Explore Hamburg - City of Fire and Water
Moin Moin! My name is Lola, and I'm originally from Andalusia in southern Spain, where my love for history, people, and the art of storytelling was born. A few years ago, I did an Erasmus program in Germany and fell in love with the country. I followed my curiosity to Hamburg, a city that captivated me from day one. Since then, this city has become my home. I'm an official, BVGD-certified guide, and I love showing Hamburg from an authentic, intimate, and nuanced perspective. I currently work full-time during the week, but my true passion is guiding, which is why I gladly offer tours in the evenings and on weekends. It's during these times that I enjoy sharing the city's living history and connecting with people from all over the world. Why take a tour with me? Because my tours combine good vibes, humor, and relatability with an honest look at Hamburg's most mischievous, fun, and authentic side. Plus, I tailor each tour to your interests and pace. My motto? Whether you're coming to see museums or to rave, I want to help you have the best time possible.
Pickup
I'll be at the door of the Uniqlo store with a leopard umbrella and badge.
Description
It all begins in front of the imposing Rathaus , Hamburg's City Hall, an architectural gem that holds more stories than you can imagine. There, we'll meet to begin a two-and-a-half-hour walking tour that will take you to discover not only the city's most iconic monuments but also the hidden scars left on its streets by time, fire, and war.
This isn't a tour of facts, but of experiences and stories . I'll tell you why Hamburg has been destroyed and rebuilt more than once , how a simple church became a symbol of memory and resistance, and what secrets lie beneath squares that seem peaceful today.
We will walk through:
📍 City Hall
📍 Church of St. Petri
📍 Hammaburg Square – the origin of the city
📍 Afrika-Haus - the heart of colonial trade
📍 Patriotische Gesellschaft – bastion of enlightened ideas
📍 St. Nikolai Church – a neo-Gothic skeleton that still speaks of the horrors of World War II
And when the pace of the tour has completely enveloped us, we will say goodbye at the Höhe Brücke bridge , a quiet corner next to the canal where the city lowers the volume and lets the waters speak.
Plus, at the end of the tour, I'll share my favorite places to eat, drink, and explore on your own , just like a local.
Do you dare to discover the soul of Hamburg , between lights, shadows and curiosities?
Reserve your spot. I'll guide you; just keep your eyes wide open.