Hamburg: Old Elbe Tunnel & Harbor History Walking Tour
ID: GYG1257803-1925774
Category:
Country: Germany
Duration:
03:00 hours
Description
Discover hidden harbor sites and wartime relics on a guided tour in Hamburg. Walk along the Elbe, descend into the Old Elbe Tunnel, and end the tour at Landungsbrücken.
Explore Hamburg’s harbor history on a walking tour. Follow the Elbe to lesser-known places that shaped the Hanseatic city and learn how major historical periods changed the harbor area.
Start at Baumwall and visit the Sieleinstieg (also called the “Ankleidezimmer des Kaisers”), connected to the city’s early sewer system. Continue to visible relics from World War II and understand why the harbor was a target of air raids.
A special highlight is the descent into the Old Elbe Tunnel, around 24 meters deep, where you can experience the harbor from a unique perspective before the tour ends at Landungsbrücken.
Highlights
- Discover hidden harbor sites and wartime relics on a guided tour
- Walk along the Elbe and learn about the history of the Hanseatic city
- Descend into the Old Elbe Tunnel and experience the harbor from below
- See the Sieleinstieg, connected to the city’s early sewer system
- End the tour at Landungsbrücken with views of the harbor
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
The tour involves walking through tunnels and underground areas.
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.
