Ringtour – Stadtrundfahrt mit der U-Bahn
Experience Hamburg’s first city tour by subway – a unique experience!
This unique tour combines a barrier-free and environmentally friendly tour with fascinating insights into the history of the Hamburg subway, exciting anecdotes about the city’s development, and historical images.
What to expect
The tour begins at the traditional Hotel Reichshof, which, like the Hamburg subway, opened in 1906. Your guide will warmly welcome you and introduce you to the impressive history of this listed building, once built for emigrants. Here, you will also receive your mobile tour system with headphones before you set off!
Discover the exciting history of the elevated railway, accompanied by historical photos and interesting background stories. Much of the route runs above ground, offering you fantastic views of the city.
Along the way, we’ll hop off the train several times to view historical images firsthand and get to know the districts along the route better.
Tour Highlights
Hoheluft and Isemarkt
A short walk under the rainproof elevated railway viaduct leads you to the next station. Learn fascinating details about the Hoheluft district and the famous Isemarkt before the journey continues.
Barmbek and the First Depot
Here, you’ll delve into the history of the elevated railway’s first depot, which housed its own power plant and headquarters.
Mundsburg and St. Gertrud Church
Many stations have been faithfully restored. Mundsburg Station offers a view of the impressive St. Gertrud Church, where former German Chancellor Helmut Schmidt was baptized and confirmed.
After the tour, a refreshing cup of coffee or a soft drink awaits you at the Hotel Reichshof. Take advantage of the relaxed atmosphere to ask our guide further questions over your drink or to discover additional pictures and fascinating details. As a little extra, you’ll receive a €5.00 voucher for the Hotel Reichshof.
Special Features
Your guide will enrich the tour with historical photos and city maps, which you can conveniently view on your smartphone via WhatsApp using a QR code. The photos are automatically deleted after use.
Services at a Glance
Included:
- Certified guide
- Mobile tour system (including headphones)
- Cup of coffee or soft drink after the tour
- €5.00 food voucher from the Hotel Reichshof
- Historical photos and city maps via WhatsApp
Not included:
- Subway ticket / Hamburg Card (required for the tour)
- Guaranteed seat on the subway
- Cancellation insurance
Prices per person:
Adults: €36.50
Children (up to 14 years): €26.50
With Hamburg Card (from 5 days before tour date):
Adults: €30.50
Children (up to 14 years): €22.50
Group price for up to 20 people: €550.00
Book now and experience Hamburg in a very special way – informative, entertaining, and unforgettable!
Price with GYG: €39.50
Information for Reservix:
Every Saturday: 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Dates: March 9, 2025, to October 25, 2025
Meeting point: Hotel Reichshof – Kirchenallee 4 – Hamburg
Price per person Person: 36.50 €
Children (up to 14 years): 26.50 €
With Hamburg Card (from 5 days before tour date):
Adults: 30.50 €
Children (up to 14 years):€22.50
Group price up to 20 people: €550.00
English
Ring Tour – An Extraordinary City Tour
Experience a city tour like no other – the first and only tour worldwide conducted by subway! This unique tour is not only 100% barrier-free but also environmentally friendly.
Dive into the fascinating history of Hamburg’s subway system, the city’s urban development, and historic images – all blended with captivating stories and landmarks along the route.
Tour Itinerary
The tour begins at the historic Hotel Reichshof, founded in 1906, the same year as Hamburg’s subway. Your guide will welcome you and provide an introduction to this remarkable hotel, originally built for emigrants and still preserved in its original grandeur. You’ll then receive your mobile audio guide system with headphones.
And off we go!
Follow your guide to the subway and uncover fascinating details about the construction of the elevated railway. Learn about the history of the neighborhoods along the route through historical photos and engaging anecdotes.
Much of the tour takes place on elevated tracks, offering stunning views of the city. At several stations, we’ll disembark to view historical photos directly on the platforms.
From the Hoheluft station, enjoy a short walk under the weather-protected elevated railway viaduct to the next station. Here, you’ll hear stories about the Hoheluft district and the famous Isemarkt, before continuing the subway journey.
In Barmbek, you’ll discover the history of Hamburg’s first elevated railway depot, which included its own power plant and headquarters. The station Mundsburg has been meticulously restored to reflect its historical design. Additionally, you’ll catch a view of St. Gertrud Church, where former Chancellor Helmut Schmidt was baptized and confirmed.
Back at the Hotel Reichshof, relax with a cup of coffee or a soft drink. Your guide will answer any remaining questions and collect the audio equipment. As a token of appreciation, the Reichshof offers you a €5 dining voucher.
Tour Highlights
Throughout the tour, your guide will share historic photos and maps on WhatsApp, which you can conveniently view on your smartphone via a QR code provided at the start of the tour. These images are for viewing only and will automatically be deleted upon closing.
What’s Included
- Certified guide
- Mobile audio guide system (on loan)
- A cup of coffee or soft drink after the tour
- €5 dining voucher from the Hotel Reichshof
- Historic photos and maps accessible via WhatsApp
What’s Not Included
- Subway ticket (required for the tour)
- Guarantee of a seat on the subway
- Cancellation insurance
This one-of-a-kind tour is perfect for anyone wanting to explore Hamburg in a unique way – informative, entertaining, and unforgettable!
The Ring Tour is offered in Dutch and English for groups of 10 to 20 people.
