Hamburg: Historic WW2 Walking Tour & Panorama in Small Group
ID: GYG1077401-1654644
Category:
Country: Germany
Duration:
02:30 hours
Description
Discover Hamburg’s rich history from Hanseatic league until WW2 walking through the Old Town. See the historic city center and discover the city development during WW2 from a panoramic viewing point.
Step back in time on a walking tour of Hamburg’s Old Town. Wander from medieval foundations at the Trostbrücke to the grandeur of the neo-Renaissance Town Hall, as you explore Hamburg’s rise in the Hanseatic League and its legacy as a powerful trading hub.
Along the way, uncover how the city was shaped by the destruction of the Second World War and its remarkable post-war reconstruction. Included is a trip to Hamburg's St. Nicholas WW2 museum and 360° viewing platform to discover Hamburg's transition during the dark WW2 days.
See the stunning neo-Renaissance Town Hall, St. Peter’s Church, the city’s oldest parish church, and Hammaburgplatz, once the center of Hanseatic trade and the oldest archeological site.
Cross the Trostbrücke, a historic bridge with medieval significance, and visit St. Nicholas Church, a striking war memorial and former world’s holy tallest building.
Stroll along Deichstraße, Hamburg’s oldest surviving street with charming merchant houses. Stop for coffee at one of Hamburg’s exceptional third-generation roasters. Finally, visit St. Michael’s Church (Michel), the city’s most famous baroque church.
Highlights
- Marvel at the neo-Renaissance architecture of the Hamburg Town Hall
- Discover the city’s oldest parish church, St. Peter’s Church
- Explore Deichstraße, Hamburg’s oldest surviving street
- Visit St. Nicholas Church, a striking war memorial
- See the Trostbrücke, a historic bridge with medieval significance
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Wear comfortable shoes for walking
Dress appropriately for the weather
Optional coffee stop and lunch recommendation available
To find us look for the red umbrella in front of the Hamburg town hall (Rathausmarkt 1). Please allow 15 minutes beforehand to allow for check-in.
INCLUDED
- Guided walking tour of Hamburg Old Town
- Panoramic viewing point
- WW2 Museum
- Visit to Hamburg Townhall
- Visit to St. Peter’s Church
- Visit to Hammaburgplatz
- Visit to Trostbrücke
- Visit to St. Nicholas Church
- Visit to Deichstraße
- Optional coffee stop
- Visit to St. Michael’s Church (Michel)
NOT INCLUDED
- Lunch
- Personal expenses
- Transportation to the meeting point
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.
