Alternative Hamburg / Street Art Private Tour Alternative Hamburg Street Art Tour
ID: GYG494962-875713
Category:
Country: Germany
Duration:
02:00 hours
Description
Immerse yourself in the Hamburgs's vibrant alternative street culture and gain a deeper understanding of the street artists, community spirit, unique locations and colourful local neighbourhoods.
Welcome to this wonderful tour experience where we take a close look at Hamburg’s , alternative scenes, street art and graffiti culture and local community through it’s amazing urban art, music, colourful neighbourhoods and creative projects.
On this tour, we will walk through some of Hamburg´s most vibrant districts, side streets, parks and bohemian neighborhoods . You'll gain insight into the thriving counter-culture movements that have made Hamburg such a fun, rebellious and fascinating city.
We discuss controversial projects that affect the community, the infamous G20 demos and the history of the famous Rote Flora. You will learn about community protests, gentrification threats and urban art movements. Visit repurposed bunkers, urban gardens and creative hubs. Hamburg has been a victim of gentrification, perhaps more so than any other German city. On this tour we visit some key locations that are fighting to resist this trend and keep alive local lifestyle and alternative culture.
Throughout the tour, you will be introduced to a number of local and international graffiti and street artists. The street and graffiti scenes in Hamburg are unique and we will see many beautiful and interesting examples from graffiti walls, stencil art, mural and 3D installations.
We will also learn about the influence the St Pauli Football club has in shaping the community spirit resulting in many community initiatives, projects and the clubs support for creative arts and the music scene in St Pauli district. We will pass by the Millerntor stadium and an incredible urban greenhouse project adjacent to the thriving Karoviertel and it´s cafe culture.
This tour features many wonderful stories against a backdrop of some of the city´s best street art and graffiti. Let us take you off the tourist trail and give you an inside look into Hamburg’s local districts and alternative culture on this colourful, fun and inspiring tour.
This tour is perfect for groups of friends, company groups, school excursions and families.
Highlights
- -Hamburg's Beautiful & edgy Street Art, Graffiti , Murals & 3D installation art
- -Local Culture & Alternative Scenes
- -Hear amazing stories from the guide and personal experiences
- Creative hubs, back streets, urban gardens, repurposed WW2 Bunkers
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
You will meet by the small square directly opposite the S-Bahn exit of the Sternschanze station. There are two exits for this station, so please ensure you exit via the S-Bahn exit (and not the U-Bahn). After exiting the station (there will be a juice stand to your left), cross the road directly in front of you to the paved area with street benches and a small rotunda/hut.
INCLUDED
- Guided tour with fun and entertaining guides
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 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 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.