Top Hamburg Cultural Tours

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.

If you are travelling on a cruise ship to the port of Kiel and have only one day on shore, let us take you on a fascinating, all-encompassing journey to Hamburg! Hamburg is second largest city in Germany after Berlin and it is one of the most beautiful and exciting cities in Europe. It became a well-known tourist destination due to its wild, red light district but is now attracting a more discerning clientele with its modern architecture in the form of the Elbphilharmonie, Speicherstadt, and the Hafencity, not to mention the canals, Alster, stunning Rathaus and high end shopping. This shore excursion is adjusted to each ship’s docking times and starts promptly after your vessel’s arrival, returning with plenty of time to spare before its departure. Our expert team has been organizing these tours for nearly a decade. We have never missed a cruise ship’s departure and imparted our knowledge and enthusiasm for our unique and beautiful city to thousands of satisfied passengers!

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. 

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 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.

Discover Hamburg’s atmospheric neighborhoods, local markets, and street food hotspots on a tour tailor-made for foodies. Get to know the city with a private guide and enjoy a personalized itinerary tailored to your interests. Explore districts such as St Pauli and Sternschanze; tuck into Hamburg specialties such as franzbrötchen and pannfisch; and enjoy a beer looking out over the River Elbe.

Explore Hamburg like a Hamburger with a local guide and enjoy the personal touch of a private tour. Make the most of your time in the city with a custom-made tour, taking in top attractions or little-known landmarks, and receive expert advice on where to go and what to do in Hamburg. Your guide will contact you in advance to discuss your needs and devise the perfect itinerary to suit your preferences.

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.

Discover Hamburg through the eyes of a local on a six-hour private sightseeing tour.  Beforehand, organizers will create a custom itinerary based on your interests and pair you with a like-minded guide. Then, the adventure begins as you discover some of the city’s highlights as well as its best kept secrets.  You can change the itinerary at any point to ensure that you’re getting the experience you want.

Discover the centuries-old brewing traditions of the Hanseatic heritage during an exclusive beer tasting tour in Hamburg’s Old Town. Taste 4-8 types of beer with paired food and learn about the local breweries and drinking customs from a Private Guide! Highlights: - Discover the best of Hamburg's beer scene with a 5-Stars Private Guide - Taste 4-8 different beverages including popular, regional and craft beers - Learn about food pairings and try German appetizers and hot dishes - Visit 2-3 carefully chosen pubs, beer gardens and breweries in Hamburg’s Old Town - Learn about Oktoberfest, Reinheitsgebot and local drinking customs Back in the Middle Ages, Hamburg was a self-declared “brewery of the Hanseatic League”. Although farmers markets were lost and the brewing traditions have changed, a handful of breweries still operate within the city.

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.

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.

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.

Pair up with a Hamburg local for a private walking tour that’s a new concept in travel. Exploring with a Lokafyer guide is like having a friend show you around, complete with tips and recommendations based on local know-how. Before meeting up for the private walking tour, you’ll talk or chat with the guide and customize the plan to your interests, from neighborhood life to historic landmarks.

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’ll join one of our local Hamburg hosts for a personalized experience of this maritime port city. From local food to the design of The Elbphilharmonie concert hall, you’ll discover the city’s unique charm and culture. Whether you have 3, 4, 6 or 8 hours to spare, it does not matter- your host will create an itinerary around your schedule and interests. Amble through the town center or check out artsy districts on the foreshore. And of course there’s always time for food - it’s less brätwurst and more franzbrötchen here. 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.

We show the exciting history of this district in a unique way. They are shown exciting architecture and together we walk through the times to the present.

We aim to offer exciting and interactive walking tours that will allow you to immerse yourself in everything the wonderful city of Hamburg has to offer. Yes we want to show you the big highlights of the city but also the little gems hidden around corners and down small streets that other visitors never get to see. A crash course in Hamburg's history, culture and cuisine in one compact tour. Covering must see highlights including the Townhall, the Warehouse-district, the Elbphilharmonie and the Harbour as well as many more hidden gems! This tour is ideal for those who want to see as much of hamburg in a short period of time. The tour covers our rich history all the way from the birth of the city up until modern day. The tour will be a walking tour with a light activity level. A short break is included in the middle of the tour.

Find the yellow umbrellas, and you’ll know you’re in for an immersive tour of Hamburg and its history. Follow your guide across the city’s eras, from the center of the Hanseatic League to the Great Fire to the bombs of WWII. You’ll stop at all the iconic stops, including the UNESCO-designated Speicherstadt. Bring your camera for this one!

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.

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.

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 at the end of the tour. 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 8 or more must book a private tour and will NOT be admitted to the tour! In such a case no refund will be rewarded.

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.

The infamous neighborhood of St Pauli is gritty, dynamic and known for its lively nightlife. With our local Hamburg host by your side you’ll boldly explore the Reeperbahn district where you’ll find cozy restaurants and edgy bars. Discover the bar where The Beatles first performed or visit the Zur Ritze bar with its underground boxing ring where even Mike Tyson has trained. Experience Hamburg night-life like a true local! 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.

Combine the pleasant with the pleasant: So explore the most beautiful city in the world with a beer in hand. Three to four Hamburg beers will be presented and chatted in an interesting and humorous way about the top sights of Hamburg. Starting from the Hamburg town hall, over the St. Michaeliskirche, Landungsbrücken (panoramic view of the Elbphilharmonie) and the Reeperbahn there is something for everyone!