Top Hamburg Cultural Tours

The Elbphilharmonie is one of the most acoustically advanced concert halls in the world. Don’t miss out on learning about its building process and controversial history of Elbphilharmonie. A friendly guide explains the history of its construction as you admire the building and spectacular views over the Elbe River.

As one of Europe’s largest and most important port cities, Hamburg has a fascinating history and a rich maritime heritage. On this tour, discover exactly what sets the city apart, admiring landmarks such as the UNESCO-listed Speicherstadt, the Nikolai Church, and the Elbphilharomie; and hearing tales about Hamburg’s history, from Hanseatic trade deals to WWII bombing.

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.

Have only a limited amount of time to explore Hamburg? Discover many of the city’s top attractions in the space of just a couple hours: this small-group tour makes it easy to explore. Meet your guide in the city center, and set off. You’ll visit monuments like St. Michael’s Church, the Hamburg Town Hall, and the St. Nikolai Memorial. You’ll also explore the UNESCO-listed Speicherstadt warehouse district and will admire HafenCity highlights like the Elbphilharmonie.

You’ll join one of our local Hamburg hosts to explore this maritime port city, seeing as many of its famous attractions as you can while finding some time to experience a bit of local livin’ too. Can you see yourself exploring sites like Miniataur Wunderland, Speicherstadt and Heide Park before venturing to a local market or lush park that only insiders know about? We can! Within 24 hours after booking you'll receive a short questionnaire about your personality and interests. Based on your responses, you'll be assigned a like-minded host. Your host will communicate with you directly to suggest an itinerary to help you discover what makes the city unique. You will also agree on a meeting time and place. Your itinerary is flexible, so during the experience, you can always change your mind about what you want to do.

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.

Pedal your way around the harbour city of Hamburg on this sightseeing bike tour. Glide around the atmospheric St. Pauli district, pass the modern waterfront of the HafenCity and cruise through the Speicherstadt, Hamburg’s famous warehouse district. Jump off along the way to admire architectural landmarks like the Elbphilharmonie concert hall, St. Michael's Church and the Rathaus, and soak up the scenery along the waterfront Jungfernstieg promenade and the Alster Lakes.

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.

The Hanseatic city of Lübeck is a UNESCO World Heritage site, known for its medieval monuments and Gothic architecture. On this tour, take in all the highlights on a day trip from Hamburg and travel by train—just a 45-minute journey. On arrival, get to know the city with a private guide and enjoy a personalized itinerary tailored to your interests. Explore the Old Town on a walking tour, see the Holsten Gate and Lubeck Cathedral, and stop for lunch at a traditional restaurant.

Explore the city of Hamburg, Germany with a 1-hour, small-group sunset cruise along the Alster. Enjoy a panoramic view of Hamburg from the lake, a right tributary of the Elbe River. See green parks, plenty of old buildings, some of the biggest churches in Hamburg, plus Alster fountain and the Elbphilharmonie, a new concert hall in the HafenCity quarter, in the distance. Relax, enjoy a refreshing beverage on board and admire the scenic view.

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.

Get ready to explore St. Pauli’s world-famous red-light district around Reeperbahn street, as well as the Port of Hamburg on this tour. First explore the Port of Hamburg, and catch sight of the Landungsbrücken (landing stages) and the Soviet submarine B-515 (also known as U-434). From the port, go on a ferry ride through the harbor to St. Pauli. Then take off through St. Pauli, and see sights such as the Beatles-Platz, Hans-Albers-Platz, and walk down Große Freiheit and Herbertstraß.

The price for this tour only includes the registration fee for the reservation. With this tours we wish a fair pay for our performance, at the same time we find it fair that you decide what amount is fair. This motivates us to give a great tour every single time and gives an opportunity for those that can not normally afford a tour to experience the best that the city has to offer. Witness the rise and fall of Hamburg throughout its history: its glorious past as a centre of the Hanseatic League and its heavy destruction in the Great Fire and the World War 2. Please note: groups of 9 or more must book a private tour and will NOT be admitted onto the tour! In such a case no refund will be rewarded.

This tour only has a registration fee for the reservation. With this tours we wish a fair pay for our performance, at the same time we find it fair that you decide what amount is fair. This motivates us to give a great tour every single time and gives an opportunity for those that can not normally afford a tour to experience the best that the city has to offer. Discover the variety of Hamburg´s old suburbia St. Pauli, its ties to the river and the harbor, its small side streets are home to artists, anarchists, political activists, dreamers, misfits, hookers, punks, refugees, retired sailors, failed musicians, coming stars, and discover the place where The Beatles had their breakthrough! Please note: groups of 9 or more must book a private tour and will NOT be admitted to the tour! In such a case no refund will be rewarded.

Guided bike tour Hamburg with neat city bikes, cruisers, mountain bikes. For all ages.  • Walking tours to the highlights - grazing lights of the city - moderation in the bus  • Hamburg individual-partnership-youth-year-round  • You conquer the city by pedal and help shape your tour yourself.  • You make stops wherever you like.  • You get contact to the people on the way  • You are exercising Ships-Bridges-Parks-Harbor-Beatles · Kiez-Hans Albers-Fischmarkt- and a hint of Captain Blue Bear.

Get vacation photos you actually look good in and see Hamburg’s best-known sights during this private street portrait workshop. Explore the city with a photographer guide, who shares tricks on how to pose and take advantage of angles, as well as offering tips on camera settings during portrait photoshoot sessions at landmark locations such as Hamburg City Hall (Rathaus) and the Speicherstadt warehouse district.

Take a nighttime ride on the maritime barges of Hamburg, and see the UNESCO-listed Warehouse District (Speicherstadt) in its illuminated glory. Have your camera ready for unobstructed views of the lit-up bridges and warehouse facades from the boat, and admire the sea of lights at the Port of Hamburg as you cruise around.

Discover top city attractions and famous landmarks in Hamburg on this private 3-hour guided tour. Follow a private guide through the bustling streets of Hamburg and gain insight into the city’s rich history. Travel by public bus and ferry, and take in sites of interest including Elbe Philharmonic Hall, Elbe Tunnel and the Kontorhäuser. Admire panoramic views over Hamburg and the Alster River from St Michael's Church, soak up the atmosphere in buzzing districts including HafenCity, Landungsbrücken, Mönckebergstraße and Speicherstadt, and explore the historic Portuguese Quarter.

On this private guided tour, you’ll visit Elbphilharmonie Plaza—an area with a public viewing platform that gives stunning panoramic views of the city and the harbor. You’ll have the ultimate stress-free day with no waiting in long visitor lines, as entrance fees are included. Get the most out of your experience by having a private guide, who will educate you about Hamburg’s history, culture, and everything you need to know about Elbphilharmonie Plaza. 

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.

Explore Hamburg at your own pace on a hop-on hop-off bus tour. You can see the city's top sights and get off when you want to visit the attractions that interest you. Then hop back on the bus to continue to the next stop. When you're on board, listen to facts and stories from a guide about St. Michael's Church, the Elbphilharmonie, the Landungsbrücken (aka St. Pauli Piers), and other areas of the city.

Explore the hinterlands outside of Hamburg on this chauffeured SUV tour of the countryside and lesser-known towns. With enough room for four people (plus snacks and drinks along the way), the tour takes you to the 1,000-year-old town of Buxtehude, the oddly shaped city of Lüneburg and Lübeck, a gorgeous UNESCO-world-heritage listed town. Learn about the history and culture of each place you visit and get many insider's tips from the guide.

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.

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.