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Hamburg: Ticket to the Panoptikum Waxworks

1. Hamburg: Ticket to the Panoptikum Waxworks

Discover the fascination between waxworks and reality at the Panoptikum in Hamburg – the oldest waxworks in Germany. Experience the fascinating world of wax, merging reality with fantasy, across 700 square meters. Meet more than 120 personalities from history, art, and politics as well as celebrities and superstars – all lifelike and closely replicated as wax figures. Whether Michael Schumacher, Queen Elizabeth II, Vitali Klitschko, Karl Lagerfeld, or Helmut Schmidt – they're all waiting for you! You can also discover the giant woman Mariedl with a height of 2.27 meters as well as a man with 3 eyes and other extraordinary people. A scary corner and a medical-anatomical cabinet complete the exhibition.

Hamburg: Reeperbahn "Lust & Laster" Tour

2. Hamburg: Reeperbahn "Lust & Laster" Tour

Discover the highlights of the Reeperbahn on this for-adults-only guided tour. Stroll across the Spielbudenplatz, and see Hamburg's famous party mile. Meet your guide and start your tour at the beginning of the Reeperbahn and see the "Dancing Towers", 2 highrise buildings in the Reeperbahn district. Next, head to Spielbudenplatz, St. Pauli's most famous event venue. Continue past the Panoptikum, Germany's oldest wax museum, and pass by the famous Schmidt's Tivoli. Stop to admire the smallest police station in Europe, where the Beatles once spent the night. Continue through the iconic Red Light District and stroll down the notorious Herbertstraße (men only). Find the 3 cash machines with the highest turnover in Germany. Finish your tour on Hamburg's most famous party mile, the "Große Freiheit", ready to experience Hamburg's legendary nightlife.

Hamburg: 40+ Attractions City Pass & Public Transportation

3. Hamburg: 40+ Attractions City Pass & Public Transportation

Explore Hamburg hassle-free with the Hamburg City Pass. This all-inclusive pass lets you visit over 40 attractions, including ship museums, war museums, guided tours, and escape rooms. Enjoy a complimentary harbor cruise and discounts at restaurants. Take the stress out of planning your trip to Hamburg, and get to know the city's rich history, culture, and vibrant atmosphere through museums, tours, gastronomy and games. Explore the city at your own pace, and take 7 days to do so. The pass includes free admission to top landmarks, including the St. Michaelis Church, the Panoptikum, and a Alster cruise. Book public transportation optionally and get exclusive discounts at selected partners. Book your pass for 1 to 7 days. Following attractions are included: Museums and galleries Panoptikum Wax Museum Cap San Diego – Museum Ship Rickmers Rickmers – Museum Ship Speicherstadtmuseum BallinStadt Emigration Museum Museum für Hamburgische Geschichte Altonaer Museum MARKK – Ethnological Museum Hamburg – Cultures and Nations of the World International Maritime Museum Hamburg German Harbour Museum Location Schuppen 50A/ PEKING HSV Stadium Museum Museum of Labour - History of Industry, Technology, and Sociality of the City of Hamburg Polizeimuseum Hamburg (Police Museum) Museum für Kunst und Gewerbe Hamburg (Museum for Decorative Arts) Hamburger Kunsthalle (Art Gallery) Bucerius Kunst Forum Landmarks and monuments Michel Hamburg – St. Michaelis Tower and Viewing Platform Memorial of St. Nikolai (Tower and Museum) Jenisch House Hop On Hop Off and boat experience Original Harbour Cruise Hamburg Original Alster Cruise Hop on Hop off Bus tour - The Red Double Deckers (24 hrs ticket) Activities and Leisure Attractions Black Light District Rabatzz! Indoor Playground Guided Tours Repperbahn Tour: Lust & Vice“ (German)* Reeperbahn Tour: On the trail of Drag Queen „Olivia“ (German)* Guided Tour: Landmark Tour "From the St. Michaelis church to Elbphilharmonic Hall" * You can choose between one of these tours Discounts: Adenauer & Co. Fashionstore Budni - Shop at Europa Passage TeamBreakout - Live escape game at main station Hard Rock Café Hamburg Sand Painting Show YOURcockpit - Flightsimulation Hafencity Guided walking tours in Hamburg (Harbor, Fishmarket, Speicherstadt, City centre, TATORT) Bicycle Taxi Pedalotours St. Pauli Tourist Office – Hamburg Souvenirs Hamburg Harbour Cruise XXL Guided bicycle tour with Hamburg City Cycles Blockbräu – Restaurant with Brewery Hamburg City Sailing Hard Rock Cafe Hamburg – Rock Shop Fahrradverleih City Cycles Spice Museum Hamburg Guided Tour: "Sunday Morning Special / Fish Market" Quatsch Comedy Club Panik City – Udo Lindenbergs Multimedia Experience Urban Guru Hamburg – Culinary City Tours Delphi Showpalast Panorama Kart Tours

Hamburg Combi: 1,5h Evening Cruise & 2h Reeperbahn Tour

4. Hamburg Combi: 1,5h Evening Cruise & 2h Reeperbahn Tour

With this combo ticket consisting of a 1.5-hour grand evening lights tour and a 2-hour Reeperbahn Walking Tour, you can explore the highlights of the Port of Hamburg with all the main sights as well as the Reeperbahn during a guided tour for adults only. Please check this timetable for the evening lights cruise in order to see the departure times as they can vary due to the time of the sunset in Summer and Winter: https://unser-hh.de/abfahrtzeiten-lichterfahrten/ Discover the fascinating sea of lights of the Port of Hamburg during a 1.5-hour light tour and let yourself be whisked away on a romantic journey on the water. See the illuminated Speicherstadt, HafenCity, the numerous Elbe bridges, and the container terminals. Then meet your guide at the booked time and start your journey with a cold drink at the beginning of the Reeperbahn, where you will see the striking Dancing Towers, two skyscrapers in the heart of the Reeperbahn. Continue to Spielbudenplatz, the well-known venue in St. Pauli. As you continue, you'll pass the Panoptikum, Germany's oldest wax museum, and take a look at the famous Schmidt's Tivoli. Take a moment to admire the smallest police station in Europe, where the Beatles once stayed. Navigate through the famous red light district and walk down the infamous Herbert Street (men only). Discover the three ATMs with the highest transaction volume in Germany. End your tour at the Grosse Freiheit, Hamburg's most famous party mile, to get in the mood for the city's legendary nightlife.

Hamburgs Highlights: Harbor Cruise & Reeperbahn Walking Tour

5. Hamburgs Highlights: Harbor Cruise & Reeperbahn Walking Tour

With this combination ticket of a 1h or 2h Harbour Cruise and a Reeperbahn red light district walking tour, you will explore the highlights of the harbor city and the main sights alongside the water as well as the Reeperbahn during the adults-only guided walking tour. Start discovering the city of Hamburg during a 1- or 2-hour harbor cruise and explore the city from the water. See the warehouse district, HafenCity, the numerous bridges over the Elbe River, and the container terminals. Walk through Spielbudenplatz, and Reeperbahn and discover Hamburg's renowned entertainment district. Climb aboard the boat and discover the many different attractions and sights in the city, depending on the tides and the day's events. Explore the historical Speicherstadt (warehouse district) with its canals, the modern HafenCity, the numerous bridges over the Elbe River, busy locks and container terminals, the Köhlbrand Bridge, and much more. Afterward, meet your guide at the time booked and kick off your journey by foot at the start of the Reeperbahn, where you'll see the striking Dancing Towers, two skyscrapers in the heart of the Reeperbahn district. Proceed to Spielbudenplatz, the renowned event venue in St. Pauli. As you continue, you'll pass by the Panoptikum, Germany's oldest wax museum, and get a glimpse of the famous Schmidt's Tivoli. Take a moment to appreciate Europe's smallest police station, where the Beatles once stayed overnight. Navigate through the iconic Red Light District and walk along the infamous Herbertstraße (restricted to men only). Discover the three ATMs with the highest transaction volume in Germany. Conclude your tour on the Große Freiheit, Hamburg's most famous party street, fully prepared to experience the city's legendary nightlife.

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What people are saying about Panoptikum

Overall rating

4.3 / 5

based on 1,126 reviews

Small but very beautiful, of course no comparison with Madame Tussauds but it has its own charm. It's definitely worth it and it's not expensive either. A clear recommendation!

Very beautiful. Where to meet the Queen and the Pope in one place.