Hamburg's Historical Highlights: A Self-Guided Audio Tour

4.6
(5 reviews)

1 hour to 1 hour 15 minutes (approximately)
Offered in: English

Are you looking for a way to see Hamburg's historical highlights without joining a tour group? Explore at your own pace with this affordable walking tour.

• Take in medieval canals, baroque churches, and many other historical structures in the inner city that survived the firestorms of World War II.
• Hear from the producer. Jo Eckardt, founder of the tour company, A Friend in Berlin
• Do it all in an hour or linger at stops along the way with complete control over when you start and finish.
• Get unlimited use before your booking date and after it.
• Use the virtual tour option at home.

Once you’ve booked, you’ll receive a ticket with instructions and a unique code listed under "Before You Go." Then simply install the VoiceMap app and enter your code.

The app displays directions to the starting point, and when you’re in the right place, just pop in your headphones and tap Start. Voice Map has automatic GPS playback with turn-by-turn directions. It also works offline.

What's Included

Lifetime access to this tour in English
VoiceMap app for Android and iOS
Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
Smartphone and headphones
Transportation
Food and drink

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Before arrival, please install the VoiceMap mobile app and use the code provided on your confirmation ticket. This is a self-guided audio tour that you can start, pause, or restart at any time and complete at your own pace. Detailed starting point instructions are available after downloading.

End point

This self-guided audio tour ends at Elbpromenade, a popular boardwalk at Hamburg Harbour.

Itinerary

Duration: 1 hour to 1 hour 15 minutes (approximately)
  • (Pass by)

    This self-guided audio tour starts where the canal that runs along City Hall (Binnenalster) meets Hamburg’s posh waterfront, the Jungfernstieg.

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    Along the way, you’ll have an opportunity to take pictures of the many sailboats on Alster Lake.

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    This tour passes by the Alsterarkaden. You'll hear about it while you walk.

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    This tour passes by the Bleichenfleet. You'll hear about it while you walk.

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    This tour passes by Stadthöfe. You'll hear about it while you walk.

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    You'll see a few hidden corners most tourists miss like the Hummel Memorial.

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    You'll stroll through the Composers' Quarter. You'll hear some of the city's history while you walk.

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    You’ll see some of Hamburg’s most famous landmarks like the Brahms Museum and Krameramtsstuben alley where the widows of deceased grocers in the 1600s used to live.

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    Along the way, you’ll have an opportunity to listen to stories about Hamburg celebrities including Johannes Hummel, the Wolf brothers, and Swedish Queen Christina.

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    This tour passes by Hotel Motel One Hamburg Am Michel. You'll hear about it while you walk.

    Admission ticket free
  • St. Michael's Church (Pass by)

    Along the way, you’ll have an opportunity to visit the most important Baroque Church in Northern Germany, St Michael’s Church.

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    You’ll see some of Hamburg’s most famous landmarks like the Brahms Museum and Krameramtsstuben alley where the widows of deceased grocers in the 1600s used to live.

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    This tour passes by Michelwiese. You'll hear about it while you walk.

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    You’ll stroll through the city center to Elbpromenade, a popular boardwalk at Hamburg Harbour.

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    The tour ends in front of the Hamburg Harbor.

    Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Please note: You won't be guided through any museums or other attractions mentioned en route. If you choose to enter and visit such places, you'll need to pay for it independently of this tour.
Supplied by VoiceMap Audio Tours

Tags

Private Sightseeing Tours
Audio Guides
Historical Tours
Walking Tours
City Tours
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Cancellation Policy

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