Hamburgs Speicherstadt - warehouse, coffee barons & Persians
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About this Tour
We start our walk through the history of Hamburg's Speicherstadt at the birthplace and nursery of Hamburg's harbor,
look critically at the founding document of our port, and discover one or the other contradiction.
We then continue our tour towards the Elbphilharmonie, admiring the great history of the place where this building stands today.
Take a look at how the port changed during industrialization in the 19th century.
And how the movement of goods was revolutionized in the 20th century.
Dive into the Speicherstadt, the red brick gorges and the history of its workers and employers, find out what Westphalen has to do with Hamburg and why workers lived in a castle there.
Find out exactly what skate pushers, winch keepers and coffee readers have actually done and why there are coffee barons and Persians in Hamburg.
Steps of the tour
- Meeting point at Port Police Station No. 2, recognizable by the orange umbrella
- Introduction to the history of the Port of Hamburg
- Tour of the Speicherstadt and Sandtorhafen in Hafencity
- Visiting the Speicherstadt: History, Anecdotes & Architecture
- Stops include at the Elbe Philharmonic, Sandtorhafen, Oriental carpet warehouse and a coffee roastery
- Duration: approx. 2-2.5 hours
- End of the tour at the Poggenmühlenbrücke
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
Marius Gebhardt Fotografie & Stadtführungen
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.
