Lubeck Interactive City Tour
- 1h 10m
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- 7 languages
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
Discover Lubeck your way with Ciceru’s self-guided walking tour—audio and text in 7 languages, right on your phone. Begin at the Holstentor, the city’s iconic gate, and uncover its defensive past. Admire the Salzspeicher, the red-brick warehouses that stored the “white gold” that fueled Lübeck’s trade. Step into the heart of the city at the Rathaus, where Gothic and Renaissance architecture reflect Lübeck’s power in the Hanseatic League. Walk past St. Mary’s Church, a towering Gothic masterpiece, and spot the famous devil statue. Visit the Buddenbrook House, the setting of Thomas Mann’s novel, and explore Lübeck’s merchant elite. See the ornate façade of the Hospital of the Holy Spirit, one of Europe’s oldest charitable institutions, before reaching the Burgtor, the city’s northernmost gate. With 7 stops and engaging riddles, this self-guided tour lets you explore at your own pace. Experience Lübeck one riddle at a time!
Inclusions
What's included
- Self-guided tour on your smartphone, APP not needed!
- Available in: English, Deutsch, Italiano, Français, Español, Português, 中文
- Audioguide with quizzes about each point of interest along the tour
What's not
- A physical guide (the tour is accessible on your smartphone)
- Tickets or entrance fees for any attractions along the tour
- Access offline. Internet needed on your phone
Itinerary
Standing before Lübeck’s most iconic landmark, you’ll explore the history of this medieval gate, its leaning towers, and its role in defending the city’s Hanseatic might.
From across the Trave River, you’ll admire these historic red-brick buildings and uncover the story of salt—the “white gold” that fueled Lübeck’s prosperity.
In the heart of the city, you’ll marvel at the striking mix of Gothic and Renaissance architecture and discover how Lübeck’s rulers shaped one of Europe’s most powerful trading empires.
As you stand beside this towering Gothic masterpiece, you’ll learn about its war-torn past, the legend of the devil, and its significance to Lübeck’s skyline.
From the outside of this elegant townhouse, you’ll explore its connection to Thomas Mann’s famous novel and the history of Lübeck’s merchant families.
Gazing at its ornate façade, you’ll uncover the story of one of Europe’s oldest charitable institutions and its enduring role in Lübeck’s social history.
At Lübeck’s northernmost city gate, you’ll step back into a time of fortifications, trade, and war, discovering how this medieval stronghold guarded the city’s past.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
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Know before you go
- Meeting point
- Begin your tour at the Holstentor. For the best experience, we recommend starting from Holstentorplatz, facing the Holstentor from the west. You can open the app anywhere in the area to start the game.
- Pickup
- Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operated by
- Ciceru
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
How it compares in Kiel
- Its from-price is 96% below the median of the 31 city tours we list in Kiel.
- It is shorter than most of them.
- By number of reviews it ranks 4 of 31.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Kiel
Kiel is a Baltic port city at the end of the Kiel Canal, with a long fjord waterfront, a naval history and a huge sailing festival each June.
Kiel is the capital of Schleswig-Holstein, at the head of a long fjord on the Baltic Sea. It is the eastern end of the Kiel Canal, the busy waterway that links the Baltic with the North Sea, and large ferries and cruise ships sail from its harbour. The university dates from 1665, and the brick tower of the town hall, 106 metres high, is a landmark of the city centre.
Top-ranked sights in Kiel: Holsten Gate (Holstentor).
Special offers in Kiel
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