Robin and the Tourguides - Hamburg Free Walking Tours, was founded in 2014 by a small group of local tour guides. Our goal is to offer top rated tours that are authentic and true to the spirit of our beautiful city.
Hamburg Tours - Historic City Center Tour
Summary Description
Highlights
- Charlemagne to Skyscrapers
- Little Venice on the Alster Canal
- The Impressive Town Hall
- Hamburg’s Churches – Towers of Faith and Drama
- Kontorhouses – Business with a Side of Bricks
Description
Get ready to uncover the epic highs and dramatic lows of Hamburg’s history on this free tour. From its golden age as the proud center of the Hanseatic League to the devastations of the Great Fire and the World War II, Hamburg has seen it all. You’ll walk through centuries of triumph, tragedy, and transformation, all wrapped up in this one-of-a-kind city.
This tour is barrier-free. No steep climbs, no awkward steps, just great stories and plenty of discoveries. With tours and guides who know Hamburg like the back of their hand, our free tour is the ultimate way to uncover the city’s best-kept secrets. Don’t miss out on the free walking tour Hamburg everyone’s talking about. Book now and see why sightseeing in Hamburg Germany has never been this fun!
Included / Excluded
- Friendly-English Speaking Guide
- Unique Story Telling
- Local Recommendations
- Voluntary payment for the guide
Start / End Locations
Start Location: Rathaus, Rathausmarkt, Hamburg, Germany
Important Information
Know Before You Book
- Our guides can accept tips via credit card, just confirm at the beginning of the tour
- We offer other walking tours you can join, with different routes covering different parts of the city
- If you are a group of 7 or more, please contact us before booking so we can coordinate the best option for your group
- Please arrive 10 minutes before the start of the tour
- Our guides will be holding a bright yellow umbrella at the meeting point.
- Please, dress well according to the weather! This means: if the weather is hot, bring lots of water and sunscreen. If the weather is cold and rainy, bring plenty of warm clothes! Two hours in the cold actually feels much colder than you would think!
Cancellation
Cancellation Cutoff: 24 hours
Cancellation Notes: Up to 24 hours before the beginning of the activity: full refund Less than 24 hours before the beginning of the activity or no-show: no refund
Options and Pricing
It is free to join this tour. We ask our guests to determine the amount they pay the tour guide based on their experience with us!
| Historic City Center Tour | RETAIL PRICE |
|---|---|
| Adult (17 - 85 years) | N/A |
| Child (5 - 17 years) | N/A |
Points of interest
Redemption Information
Tickets will be held at the box office
FAQ
What languages do you offer your free tours in?
We offer both our free tours in English and German. Our guides have a high proficiency in the languages.
Do the free tours start every day?
Yes, both our free tours start every day, in English and German. However, sometimes there are extreme events out of our control that do not allow for the tours. Please check our “Current Announcements” at https://www.robinandthetourguides.de/en/ to see if all tours are running as scheduled.
Where do the free tours start?
Our Hamburg Historic Centre Tour in English and German starts in front of the main entrance of the town hall every single day at 11:00 a.m. Our Harbour, St.Pauli & Reeperbahn Tour in English and German starts at the Landungsbrücken No. 5 (right next to the Hard Rock Café) every single day at 2:00 p.m. You will be able to recognize our guides easily - they will hold bright yellow umbrellas.
How long are the free tours?
Both free tours take about 2 hours time. This means if you want to take both tours in one day, you will have about an hour break in between to get something to eat, drink or just sit down and relax a bit. Also, the 2 o’clock tour starts only about a 10 minute walk from where the 11 o’clock tour ends.
What do I need to bring to the tour?
In case it is hot do not forget enough water and sunscreen. In case it is cold please dress accordingly - it is better to wear too many layers than not enough. It might also be a good idea to carry an umbrella since the weather in Hamburg can change very quickly.
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Basic Information
- Duration: 120 minutes - 125 minutes
- Trip difficulty: Easy
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