World War 2 Hamburg Private Guided Tour
Overview
Hamburg's period under Nazi rule remains to this day one of the darkest periods of the city's history. Come discover the many events that would lead to the devastating bombing of 1943 and learn about how this topic is dealt with today.
This tour is ideal for those who want to know the ins and outs of Hamburg under the third reich. This dark but facinating period has shaped the city we see today and is a must see tour for those who wanting to know more about this topic.
This tour will cover the following topics:
From monarcy to dictatorship
The Arts under Hitler
1933 discriminatory laws
The Feldstraße tower bunker
Execution capital Hamburg
Architecture in Nazi Hamburg
Human Zoos
Concentration Camp Neuengamme
The Bombing of Hamburg
Deserters memorial
Nazi memorials to WW1
Hamburgs surrender
A culture of memory
Please note Neuengamme will be covered as a topic without visiting the camp itself due to time constraints. For customizations please contact us in advance.
What's Included
- Guiding services
- Public transit tickets if required
Meeting Location
Schleusenbrücke 1
20354 Hamburg, Germany
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
Feldstraße 66
20359 Hamburg, Germany
We finish at the WW2 Bunker on the Feldstraße but upon request guests can be dropped back to a location of their choosing.
What To Expect
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Laeiszhalle
20 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Sievekingplatz
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Feldstraße
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Planten un Blomen
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Kriegerdenkmal am Dammtordamm
25 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Turmbar
5 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Grindel
1 hour Admission Ticket Free
Jungfernstieg
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Rathausmarkt
40 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Afrikahaus
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
St. Nikolai Main Church
25 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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Activity code: C-328001P2
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CET).
- Guiding services.
- Public transit tickets if required.
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure..
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the World War 2 Hamburg Private Guided Tour is as follows:
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for World War 2 Hamburg Private Guided Tour will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Guiding services
- Public transit tickets if required
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
