From Kiel: Best of Hamburg Cruise Ship Shore Excursion

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ID: GYG416012-754497
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Country: Germany

Duration: 08:00 hours


Description

Discover Hamburg's top sights on a cruise ship short excursion from Kiel. Enjoy a comfortable bus ride to Hamburg, stroll through the historic city center, and see the stunning Speicherstadt.
Make the most of your time onshore and explore Hamburg on a guided tour from Kiel. Learn about Hamburg's essential role in the historic Hanseatic League, visit the ruins of St. Nicholas Church, and stroll down Hamburg's oldest street, Deischstrasse.
Meet your driver in front of your cruise ship just after docking and climb aboard a comfortable, air-conditioned bus. After a relaxing journey, arrive in Hamburg and meet your local tour guide.
Enjoy a stroll through the historic heart of Hamburg and see the stunning Town Hall. As you walk, learn about Hamburg's role in the Hanseatic League from your guide. Continue to cross the ancient Trost bridge and visit the St Nikolas Church.
As you stand next to this burnt-out shell of a church, learn how it acts as a way to remember the near-total destruction of the city during World War II. Leave the church and head down Deichstrasse, the oldest street in Hamburg. As you walk down this historic street, enjoy the view of the nearby Elbe River.
Before returning to the bus, continue wandering down the river and through the scenic Landungsbrucke river walk. Drive over to the UNESCO World Heritage site, Speicherstadt, and see where historically traders stored their goods.
Explore the Hafencity, the newest area of Hamburg which includes the iconic Elbphilharmonie. After your guided tour ends, enjoy 1 hour to explore Hamburg on your own. Grab lunch, buy some souvenirs, or explore one of Hamburg's museums.
After returning to Kiel, you will have about 1.5 hours before your cruise departs, giving you time to explore Kiel or relax with a coffee.

Highlights

  • Enjoy a comfortable bus ride directly from your cruise ship in Kiel to Hamburg
  • Learn about Hamburg's fascinating history, from Hanseatic times to World War II
  • Marvel at the architectural wonder of the Elbphilharmonie in the Speicherstadt
  • See the famous UNESCO World Heritage site of Speicherstadt, an ancient port
  • Stroll through the historic city center and see the Town Hall and Trost Bridge

Guiding languages

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Your host will arrive at your cruise ship 30 minutes before the planned start of the tour. They will be holding the sign "Essence of Berlin."
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When should I book?

To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.


Cancellations

This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 48 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 48 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.