Take a short train journey from Hamburg to the charismatic Lübeck to experience life in a medieval town, admire the iconic red brick buildings, and discover the most important world heritage sites. Includes round-trip train tickets and Private Guide in Lübeck. Immerse yourself in the history, cultural heritage and legends of medieval Germany! Choose the 6-hour option to discover the highlights of Lübeck, which is less than an hour away from Hamburg. For your convenience, round-trip train tickets are included so you can easily join a Local Guide at the Lübeck’s train station for a walking tour of this historic city. The first major highlight will be the Holsten Gate (Holstentor Museum), a unique Brick Gothic construction of the city’s medieval fortification that houses Lübeck’s history museum. Inside you will find antique ship models, suits of armor, weapons and other artifacts related to commerce, power, and wealth. Walking through the narrow medieval streets of Lübeck’s Old Town, you will quickly get a feeling as if you're lost in time. Enjoy the lively atmosphere of the Market Square and admire the medieval bricks and towers of St Peter’s Church, St Catherine's Church and St Jacob Church. Learn the fascinating history of the precursor of modern hospitals, the Heiligen-Geist-Hospital. Another point of interest will be the elegant Gothic Church of St Mary. Inside, you will be astonished by the gravity-defying high ceiling, a unique wall clock, and a bell that fell from the tower, hit the floor and was left there for everyone to admire. At the end of sightseeing, your Private Guide will escort you to the train station, where you will board the return train to Hamburg. Choose the 7-hour option to book private car transfers between the train station and your accommodation in Hamburg. This option includes pickup and drop-off in a private vehicle to make it easier for you to get to the station on time for your train. Save time and effort by booking private transport in advance.

Discover the city of Lübeck on a private guided walking tour. See a variety of historic buildings of the Old Hanseatic City, a designated UNESCO Heritage Site, with an optional guided tour of the Museumshafen also available. Meet your guide by the Holstentor, a gate many seafarers were jubilant to pass through after their long journies. Stroll past the Salzspeicher, or Salt Storage Houses, along the canal. Next, see St. Mary's Church, which was built on the highest point on Lübeck's Old Town Island. Stop by St. Jacobi's Church, which was the 'Church of the Seafarers' during the Hanseatic era. Your guide will bring the era to life as you hear the stories of the priceless artwork within its walls. As you walk back towards the canals, see the Hansemuseum, and next to it are the famous lift bridges of Lübeck, if you are lucky they'll be raised while you visit. Your walking tour ends at the Museumshafen, or Harbor Museum. Extend your tour to include a guided tour of the Museumshafen. This unique museum is owned by the members who moor their sailboats and yachts in the marina. Discover the remarkable history behind some of these seaworthy vessels.

Join our Local Guide on this private walking tour of Lübeck’s Old Town to discover the important role that the Hanseatic League played in trade and commerce in medieval Europe. In addition to expert's commentary and amazing sights, we also provide skip-the-line tickets for an interactive self-guided experience at the European Hansemuseum. A can't-miss for history buffs! Book a 2-hour walking tour of medieval Lübeck with tickets to the European Hansemuseum. Your tour begins in the Old Town by the riverside terrace of river Trave, from where you can admire the iconic Holstentor Gate and the Salzspeicher, a row of self-storage warehouses built in the 16th-18th century. Lübeck’s Old Town has a status of a world heritage site and is famous for its medieval atmosphere. Follow your Expert Guide along the streets lined by gabled townhouses and Gothic-era churches and listen to the story of the rise and fall of the Hanseatic League. Along the way you will see highlights such as the Market Square, St Peter’s Church and St Mary’s Church, which is the tallest church in the ‘City of Seven Towers.’ Another point of interest will be the Hospital of the Holy Spirit, which is one of the world’s oldest existing social institutions, and the Burgtor tower, which was built when the city was the capital of the Hanseatic League. The guide will take you to the European Hanseatic Museum (European Hansemuseum) and had you the tickets that allow you to skip the lines. You can spend as much time as you like at the largest Hanseatic museum in the world, learning about life in medieval Europe through interactive exhibits on the topics such as trade, commerce, crafts, architecture, fashion and much more. Discover the legacy of the Hanseatic League and its impact on medieval society! Choose the 3-hour option to enhance your walking tour of Lübeck’s Old Town with a visit to St. Mary’s Church (Marienkirche). It is the largest place of worship in Lübeck, built in the 13th-14th century. Inside you will discover an impressive Gothic interior with a unique astronomical clock, medieval sacred art and the Broken Bell, which has an interesting legend behind it. This option also includes tickets to the European Hanseatic Museum (no transport).

The history of Jews in Lubeck tells the history of antisemitism in Germany before Hitler and World War II. On this original tour you will discover forgotten stories of Jews from the Hanseatic era and learn about the anti-semitic prejudices that led to the”Final Solution” and the Holocaust. Experience Jewish Lubeck! Choose the 2-hour option to explore the highlights of Lubeck’s Old Town with the Jewish History Guide. Most city tours skip on the Jewish history, but it is actually pretty interesting and worth discovering. As an imperial city and capital of the Hanseatic League, Lubeck did not permit Jewish people to reside within its gates, with a few exceptions that you will learn about during the tour. You will see the famous Holstentor gate and the impressive St. Mary’s Church, located within the Hanseatic merchants' district where some Jewish merchants would also come from time to time. Another point of interest will be the Katharineum, where Rabbi Felix F. Carlebach and his son, and some other Jewish students and professors attended. You will also see the only synagogue in the “City of Seven Towers”, and learn about the “Night of the Broken Glass” and the Holocaust. The tour will pass the Museum of St. Anne’s Church, and end in front of the magnificent Lubeck Cathedral. If you wish, you can enter inside and hear its fascinating history from your passionate Private Guide.

The Holstentor (or Holsten Gate) is one of Germany’s most iconic symbols. During this exclusive tour with our Private, 5-Star Guide, you’ll get to visit the Holstentor Museum and hear about the history of the UNESCO Heritage Site of the Hanseatic City of Lubeck. Inside the Holstentor Museum you’ll get to see and experience centuries of maritime artifacts and history. Learn how Lubeck’s shipping merchants added vast wealth and power to the town, making Lubeck a member of the Hanseatic League of Cities. On the 2-hour tour option, your Experienced and Licensed Tour Guide will take you through the Holstentor Museum followed by an hour long walking tour through historic Lubeck where you’ll observe many of the places mentioned during your tour inside the Holstentor Museum. Consider expanding your tour to the 3-hour option for a longer and more detailed walking tour through the Old Town of Lubeck. See the towering churches in the City of Seven Spires, as Lubeck is nicknamed. There are 6 Churches located in the historic section of Lubeck, making it a must-see stop of any lover of religious history and artwork. St. Peter's Church and St. Jacobi's Church are just 2 of the churches you'll see. The 4-hour option offers a private tour through the Holstentor Museum and 2-hour walking tour of historic Lubeck as well as a private tour through St. Mary’s Church, the largest church in Lubeck and third largest in Germany. It also has the tallest brick vault in the world! You'll see the astronomical clock and Broken Bells as your Experienced Guide details all of the amazing history while you wander through this awe-inspiring building.

During your 2-hour exclusive tour of St. Anne’s Museum with your Private, Experienced Guide will allow you to get up close and personal with hand-carved altar pieces from as early as the 15th century! You’ll see these stunning carved and painted polyptychs as your Expert Guide provides the historical backstories to these pieces by artists such as Hans Memling, Herman Rode, and Henning von der Heide. You’ll learn about life behind the walls of the houses historic Lubeck as you walk through displays of authentic medieval home interiors. You can marvel at the beauty and remarkable craftsmanship of the hand embroidered paraments, or alter clothing, as you visit the Chamber of Paraments. These paraments we found in the late 19th century after being hidden in drawers since the 13th century. In addition, your Private Guide will give you a detailed history of St. Anne’s Monastery, including its infamous past as poorhouse, prison, and maybe even a brothel! By extending your tour to the 4-hour option, you’ll experience St. Anne’s Museum and also sightsee during a 2-hour walking tour of historic Lubeck, where your Knowledgeable Guide will bring to life such places as the Holsten Gate, Lubeck Cathedral, and St. Peter’s Church among others. You’ll discover the history of this UNESCO World Heritage Site town as your Private Guide shares the past of this Hanseatic City.

The UNESCO Heritage Site of the Old Hanseatic City of Lubeck is a city founded on seafaring trade. The history of the maritime traditions in Lubeck is just one of the fascinating things you'll learn from your Private 5-Star Guide on this 2-hour walking tour. Lubeck is nicknamed 'Queen of the Hanse,' as it served as the Capital of the Hanseatic League during that era. On this private walking tour you'll start at the Holstentor - a gate many seafarers were jubilant to pass through after their long journies. Your Expert Guide will lead past the Salzspeicher, or Salt Storage Houses, along the canal. Next, you'll see St. Mary's Church - built on the highest point on Lubeck's Old Town Island. St. Jacobi's Church was the 'Church of the Seafarers' during the Hanseatic Era. Your Knowledgeable Guide will bring that era to life as you hear the stories of about the priceless artwork within its walls. As you walk back towards the canals, you'll see the Hansemuseum and next to it are the famous lift bridges of Lubeck - maybe they'll be raised while you visit! Your walking tour ends at the Museumshafen, or Harbor Museum. Extend your tour to the 3-hour option, and your Private Guide will give you a tour of of the Museumshafen. This unique museum is owned by the members who moor their sailboats and yachts in the marina. Discover the remarkable history behind some of these seaworthy vessels. Ahoy!

Discover the UNESCO Heritage Site of the Old Hanseatic City of Lubeck on your 2-hour walking tour - but with a family-friendly twist! Your Experienced Guide will take you along Lubeck cobblestoned streets while pointing out the places with the most colorful histories. Your Expert Guide on your private tour of the city will start at the Rathaus, or Town Hall, where you'll hear the fascinating history of the city of Lubeck. You'll see St. Mary's Church - the tallest church in Lubeck and then stroll to St. Peter's Church. In St. Peter's Church, your 5-Star Guide will lead you to the top of the spire for a breath-taking view of Lubeck and the Baltic Sea. No worries, there is a lift that takes us to the top and back down again. Children of all ages will LOVE the stop to sample some mouth-watering marzipan - which was invented in the 15th century in Lubeck as a love potion! Our tour will continue to the Salzspeicher, or Salt Storage Houses, along the canal and will conclude at the Holstentor - the iconic Gate into the City of Lubeck. Extend your tour into the 3-hour option and visit the Holstentor Museum with your Personal Guide. Discover more about the Hanseatic history of Lubeck while your children can interact with the many kid-friendly exhibits inside. Your Knowledgeable Guide will emphasize the more child-appropriate areas of the Musuem. What better way to end your tour than on a cruise around the canals of Lubeck with our 4-hour option. See the iconic sites of Lubeck from a differnt perspective as you enjoy the comforts of the seasonally-accommodated boat which takes you around the canal and harbor of the Baltic Sea.

Immerse yourself in a guided group tour of the historic artworks housed in the beautifully renovated St. Anne's Museum. First built as a monastery in 1515, learn all about its infamous history as a poor house, prison, and perhaps even a brothel. Get up close and personal with exquisitely hand-carved altarpieces from as early as the 15th century. Learn all about these polyptychs as your expert guide shares the historical backstories of pieces by artists such as Hans Memling, Herman Rode, and Henning von der Heide. Inside the Chamber of Paraments, you can marvel at the remarkable craftsmanship of hand-embroidered 13th-century paraments (alter hangings), which had been hidden away in drawers for centuries, and only rediscovered in the late 1800s. Extend your guided tour with the 4-hour option, which will allow you to experience St. Anne’s Museum, as well as an additional sightseeing trip around the historic city of Lübeck, which is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Here, your knowledgeable guide will lead the way to iconic places such as the Holsten Gate, Lübeck Cathedral, and St. Peter’s Church as well as other landmarks that have played important roles in the past of this Hanseatic City.