Hamburg City Tour: Traveling back in time with a businessman

Humorous city tour through Hamburg's Speicherstadt with an 18th century merchant — discover the spice trade and Hanseatic history.
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up to 20 people
Hamburg
1h30

About this Tour

Go on a Hanseatic journey through Hamburg's Speicherstadt with the honorable spice merchant Jacob Lange — at a time when a handshake was still valid and the clock struck every quarter of an hour. The tour takes you through the picturesque World Heritage Speicherstadt with its historic warehouses, fleets and offices. You will learn first-hand how pepper sacks made Hamburg rich, how colonial goods were traded and what shaped the spice trade over centuries. A unique mix of lively drama, historical facts and Hanseatic humor makes this tour a real experience.

Steps of the tour

  • Start in Speicherstadt, near the historic dyke road
  • Greeting by merchant Jacob Lange in historical garb
  • A walk through the Speicherstadt with lots of stories and anecdotes
  • Insights into the Hanseatic spice trade from the 17th century
  • Visit to a colonial goods warehouse that is over 130 years old (by appointment)
  • On request: recommendations for a Hanseatic restaurant to complete the tour

Who should take part in this tour?

Ideal for Hamburg visitors, history buffs, explorers, groups or teams who want to experience the Speicherstadt in an unusually lively and entertaining way.

Details to remember

What to bring to the tour?

  • Comfortable shoes and weather-appropriate clothing
  • Curiosity about history and Hanseatic tradition
  • In the mood for an entertaining journey through the Speicherstadt

What is included in this tour?

  • 90-minute, humorous city tour through the Speicherstadt
  • Acting guide in the role of businessman Jacob Lange
  • Exciting stories from the historic spice trade
  • Recommendations for restaurants in the area

Team events and private groups

Yes — can also be booked exclusively for groups or as an exceptional team event in the Speicherstadt. Suitable for groups of up to 25 people.

Duration

1h30

Location

Guided tour of the historic Speicherstadt Hamburg — UNESCO World Heritage Site and unique Hanseatic ambiance.

Languages

German

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With our exciting adventure tours through the historic Speicherstadt in Hamburg, we combine trade history and modern discovery into an unforgettable walk. Dive into a lively journey through time with us — full of atmosphere, stories and Hanseatic tradition.