The Local Tour of Hamburg Historic Centre
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The Local Tour of Hamburg Historic Centre

By Robin and the Tourguides - Hamburg Free Walking Tours
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Ages 1-99, max of 30 per group
Duration: 2h
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Live guide: German, English
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  • Professional Guide
What's not included
  • Payment for Guide (expected)
  • Entry/Admission - Elbphilharmonie


Start:
  • Rathausmarkt 1, 20095 Hamburg, Germany
    We meet directly in front of the main entrance of the town hall (Rathaus). Please be aware that there are other tour operators in the area. Only "Robin and the tourguides" guides with the YELLOW umbrellas and name badges can gaurantee a top rated tour. Look for the YELLOW umbrellas!
End:
  • Martin-Luther-Straße 35, 20459 Hamburg, Germany
    We end in the Park just next to the St. Michael´s Church.

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Pushchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Near public transportation
  • Transportation is wheelchair accessible
  • Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 20626P6

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Not recommended for travellers with back problems
  • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
  • Travellers should have a moderate physical fitness level
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 30 travellers

  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

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  • Rathausmarkt 1, 20095 Hamburg, Germany
    We meet directly in front of the main entrance of the town hall (Rathaus). Please be aware that there are other tour operators in the area. Only "Robin and the tourguides" guides with the YELLOW umbrellas and name badges can gaurantee a top rated tour. Look for the YELLOW umbrellas!
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  • Martin-Luther-Straße 35, 20459 Hamburg, Germany
    We end in the Park just next to the St. Michael´s Church.
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  • Robin and the Tourguides - Hamburg Free Walking Tours
    5,024
    Hamburg, Germany
    Joined in June 2020
  • tashy_reviews2017
    0 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Tour of St Pauli, Reeperbahn and Harbour
    Great tour with very friendly, entertaining and knowledgeable tour guide- Ben We really enjoyed the whole tour, thank you!
    Written 5 February 2025
  • Nikhil_A_Pai
    0 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Great afternoon discovering Hamburg
    Joined Nawaz's tour of St. Pauli and the Harbour and Hamburg. Nawaz did a great job covering a lot of the history of the area with anecdotes and jokes that made if feel connected to the place. Bonus points for accepting tips by credit card.
    Written 16 July 2024
  • _stemihan_2024
    0 contributions
    1.0 of 5 bubbles
    tour starting from rathaus july 2024
    our tour guide was savy. Although Savy was extremely friendly at the beginning of the tour and made certain promises, he did not keep his promises. We waited in front of Rathaus's town hall for only 2 hours, just to run out of time immediately. Even though we finally decided to leave with my friend, he was hurtful towards our remaining friend. I suggest that he change his attitude, not everyone may be happy with the tour.
    Written 2 July 2024
  • SussieHN
    0 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Positive and knowledgeable guided tour
    Went on a guided tour in the Habour, Reeperbahn & St. Pauli with the most passionate and interesting guide Savvy who was really insightful and inspirational. Never met a guide as positive and lively. We had the best time and can really recommend the tour for fantastic facts and knowledge.
    Written 4 May 2024
  • Slimjim05
    0 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Great tour guide and very clear English
    We did the Reeperbahn and Harbour tour and our guide Lukas was excellent. Lots of interesting facts we would not have got from just wandering. We throughly enjoyed the walking tour and it was not too strenuous Payment is what you think the tour is worth we gave 20 euros each Thorough enjoyed this tour
    Written 2 May 2024
  • Vanessa B
    0 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Harbour and St Pauli tour with Savvy
    Thank you Savvy for such an interesting and fun tour of the harbour and St Pauli. Savvy was enthusiastic about his topic and gave us a lot of information in such a way that I was able to remember fun facts and figures. Highly recommended. Of course you can walk around these areas on your own, but you would miss out on a wealth of truly interesting information.
    Written 12 April 2024
  • Hamish_Cat
    0 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    A great introduction to this wonderful city
    Savvy gave us lots of information about history and architecture and the tour took us to many of the important buildings. He kept it light and entertaining and was careful to make sure we could all hear and keep up with the pace. Some of it was a bit repetitive and my teenage children were a little bored at times - but attention spans are short when you’re 12 and would rather be gaming!
    Written 27 March 2024
  • myisidepockets
    0 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    A mix of fun and informative
    I really enjoyed our tour of St Pauli district of Hamburg with our tour guide, Savvy. Very informative and lots of fun. Great energy, really interactive. Answered all our questions, made it a really good tour. All the best from your Irish girls!
    Written 21 January 2024
  • Christine B
    0 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Hamburg walking Tour with Viktor
    Viktor managed to cover Hamburg‘s 1375 year history in 120 minutes. We knew nothing significant about Berlin but after our tour with Viktor we certainly had a good basic knowledge of the city’s early roots and what an important Hamburg played in the expansion of trade in European trade. Viktor was entertaining and thought provoking. We pls t to visit Hamburg again soon, so much . More to see and do.
    Written 15 December 2023
  • zdaati
    0 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Decent tour
    Simple tour but nicely done with good info and please 2 hour walk around town. Matej was good and easy going and it gives a good input in the highlights of Hamburg.
    Written 4 December 2023
  • PR1966-2021
    0 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Beer tour Hamburg
    Fantastic 3 hour tour. Philip, our guide, was very knowledgeable and the craft beers tasted were varied but full of flavour
    Written 2 December 2023
  • joetV2531JA
    0 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Very knowledgeable and personable guide, excellent english
    Our tour guide, Philip was very knowledgeable and personable. He delivered his information in a lively and entertaining way. Our with Philip lasted for longer than expected and you got the impression he was enjoying himself. It did not feel as if he was just reciting from a script. One of the best tours we have been on.
    Written 1 December 2023
  • Excursion15007469638
    0 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Terrific Walking Tour
    Viktor was our guide and he combined a deep knowledge of Hamburg and its history with an almost contagious enthusiasm. This was just as well, as the weather was pretty shocking! It is a big old city and Viktors guidance was invaluable and should stand us in good stead for the next few days, as we have a reasonable understanding of the geography (and some good tips on coffe houses and bars). I cannot recommend this tour highly enough, well worth booking.
    Written 27 November 2023
  • 852berndb
    0 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Great entertaining snd informative tour
    Isabel was great!!! Very entertaining and fun with detailed historic information. Perfect infotainment! Tvank you!!
    Written 25 November 2023
  • 715lindsayq
    0 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Highly Recommend
    I did both the St Pauli tour with Brent and the Historical city with Victor and both were great. Lots of energy and enthusiasm for the city. Very approachable and friendly guys with lots of local knowledge.
    Written 5 November 2023
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Emily G
3 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2024 • Couples
This was my first time in Hamburg and my partners second time and we wanted to see some of the key historic sights. Our tour guide, Savvy, was incredibly knowledgeable, friendly and entertaining. Despite the weather, we thoroughly enjoyed the tour - Savvy was extremely accommodating making sure that everyone was ok to continue, asked if there we questions and stopped to check if we were ok to walk in the rain. We would definitely recommend to anyone who’s interested in historical background of Hamburg and some of the smaller interesting facts about this city. Thank you very much for a fantastic tour!
Written 14 August 2024
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Clare W
London, UK48 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Apr 2024 • Solo
I was very impressed with the two hour walking tour. Our guide was Victor, who was exceptional. He had a very thorough knowledge and was able to answer lots of questions. None of the bland nonsense one usually gets: he had strong opinions and wasn't afraid to express them. I liked that. My payment was generous (30 euros) but he deserved every penny, not least because he didn't rush away at the end although it was 15minutes over the 2 hours. I sincerely hope he gets paid a decent whack by the company.
Written 13 May 2024
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Wei-Tzu L
17 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Superb, if you want to get to know Hamburg quickly, it is recommended to take this tour first and explore it on your own. The director will also share his map of hamburgers, introducing hamburgers rather than food. Push big. Two hours of travel time, you can chat with the tour guide, and after the meeting, there will be a chance to eat the restaurant he introduced.
This time I met with a family from Florida and then had a difficult experience enjoying German Pan Fish together.
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Written 13 December 2024
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mohamed7afezz
Cairo, Egypt20 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
May 2024 • Solo
I recently took the Local Tour of Hamburg Historic Centre with Savvy, and it was fantastic. Savvy was very knowledgeable and passionate about Hamburg’s history. Her stories made the city's past come alive, and she was always happy to answer our questions.

The tour was well-organized, covering all the important historical sites without feeling rushed. Savvy also showed us some hidden gems, which made the tour even more special.

I highly recommend this tour to anyone interested in learning about Hamburg’s history. Savvy’s expertise and enthusiasm made it a memorable experience. Thank you, Savvy, for a great tour!
Written 28 May 2024
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Amy H
2 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Mar 2024 • Family
Really good tour and a nice way to get a good introduction to the city. The tour takes you through the key history areas but you also walk through a number of places you can then get lunch which if you’re new to the city is very helpful. Would highly recommend. It’s a “free” tour where you pay what you what you think the tour was worth at the end.
Written 27 March 2024
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Heather C
Marlow, UK9 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Nov 2023 • Couples
We hadn’t booked this trip which left from the front of the Rathaus but we joined it at the last moment. There were about 25 people on the tour which took about 2 hours. Our guide, Matej was delightful, humorous and with lots of interesting insights into the history of Hamburg and its port. The buildings of the commercial quarter and the Speicherstadt were very impressive and Matej managed to show us some of the very few glimpses of medieval Hamburg which survived the fire of 1842 and the ww2 bombing campaign. It would be hard to do this tour without a guide because it covered such hidden gems. It was a great tour and we would definitely take another tour with this company.
Written 14 November 2023
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David R
8 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2024 • Family
The guide was very knowledgeable and provided an enjoyable and informative tour of some of they key parts of the centre of Hamburg. He gave a well researched presentation of the history of the city packed with lots of Interest facts, illustrating and supporting his talk by identifying different buildings and and features along the walk. I would recommend this tour.
Written 24 October 2024
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Andreas R
1 contribution
3.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2024 • Couples
For a guided tour in a city like Hamburg, Berlin or Munich I would like a local tour guide with interesting stories that cannot be found in guidebooks. Our guide was from Bavaria. The tour was informative but not particularly entertaining. Our boat tour through Hamburg and the container port was lengths better.
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Written 11 August 2024
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Vielen Dank für Ihr Feedback! Es tut uns leid, dass Ihre Erfahrung mit uns nicht ganz Ihren Erwartungen entsprochen hat. Wir möchten jedoch klarstellen, dass alle unsere Guides in Hamburg leben und eine tiefe Verbindung zu dieser wunderbaren Stadt haben – unabhängig davon, wo sie geboren wurden. Ob sie ursprünglich aus der Slovakai, den USA, Pakistan, Indien, Bayern oder einem anderen Teil der Welt kommen, sie alle teilen eine große Leidenschaft für Hamburg und kennen die Stadt in- und auswendig. Unsere Tourguides bringen ihre eigenen Geschichten und Erfahrungen ein, die weit über das hinausgehen, was man in Reiseführern findet. Dabei verwenden wir keine vorgefertigten Skripte; jede Tour ist authentisch und individuell gestaltet – eben typisch Hamburg! Sollte es für Sie jedoch wichtig sein, dass die Herkunft des Guides genau Ihren Vorstellungen entspricht, könnte es sein, dass unsere Touren nicht immer Ihren Erwartungen gerecht werden. In diesem Fall möchten wir Sie höflich bitten, unsere Touren in Zukunft nicht mehr zu buchen. Wir danken Ihnen dennoch für Ihre Teilnahme und wünschen Ihnen weiterhin spannende Erlebnisse auf Ihren Reisen!
Written 13 August 2024
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Chinda
Taiwan11 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Dec 2022 • Family
My recent tour of Hamburg with Victor was absolutely incredible! Victor's passion for the city and its history truly shone through, making this experience not just informative but also incredibly engaging. He went above and beyond to ensure we had an in-depth and authentic tour, with his extensive knowledge and captivating storytelling.

What made this tour truly stand out was Victor's willingness to share his favorite local spots for food and coffee. His recommendations were spot on and added an extra layer of authenticity to the experience. It's rare to find a guide who not only imparts knowledge but also enhances your trip with insider tips.

I can't recommend this tour enough, and I owe much of that praise to our guide, Victor. If you're looking for an amazing way to experience Hamburg, book a tour with Victor - you won't be disappointed!
Written 12 October 2023
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Nick
Oundle, UK5 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
We did a 2 hour walking tour with Victor. It covered the main sites in central Hamburg. He was very engaging and funny, with lots of historical facts and with some of his own observations about war and peace, coffee and beer. I fully recommend this tour.
Written 23 August 2024
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