Hamburg Waterfront Adventure: Self-Guided Pirate Quest

3.5
(4 reviews)
Hamburg, Germany

2 hours 45 minutes to 3 hours 15 minutes (approximately)
Offered in: German and 1 more

Set sail on a thrilling self-guided adventure along Hamburg’s iconic waterfront! Step into the role of a daring pirate cook, solve clues, and uncover fascinating stories hidden along the harbor's bustling piers and historic tunnels.

With your smartphone as your guide, you’ll complete 13 interactive challenges that lead you through Landungsbrücken, the Alter Elbtunnel, the famous Rickmer Rickmers museum ship, and the stunning Elbphilharmonie. Each puzzle you solve unlocks a piece of Hamburg’s rich maritime history and breathtaking architecture. No guide needed - just your sense of adventure and curiosity.

What makes this tour unique?
It’s a playful, story-driven journey through Hamburg’s waterfront, blending real exploration with the excitement of a treasure hunt.

Perfect for families, couples, friends, and solo explorers who want to experience Hamburg in a fresh, interactive way.

What's Included

Storyline content about Hamburg’s maritime legends
Mobile access code for the quest
Flexibility: pause and resume anytime
13 puzzle-based challenges
Live Tour Guide
Entry tickets to attractions (not needed to complete the tour).

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point
St. Pauli Piers

• Go to Landungsbrücken (game starting point). • Bring a charged phone. • Open the Questo app and follow the instructions. • You must have downloaded the app and created an account first, using the same email you made the purchase with.

End point
Strandkai

You will finish at Strandkai.

Itinerary

Duration: 2 hours 45 minutes to 3 hours 15 minutes (approximately)
  • 1
    St. Pauli Piers

    You will begin at Landungsbrücken. Here you will be given your first clue to solve the challenge that awaits you, which will unlock the next part of the story and give you the directions to the next stop.

    5 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 2
    Alter Elbtunnel

    You will be given a new clue to solve the challenge that awaits you at Alter Elbtunnel. You can stop for as long as you like and continue exploring at your own pace.

    5 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 3
    Rickmer Rickmers

    Next clue is in Rickmer Rickmers - Museumsschiff. You can stop for as long as you like and continue exploring at your own pace.

    5 minutes Admission ticket not included
  • 4
    Swedish Gustav Adolf Church

    Admire the church Gustav-Adolfs-Kyrkan and get your new clue.

    5 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 5
    Portugiesenviertel

    You will be given a new clue to solve the challenge that awaits you at Portugiesenviertel.

    5 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 6
    Michelwiese

    You will be given a new clue to solve the challenge that awaits you at Michelwiese. You can stop for as long as you like and continue exploring at your own pace.

    5 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 7
    Baumwall

    In Baumwall you will be given a new clue. Take your time to explore

    5 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 8
    Kehrwiederspitze

    A new clue to solve the challenge that awaits you at Kehrwiederspitze.

    5 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 9
    Speicherstadt

    Explore Speicherstadt and get your next clue.

    5 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 10
    Elbphilharmonie

    Once you get your next clue at Elbphilharmonie. Feel free to stop for as long as you like and continue exploring at your own pace.

    5 minutes Admission ticket not included
  • 11
    Sandtorhafen

    Find the clue at Sandtorhafen.

    5 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 12
    Marco-Polo-Terrassen

    Enjoy the Marco-Polo-Terrassen and get your last clue

    5 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 13
    Strandkai

    You will finish at Strandkai. Here is where both the story and the city exploration games end.

    5 minutes Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by Questo

Tags

Private Sightseeing Tours
Architecture Tours
Historical Tours
Walking Tours
Low Supplier Cancellation Rate
Low Last Minute Supplier Cancellation Rate
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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3.5 Based on 4 4 reviews
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