Hamburg St.Georg - Dreams, Diversity & Tolerance

Suburb, Gossenviertel, rainbow scene. Come with me on a journey from the West to the Orient.
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up to 40 people
Hamburg
2h

About this Tour

We start our walk through St. George on the forecourt of the Trinity Church, where St. George was founded

Find out how St. Georg got his name.

Take a journey between the light and shadow of humanity.
Why there were and still are borderline tax revenues, real estate speculation is ruining social peace.

Find out why tolerance and helpfulness have a long tradition on St. Georg.

Hearing dreams, castles in the air and nightmares for Hamburg's city planners.

Get an insight into the history and present of Hamburg's LGBTQ movement, travel between Orient and Occident.

Learn something about the most modern hospital of its time and how AIDS changed society.

A journey through over 800 years of district history.

Steps of the tour

  • Meeting point in front of the Schiffsbleche monument at Kichhof St.Georg, recognizable by the orange shade
  • Introduction to the history of St. Görg
  • Walking tour of St. Georg and its two main roads Lange Reihe and Steinstraße
  • District and social history: Living together, anecdotes & district development
  • Stops include the Protestant Church, St. Mary's Cathedral in Hamburg, Hansaplatz and Hamburg Central Station
  • End of the tour at Heidi Kabel Platz

Who should take part in this tour?

This tour is perfect for history buffs, architecture buffs, and Hamburgers. Also ideal for private groups or company outings. People with reduced mobility can participate — please contact us in advance.

Details to remember

What to bring to the tour?

  • comfortable shoes
  • Weather-appropriate clothing

What is included in this tour?

  • Private city tour with local guide
  • Exciting stories about Hamburg's rainbow stand
  • Personal support for the group
  • No additional costs for admissions or transportation

Team events and private groups

Ideal as a private tour for groups, teams or families — flexibly planned and personally guided.

Duration

2h

Location

We meet at the Schiffsbleche memorial in St. George's churchyard. You can recognize the tour guide by our orange umbrellas at the meeting point.

Languages

German, English
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Marius Gebhardt Fotografie & Stadtführungen

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I am Marius, born 1981 in Hamburg. City guide, photographer, lecturer and globetrotter, in short: Hanseatic with heart and soul. I and my team are happy to welcome you as our guests on one of the tours.