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Hamburg On Your Own

Hamburg, Germany

Hamburg On Your Own

DETAILS

  • 4
    hrs Estimate Duration

OVERVIEW

Spend hours exploring the attractions in Hamburg that sound most appealing with no schedule to follow but your own. With a map in hand and recommendations from the guide, you can maximize your time in the city that Charlemagne founded on the Elbe River in 810. After being dropped off in the Hamburg-Mitte city center, you might browse the countless attractions within the Speicherstadt, a UNESCO World Heritage site that is the world’s largest complex of warehouses. Narrow canals and bridges crisscross the district, making it easy to meander about at your leisure. Other options well worth seeing include the exquisite Jungfernstieg shopping street, Germany’s oldest stock exchange, the 647-room town hall and St. Michaelis, an enormous Baroque church that features Germany’s largest clock tower. With so many waterways, downtown Hamburg is lush and full of parks and gardens. Any of them is a great choice if you wish to relax in an urban oasis. Explore Hamburg however you wish by spending hours of free time in the city center. Maximize your time by using the complimentary map and advice from the tour escort. Browse the shops in the Speicherstadt warehouse district if you wish. See historical sites such as St. Michaelis church and Germany’s oldest stock exchange.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Explore Hamburg however you wish by spending hours of free time in the city center.
• Maximize your time by using the complimentary map and advice from the guide.
• Browse the shops in the Speicherstadt warehouse district if you wish.
• See historical sites such as St. Michaelis church and Germany’s oldest stock exchange.


HELPFUL HINTS

• Dress in weather-appropriate clothing.
• Wear flat comfortable walking shoes.

Need to Know:

Note: There are a few steps to enter the bus. The tour runs during all weather conditions. Guests should be prepared for the possibility of rain. Guide service, taxi transfers, entrance fees and lunch are not included in the transfer price. It will be your responsibility to be at the drop-off point at the given return time. An English-speaking escort will be aboard the transfer motor coach to answer questions en route. Travel time to the city center of Hamburg is approximately 30 minutes each way. It is advisable to bring some small change of Euro coins as some shops do not accept other currencies nor Credit Cards for small purchases (furthermore, guests may have to pay for public bathroom facilities, usually between 50 cents and 1,-Euro pp). Shops are closed on Sundays and bank holidays. Only a few souvenir shops may be opened. Besides the city map you will be provided with a so called survival kit, giving you the most important phone numbers in case you should need any assistance.

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ACTIVITY ATTRIBUTES

Excursion Type:

Scenic & City Tours
Historical Landmarks

Activity Level:

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    Easy
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    Moderate
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    Challenging
Tours with this activity level involve a considerable amount of physical activity such as substantial walking over cobblestone streets, uneven or steep terrain, climbing stairs, or extended periods of standing. Not recommended for guests with physical limitations. Comfortable, sturdy shoes are recommended.
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