Hamburg
Kickstart your trip to Hamburg
City Essentials: First Day • 3 hours
4.9
(26)
Kickstart your trip to Hamburg
Maritime spirit, lazy canal cruising and Franzbrötchen.
What makes this experience special
Key highlights
- Familiarize yourself with the best ways to navigate Hamburg
- See the most famous attractions in the area you would like to explore
- Get advice from your host about things to do during the rest of your stay
- Experience the authentic side of Hamburg with a host by your side - skip those tourist traps!
- Ask any questions you might have about exploring Hamburg - where to visit, the best places to eat or shopping destinations
What to know before you go
Here’s everything you need to know before your day unfolds.
3 hours
Fully tailored to your preferences
English Other languages may be requested
What’s included
Private and personalized experience
3 hours with a Host
Walking experience (if required, your host can suggest public transport or private taxi options)
Hotel meet-up (available on request for central location)
What’s not included
Food and drink
Tickets to any attractions
Transportation costs
Gratuities (optional)
Meeting point
Your hotel/apartment or any other central locationCancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experienceWhat to bring
- We recommend wearing comfortable shoes and carrying a light bag for your essentials.
- Public transport may be used during the experience - please bring a travel card or small amount of cash for fares.
How your day could unfold
A flexible, unscripted experience designed entirely around your interests. Your host will adapt the day based on what excites you mostWhat you’ll do
With your local Hamburg host by your side, explore a pocket of Hamburg that will leave you feeling settled enough to tackle the rest of the city on your own. Don’t worry about getting lost; simply relax as one of our hosts shows you the ins and outs of their city, including the best ways to get around.
During this personalized experience, we’ll take it at your speed - that speed could be a lazy cruise down a canal, it’s a maritime city after all! Or let your host take you through the gritty, industrial area where artists love inviting travelers in to inspect their work.
Whatever your preference, you can be sure your trip to Hamburg will be off to a great start as you chat and get to know your host.
Your host would love to share with you their favorite places to eat, hang out and explore, and make recommendations for the rest of your trip so you can continue to explore the city through an inspiring lens.
1. Select a date
2. Select start time
3. Tailor your experience
Answer a few quick questions to help your host craft the perfect day tailored to you.
1. What’s your preferred hosting style?
2. How would you like the pace of your day?
3. What’s your walking comfort level?
4. Are you celebrating something special?
Real Stories, Real Connections
See our hosts and guests creating memories
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What travelers think of this experience
Kathryn
Jun 2025
Deniz was excellent and the tour was exactly what we were looking for! It was our first day in Hamburg and we wanted an overview of the city. He answered all questions and gave excellent suggestions on what to do the remaining time of our stay.
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Carol
Jun 2025
We had a great experience with Cem. He was very knowledgeable and took us to places that were beautiful and not just usual tourist stops. He recommended a local restaurant for dinner. We had a great dinner like the locals. I would definitely recommend him as a guide. He took photos of us and sent them to us right away.
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Claudia
Jun 2025
Cem was a wonderful, engaging tour guide. We could tell that he really loved his job.
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Ayse
May 2025
We had a great time in our 2-hour city tour with our guide Ralf. He was really experienced, gave us great insights. We are looking forward to discovering other parts of the city with Hamburg Private Walking Tour in our next visit.
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Kerry
Apr 2025
Dave was an excellent guide and knew plenty about Hamburg. The pre-tour comms were great. We had a 3-hour tour and the pace was just right for us. Highly recommend!
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Ana Lorena
Feb 2025
Our guide Deniz was really good, very clear and simple explanations. His selection of places to visit was perfect. Highly recommended.
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