Duration
3:00 Hours
Activity Level
Low
Experience Details*
Hamburg is one of Europe’s biggest ports. Elegant and cosmopolitan it is a city of palatial office buildings, magnificent promenades, international musicals and extravagant shopping malls as well as the famous Reeperbahn. Hamburg is also Germany’s greenest city with many spacious lawns and lovely parks.
Enjoy a panoramic tour showing you the highlights of this bustling city, such as Germany’s oldest Stock Exchange; the Speicherstadt; as well as the Jungfernstieg, one of the elegant and luxury shopping areas. Your journey continues partially along the Aussenalster inner lake, deemed one of the most desirable areas of Hamburg. Enjoy a photo stop at Hamburg's marvelous Town Hall, and the famous Stoplersteine, stumbling blocks.
Continue your journey along the world famous Reeperbahn, where at the beginning of the 17th century, the Reepers made rigs. Nowadays this street, together with the Grosse Freiheit and Herbert Strasse, are referred to as ‘the mile of sin’.
Visit St Michael’s Church, also known as the ‘Michel’ by the locals. This is the largest north German Baroque church and Hamburg’s main landmark. St Michael’s has 6 organs, 1 of which is said to be one of the largest in the world inside a church. During your visit, you’ll attend part of a Church service conducted in German, where you’ll be treated to a wonderful organ recital to appreciate the excellent acoustics of the church.
At a glance*
Duration: Half day guided tour
Activity: Low level of walking
Transport: By coach
Why Book: To take in Hamburg’s vibrant cityscape and enjoy an organ recital in a traditional Baroque church
Itinerary*
Scenic drive with photostops > Inside visit to St. Michael’s Church > Organ recital > Town Hall & Stumbling Stones photostop > Photostop in Speicherstadt (time permitting) > Return to port
What's included*
Local guide
Visit St. Michael’s Church
Organ recital
Photo opportunities
Essential information
This excursion will operate by coach and on foot. This tour is mainly panoramic, with approximately 30-40 minutes’ walking, including a few steps at the Church. Whilst comfort stops at restaurants are usually free of charge, a donation is common. Please be aware that there is usually a charge of approximately €1 at public facilities. Please note that most shops are closed on Sundays. Order of sites may vary.