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We compared all 63 experiences in Northern Germany so you can choose in minutes — real prices, verified reviews and our editorial picks.

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Hamburg: Historic Centre Walking Tour & Speicherstadt Stories
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Hamburg: City Bike Tour with Elbphilharmonie & HafenCity
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Heide Park Resort: 40+ Rides & 7 Roller Coasters Near Bremen

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Hamburg Walking Tour: City Hall, Elbphilharmonie & Speicherstadt
Hamburg Walking Tour: City Hall, Elbphilharmonie & Speicherstadt★★★★★★★★★★ 4.99 (115)2hYou’ll walk historic streets with a local guide, hear stories behind Hamburg City Hall and St. Nikolai Memorial, breathe in spice-scented air in Speicherstadt, and glimpse Elbphilharmonie’s wild glass roof over the harbor. Expect small surprises—like laughter echoing off wet cobblestones or a moment of quiet by a ruined church—that stay with you long after.Free cancellationfrom · per group€ 250View ›
Hamburg Walking Food Tour: 7 Authentic Local Dishes
Hamburg Walking Food Tour: 7 Authentic Local Dishes★★★★★★★★★★ 4.94 (106)3h 30mA 3.5-hour walking food tour of Hamburg led by an expert guide in English, starting at Central Station and moving through the port city's canals, Town Hall, and Portuguese Quarter. You taste seven authentic local dishes—Franzbrötchen, Labskaus, fish snacks, Portuguese custard tart, fresh coffee, and Rote Grütze—at working restaurants and food stops along the way, learning the history behind each one.Is it for me?The tour departs from Central Station, so if you're arriving by train or staying without a car, you can walk straight from the platform to the meeting point and begin eating within minutes. The fixed route and guide handle all the navigation and restaurant stops, which means you spend the afternoon tasting instead of searching for places or figuring out where to go next.Free cancellationTravelers' pickInfants freefrom€ 97View ›
Hamburg: Hop-on Hop-off Red Bus Tour with 20 Stops
Hamburg: Hop-on Hop-off Red Bus Tour with 20 Stops★★★★★★★★★★ 3.48 (437)1h 30mYou board at the main starting point, get an all-day pass for the red double-decker, and choose which of the 20 stops to explore — Elbphilharmonie, HafenCity, St. Pauli, the Alster lakes, Speicherstadt. The audio guide in your language runs as you ride; you hop off when something interests you and catch the next bus when you're ready. No fixed group, no rush, no separate tickets for each stop.Is it for me?Right for anyone wanting to see Hamburg's main sights without booking a guided group or planning a fixed itinerary — the day pass and regular bus arrivals mean you set the pace and choose which stops matter to you.Free cancellationTravelers' pickKids −42%from€ 21View ›

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Hamburg: Self-guided scavenger hunt city tour by app
Hamburg: Self-guided scavenger hunt city tour by app★★★★★★★★★★ 4.64 (14)2hYou’ll explore Hamburg on foot with only your phone and curiosity as guides. Solve riddles at landmarks like St. Michaelis and Alter Elbtunnel, snap creative photos, and wander at your own pace. With no time limits or crowds, you’ll find yourself laughing, learning, and seeing the city in ways you’ll remember long after you leave.Free cancellationTravelers' pickKids −100%from€ 6View ›
Hamburg Walking Tour: Old Town, Speicherstadt & Elbphilharmonie
Hamburg Walking Tour: Old Town, Speicherstadt & Elbphilharmonie★★★★★★★★★★ 4.81 (79)2h 30mYou’ll walk through Hamburg’s layered history alongside a local guide—from city hall’s grandeur to crooked Deichstrasse lanes and quiet moments at Nikolai Memorial. Feel warehouse scents in Speicherstadt and finish beneath Elbphilharmonie’s shimmering roof. You’ll leave carrying more than facts—a few stories might stick with you long after.Free cancellationKids −75%from€ 20View ›
Hamburg Reeperbahn Tour: Inside the Ritze Boxing Cellar
Hamburg Reeperbahn Tour: Inside the Ritze Boxing Cellar★★★★★★★★★★ 4.67 (93)2hA 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.Is it for me?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.Free cancellationTravelers' pickfrom€ 25View ›
Hamburg: Speicherstadt & Elbphilharmonie Walking Tour
Hamburg: Speicherstadt & Elbphilharmonie Walking Tour★★★★★★★★★★ 4.83 (18)2hYou walk through Hamburg's port history across four centuries, starting in the red brick Speicherstadt warehouse district and moving through 17th-century merchant homes on Deichstrasse. You'll see the St. Nikolai memorial, pass through the modern HafenCity development, and end at the Elbphilharmonie concert hall. A professional guide leads the entire route, which works for all fitness levels and operates rain or shine. Groups require a minimum of 8 people.Is it for me?Book this if you want to understand Hamburg's transformation from a merchant port to a modern city without arranging your own route or timing — the guide connects the centuries and the neighborhoods in a way that makes the whole story land at once.Free cancellationfrom€ 25View ›
Guided Bike Tour Hamburg: Ships, Bridges, Harbor & Kiez
Guided Bike Tour Hamburg: Ships, Bridges, Harbor & Kiez★★★★★★★★★★ 4.82 (44)3h 30mA guided bike tour of Hamburg lasting 3.5 hours on your choice of city cruiser or mountain bike, with helmet, guide and route customization included. The guide speaks English or German and leads groups of at least four riders through ships, bridges, parks, the harbor, Beatles sites, the Kiez district, and the Fischmarkt. You choose which stops matter and set the pace together.Is it for me?If you speak English or German fluently, the live guide's commentary makes sense as you ride. The tour works for anyone from age twelve onward who can pedal for three and a half hours at a moderate pace—fitness level does not matter, since the group sets the speed together.Free cancellationfrom€ 35View ›
Hamburg Historic Old Town & WW2 Walking Tour: Small Group
Hamburg Historic Old Town & WW2 Walking Tour: Small Group★★★★★★★★★★ 4.95 (79)2h 30mThis 2.5-hour walking tour of Hamburg's Old Town covers the city's medieval roots, Hanseatic wealth and post-war history with a live guide in English, Spanish or German. The group stays under 10 people, and your ticket includes entry to St. Nikolai's WW2 museum and its panoramic tower. You'll pass the neo-Renaissance Town Hall, St. Peter's Church, the Patriotic Society Building with its Holocaust memorials, and walk Deichstraße—the oldest street to survive the 1842 Great Fire—with an optional coffee stop at a local roastery.Is it for me?Book this tour if you want to move at a walking pace through Hamburg's oldest quarters and understand both its medieval merchant wealth and its WWII destruction in a single morning. The small group size and included museum entry mean you're not rushing between stops or buying tickets at the door—the guide controls the rhythm and the history unfolds as you walk.Free cancellationTravelers' pickKids −28%from€ 35View ›
Hamburg: Outer Alster Sailing Trip & Hands-On Cutter Experience
Hamburg: Outer Alster Sailing Trip & Hands-On Cutter Experience★★★★★★★★★★ 4.79 (48)1h 30mYou board a wooden two-master on the Outer Alster and spend 90 minutes either actively sailing under the skipper's guidance or watching Hamburg's skyline — including the Elbphilharmonie — drift past from the water. Life jackets and waterproof gear are included. No sailing skills or fitness level matters; the boat handles the rest.Is it for me?Pick this if you want to see Hamburg from the water without needing sailing skills or committing to a full day — the 90-minute window and hands-on option mean you get either a real sailing experience or a quiet boat tour, depending on what you're after that morning.Free cancellationLikely to sell outKids −49%from€ 39View ›
Hamburg: Sunset Sailing Cruise on Lake Alster with Drinks
Hamburg: Sunset Sailing Cruise on Lake Alster with Drinks★★★★★★★★★★ 4.83 (94)1hYou’ll sail across Lake Alster at sunset with a local guide, passing landmarks like City Hall and Elbphilharmonie while sharing drinks and stories with your small group. Feel the breeze, hear city sounds drifting over water, and watch Hamburg glow as evening settles in—it’s more than just sightseeing; it feels like you’re part of local life for an hour.Free cancellationLikely to sell outfrom€ 39View ›
Hamburg Bike Tour: City Hall, Elbe Tunnel & St Pauli Stories
Hamburg Bike Tour: City Hall, Elbe Tunnel & St Pauli Stories★★★★★★★★★★ 4.96 (73)3hYou’ll ride through Hamburg’s historic streets by bike, pausing for stories at City Hall and Speicherstadt’s canals. Feel the cool air in the Old Elbe Tunnel and catch unexpected views of Elbphilharmonie before rolling into St Pauli’s wild heart—all with a local guide who keeps things real.Free cancellationTravelers' pickfrom€ 39View ›
St. Pauli food tour Hamburg: Five tastings with insider guide
St. Pauli food tour Hamburg: Five tastings with insider guide★★★★★★★★★★ 4.30 (10)3hA three-hour walking food tour through St. Pauli in Hamburg led by a local guide who shares insider knowledge of the district's history and residents while you taste five dishes at traditional restaurants. The route stays off the main Reeperbahn, moving through quieter streets and past the St. Pauli Piers, and a vegetarian option is available on request.Is it for me?The guide speaks German, so you'll follow comfortably if you speak the language or travel with someone who does. If you're new to Hamburg or visiting St. Pauli for the first time, this tour cuts through the noise and shows you what the neighborhood actually is.Free cancellationfrom€ 49View ›
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