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Hamburg City Hall (Rathaus): free entry days, tickets & hours
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Part of Rathaus is free: the Rathausdiele (central foyer) and its exhibitions are free.
- Also free: Guided tours are free for children up to 14; Guided tours are free for companions of severely disabled visitors (pass mark 'B').
- Otherwise: guided tour (adult) — €8.
All free options
Who gets in free, and when
| Free option | Who | Conditions | Book? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free areaThe Rathausdiele (central foyer) and its exhibitions are free | everyone | 'Meist' - usually accessible; may close for official events. The inner courtyard with the Hygieia fountain is usually freely accessible too. | No |
| Free forGuided tours are free for children up to 14 | children under 15 | Tour tickets at the foyer info desk on the day; no prams or luggage on tours. | No |
| Free forGuided tours are free for companions of severely disabled visitors (pass mark 'B') | carers of visitors with disabilities | — | No |
Before you go
How to actually get in for free
- You can walk into the Rathausdiele foyer and courtyard for free without a tour.
- Tours are cancelled at short notice when the Senate or Parliament need the rooms - check the official tour calendar for the day.
- No luggage, prams or dogs on tours, and no lockers.
Tickets & tours
Best-rated tickets and tours: Rathaus
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Official prices
Rathaus ticket prices
| Guided tour (adult) — €6 with the HamburgCARD. Tickets only at the info desk in the foyer, same day, from 20 minutes before the first tour; card payment only; no advance sales. About 45-60 minutes. | €8 |
Prices from the official website, checked Oct 2026. Free options are listed above.
Practical
Opening hours & how to get there
Working seat of the Senate and Parliament. Guided tours only on published days (e.g. Oct 2026 every half hour, from Nov hourly, within the listed times); English tours every two hours. Foyer (Rathausdiele) usually open during opening hours.
Rathausmarkt 1, 20095 Hamburg, Germany
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FAQ
Rathaus: common questions
Is Rathaus free?
The Rathausdiele (central foyer) and its exhibitions are free. Also free: Guided tours are free for children up to 14; Guided tours are free for companions of severely disabled visitors (pass mark 'B'). Otherwise the official ticket costs €8.
Who gets free entry to Rathaus?
Children under 15 — tour tickets at the foyer info desk on the day; no prams or luggage on tours.. Carers of visitors with disabilities.
How much is a ticket to Rathaus?
Guided tour (adult) costs €8 on the official site.
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Sources
Where this comes from
- hamburg.de/politik-und-verwaltung/senat/rathaus-hamburg/rathausfuehrungen-237546 · checked Saturday, 24 October 2026
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