Dive deep into Hamburg’s brewing heritage with HCG-Hamburg City Guides on a 2-hour beer tour through St. Pauli. Enjoy historic pubs, local anecdotes, and five distinctive beers, including a Bavarian "Helles" and multiple ASTRA tastings.
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Difficulty
easy
Duration
2 hours
Fitness Level
Basic walking fitness required to comfortably navigate urban streets and stairs over a two-hour period.
Wildlife
History
St. Pauli’s brewing legacy dates back to the early 1900s with Bavaria St. Pauli Brauerei, setting the foundation for the district’s enduring beer culture.
Conservation
Efforts to reduce waste in local breweries and bars support sustainable tourism in the St. Pauli area.
HCG-Hamburg City Guides GmbH
Dive deep into Hamburg’s brewing heritage with HCG-Hamburg City Guides on a 2-hour beer tour through St. Pauli. Enjoy historic pubs, local anecdotes, and five distinctive beers, including a Bavarian "Helles" and multiple ASTRA tastings.
HCG-Hamburg City Guides GmbH delivers immersive guided tours across Hamburg, focusing on St. Pauli, the Reeperbahn, the Port and Speicherstadt. The company offers a diverse selection of experiences led by named local guides and specialists — from Ralf, a seasoned Koberer who narrates two decades of Reeperbahn stories, to doorman Mike, who shares insights from the club door. Tours include walking explorations of the Kiez and Red Light District, beer and food trails, professional coffee tastings in a roastery, and harbor cruises that showcase the Elbphilharmonie, Speicherstadt and container terminals.
Durations vary by product and commonly range between 1.5 and 2.5 hours, with specific options such as 1.5-hour evening Lichterfahrt cruises and 2-hour guided harbor voyages. Highlights on offer include the Große Reeperbahn Tour mit Lichterfahrt, the St. Pauli Bier Tour with ASTRA tastings, the Best of Kiezjungs Tour with exclusive club access, Schanze food and beer tastings, and a Speicherstadt tour concluding with a 30-minute professional coffee tasting.
HCG-Hamburg City Guides GmbH uses local knowledge and named guides to create authentic, place-based experiences that focus on history, nightlife, food culture and maritime heritage. Public descriptions list specific meeting points such as the Hard Rock Café and Käpt’n Schwarz where relevant. These factual details support transparency for visitors planning time, expectations and interests. The company presents guided options that suit visitors seeking nightlife stories, brewery history, harbor panoramas or sensory coffee tastings. Booking information and specific meeting times are available for each trip on official listings and partner pages.
Tours Offered
11
Guided city and harbor experiences
Location
Hamburg
Central St. Pauli and HafenCity
Duration Range
1.5–2.5 h
Evening cruises to 2.5-hour tours
Named Guides
Local hosts
Guides like Ralf and Mike featured
Choose from St. Pauli nightlife tours, beer tastings, Speicherstadt coffee sessions or an evening Lichterfahrt — secure tickets and meeting details on official listings.
Arrive Early
Plan to be at the Hard Rock Café landmark 10 minutes before start time to ensure a smooth check-in.
Wear Comfortable Shoes
This 2-hour walking tour covers a mix of cobblestones and urban streets—choose sturdy footwear.
Age Restriction
Participants must be at least 18 years old due to alcohol tastings during the tour.
Stay Hydrated
Pace your enjoyment of the beer samples and carry water to stay refreshed while walking.
Comfortable walking shoes
Provides support for cobblestone streets and staircases throughout the tour.
Light jacket
Protects against springtime chills and light rain near the harbor.
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Water bottle
Stay hydrated between beer tastings and during the walk.
ID or passport
Proof of age is required to participate in the beer tastings.