Take a trip in time, back to the darkest periods of Hamburg’s history. Save on your next visit to the Hamburg Dungeon and relive the past as actors portray events such as the Black Plague, the Great Fire, and the Inquisition.
About this activity
- Free cancellation
- Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund
- COVID-19 precautions
- Special health and safety measures apply. Learn more
- Mobile ticketing
- Use your phone or print your voucher
- Duration 1.5 hours
- Check availability to see starting times.
- Instant confirmation
- Live tour guide
- German
- Wheelchair accessible
Experience
Highlights
- Get a heaping dose of Hamburg's most horrifying history
- Live the terrifying past of this beautiful harbor city
- Discover the history that you never learnt about in school
- Enjoy thrilling close encounters with pirates, ghosts, and hair-raising historical figures
Full description
The Hamburg Dungeon brings the darkest period's of the city's history to life in an entertaining way. The state-of-the-art special effects and professional actors provide a very special kind of live entertainment.
The live actors step into historical roles and take you on a journey through 600 years of Hamburg's murky past in interactive shows. The visitor attraction in the historical Speicherstadt district presents 11 different shows on a 90-minute tour and offers plenty of action on 2 fun rides.
Visitors can embark on an unusual journey on the "Elevator of Doom". You can also discover the dark years of the Plague or try to save the pirate Klaus Störtebecker from execution.
Defend yourself before the mercy of the inquisition and face the revenge of a restless spirit - with a twinkle in the inquisitor's eyes and the opportunity for lots of fun.
NEW show only until end of August: "Cadaver Revolt"! Find out what's behind the Brawn-Riots from 1919. Enter the packing plant of horror and get to know manufacturer Mr. Starck. He will serve you the "finest" meat products in town... yummy!
Includes
- Admission to the Hamburg Dungeon
- Transfer on the way there
Not suitable for
- Children under 10 years
COVID-19 precautions
Safety measures in place
- All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
- The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
Traveler requirements
- Customers are required to bring and wear masks
- Customers must fill out a travel information form
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Meeting point
The Hamburg Dungeon is situated in the heart of Hamburg, in the middle of the famous "Hamburger Speicherstadt", near the Hamburg harbor. It is only a few minutes walk away from the S-Bahn station Stadthausbrücke or the U-Bahn stations Baumwall or Überseequartier. Address: Kehrwieder 2, 20457 Hamburg.
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What to bring
- Passport or ID card
Not allowed
- Pets
- Luggage or large bags
Know before you go
- The Hamburg Dungeon is suitable for children from 10 years of age.
- Children under 15 years of age must be accompanied by an adult (over 18).
- The Hamburg Dungeon is not fit for persons with weak nerves.
- Tours in German: Monday to Sunday from 10:00 AM
- Tours in English: Friday to Sunday at 10:00 AM
- Closing hours vary, check in advance
