Decolonial city tour in Hamburg
Request a private event
Request specific dates for this event. Also for company events and private groups. Get a non-binding quote.
About this Tour
Experience Hamburg from a new angle with this decolonial city tour. From Speicherstadt to Altstadt, you'll uncover how colonial trade shaped the city's wealth and architecture. Visit key sites like Chilehaus, Laeiszhof, and Kornhausbrücke, and learn about the hidden colonial entanglements behind Hamburg's impressive facades. This interactive tour focuses on overlooked perspectives and invites reflection and dialogue about memory, justice, and responsibility. Perfect for anyone eager to see Hamburg beyond tourist clichés.
Details to remember
What to bring to the tour?
- Comfortable shoes
- Weather-appropriate clothing
What is included in this tour?
- Guided city tour by an expert
- Visits to significant historical sites
- Background information on colonial history
- Interactive discussions and Q&A
Team events and private groups
Location and accessibility
Steps of the tour
- Welcome and introduction to the tour's theme
- Walk from Speicherstadt to Altstadt, visiting Chilehaus, Laeiszhof, and Kornhausbrücke
- Insights into Hamburg's colonial history and its impact on the city's development
- Discussion of who benefited from colonial trade and its lasting effects
- Interactive exchange on memory culture, justice, and social responsibility
- Opportunities for questions and group discussion throughout the tour
Who should take part in this tour?
This tour is ideal for anyone interested in Hamburg's history, social justice, and critical perspectives. Whether you're a local, a newcomer, or a visitor, you'll gain new insights into the city's past and present. The experience is perfect for those who want to look beyond tourist attractions and engage in meaningful dialogue about Hamburg's role in global history.
deSta- Dekoloniale Stadtführung
Walk the past, change the future.
