Hamburg Historic Old Town and WW2 Walking Tour in Small Group

Overview

Available languages

English

2 hours 30 minutes

Mobile ticket

Explore the rich history of Hamburg on a 2.5-hour walking tour through its Old Town and discover Hamburg from a 360° panoramic viewing platform and a WW2 museum. Begin at the stunning neo-Renaissance Town Hall and make your way past iconic landmarks like St. Peter’s Church and St. Nicholas Church, while uncovering the city's past as a trading hub during the Hanseatic League. This engaging tour is perfect for history enthusiasts, offering insights into post-war reconstruction and hidden gems along cobblestone streets, with optional coffee stops at local roasters. With a maximum group size of 15, enjoy a personalized experience as you navigate through Hamburg's most historical treasures.

- Discover Hamburg's Old Town with a knowledgeable guide

- Includes entrance into a WW2 museum and panoramic viewing platform

- Visit key sites including the Town Hall and St. Peter's Church

- Group size limited to 10 for an intimate experience

- Optional coffee stops to enjoy local brews along the way

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Transportation options are wheelchair accessible

All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What To Expect

Hamburg Town Hall

️ Hamburg Town Hall (Rathaus) A highlight of Hamburg’s Old City, the neo-Renaissance Town Hall was completed in 1897 and stands as a symbol of the city’s independence and wealth. With its richly decorated façade and 112-meter tower, it has over 600 rooms—more than Buckingham Palace! In the courtyard, we’ll visit the Hygieia Fountain, built in memory of the 1892 cholera epidemic. I’ll guide you through key architectural details, share stories of Hanseatic pride, and explain how this grand building still functions as the seat of Hamburg’s government today. Don’t forget your camera—Rathausmarkt is one of the most photogenic spots on the tour!

20 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

St. Petri Kirche

⛪ St. Peter’s Church (St. Petri Kirche) Hamburg’s oldest parish church, St. Peter’s dates back to the 12th century and stands as a quiet witness to the city’s medieval roots. Rebuilt after the Great Fire of 1842, its neo-Gothic spire rises 132 meters—making it one of Hamburg’s tallest. We’ll stop here to admire its striking brick façade, the bronze lion-head door handles, and historic artwork inside, including a 15th-century Gothic altar. Just outside, I’ll show you traces of old trade routes and tell stories of the bustling merchant life that once surrounded this sacred space.

20 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

What‘s Included

St. Nicholas WW2 museum and panoramic tower entrance.

Optional extra coffee shop bookable.

Options

Hamburg Historic Old Town and WW2 Walking Tour

Reviews

5.00

39 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

WW2 Hamburg
Bridget M,,Jan 12, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
Our guide was very attentive, very knowledgeable, very friendly. He went above and beyond to ensure that our tour was enjoyable. Thoroughly recommend this tour and we look forward to meeting him again.
Great walking tour
nicholasg751,,Jan 9, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Excellent tour from Kelvin in terrible weather! Great information, well presented. Did what he could to find cover! St Nikolas museum the highlight
Great experience, highly recommended
luislL656AA,,Dec 28, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
I loved the whole experience, was very fascinating, the guide Calvin was great and even my aunt who is from Hamburg learned new things! Great experience 5/5 stars for me!
Worthwhile tour with great guide.
sandrarB6860AE,,Nov 26, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We had a dedicated, very nice and funny guide with Kalvin. Coincidentally, for us alone. The tour was informative, clearly structured and still very individual. Thank you again.
Great Hamburg history tour
Maps46859,,Nov 5, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Awesome tour with a great balance between the older history of Hamburg and WWII Kalvin was great guide Highly recommend
Hamburg in a day!
marcmQ9626WA,,Oct 20, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Kalvin took us on a journey through time and fire in Hamburg. It was educational and fun! Our favorite parts were St. Nikolai and WW2 history. Great tour!
A wonderful informative walk with Calvin
Warren J,,Oct 18, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Enjoyed an excellent walking tour with Calvin. We had fun and learned a huge amount about the old city and WW2. I’ve done many walking tours around the world and Calvin was amongst the most passionate and friendly and knowledgeable I’ve had the pleasure of learning from. I’d give him 6 stars if that were possible. Cheers. Warren
Welcome to Hamburg..!!
Kenneth C,,Oct 12, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Very informative tour. Showed us plenty along with some history telling along the way. Also, offered suggestions of other sites to see and do.
Fun and interesting!
Explorer59824106394,,Oct 11, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We had the best tour of the old city with Lucas. We leaned a lot about the history, architecture, and different important landmarks. All explained with care, humor and in an interesting manner. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn laugh and get all your questions answered.
Hamburg Intro
NorthStar19379548707,,Oct 8, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Despite the rainy morning, we had very good educational and entertaining time with Calvin and the small group from different countries. Very good start of Hamburg exploration.