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What you’ll do

There’s nothing quite like exploring a quirky neighborhood and making it your own, is there? With one of our local Hamburg hosts by your side, your travel stories will go beyond the obvious and become personal.

“Remember that cool neighborhood we went to in Hamburg,” you’ll say, recalling this once working-class neighborhood turned trendy shopping hub. Follow your host as they show you its unique boutiques, quirky stores, and cozy independent shops. 

Visit the Zeisehallen, a disused ship propeller factory turned arthouse cinema, and the music venue Die Fabrik, which used to be an ammunition depot before becoming a concert hall.

Food is never off the menu (see what we did there), so don’t hesitate to stop off for a bite to eat, or pop into one of the local bars. When you say Ottensen, we think browsing flea markets, visiting galleries, and a diverse cultural bonanza!

  • Private experience, tailored to you

  • 3 hours

  • Matched to your ideal host

  • Walking tour (may use public transport)

  • Hosted in English (On request: German, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish)

  • Your hotel/apartment or any other central location

Experience outline

  • Join a host and explore the Ottensen neighborhood, Hamburg’s second-biggest shopping area (one which has remained off the tourist trail)
  • Browse independent shops, quirky boutiques and flea markets - no chain stores here!
  • Discover unique venues like an old ammunition factory turned music venue or a factory which is now an arthouse cinema
  • Enjoy the area’s vibrant restaurant and bar culture as you stop for a drink and bite to eat along the way
  • Get tips from your host on more unique places to visit in this neighborhood and beyond, so you can continue to explore Hamburg like a local

Things to know

What’s included

  • Private and personalized experience
  • 3 hours with a host
  • Walking experience (other transport can be arranged at an additional cost)

Meeting point

Your hotel/apartment or any other central location

What’s not included

  • Food and drink
  • Tickets to any attractions
  • Transportation costs
  • Gratuities (optional)

Cancellation

Cancel 7 days before the experience for a full refund

Photos taken by our hosts and guests

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Travelers having fun right now!

Reviews

    Words can not express my appreciation for the best tour we received from Claudio in Bologna. He really went out of his way to meet All our desires and expectations. Knowledgeable, friendly, well versed in English language and kind hearted. Great Asset to the tour company's he participated with. Thank you very much.

    April 2024

    Alex m

    Our five hour trip was interesting and informative. We came away from it feeling that we had seen the essence of Kyoto and in a very short time had a much better understanding of this lovely city. Our guide, Alvin, was excellent.

    April 2024

    Malcolm S

    Thanks to my local guide, Ack I felt safe in this bustling metropolis that can be intimidating for those who don’t speak or understand Japanese. Ack expertly navigated the city and its various public transportation systems with ease. He made sure I got to see everything on my list.

    April 2024

    Sylvia G

    We had a lovely time with Tiana visiting Kyoto. She was really knowledgeable and was great catching the interest of the kids with many details about shrines, temples and also life in Japan in general. It was really a great guided tour.

    April 2024

    Nicolas D

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