Time-Travel with Spice Merchant in Hamburg-Speicherstadt
Humorous city tour through Hamburg's Speicherstadt with an 18th century merchant — discover the spice trade and Hanseatic history.
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Duration: 1h30
German
Hamburg
What to expect
- Journey into Hamburg's spice trade
- Live role-play with merchant Jacob
- UNESCO warehouse district setting
- History with Hanseatic humor
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…
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
What is included in this tour?
- 90-minute guided tour through Speicherstadt
- Actor guide as merchant Jacob Lange
- Stories from the historic spice trade
- Local restaurant recommendations
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
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.
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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.
