Hamburg Walking Food Tour with 7 Authentic Local Dishes

On our Secret Food Tours Hamburg, follow your expert food guide as you eat your way through the biggest port in Northern Europe, where history, culture, and cuisine come together in one of Europe's most fascinating port cities. From the iconic red-brick warehouse district to the winding canals of the old town, we'll explore Hamburg's food traditions and lesser-known corners, including a stop in the city's lively Portuguese Quarter. Along the way, you'll savour must-try iconic dishes: freshly roasted coffee in Europe's coffee capital, traditional sailor dishes washed down with Schnaps in one of Hamburg's oldest and most famous maritime restaurants, a flaky Portuguese custard tart, harbourside fish snacks, historic candy shops, street food, and more! Experience the local flavours that have fed sailors, merchants, and locals for centuries. Come hungry and ready to discover the flavours of the north, Ahoy!

Itinerary

1. You will start at the entrance of Hamburg Central Station Wandelhalle, 20099 Hamburg, Germany, this is also known as the Spitalerstrasse Entrance. Our guide will have an orange umbrella and a huge smile. (10 min)
2. Your guide will greet you and introduce you to your culinary adventure across Hamburg. (10 min)
3. The journey of a Hamburger starts with a Frantzbrötchen - A cinnamon pastry baked with a large choice of ingredients from chocolate, to marzipan without forgetting the oh so German Kirsch cherry. As you enjoy your Franztbrötchen you will learn of the story of this delicacy along with the story of the station (20 min)
4. We make our first stop at a restaurant where you will experience our delicious Secret Dish accompanied with a beer or a soft. (40 min)
5. On the way to Town Hall we will take an Hamburger to go and enjoy it with a view on the Binnenalster lake and its famous Alster Fountain. (15 min)
6. We will then walk past many of the key landmarks of central Hamburg, the Town Hall and the canals. (15 min)
7. Walking past the iconic ruins of this church, bombed by Allied forces during Operation Gomorrah in 1943, an elevator allows you to get a vantage view of the city. (15 min)
8. After sailing though the canal streets get rewarded by a fish nugget and its remoulade sauce. Now is the time for freshly brewed ristretto or expresso (single or double) accompanied by the local cookie will bring you warmth and energy for the rest of our journey. (30 min)
9. Starting with a sweet and finishing with a sweet, we bring things full circle with a grand classic, the tasty RoteGrutz dessert, red berries jelly served on a vanilla flavoured cream or rice pudding (15 min)

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