Discover Hamburg’s vibrant media history on this engaging two-hour city tour led by expert guides. Visit iconic sites and uncover stories behind Germany’s press capital post-WWII, making for a memorable cultural experience.
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Difficulty
easy
Duration
2 hours
Fitness Level
Suitable for most fitness levels; minimal physical effort involved
Wildlife
History
Founded in the early 20th century, Hamburg's media industry grew rapidly post-WWII, transforming the city into a national press hub.
Conservation
The tour emphasizes respecting the city environment and promoting awareness of Hamburg's historic and modern urban landscapes.
Stattreisen Hamburg
Discover Hamburg’s vibrant media history on this engaging two-hour city tour led by expert guides. Visit iconic sites and uncover stories behind Germany’s press capital post-WWII, making for a memorable cultural experience.
Stattreisen Hamburg offers guided walking tours and boat trips across Hamburg, focusing on neighbourhood history, culture, architecture and contemporary urban change. The company guides visitors through well-known districts and lesser-known corners, presenting factual stories, local anecdotes and documented historical perspectives. Tours range from short two-hour city strolls to three-hour explorations and include boat rides that connect riverfront neighbourhoods.
Popular routes include explorations of Wilhelmsburg and the Reiherstiegviertel with a ferry return, literary walks along the western Alster that trace two centuries of Hamburg literature, and thematic tours such as World War II’s Operation Gomorrha and the development of the HafenCity and Kontorhausviertel UNESCO World Heritage area. Families can choose child-friendly Hafen guided tours, while music and St. Pauli themed walks cover local musical history including Beatles-related sites.
Stattreisen Hamburg visits parks, cemeteries and landscape gardens such as Ohlsdorfer Friedhof and Altona’s Elbhang gardens, and highlights worker districts like Barmbek and Hamm with period architecture and social history. The programme also features street art, colonial history, Jewish life in the Grindelviertel, guided bike routes in the harbour and boat trips around the Elbinseln.
Guides rely on documented sources, maps and local archives and present clear historical context for sites, ensuring tours remain fact-based and informative. Booking details, schedules and language options are provided on the company’s public listings. Stattreisen Hamburg serves residents and visitors seeking focused, neighbourhood-level insights into Hamburg’s urban fabric. Many tours combine walking and short boat segments, offering varied perspectives on Hamburg's waterways, neighborhoods and maritime heritage and local industry.
Location
Hamburg
Tours across the city
Tours Offered
42
Walking & boat tours
Typical Duration
2–3 hrs
Typical tour length
Focus
History & Culture
Neighbourhood deep dives
Choose from walking tours, boat trips and family-friendly routes to uncover Hamburg’s hidden stories and iconic sights.
Wear comfortableWalking shoes
The tour involves a good amount of walking through urban areas, so comfortable footwear is recommended.
Bring a portable charger
Your phone may be used for photos or to access additional tour info, so ensure it’s charged.
Check weather forecast
Dress appropriately for the weather to stay comfortable during the outdoor parts of the tour.
Book in advance
Tours fill quickly; reserve your spot early to secure participation.
Comfortable walking shoes
Provide support for walking and standing during the city tour.
Notebook and pen
Useful for jotting down interesting facts or questions during the tour.
Camera or smartphone
Capture memorable moments or important sites along the route.
Light rain jacket
Be prepared for unexpected weather changes, especially in spring or summer.
spring; summer