St. Pauli night watchman City Tour with a night watchman

  • St. Pauli Nachtwächter
    © Vincenzo Maniscalco

With plenty of humour and sailor's charm, St. Pauli's night watchman will show you how Europe's largest amusement and red-light district grew up between Millerntor and Altona.

The tour follows the old, well-trodden "Matrosenroute" (sailors' route) in just a few minutes from the piers on the Elbe to the world-famous Reeperbahn.

The plentiful anecdotes from the history of Grosse Freiheit, the theatre on Spielbudenplatz and the Davidwache are told in a knowledgeable and entertaining way, answering all the questions you never dared to ask before: How much does it cost to sober up at the Davidwache? Do you have to beware of thugs on the Reeperbahn? Where did Joe Cocker throw up? Can a woman risk a glimpse into Herbertstrasse? Where did Sir Paul McCartney pee on the street? If you want to know, do not hesitate to ask...

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City tour

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You can purchase a discounted ticket from us in advance here.

A visit to the legendary Boxkeller in the Ritze is included. The owner would be grateful if guests would order a drink - however, this is not included in the tour price.

Show your valid Hamburg CARD at the cash desk and on request on the day of use. Duplication of discounts not possible.

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St. Pauli Nachtwächter
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Guided tour with the "St. Pauli Night Watchman"

  • Authentic and fascinating guided tour
  • Exploring the "Matrosenroute"
  • Insight of the history
  • Europe's largest red-light district
Guided tour with the "St. Pauli Night Watchman"To offerfrom 23.00 €*

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