Original Hamburg Walks · In Hamburg since 2015
Hamburg walking tours
in English
Discover the Old Town, Speicherstadt and HafenCity with an expert local guide. Join our public highlights walk or book the experience just for your group.
- Public walking tour
- Discover Hamburg
- Duration
- About 2.5 hours
- Language
- English
- Adult ticket
- €20 per person
Best for first-time visitors
Discover Hamburg: the city highlights walk
Get to know Hamburg in one guided walk, from the historic centre to the modern waterfront.
- See the essentials: the Rathaus, St Nikolai, Speicherstadt and HafenCity around the Elbphilharmonie.
- Hear the stories: maritime trade, the Great Fire, wartime destruction and the city’s reinvention.
- Enjoy the walk: an English-speaking local guide, with a coffee and bathroom break along the way.
Adults €20 · Reduced €18 · Children €5
Reduced: ages 12–21 and 65+. Children: ages 3–11. Refreshments are at your own expense. Current availability and ticket options appear when booking.
From our guests
Local stories. Personal recommendations.
“Our tour guide, Bob, took us around and explained everything we needed to know!”
Anna Johnston · Google review
Your group · Your own guide
Discover Hamburg as a private tour
Enjoy our Hamburg highlights walk with a guide dedicated to your family, friends or colleagues.
Book a private Discover Hamburg walk, or tell us about your interests and preferred timing for a tailored visit. Other languages and different arrangements may be possible, subject to guide availability.
Planning a school visit or cruise excursion?
Schools & universities
Educational Hamburg walks planned around your students, curriculum and timetable.
Enquire about a school tour →
Hamburg to Berlin shore excursions
Private transport and a guided Berlin visit planned around your cruise ship’s schedule.
Explore shore excursions →Why walk with Original Hamburg Walks?
Trained, tested guides
Carefully prepared walks, engaging stories and time for your questions.
24-hour free cancellation
Cancel at least 24 hours before your public tour starts for a full refund. Contact us for direct bookings, or your booking provider if you booked elsewhere.
In Hamburg since 2015
Part of Original Berlin Walks, founded in 1993, with a shared commitment to thoughtful guiding.
Need to change your date? Contact your booking provider; rescheduling depends on availability and your booking conditions. These cancellation arrangements apply to public tours. Private tours have separate terms and conditions.
Meet our team →Before your Hamburg walking tour
Your public-tour meeting point
Meet by the Mönckeberg Fountain in front of Starbucks at Barkhof 3, 20095 Hamburg. Arrive about 15 minutes before departure and look for your guide’s blue Original Hamburg Walks badge.
Meeting point & directions →Private-tour meeting points are agreed separately. Check your confirmation for the arrangements.
How long is the Discover Hamburg tour?
About 2.5 hours, including a coffee and bathroom break. Refreshments are at your own expense.
How much are public-tour tickets?
Adult tickets are €20. Reduced tickets are €18 for ages 12–21 and 65+, and children aged 3–11 pay €5. Check your selected departure in the booking tool for the available ticket options.
Is the public tour in English?
Yes. Discover Hamburg public walks are guided in English. For a private tour, other languages may be available on request, subject to guide availability.
Does the tour run in the rain?
Yes. Dress for the weather and wear comfortable walking shoes.
Do I need a public transport ticket?
No. Discover Hamburg is a walking tour and does not require a public transport ticket. The route covers streets and exterior landmarks.
Can I arrange a private Hamburg tour?
Yes. Book Discover Hamburg with a guide dedicated to your group, or enquire about a tailored itinerary, language or starting time. Arrangements depend on guide availability.
Still have a question? Read all FAQs or contact our team.
Ready to discover Hamburg?
Join our 2.5-hour walk in English. Adult tickets €20.