the brand new limousine, minivan or minibus.
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$460.62
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$460.62
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Face masks required for travelers in public areas
Face masks required for guides in public areas
Face masks provided for travelers
Hamburg Red Light District Introductory Walking Tour
Get an insider's history tour of Hamburg's raucous Red Light District. Spend 1.5 hours strolling through the area in the evening, listening to your guide's commentary on landmarks such as the St. Pauli Theater, Schmidt Tivoli, and Hans Albers Platz.
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$24.57
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Pub Crawl - Ultimate party pub crawl incl. One-hour drinks flat rate
The unique Hamburg Pub Crawl incl. Beverage Flatrate - Only bookable with us!
Come with us on a party tour on Hamburg's "sinful mile"! We start in the VIP area of a cool bar in the middle of the Reeperbahn, where we already have a welcome shot waiting for you!
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$34.39
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$34.39
Social distancing enforced throughout experience
Hop-on Hop-off Tour by Bus
Get a comprehensive city tour of Hamburg via hop-on hop-off bus. Booking this tour lets you get both guided and independent experiences, and you can check all the most important sites off of your list. Opt to upgrade your experience by adding a boat tour to your package.
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$22.72
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$22.72
Social distancing enforced throughout experience
Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
Hop-On Hop-Off Tour - Yellow Double Decker
The hop-on hop-off tour offers the perfect opportunity to explore Hamburg's famous sights.
The double-decker bus takes you to the landmarks of Hamburg: the Elbphilharmonie, the Reeperbahn, the Michaelis Church and many other highlights are waiting for you on this tour.
The beautiful districts such as the Speicherstadt, the modern HafenCity, the legendary old town and the magnificent outer Alster will, of course, not be missed.
A german-speaking tour guide will tell you interesting stories on board. An audio guide in various languages such as English, Spanish, Russian, Italian and French is also available.
As this is a hop-on hop-off tour you can get off the bus at the locations you want to take a closer look at. If the weather is not playing along or you don’t feel like getting off the bus you can for sure stay in the bus – the ride without getting off takes about 90 minutes.
Choose the stops yourself and benefit from the flexibility of the bus ride.
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$22.72
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$22.72
Social distancing enforced throughout experience
Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
GROUP TICKETS HOP-ON HOP-OFF City Tour by Bus
Discover with us the most beautiful city in the world and its most important sights - in our exclusive modern double-decker buses on the Hop On / Hop Off city tour (Blaue Linie).
Experience the breathtaking views of the Port of Hamburg, and go shopping in the relaxed vibrant city center, drive through the world-famous "Sinful Mile" (Reeperbahn) and visit the legendary "Elbphilharmonie". Let our experienced bus drivers to lead you around the "Binnen" and "Außen Alster" up to the world 's largest historical warehouse complex "Speicherstadt" and the modern "HafenCity" and enjoy the exciting live moderation of our outstanding tour guide experts.
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$19.65
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$19.65
Social distancing enforced throughout experience
Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
Hop-on Hop-off Tour : combined City Tour by Bus and Boat
Make the most of limited time in Hamburg with a combined boat and bus city tour which offers flexible schedules and numerous stops at key city attractions, ideal for first-time visitors. You’ll enjoy the journey as much as the stops—with someone else behind the wheel, you can relax, appreciate, and photograph the sights, while learning from the live, on-board commentary.
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$41.76
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$41.76
Social distancing enforced throughout experience
Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
Hop-On Hop-Off Tour - Yellow Double Decker - GROUP TICKETS
The hop-on hop-off tour offers the perfect opportunity to explore Hamburg's famous sights.
The double-decker bus takes you to the landmarks of Hamburg: the Elbphilharmonie, the Reeperbahn, the Michaelis Church and many other highlights are waiting for you on this tour.
The beautiful districts such as the Speicherstadt, the modern HafenCity, the legendary old town and the magnificent outer Alster will, of course, not be missed.
A german-speaking tour guide will tell you interesting stories on board. An audio guide in various languages such as English, Spanish, Russian, Italian and French is also available.
As this is a hop-on hop-off tour you can get off the bus at the locations you want to take a closer look at. If the weather is not playing along or you don’t feel like getting off the bus you can for sure stay in the bus – the ride without getting off takes about 90 minutes.
Choose the stops yourself and benefit from the flexibility of the bus ride.
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$19.65
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$19.65
Social distancing enforced throughout experience
Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
Hamburg Package: Bus City Tour, Harbor Cruise, Alster Cruise
Discover Hamburg from multiple vantage points on this fantastic combination tour package. No need to rush around the city, as attractions can be redeemed on different days. Get your bearings of Hamburg on a City Tour aboard a bus, enjoy a scenic harbor cruise, and experience the magic of going on an Alster steamer boat trip too.
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$57.73
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$57.73
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Professional photo tour with Hamburg sights
The photo tour makes vacations and hen parties unique and unforgettable. A must when visiting Hamburg!
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$36.73
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$36.73
Social distancing enforced throughout experience
Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
Guides required to regularly wash hands
Corona Pub Crawl with special drinks
Wir wollen trotz Corona dennoch feiern! Natürlich alles nach Vorschrift!
Dieser kleine Pubcrawl von maximal zehn Teilnehmern (Es dürfen nur Personengruppen mit bis zu 10 Leuten in geschlossenen Räumen treffen und es muss sich hingesetzt werden, deshalb Getränkeverzehr und Cocktails inklusive, etc.) ABER: Wir machen das Beste aus der Situation und feiern mit euch bis in die Puppen! Erlebt jede Menge Spaß mit verschiedenen Leuten, coolen Partyguides und erkundet das Nachtleben auf St. Pauli!
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$61.40
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$61.40
Face masks provided for travelers
Social distancing enforced throughout experience
Guides required to regularly wash hands
Guided Bus Tour: Hamburg City Highlights
Explore Hamburg’s city highlights in style on this 2-hour guided bus tour. Hop aboard your bus in central Hamburg then set off through the city with a guide. Gain insight into Hamburg’s history and learn of the city’s coffee, tea and spice trade routes. Enjoy fine views over Outer Alster Lake and the Elbe River, follow pretty roads through the historic Old Town and explore the old warehouse district. Admire modern construction in the HafenCity district, explore Hamburg’s underbelly in St Pauli and discover top attractions including St Michael's Church.
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$214.17
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Driverguide Tour Hamburg
You book your guide with Van and can discover Hamburg individually with up to 6 people. Spontaneous stops for photos, snacks, drinks are possible at any time. I pick you up where you need me and take you to where you want to end the tour.
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$352.75
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Hamburg for explorers
Flexible and individual. A native of Hamburg leads, drives and moderates .I am a certified city guide in Hamburg and love my job. I gladly pass on this joy.
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City Walking Tour DEADLY KIEZ
Explore the Reeperbahn and the mysterious Alleys on St. Pauli on your own with ryddle!
On an approximately 1.5 hour long walking tour you are investigating a bloody murder that scared people in St. Pauli. It is a tricky case for the local police and you are the last hope to end the murderous terror. Together with your right-hand man Jürgen you are getting closer to find the murderer...
ryddle is an innovative, messenger-based outdoor quiz that you can play together with your friends and family on a walk. Experience a multi-media adventure in the heart of Hamburg and get to know the city in a different way on our walking tours. Whether you're a local or a visitor, with ryddle you will discover something new in the city!
ryddle is perfect for all urban adventurers who love to spend their free time in an active and creative manner. All city walking tours can be played on WhatsApp, Facebook Messenger or Telegram.
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$22.11
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Private sightseeing tour with a luxury sedan.
Take the chance to get a wonderful impression of Hamburg. Enjoy the individual sightseeing tour with our driving guides. They will take care of your wishes and interests while you are sitting in the brand new limousine, minivan or minibus.
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$379.55
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$379.55
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Private sightseeing tour in Hamburg with premium minivans
Take the chance to get a wonderful impression of Hamburg. Enjoy the individual sightseeing tour with our driving guides. They will take care of your wishes and interests while you are sitting in the brand new limousine, minivan or minibus.
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$367.27
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$367.27
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Face masks required for guides in public areas
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Private sightseeing tour in Hamburg with premium limousines
Take the chance to get a wonderful impression of Hamburg. Enjoy the individual sightseeing tour with our driving guides. They will take care of your wishes and interests while you are sitting in the brand new limousine, minivan or minibus.
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$366.04
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$366.04
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Face masks required for guides in public areas
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Private sightseeing tour with a luxury sedan - Mercedes-Maybach
Take the chance to get a wonderful impression of Hamburg. Enjoy the individual sightseeing tour with our driving guides. They will take care of your wishes and interests while you are sitting in the brand new limousine, minivan or minibus.
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