# Hidden Hamburg — Step into the city’s history

> Interactive audio tours and historical maps for exploring Hamburg. (iPhone/iPad app by University of Exeter.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hidden-hamburg/id1531114379 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [University of Exeter](https://appshunter.io/developer/546687780)
- Category: Travel
- Price: Free
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 1 App Store ratings · 3 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.5 · 46 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2020-11-16
- Data updated: 2026-08-20
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hidden-hamburg/id1531114379/reviews.md

## What is Hidden Hamburg?

Get a unique perspective on Hamburgs’s major sites, and discover places off the beaten path. Available in English and German.

- Audio-guided tours led by historical characters
Explore Hamburg through the eyes of a Renaissance guide, who links the places you visit to stories from their own life and times. 

- Walk through Hamburg using a geolocated historical map 
Navigate the streets of Hamburg toggling between a modern map and a superb map from 1686.

- Use on location, or off site
On site, you trigger stories with GPS as you move through the city – or sit back and let your fingers do the walking by tapping on story points.

- Expert insights
Our stories have been created by leading historians, who provide extra insights at every point.

- Features
- Audio tour led by a Renaissance guide
- Explore major sites and hidden parts of the city
- Switch between an interactive historical and modern-day map
- Visit points in any order or follow recommended routes
- Get insights from the historians behind the app at every point


“Hidden Cities” is the result of a three year (2019-22) collaborative research project “Public Renaissance: Urban Cultures of Public Space between Early Modern Europe and the Present” funded by the Humanities in the European Research Area (HERA).

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Entdecken Sie Hamburg auf eine neue Art und Weise. Verfügbar auf Deutsch und Englisch. 

- Geführte Audio-Touren durch historische Personen
Erleben Sie Hamburg durch die Augen eines Stadtbewohners der Epoche Frühe Neuzeit: er führt Sie zu bedeutenden Orten seiner Zeit und erzählt dazugehörige Geschichten. 


- Spaziergang durch Hamburg mit einer geolokalisierten historischen Karte 
Finden Sie Ihre Wege in der Stadt mithilfe einer aktuellen Stadtkarte und einer Stadtkarte des Jahres 1686.

- Nutzung vor Ort und aus der Ferne
In Hamburg werden die Geschichten mittels GPS-Ortung aktiviert, wenn Sie sich im Stadtraum bewegen. Zugleich ist die Tour auch virtuell erlebbar: online.

- Experten-Einblicke
Die ausgewählten Geschichten stammen von renommierten Historikern.

- Ausstattung 
- Begeben Sie sich auf eine Audio-Tour mit einer historischen Person.
- Entdecken Sie Sehenswürdigkeiten und versteckte Geschichten der Stadt.
- Wechseln Sie interaktiv zwischen einer aktuellen und einer historischen Stadtkarte. 
- Besuchen Sie die ausgewählten Orte nach eigener Präferenz oder in der vorgeschlagenen Reihenfolge.
- Erleben Sie an jedem Ort Experten-Einblicke von Historikern.


„Hidden Cities“ ist ein Ergebnis eines dreijährigen Verbund-Forschungsprojektes (2019-2022) mit dem Titel „Public Renaissance: Urban Cultures of Public Space between Early Modern Europe and the Present“. Gefördert wurde das Projekt von „Humanities in European Research Area“ (HERA).

## Key features

- Audio-guided historical tours
- Geolocated historical map
- Switch between modern and 1686 maps
- On-site and remote usage
- Expert historical insights
- Available in English and German

## Recent user reviews (3 of 3)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hidden-hamburg/id1531114379/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Great story!

*2026-08-18*

Cool way to bring the history to life. I wish there was more than just one walk though!

### 1/5 — Falscher weg

*2021-09-21, version 1.0*

Ich habe den weg versucht zu befolgen aber die App ist die ganze Zeit abgestürzt

### 5/5 — Gute Idee aber kein Ton

*2020-11-19, version 1.0*

Die Idee ist toll aber leider kann ich keinen Ton hören auch wenn die Audiodatei bereits läuft und das IPhone auf die lauteste Stufe gestellt ist. Schade, so nicht nutzbar.

Edit: Ton funktioniert nur mit Kopfhörern aber dann einwandfrei. Sollte in der App am besten drauf hingewiesen werden!

## Frequently asked questions about Hidden Hamburg

### Does Hidden Hamburg have ads?

No, Hidden Hamburg does not contain advertisements.

### What devices is Hidden Hamburg available on?

Hidden Hamburg is available on iPhone and iPod devices.

### How often is Hidden Hamburg updated?

The app was last updated on May 1st, 2026, with version 4.12.0. While specific update frequency isn't detailed, the latest version indicates ongoing support.

### What languages does Hidden Hamburg support?

Hidden Hamburg is available in both English and German, allowing a wider audience to explore the city's history.

### Can I use Hidden Hamburg offline?

Yes, you can use Hidden Hamburg off-site. While on-site GPS triggers stories, you can also explore the content remotely by tapping on story points.

### What is the age rating for Hidden Hamburg?

Hidden Hamburg has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a broad range of users interested in historical exploration.

### Who developed Hidden Hamburg?

Hidden Hamburg was developed by the University of Exeter as part of a collaborative research project.

### What historical period does the Renaissance guide focus on in Hidden Hamburg?

The audio tours are led by a Renaissance guide who links places visited to stories from their own life and times, offering a perspective from the Early Modern period.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 4.12.0 — 2026-05-01

Improvements to the authoring preview mode and over the air updates

### 4.11.13 — 2026-04-15

Some improvements and fixes to layouts and typography

### 4.11.10 — 2026-03-26

Upgraded support for latest iOS with Improvements and fixes

### 4.9.0 — 2023-11-01

Change app logo name and bug fixes

### 4.8.1 — 2023-05-22

General improvements and bug fixes, updates for new iOS version and internal maintenance for new content.

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