HAMBURG
Ranked by traveller popularity
The 9 most popular scavenger hunts & treasure hunts in Hamburg. Here's what they actually deliver, who runs them, and what they cost.
A 2.5-hour phone-free treasure hunt in Hamburg’s HafenCity. Solve analog riddles and spot major landmarks like Elbphilharmonie.
“Very fun experience and way to explore Hamburg! Our guide was very nice and helpful! Took us about 3 hours but we made a couple stops on the way and certainly took our time exploring.”
Self-guided Hamburg Port scavenger hunt for kids. Solve 8 envelopes, visit Speicherstadt and museum ships, pause anytime, $47/group.
Pirate-style treasure hunt in Hamburg’s HafenCity with Elbphilharmonie clues, a locked treasure backpack, and puzzles for families. 2.5 hours.
“Thought that it would be a traditional walking tour with some small games. In reality, it is more a game than a tour, as the name. Fun and surprising. Natalia was friendly and considerate. ADMIRED her creativity. Would recommend it :)”
A self-guided Hamburg port scavenger hunt with 16 clue envelopes. See Elbphilharmonie, Speicherstadt, and HafenCity at your pace.
“Absolut zu empfehlen! Wer keine Lust hat sich anderen Gruppen anzuschließen und im eigenen Tempo mit zwischenstopps nach seinen Wünschen zu einzulegen, sollte diese Schnitzeljagd machen. Am besten das Handy nicht mit auf Tour nehmen, es könnte sonst zum schummeln verleiten. Wir haben es ohne geschafft und waren mit 3 Zwischenstopps 6 Stunden unterwegs. Wir…”
A self-guided Hamburg scavenger hunt that mixes riddles with major sights, flexible pacing, and an easy way to explore on foot.
“Sehr cool, wenn man von einer Stadt bisschen was sehen und auch aktiv sein will (alles fussläufig erkundet). Zudem macht ne Schnitzeljagd immer Spaß. Würde ich für andere Städte ebenfalls als Option sehen.”
Self-guided Hamburg scavenger hunt with GPS audio, easy puzzles, and 9 outdoor stops in about 3 hours for around $9.62.
“You get 10 puzzle questions to solve via an app. Between the stations there is always about 10 minutes walk. The puzzles are easy to solve and there are tips if you don't know further. It is easier if each person has their own mobile phone to participate in. Overall made sweet, a pleasant route,…”
Play a self-guided Hamburg scavenger hunt with the Explorial app. Solve clue questions, earn points, and hit St. Michaelis and Elbtunnel.
“We played Explorial in other cities and loved this app. The Hamburg trail was fantastic and exceeded our expectations.”
Walk Hamburg at your pace with an offline English audio tour from Jungfernstieg to the Harbor, spotting famous sites and lesser-known corners.
“I did a similar tour in Feiryberg and it was perfect. So I thought I would try this one for Hamburg. Unfortunately there is a ton of construction going around the city and these maps are not quite updated. So I had to kind of figure it out on my own. Also, if it’s super…”
Smartphone-led scavenger hunt through Hamburg’s old town from City Hall to historic churches and bridges, at your own pace.
“Die Idee dahinter ist sehr gut! Es macht auf jeden Fall Spaß. Manche Fragen sind schon recht schwierig, aber mit Hilfe der Hinweise und des Internets sind auch diese lösbar. Die Hinweise in dem Link sind sehr gut! Das ist sehr gut gelungen! Wir haben gute 3h gebraucht.”
