About Activity
We start our walk through Hamburg's Neustadt in front of the Dammtor train station near the ramparts and take a trip to Hamburg's oldest green area.
There in the peaceful urban idyll we explore the military past of this park.
Looking at the urban planning of the 18/19th century and talking about housing emergency once and now.
We will talk about what it took to be a hamburger and to be able to describe ourselves as such.
Looking at the bourgeoisie and its privileges, the arrogance of Hamburg politics.
What about the chances of the rich and poor to rise in 19th century Hamburg.
I tell you about two well-known Hamburgers whose life story could not have been more contrasting.
Have a conversation about Hamburg originals and the story behind these “flagship citizens” with you.
Come with me through the New Town,
to the small town in the big city with all its contrasts.
Includes
- Guided tour of the New Town of Hamburg
Departure Point
- We meet at Dag Hammarskjöld Square, just in front of Dammtor train station, directly opposite Planten un Blomen.
You can recognize the tour guide by our orange umbrellas at the meeting point.
Return
- In Hamburg’s “open-air museum”, it’s goodbye and goodbye.
Stop At: An amusing story why the Emperor got his own train station.
Stop At: Grosse Wallanlagen We take a walk through the Green Lung of downtown.
Stop At: Old Botanical Garden A public greenhouse for everyone.
Stop At: Laeiszhalle Admission Ticket:
Tickets are not included A great concert hall from a great shipowner.
Stop At: Unilever-haus Admission Ticket:
Tickets are not included The first and last skyscraper in our city center.
Stop At: Hamburger Gangeviertel Here you can find out what housing compaction can lead to.
Stop At: Meet a Hamburg original.
Stop At: Grossneumarkt Square One of the most beautiful places in Hamburg.
Stop At: Hauptkirche St. Michaelis Get to know more than 400 years of tradition here.
Stop At: Welcome to Hamburg’s “open-air museum”, here it’s bye and bye.
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller Public transportation options are available nearby Transportation options are wheelchair accessible All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health Suitable for all physical fitness levels Operated by Marius Gebhardt Fotografie & Stadtführungen For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
Interesting stories about Hamburg that you didn't know yetUlrikeJuana
Although there were only a few of us participants, Marius still did the tour for us. He thrilled us with many interesting stories and information and showed us a completely different side of Hamburg. Absolutely recommended
Highly recommendedkatharinasO4828JR
The city tour with Marius we liked very much. It was informative, and absolutely entertaining. Marius was open to any question and has a lot of knowledge and heart for the city of Hamburg. Highly recommended.