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#1The Hamburg Dungeon - Saver Ticket

One of the MUST SEEs in Hamburg takes you through 600 years of Hamburg’s murky past. Legends of bygone days brought back to life provide live entertainment a...

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4.2 of 5 (8 reviews)
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#2Guided Walking Tour of the Ellbphilharmonie

Explore the wonders of the Elbphilharmonie, one of the largest and most acoustically advanced concert halls in the world and Hamburg's newest landmark (conce...

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3.7 of 5 (17 reviews)
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Guided Walking Tour of the Ellbphilharmonie

#3Hamburg City Pass: Free Admission to Hamburgs top sights

Discover Hamburg's fascinating history and multifaceted culture with an all-inclusive sightseeing package with optional public transport. With access to popu...

Duration 1d+
3.3 of 5 (9 reviews)
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¥5,362
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Hamburg City Pass: Free Admission to Hamburgs top sights

#4Hamburg Harbour Boat trip (1 hour)

Enjoy the Port of Hamburg on Board of our ships. This tour will take 1 hour and you can choose between the big and the small boats. This classical 1 hour boa...

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3 of 5 (3 reviews)
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¥2,443
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Hamburg Harbour Boat trip (1 hour)

#5Day pass - HopOn HopOff Sightseeing Bus-Tour in German

See the most beautiful city in the world on a hop on- hop off sightseeing tour in our original double decker busses. Enjoy the breathtaking view over the por...

Duration 1h 40m Free Cancellation Free Cancellation
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¥2,260
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Day pass - HopOn HopOff Sightseeing Bus-Tour in German

#6Red & Blue light Reeperbahn Tour

Meet us on the Beatles Place and follow us on a 2-hour guided tour through the Reeperbahn and the red light district. Our professional guides will lead you t...

Duration 2h Free Cancellation Free Cancellation
3.8 of 5 (3 reviews)
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¥2,565
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Red & Blue light Reeperbahn Tour

#71-Day Hop-On Hop-Off Sightseeing Bus Tour

Explore Hamburg on a red double-decker. These tour gives you personalized access to Germany’s second-largest city. The Line A tours feature an entertaining a...

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3.6 of 5 (11 reviews)
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¥2,260
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1-Day Hop-On Hop-Off Sightseeing Bus Tour

#8Disney's THE LION KING in Hamburg - Ticket

Disney's THE LION KING musical (Der König der Löwen) is the household name in Hamburg’s stage entertainment landscape. Disney’s award-winning musical THE LIO...

Duration 3h
4.5 of 5 (3 reviews)
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¥13,424
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Disney's THE LION KING in Hamburg - Ticket

#9Hamburg Small Group Walking Tour

If you want to get the best tour of Hamburg you should bring comfortable walking shoes, high spirits and get ready for a fantastic 3 hour walking tour with u...

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4 of 5
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¥4,405
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Hamburg Small Group Walking Tour

#10Hamburg Pub Crawl

A night out in Hamburg is always exciting and memorable, so get dressed up and step into the vibrant and funky world. Visit clubs that hosted the Beatles, gr...

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3.8 of 5 (2 reviews)
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¥1,466
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Hamburg Pub Crawl
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St. Michael’s Church (Hauptkirche Sankt Michaelis)

Enjoy a panoramic view of Hamburg from the bronze spire and clock tower of this Baroque 17th-century church devoted to the Archangel Michael.
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Hamburg City Hall

This majestic building is the home of politics in Hamburg. It has 647 rooms with ornate fountains, mosaics and allusions to Greek gods.
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Planetarium Hamburg

One of the most renowned planetariums in Europe is a great place to learn through interactive exhibits and enjoy 3-D experiences surrounded by images and sound. 

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Botanical Gardens

Enjoy the scents and colors as you stroll through these themed flower gardens, which feature exotic plant species from around the world.
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Japanese Garden

This garden is an oasis of tranquility in the heart of the city, offering cultural events amid idyllic ponds and colorful blooms.
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Fish Market

Exotic fruits, flowers, teas and household goods are offered alongside freshly caught fish at this open-air Sunday market.
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Miniatur Wunderland

This miniature world and model railway takes visitors through Scandinavia, Austria, Switzerland and the U.S. It is one of the most popular attractions in Germany.
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St. Peter's Church

Admire the many works of art at Hamburg’s oldest parish church, one of the few churches in the city to remain relatively intact after World War II. 
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Hamburger Kunsthalle

Discover everything from 14th-century art to modern photography and works by famous impressionists at one of Germany’s biggest museums.
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St. Catherine's Church

This former fisherman’s church on the banks of the Elbe is known for its impressive organ and the spectacular views from its soaring bell tower.
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Cap San Diego

Climb aboard the largest seaworthy museum ship in the world. It was once a cargo ship and is today an important part of the panorama of Hamburg Harbor.
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Hagenbeck Zoo

The world’s first cageless zoo features animals, an aquarium and a leisure park with hiking trails. See birds fly freely and penguins in their natural habitat.
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Hamburg Museum

The city’s development and rich cultural, shipping and trading history are brought to life through a collection of objects, images and models.
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Hamburg Dungeon

Delve into the darker side of Hamburg’s history, brought to life at this attraction through shows, rides and storytelling.
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Stadtpark

The largest recreational park in Hamburg offers sports, play areas and popular picnic and grilling spots, as well as a program of concerts and cultural events.
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Deichtorhallen

One of Europe’s largest centers for contemporary art and photography is housed inside two converted market halls.
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Hamburger Dom

This is one of Germany’s biggest and best-known events, with roller coasters, carousels and beer tents rolling into town three times a year.
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Internationales Maritimes Museum Hamburg

Discover the stories of captains and conquerors at this huge converted warehouse, home to the world’s largest private collection of maritime treasures.
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Hamburg Neighbourhoods

Hamburg City Center

Travelers love Hamburg City Center for its popular shops, and you can see more of Hamburg by jumping on the metro at Rathaus U-Bahn or Rodingsmarkt U-Bahn. You might spend time checking out top sights like Hamburg City Hall and Moenckebergstrasse.

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Saint Pauli

The abundant dining options and waterfront views are just a few top-rate features of the neighborhood. Make a stop by Reeperbahn or Fish Market while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at St. Pauli U-Bahn to get around town.

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Altona

Spend some time visiting places like Volksparkstadion while getting to know Altona, and be sure to check out the abundant dining options. You can hop aboard the metro at Hochkamp S-Bahn or Iserbrook S-Bahn to see more of the area.

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Saint Georg

You might take some time to check out the abundant dining options in Saint Georg. Spend some time visiting top spots like Huhnerposten Events Location, and catch the metro at Lohmuhlenstrasse U-Bahn or South Central U-Bahn to see more of the area.

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HafenCity

Unique features of HafenCity include the restaurants and waterfront views. Make a stop by Miniatur Wunderland or Hamburg Dungeon while you're exploring the area.

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Speicherstadt

Renovated red brick warehouse buildings are intersected by canals and bridges in this historic neighborhood filled with museums and cafés.

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