Hamburg's Historical Highlights: A Self-Guided Audio Tour

4.6 (5 reviews) one hour – 1 h 15 min Private tour

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About this activity

Are you looking for a way to see Hamburg's historical highlights without joining a tour group? Explore at your own pace with this affordable walking tour.

Take in medieval canals, baroque churches, and many other historical structures in the inner city that survived the firestorms of World War II.
Hear from the producer. Jo Eckardt, founder of the tour company, A Friend in Berlin
Do it all in an hour or linger at stops along the way with complete control over when you start and finish.
Get unlimited use before your booking date and after it.
Use the virtual tour option at home.

Once you’ve booked, you’ll receive a ticket with instructions and a unique code listed under "Before You Go." Then simply install the VoiceMap app and enter your code.

The app displays directions to the starting point, and when you’re in the right place, just pop in your headphones and tap Start. Voice Map has automatic GPS playback with turn-by-turn directions. It also works offline.

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At a glance

Duration: one hour – 1 h 15 min
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–15
Audio guide: English
Operated by: VoiceMap Audio Tours

Ages: Adults (6–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Lifetime access to this tour in English
Included: VoiceMap app for Android and iOS
Included: Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata

Not included

Not included: Smartphone and headphones
Not included: Transportation
Not included: Food and drink

Itinerary

Binnenalster

Passing by

This self-guided audio tour starts where the canal that runs along City Hall (Binnenalster) meets Hamburg’s posh waterfront, the Jungfernstieg.
Alster Lakes

Passing by

Along the way, you’ll have an opportunity to take pictures of the many sailboats on Alster Lake.
Alsterarkaden

Passing by

This tour passes by the Alsterarkaden. You'll hear about it while you walk.
Stop 4

Passing by

This tour passes by the Bleichenfleet. You'll hear about it while you walk.
Stop 5

Passing by

This tour passes by Stadthöfe. You'll hear about it while you walk.
Stop 6

Passing by

You'll see a few hidden corners most tourists miss like the Hummel Memorial.
Stop 7

Passing by

You'll stroll through the Composers' Quarter. You'll hear some of the city's history while you walk.
Johannes Brahms Museum

Passing by

You’ll see some of Hamburg’s most famous landmarks like the Brahms Museum and Krameramtsstuben alley where the widows of deceased grocers in the 1600s used to live.
Stop 9

Passing by

Along the way, you’ll have an opportunity to listen to stories about Hamburg celebrities including Johannes Hummel, the Wolf brothers, and Swedish Queen Christina.
Stop 10

Passing by

This tour passes by Hotel Motel One Hamburg Am Michel. You'll hear about it while you walk.
Hauptkirche St. Michaelis

Passing by

Along the way, you’ll have an opportunity to visit the most important Baroque Church in Northern Germany, St Michael’s Church.
Stop 12

Passing by

You’ll see some of Hamburg’s most famous landmarks like the Brahms Museum and Krameramtsstuben alley where the widows of deceased grocers in the 1600s used to live.
Michelwiese

Passing by

This tour passes by Michelwiese. You'll hear about it while you walk.
Elbpromenade

Passing by

You’ll stroll through the city center to Elbpromenade, a popular boardwalk at Hamburg Harbour.
Stop 15

Passing by

The tour ends in front of the Hamburg Harbor.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

Before arrival, please install the VoiceMap mobile app and use the code provided on your confirmation ticket. This is a self-guided audio tour that you can start, pause, or restart at any time and complete at your own pace. Detailed starting point instructions are available after downloading.

End point

This self-guided audio tour ends at Elbpromenade, a popular boardwalk at Hamburg Harbour.

Using your ticket

VOICEMAP CODE

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Please check your email at the address you provided when you made this booking. You've been sent an eight character code you'll need to redeem your tour.

This code can be used by every member of your party. If you've booked for three people, for example, three people can download this tour using the same code.

DOWNLOAD INSTRUCTIONS

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Once you've received your code, please follow these steps:

1. Install the VoiceMap Audio Tours mobile app

2. Create an account

3. Select Tour Codes from the menu, then select Enter Codes

4. Enter your code then select Download Now

PLEASE NOTE

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You can download the tour at any time, before or after your booking date. It’s best to download the tour before you set off for the starting point.
This tour follows a set route and includes turn-by-turn directions. It works best if you start it in the right place and follow the directions from one location to the next.
When the download completes, you’ll see a screen with a photo of the starting point and directions to it. The red start button will become active when you are at the starting point.
Remember to bring your own headphones, unless you have booked a driving tour.

SUPPORT

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For technical support and other queries, please email [email protected]

Cancellation

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

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Good to know

Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Please note: You won't be guided through any museums or other attractions mentioned en route. If you choose to enter and visit such places, you'll need to pay for it independently of this tour.