Hamburg: Guided Tour of St. Michael's Church Hamburg: Private Guided Tour of St. Michael's Church
ID: GYG392325-712442
Category:
Country: Germany
Duration:
01:00 hours
Description
Discover the rich history and marvel at the breathtaking architecture of St. Michael's church, the finest example of Hanseatic baroque churches and one of Hamburg's most famous landmarks.
Join a guided tour of the eye-catching St. Michael's Church, emblematic of the Hamburg skyline with its impressive 132 meter tall bell tower, to see both the grand features and the hidden architectural intricacies that most miss. Explore the baroque church as you learn about the its interesting history and hear stories about the legendary crypt.
Enter the striking church, with room for 2,500 persons to be seated, with your guide who will proceed to show you architectural details, playful frescoes, the gigantic hands of Germany's largest tower clock and the country's largest organ.
Hear stories about the turbulent times St Michael's Church has been through. St. Michaelis was built as early as the middle of the 17th century. It was destroyed again and again by numerous wars and accidents and was subsequently rebuilt. Listen to other stories about the famous personalities who intimately connected to the building, such as the former chancellor Helmut Schmidt.
Please note that a visit to the crypt or climbing the tower are not included in this activity. Based on availability, you may be able to book these additional experiences at the location directly.
Highlights
- Learn about centuries-old Hanseatic tradition and the rich history of the church
- Hear secrets about the legendary crypt, the "cellar" of the Michel
- Admire the impressive and beautiful baroque architecture
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
The Luca app is used to collect your contact details for contact tracing
Under the roof of the House left of the main portal. Our Tour guides carry a red bag.
NOT INCLUDED
- Tower climb
- Visit to the crypt
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.