Private Lübeck City Tour – The Queen of the Hanseatic League

Holstentor
Hanse
Marienkirche
Buddenbrookhaus
Altstadtinsel

SCHLESWIG-HOLSTEIN · GERMANY

Explore Lübeck at your own pace with our licensed guide: the Holsten Gate, the Town Hall, St. Mary's Church and the Holy Spirit Hospital on the old town island (UNESCO World Heritage) – completely private. Along the way: hidden passageways and courtyards, brick Gothic architecture and stories of merchants and writers.

• ⏱ 7 hours
• 👥 Private – your group only
• € 560 for up to 8 people
• 🗣 English · German · Turkish

Why Lübeck?

Founded in 1143, Lübeck quickly became the leading city of the Hanseatic League, the powerful alliance of North German merchants and towns around the Baltic Sea. Most of the Hanseatic Diets were held here, and Lübeck law was adopted by numerous towns along the Baltic. With its church spires, gabled houses and warehouses, the old town is a prime example of Brick Gothic and has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1987. Lübeck is also linked to three Nobel laureates: Thomas Mann, Willy Brandt and Günter Grass.

Route

• Holsten Gate & Salt Storehouses
  The late Gothic city gate from the 15th century is Lübeck's landmark. Next to it stand the salt storehouses, reminders of the once lucrative salt trade.
• St. Peter's Church & view of the old town
  The former parish church is now a venue for culture and exhibitions. The tower, accessible by lift, offers a view over the old town island (admission not included).
• Town Hall & Market Square
  One of the oldest town halls in Germany, with a striking show façade and a Renaissance loggia – seat of city government since the Middle Ages.
• St. Mary's Church
  The "mother church of Brick Gothic" served as a model for many churches around the Baltic. In the south tower, the bells that crashed down in 1942 recall the Second World War.
• Buddenbrook House & Mengstraße
  The Mann family house, setting of Thomas Mann's novel "Buddenbrooks". Your guide tells you about Lübeck's literary history.
• Koberg, Holy Spirit Hospital & passageways
  One of the oldest social institutions in Europe, dating from the 13th century. In the hidden passageways and courtyards you experience quiet Lübeck away from the main streets.
• Optional: European Hansemuseum
  The museum at the Castle Friary brings the history of the Hanseatic League vividly to life (admission not included).

Tour information

Guide languages

English, German, Turkish

Duration

Approx. 7 hours – private, extendable and tailored to you.

Difficulty

The old town island is compact and easy to explore on foot. Many streets are cobbled and there are gentle slopes towards the centre of the island.

Age group

Suitable for all ages – ideal for families, couples and groups of friends.

Meeting point

Meeting point by arrangement, e.g. in front of the Holsten Gate, or your hotel in the city centre.

Included

• Approx. 7-hour private tour with a licensed guide
• Individual route planning
• Headset system for groups of 16 or more

Not included

• Admission fees and donations (museums, palaces, churches)
• Travel and transfers
• Meals, drinks and tips
• Personal expenses

What to bring

Comfortable shoes, weather-appropriate clothing, sun or rain protection and a camera or smartphone for souvenir photos.

FAQ

When does the tour start?

Choose any start time between 06:00 and 12:00; the tour lasts about 7 hours.

How do I pay?

30 % deposit at booking (PayPal or credit card), the balance in cash on the day of the tour.

What is the cancellation policy?

No free cancellation: up to 30 days before 30 %, 29–15 days 50 %, 14–7 days 75 %, 6–1 days and no-show 100 %. Changes of date are also subject to a fee.

Can we join with a pushchair or wheelchair?

Yes, we adapt the route to your needs. Please let us know when booking.

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