Hamburg Reeperbahn Tour: Inside the Ritze Boxing Cellar
You get to walk into a boxing cellar most visitors never see.
A two-hour guided walking tour of Hamburg's St. Pauli district and the Reeperbahn with a live guide in English or German, including exclusive admission to the historic boxing cellar under Zur Ritze pub and a drink there. The tour ends with discount vouchers for entry to clubs and discos in the neighborhood. Minimum age is 18; the walk operates in all weather and suits most fitness levels, though it is not recommended for travelers with significant walking difficulties.
2h
Step-by-step itinerary
Guided tour of Hamburg's Reeperbahn
- Walk along the Reeperbahn
- Visit the Ritze boxing cellar
- Buy a drink at the cellar
- Receive club discounts
The Experience
The tour starts with a walk along the Reeperbahn with your guide, who knows the district's history and the stories behind its most famous venues. You'll move through St. Pauli at a pace the group can keep, stopping at the places that define the neighborhood's character. The real draw comes when you reach Zur Ritze and descend into the boxing cellar—a space tour guides and visitors rarely get to enter. You'll spend time down there, and the owner expects you to buy a drink (3 €) to support the venue; that's the trade that opens the door.
After the cellar, the tour wraps up with discount vouchers for various clubs and discos in the area, so if the neighborhood appeals to you, you have a way back in at a reduced rate. The whole thing runs two hours, which keeps the pace steady without dragging. Tours run in English or German depending on which option you choose at checkout.
Dress for the weather—the tour happens rain or shine—and wear shoes you can walk in comfortably. Public transportation is nearby if you need it to reach the starting point.
What’s included
- A live guide with insider knowledge of St. Pauli.
- a two-hour guided walk along the Reeperbahn and through the district.
- exclusive access to the boxing cellar beneath Zur Ritze.
- a drink at Zur Ritze.
- discount vouchers for entry to clubs and discos after the tour.
Operated by Adventure World Tours
Is this one for you?Book the English option if you want the neighborhood's history and stories in a language you're comfortable with; the German tour offers the same access and experience in German. Either way, the cellar visit is the part you can't arrange on your own—most visitors never get down there, and the guide's access is what makes it possible.
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Top questions
What exactly is the boxing cellar under Zur Ritze?
The Ritze boxing cellar is a historic underground space beneath the Zur Ritze pub that most tour guides and visitors are not permitted to enter. Your guide will take you down there as part of this tour, and you'll have time to see it; the owner asks that you purchase a drink while you're there to support the venue.
How long does the whole tour take?
The tour runs for two hours from start to finish, including the time spent in the boxing cellar and the walk through St. Pauli.
What language is the guide in?
You can choose either English or German when you book; the guide will be live and speak the language you select.
Do I get anything besides the tour and the cellar visit?
Yes. You receive a beer or drink at Zur Ritze as part of the tour, and at the end you'll get discount vouchers for entry to various clubs and discos in the neighborhood.
Is there an age limit for this tour?
Yes, the minimum age is 18 years old.
What if the weather is bad?
The tour operates in all weather conditions, so it will run rain or shine. Dress appropriately for the conditions on the day you go.
Hamburg Reeperbahn Tour: Inside the Ritze Boxing Cellar
2h · EN · DE
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