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Hamburg's Historical Highlights: A Self-Guided Audio Tour

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60 to 75 minutes (approx.)
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Offered in: English
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Overview

Are you looking for a way to see Hamburg's historical highlights without joining a tour group? Explore at your own pace with this affordable walking tour.

• Take in medieval canals, baroque churches, and many other historical structures in the inner city that survived the firestorms of World War II.
• Hear from the producer. Jo Eckardt, founder of the tour company, A Friend in Berlin
• Do it all in an hour or linger at stops along the way with complete control over when you start and finish.
• Get unlimited use before your booking date and after it.
• Use the virtual tour option at home.

Once you’ve booked, you’ll receive a ticket with instructions and a unique code listed under "Before You Go." Then simply install the VoiceMap app and enter your code.

The app displays directions to the starting point, and when you’re in the right place, just pop in your headphones and tap Start. Voice Map has automatic GPS playback with turn-by-turn directions. It also works offline.

What's Included

  • Lifetime access to this tour in English
  • VoiceMap app for Android and iOS
  • Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
  • Smartphone and headphones
  • Transportation
  • Food and drink
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Meeting Location

Meeting point

Reesendamm
20095 Hamburg, Germany

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Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.

End point

Vorsetzen 70
20459 Hamburg, Germany

This self-guided audio tour ends at Elbpromenade, a popular boardwalk at Hamburg Harbour.

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Binnenalster (pass by)

This self-guided audio tour starts where the canal that runs along City Hall (Binnenalster) meets Hamburg’s posh waterfront, the Jungfernstieg.
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Alster Lakes (pass by)

Along the way, you’ll have an opportunity to take pictures of the many sailboats on Alster Lake.
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Alsterarkaden (pass by)

This tour passes by the Alsterarkaden. You'll hear about it while you walk.
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Bleichenfleet (pass by)

This tour passes by the Bleichenfleet. You'll hear about it while you walk.
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Stadthöfe (pass by)

This tour passes by Stadthöfe. You'll hear about it while you walk.
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Hummel memorial (pass by)

You'll see a few hidden corners most tourists miss like the Hummel Memorial.
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Composers Quarter Hamburg (pass by)

You'll stroll through the Composers' Quarter. You'll hear some of the city's history while you walk.
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Johannes Brahms Museum (pass by)

You’ll see some of Hamburg’s most famous landmarks like the Brahms Museum and Krameramtsstuben alley where the widows of deceased grocers in the 1600s used to live.
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Gedenktafel "Wolf-Trio" (pass by)

Along the way, you’ll have an opportunity to listen to stories about Hamburg celebrities including Johannes Hummel, the Wolf brothers, and Swedish Queen Christina.
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Hotel Motel One Hamburg Am Michel (pass by)

This tour passes by Hotel Motel One Hamburg Am Michel. You'll hear about it while you walk.
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St. Michael's Church (pass by)

Along the way, you’ll have an opportunity to visit the most important Baroque Church in Northern Germany, St Michael’s Church.
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Grocers' Apartments (pass by)

You’ll see some of Hamburg’s most famous landmarks like the Brahms Museum and Krameramtsstuben alley where the widows of deceased grocers in the 1600s used to live.
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Michelwiese (pass by)

This tour passes by Michelwiese. You'll hear about it while you walk.
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Elbpromenade (pass by)

You’ll stroll through the city center to Elbpromenade, a popular boardwalk at Hamburg Harbour.
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Hamburg Harbor (pass by)

The tour ends in front of the Hamburg Harbor.
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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Please note: You won't be guided through any museums or other attractions mentioned en route. If you choose to enter and visit such places, you'll need to pay for it independently of this tour.

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Hamburg’s Historical Highlights: A Self-Guided Audio Tour?

A: This tour is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded. Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

This tour is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

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What's Included

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  • Lifetime access to this tour in English
  • VoiceMap app for Android and iOS
  • Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
  • Smartphone and headphones
  • Transportation
  • Food and drink

Additional Info

Activity name

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Please note: You won't be guided through any museums or other attractions mentioned en route. If you choose to enter and visit such places, you'll need to pay for it independently of this tour.

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