Nightlife in Hamburg: The 15 We Would Take Twice

1.Reeperbahn Lust & Laster Tour for Adults Only

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 5,440 reviews · 2 hours Our pick

Spend two hours walking Hamburg’s Reeperbahn with a German or English-speaking guide. See the Dancing Towers, Herbertstraße, Davidwache, Beatles-Platz, and Große Freiheit, with a local drink and shot included. This private-group option suits adults who want facts, humor, and a frank look at St. Pauli’s nightlife.

“The Tou Guide gave us alot of information and showed in detail what the Reeperbahn has to offer.”

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2.Insider Tour of the Reeperbahn & St. Pauli

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 5,057 reviews · 1h 40m · from $29

Spend 100 minutes with a German-speaking St. Pauli insider, such as Eddy Kante, Barbie Stupid, Doc Eva Decker, or Lee Jackson. Walk past Herbertstraße and the Davidwache, hear stories about clubs, LGBTQ+ culture, and local legends, and possibly visit a sex shop, BDSM venue, or Olivia Jones club. Some options end with a liquor shot.

“Wir hatten die Tour aus gesundheitslichen Gründen nur mit Lee Jackson aber es war trotzdem ein absolutes Highlight. Angefangen von historischen Informationen, Hamburg im Wandel der Zeit, bis hin zu vielen delikaten insider-Informationen und persönlich erlebten Geschichten und ihren Bezug zu st. Pauli, war es eine grossartige Tour die im privaten Kleiderschrank von Olivia Jones endete. Für jeden der Hamburg das erste Mal besucht auf jedenfall empfehlenswert und das Geld auf jedenfall Wert was man da geboten bekommt. 5 Sterne, gerne immer wieder !!!!”

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3.In the Footsteps of “Olivia” Reeperbahn Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 3,947 reviews · 2 hours

Walk through St. Pauli, the Reeperbahn, Herbertstraße, Hans-Albers-Platz, and Große Freiheit with a local guide. Hear stories about drag star Olivia Jones, the Beatles, Hamburg nightlife, and famous landmarks. Guides may include Kerstin, Heidi, Ulf, or Sönke. The two-hour private-group tour includes a local drink and one shot.

“die Tour mit Ulf war mega,tolle Führung ,viele Erläuterungen und gut erklärt ,kann man nur weiter empfehlen,”

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4.Adults Only Reeperbahn Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 2,000 reviews · 2 hours · from $29

Spend two hours on Hamburg’s Reeperbahn with guides such as Axel, Johanna, Toby, or Roberta. Hear frank stories about prostitution, gang fights, boxing, the Beatles, and St. Pauli life. You’ll visit Zur Ritze’s boxing cellar, pass Herbertstraße, and finish with one alcoholic drink at a local bar.

“Axle was an amazing guide. He brought light to Reeperbahn. He explained the area well and help me discover things I otherwise wouldn’t have known. I highly reccomend it!”

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5.Reeperbahn Quickie, The Short & Sexy St. Pauli Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 915 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $23

Walk through Hamburg’s St. Pauli district with a German-speaking guide, visiting the Davidwache, Herbertstraße, Hans-Albers-Platz, Zur Ritze, and Große Freiheit. You’ll hear candid stories about the Reeperbahn’s past, current red light district, clubs, and possible future, then finish with one local shot. Guides may include Dennis or Lars.

“Die Tour hat super viel Spaß gemacht. Der Guide hat uns von Anfang an mit seinem Humor und seiner lockeren Art abgeholt. Die Tour war sehr informativ, witzig, respektvoll und auf jede Frage gab’s ne Antwort. Liebe Grüße aus Hessen an dich, Dennis. Jederzeit wieder!”

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6.Reeperbahn: Panik City Udo Lindenberg Multimedia Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 893 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $31Top rated

At Panik City on Hamburg’s Reeperbahn, a German-speaking guide leads you through Udo Lindenberg’s music, paintings, politics, and personal story. You will step onto a virtual stage, make a song at Boogie Park Studio, paint a digital likörelle, and take home a downloadable music video. The 90-minute tour suits adults, families, and technology fans.

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7.St. Pauli Nightlife Tour with Drag Queen in German

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 733 reviews · 1h 40m · from $41

Spend 100 minutes in St. Pauli with a German-speaking drag queen guide, learning the neighborhood’s nightlife, drag history, and Reeperbahn secrets. The route includes Olivia Jones’ Dollhouse, local drag culture, included shots, and a finale at one of Olivia Jones’ bars near Große Freiheit. Guide Fanny has been praised for humor and frank local insight.

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8.St. Pauli Tour of the Reeperbahn

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 644 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $16Best value

Spend 2.5 hours walking Hamburg’s St. Pauli district with a German-speaking local guide. See Herbertstraße, Große Freiheit, Spielbuden Square, the Dancing Towers, and Davidwache, then enjoy a welcome schnapps and one drink at a neighborhood pub. Guides such as Matze and Jürgen add personal stories about the Reeperbahn.

“Sehr detaillierte Informationen zu verschiedenen Themen. Viele kleine Informationen.”

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9.Sin & Sex Guided Tour of Reeperbahn

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 588 reviews · 2 hours · from $25

Spend two hours walking Hamburg’s Reeperbahn with a German-speaking guide. You’ll see Herbertstraße, Hans-Albers-Platz, Davidwache, Zur Ritze, the Golden Glove, Beatles-Platz, and Große Freiheit. Your €25 ticket includes one local drink and one shot. Guides such as Jenny, Felix, Dennis, and Birgit have led lively, informative tours, though the guide varies by date.

“Felix war echt Mega. Hat uns viele Infos gegeben und die Tour einmalig gemacht. Es gab vieles zu lachen”

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10.Reeperbahn Walking Tour with St. Pauli Local

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 577 reviews · 2 hours · from $21

Walk Hamburg’s Reeperbahn with a local Kiezbulle guide such as Edi or Matze. Begin with a welcome shot, then visit Spielbudenplatz, Davidwache, Herbertstraße, the Ritze, Große Freiheit, and Hamburger Berg. Hear frank stories about St. Pauli, its rules, nightlife, and characters before ending at a local bar.

“Unser Guide Matze, hat uns die Reeperbahn wirklich näher gebracht. Von der Geschichte bis zum Jetzt. Witzige Anekdoten gute Tipps und tolle Einblicke von St Pauli haben nicht gefehlt. Tolles Event!”

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11.Original Kiez Tour in German with Eddy Kante

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 510 reviews · 1h 40m · from $41

Join Eddy Kante for a 100-minute German walking tour through St. Pauli. Hear firsthand stories from his years beside rocker Udo Lindenberg, learn about biker culture and the changing Kiez, visit places tied to his past, and enjoy a liqueur at Olivia Jones Bar.

“Er ist ne coole Typ, hat riesig Spaß gemacht, vielen Dank Eddy!”

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12.Reeperbahn, Port, & Fish Market Morning Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 270 reviews · 3 hours · from $41

Start near St. Pauli with a German-speaking guide such as Berti or Fredo. Walk from the fading Reeperbahn nightlife through the old Elb Tunnel, ride a harbor ferry, and finish with coffee, Hanseatic baked goods, and live music in the fish market hall. Choose a shared or private group.

“Unser Guide Fredo war super, mit tollen Geschichten über die Stadt. Die drei Stunden vergingen wie im Flug. Mega Klasse”

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13.Hamburg Reeperbahn Small-Group Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 269 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $30

Spend about 90 minutes exploring Hamburg’s Reeperbahn and St. Pauli with an English-speaking local guide, often led by Florian. You’ll see Beatles-Platz, the Davidwache police station, Spielbudenplatz, Jolly Tours, and Herbertstraße, while hearing frank stories about nightlife, prostitution, music, and local life. A beer and shot are included.

“Wonderful two hours that flew past. Enjoyable and very entertaining tour with an amusing guide who had superb local knowledge and many interesting anecdotes.”

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14.St Pauli – Reeperbahn PubCrawl – The Original Since 2008

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 214 reviews · from $25

Join the Original Reeperbahn PubCrawl on Friday or Saturday for four hours across four Hamburg bars. Meet at Beatles-Platz, collect your VIP wristband, and follow a German or English-speaking guide such as Paul, Stephan, or Ande. Expect welcome shots, one shot at each bar, extra shots between stops while supplies last, and a party rather than a sightseeing tour.

“The guide was very cool and friendly he always made sure that everyone had a good. What a crazy night had so much fun, highly recommend.”

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15.Reeperbahn & St Pauli Guided Tour with Kiez Insider

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 181 reviews · 1h 40m · from $29

Join a German-speaking Kiez Insider for 100 minutes through St. Pauli, from Schmuckstraße and former Chinatown to Davidwache, Herbertstraße, Spielbudenplatz, and Große Freiheit. You’ll hear stories about the district’s stars, nightlife, changing identity, and notorious past, with a small German liquor shot included.

“Man hat sicher einen besseren Einblick bekommen und viel erfahren. Es gab letztendlich ca. 4 -5 Stopps an denen einiges erzählt wurde. Es hat mir die Verbindung zu den Örtlichkeiten gefehlt. Die Veranstaltung hätte man genauso gut "irgendwo" stattfinden können. Nichtsdestotrotz war es sehr interessant”

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