Top Hamburg Art Galleries

Explore one of Hamburg’s most celebrated and sordid districts when you go on a nighttime tour of the Reeperbahn. The city’s infamous red-light district, and now also home to popular bars, clubs, and other nightlife destinations, the Reeperbahn comes alive after dark. Pick between two evening departure times and set off. You’ll see the Beatles-Platz, Hans-Albers-Platz, the seedy Herbertstraße, and other famed local landmarks. As you go, learn about the characters who have frequented the area, and discover its unique history.

Though Hamburg has many wonderful sights, few are as iconic as the Elbe Philharmonic Hall, HafenCity, and the UNESCO-protected Speicherstadt. On this guided tour, you'll head out on foot with a local, learning about them all. In front of your eyes will be one of the largest urban development projects in Europe, the largest warehouse district in the world, and so much more .

Go straight to the party in Hamburg with a pub crawl around the Reeperbahn, the neighborhood dubbed Europe’s "most sinful mile." Book online, then meet the organizers in a VIP area of a bar where welcome shots await. You'll then explore the nightlife area on a crawl that covers entry to at least three bars or clubs with three welcome shots, and offers a fixed price for beer.

This huge art museum has something for every art lover, and even those not accustomed to admiring art may well become a fan. Start in the 14th century and browse your way through to the modern day in spacious, well-designed galleries. Skip the line and get ready for a walk through the history of art, featuring a wealth of modern art and some excellent changing exhibitions. In the contemporary art wing, resembling a cube in design, browse the impressive Kunst der Gegenwart collection, take a seat on the big square sofa, or lay back and admire the geometric patterns on the ceiling. Stay a while in the Casper David Friedrich room, take a walk through 16th-century German life as portrayed by paintings, and discover new artists and pieces you might not have discovered anywhere else.

Explore the best Hamburg has to offer with this sightseeing pass and hop-on hop-off bus tour. Select a 1-, 2- or 3-day Hamburg City Pass, then visit many of its top attractions — like the Reeperbahn, HafenCity and St. Michael's Church, to name a few. Also, save time with skip-the-line entry to the Speicherstadtmuseum and more. Board at any of the 27 stops and get to know the city in custom fashion, with live on-board commentary in English and German. Includes a 1-hour sightseeing cruise on the Alster River.