Free tours and guided visits in Hamburg in numbers

Of the 12 activities Civitatis shows for Hamburg, 2 are free walking tours and 7 have free cancellation. The one with the most reviews is “Hamburg Free Walking Tour” (242 reviews, 9.0 out of 10). Data from Civitatis, updated daily.

activities
12
free walking tours
2
cheapest paid tour
€10
average traveller score
8.2
reviews
468
typical length
2 h

What to see in Hamburg

Must-sees

Hamburg is a city of water. The Elbphilharmonie, with its free viewing platform over the port, opens up HafenCity, next to the World Heritage brick warehouses of the Speicherstadt. The neo-Renaissance town hall and the Alster lake are the elegant centre, and St. Pauli and the Reeperbahn the nightlife.

Free tours and guided visits

Hamburg has free walking tours of the centre and of the red-light district and harbour, as well as boat trips around the port and canals.

How long to spend

Two days cover the centre, the port and the Speicherstadt. To see the fish market you need to be there early on a Sunday.

Where to stay

Around the Alster and the main station are the most convenient hotels. HafenCity has modern hotels and St. Pauli the cheapest.

Where to stay in Hamburg

The areas we cover in our guide to where to stay: Centre and Alster, HafenCity and Speicherstadt and St. Pauli and Altona. See the areas guide and the best-rated hotels in Hamburg

Frequently asked questions about free walking tours in Hamburg

Is there a free walking tour in Hamburg?

Yes: right now there are 2 free walking tours on Civitatis, “Hamburg Free Walking Tour” (9.0 out of 10 from 242 reviews) and “St. Pauli, Landungsbrücken, & Reeperbahn Free Tour” (8.4 out of 10 from 9 reviews). They are free: at the end you tip what you like.

How much does a guided tour in Hamburg cost?

Between €10 and €319 for the paid activities currently on Civitatis; free walking tours are free, with a tip at the end.

What is the best-rated tour in Hamburg?

“Guided Tour of Hamburg”, with 9.1 out of 10 from 167 traveller reviews on Civitatis.

How much time do you need to see Hamburg?

Two days cover the centre, the port and the Speicherstadt. To see the fish market you need to be there early on a Sunday.

Where should I stay in Hamburg?

It depends on your trip. In our guide to the areas of Hamburg we cover Centre and Alster, HafenCity and Speicherstadt and St. Pauli and Altona.