Waterfront Hamburg: History Walking Tour & Escape Game

4.27 (165 ratings)
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Hamburg, 1582. The air smells of salt, spices, and secrets. You are Abraham Ruah, a Sephardic Jew who fled the Inquisition in search of freedom—and found it in the bustling ports of Hamburg. 

You came to sell your grandmother’s fish cakes… but a knife at your neck has other plans. What starts as a dream of a better life turns into a high-stakes chase through alleys, markets, and hidden docks. Solve real-world puzzles, follow cryptic clues, and walk alongside your friends or family as you uncover who wants you gone—and why. 

A story of survival, food, and newfound freedom awaits. Will you find your place in the city, or disappear in its shadows?

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Highlights

  • Discover Hamburg’s history along the waterfront from Landungsbrücken to HafenCity

  • Explore the Alter Elbtunnel and learn the story behind it

  • Admire the city’s past while uncovering its future

  • Learn about the Elphi, Hamburg’s architectural masterpiece

Storyline

Hamburg, 1582.

The city flourishes with its mercantile prosperity and marine might. Many come to the city seeking fortune or fleeing prosecution.

Your name is Abraham Ruah, a Sephardic Jew who has fled the inquisition in Portugal. For you, Hamburg is a place of opportunity and freedom. The city has everything, but it’s missing good food. You’ve decided to sell the small fish cakes your grandma used to make.

You’re at the pier getting the cod when you feel a blade on your neck. This can’t be good.

Places you will visit

13

It will take you

165-195 mins

You will walk

4600 steps

Total distance

3.5 km

Experience's route

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  • Best during the day
  • Best for couples
  • Recommended activity for families
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4.27

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