Free Tour: History of the Port, Red Light District and the Beatles

Experience a free tour of the Port and Red Light District in Hamburg. Our pay-what-you-want guide offers an engaging and informative tour without any hard-sell tactics. Explore the city’s iconic landmarks and learn about its history.

Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Alter Elbtunnel - The old Elbe tunnel was opened in 1911 and remains a tourist attraction.
  • Herbertstraße - One of the most famous streets in the world. Prostitution is allowed here 24 hours a day
  • Reeperbahn - Another street that most people have already heard of. The main avenue of the red light district.
  • Grosse Freiheit 36 - The “Große Freiheit” is another well-known street. Apart from the “Starclub” the Beatles played at the “Indra” and the “Kaiserkeller” (today “Große Freiheit 36” located on this same street)
  • Beatles-Platz - The Fantastic Four have their place in this neighborhood because this is where their success began.
What's Included
    • Fun and entertainment
What's Not Included
  • umbrella but it is always good to have one on hand in Hamburg
Additional Information

Discover a unique experience with our Free Walking Tours, an alternative option where there is no predetermined price. Here, you will have the freedom to pay at the end of the tour according to your own assessment and satisfaction.

The port of Hamburg is recognized as one of the most outstanding worldwide.

Our tour continues through the famous St. Pauli district and the red light district, where the Beatles’ story comes to life. It was here that they began their musical career in Hamburg.

It is important to note that since part of the tour goes through an area with adult entertainment, discretion is advised and therefore this tour is not suitable for children. However, everyone is welcome and the content of the tour can be adapted as needed.

The tour concludes at the iconic Beatles Square or in front of the “Davidwache” police station, as determined by the guide, at around 7:30 p.m.

Location
Parkplatz
Bei den Sankt Pauli-Landungsbrücken
We will be waiting for you with blue umbrellas next to the "Hard-Rock-Café", try to be there 10 minutes before the start of the tour.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Maria_m
May 25, 2024
Interesting walking tour. - Nice and interesting walking tour. It was raining but the guide was very helpful and showed us all the places.
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474merchea
Jan 12, 2024
Many interesting stories - Gabriel, our guide, told us a lot of interesting things about the St Pauli neighborhood and the Port of Hamburg. The cold was well worth it
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Alexandrask6411si
Oct 16, 2023
Marvelous - The visit was super enjoyable, with very interesting facts and places, the guide was super punctual and friendly… highly recommended
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Guadita75
Oct 7, 2023
Excellent tour - Jan is an excellent guide. It was a very entertaining tour telling stories of the red light district with all its details and curiosities. Highly recommended!!
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Icastilla88
Sep 1, 2023
Recommended tour - We have done the tour of the port and the Red Light District with Gabriel as a guide, it has been entertaining and very interesting, he has told us the history and also the stories of the city. We recommend it.
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Dream43639778658
Aug 21, 2023
Highly recommended!!!! - We loved the free walking tour guided by Jan, with that half-Argentine, half-German accent and all the anecdotes. We have spent a good time learning about the history of the port and the red light district. A 10!!!!!
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