Kontorhaus district Hamburg private tour
Do this because
- Stroll through the Kontorhaus district in Hamburg
- Find out more about the Hanseatic merchant tradition
- Marvel at Old Hamburg townhouses
What to expect
Discover the Kontorhaus district in Hamburg’s southern Old Town during a private and guided walking tour.
The Kontorhaus district bears witness to economic growth at the beginning of the 20th century and the first separation of residential and commercial buildings. Admire its unique architecture and find out more about the Hanseatic merchant tradition, trade, and port economy.
Marvel at the Sprinkenhof, once the largest office building in Europe, and stop at the former Ballin House (today’s Messberghof) and admire some of the few remaining Old Hamburg townhouses from the 18th and 19th century. See the world-famous Chilehaus and learn more about the merchant Henry Brarenz or admire the motifs on the façade of the Asia Haus. Finally, stroll through the Laeiszhof, headquarters of the Laeisz shipping company, and see its neo-Gothic brick architecture, its poodle sculpture, and one of the last paternosters in Hamburg.
Important to know
- This tour is wheelchair accessible
- This tour is suitable for all ages
- The tour has two ticket options: you can choose either a ticket for groups of up to 12 passengers or for groups of 13-25 passengers. The price for the chosen option remains the same independently of the exact number of participants
- This tour operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- This tour does not allow to book more than 1 group per timeslot
What’s included
Guided tour
Cancellation policy
Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 24 hours before the experience begins.
Booking fee
Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.
Pickup points
To see which pickup points are available, check under availability & prices.
Provider
Hamburg-Lübeck Tours
Need a hand?
Would you like some help making a booking? Or perhaps you just want to ask a few questions. Whatever the reason, don't hesitate to get in touch.
Opening hours: Our team is available from 10.00 to 18.00 CET
Phone number: +44 121 468 3145
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