Germany · TOURS IN LUBECK
The 15 best tours in Lubeck you can book today, with what each costs, how long it runs and who it suits. Number one is top for a reason; start there.
You’ll ride Lübeck’s Splash Bus through the old town before it rolls straight into the Trave and becomes a boat. A German-speaking captain mixes local stories with facts about the Hanseatic city, passing the Holsten Gate, seven towers, bridges, harbor, and old-town houses. The one-hour trip costs $35.
“It was cold and wet out, wish the defroster was on so my pictures would have turned out.”
Start at Lübeck’s Holstentor and walk through the UNESCO-listed old town with a German-speaking guide. See the Petrikirche, town hall, St. Marien Church, brick buildings, medieval passageways, and abbey courtyards. Expect lively history, amusing anecdotes, and practical tips, but note that groups can reach about 30 people.
“Sehr informativ, leider am Anfang wetterbedingt im Pfützen rumgestanden.”
Follow a German-speaking guide from Lübeck's Burgtor into quiet courtyards and cramped medieval corridors. You will see former workers' stalls, monastery courtyards, and housing linked to merchant and shipper widows while learning how Hanseatic Lübeck made room for a growing population. The private-group format suits questions and close-up exploring.
“Unterhaltsame Tour. Es gab viel zu sehen und zu entdecken.”
Visit SEA LIFE Timmendorfer Strand for a one-day trip through 12 themed areas, from North Sea wildlife to tropical oceans. You’ll see blacktip reef sharks, a green sea turtle, rays, octopus, boa constrictors, clownfish, and more than 2,500 animals. Live feedings and a touch pool add hands-on interest for families.
Take the helm of a silent electric boat in Lübeck, even without a driving license. After a short German or English briefing, you can steer your private boat around the city’s waterways for one, two, or three hours. Cushioned seats, a table, and room for six make this a relaxed outing for friends, families, or company groups.
“Dass man das Boot ohne Führerschein fahren kann :)”
Walk Lübeck’s old town with a private guide in German or English. You’ll see Holsten Gate, the Salzspeicher warehouses, the harbor area, Town Hall, St. Mary’s Church, the Teufelchen, and Buddenbrook-Haus. Guides such as Christel, Crystal, and Frau Stump have led past tours, with history and local stories along the way.
“Christel was great, thoroughly enjoyed my time with her. Very knowledgeable about Lübeck.”
Walk Lübeck’s old town with a private guide in German or English. From the Holsten Gate and Trave Harbour to St. Mary’s Church, Buddenbrook House, and the Hospital of the Holy Spirit, you’ll connect grand landmarks with narrow lanes, stepped gables, and quiet courtyards. Guides such as Bernd, Chris, and Karin are praised for tailoring the route to each group.
“Our guide Karin was great. She explained a lot about the city and you could tell she enjoyed introducing Lübeck to us. We saw a lot in a short period of time of time, and she gave us great suggestions for things to do on our own time after the official tour was done.”
Join Ulrike Müller’s German-language walking tour from the Holstentor at 7 p.m. for 1.5 hours and about 3 kilometers of Lübeck true crime, legends, and eerie history. Hear about murderer Giese, a mother’s revenge, an exposing friend, and a case wiped out in one night. The route ends where it begins.
“The guide was ok... difficult to understand at times due to the surrounding noise. Voice should have been a bit stronger...”
Meet your German-speaking guide at Lübeck’s Holsten Gate for a private 90-minute walk through medieval lanes, courtyards, low passages, and traditional townhouses. You’ll learn the story behind the Angel Pit, inspect unusual street lamps, and finish at St. Jakobi and the Heiligen-Geist-Hospital. The tour suits groups of up to six.
Use one Lübeck Day Pass for unlimited admission to the city’s participating museums during your selected day. See Buddenbrookhaus, Günter Grass-Haus, Holstentor, St. Annen, Behnhaus Drägerhaus, Kunsthalle St. Annen, Katharinenkirche, the nature museum, and world cultures. No guide is included, so you set your own pace.
Start with SEA LIFE Timmendorfer Strand’s 12 themed areas, then join a small German-speaking group of up to eight for a 90-minute backstage tour. See aquarium technology, the laboratory, quarantine area, aquarists at work, and feed Speedy, the 20-year-old green sea turtle. Guide Pascal has led especially praised tours.
Meet your local guide at Lübeck’s Holstentor for a focused walk through the old town. In about 60 minutes, you’ll see key sights such as St. Mary’s Church, hear stories about the city’s architecture and lanes, and get personal tips for cafés, bars, and restaurants. English and German tours are available, with private options offered.
“Our guide was outstanding, having a deep knowledge of the city and freely sharing personal experiences. She answered our questions. She was amazing. Lübeck came alive for us.”
Explore Lübeck’s Old Town on a private 2 to 4-hour walk with a licensed German-speaking guide. See Holstentor, the Rathaus, St. Jakobi, Lübeck Cathedral, and Marienkirche, depending on your chosen option. Private hotel pickup is available in the Old Town, with local food tips included.
“The city tour with Christel Obenaus was excellent and extremely interesting. We can only warmly recommend Christel.”
Walk Lübeck’s UNESCO-listed old town with a private English or German-speaking guide. From the Holstentor, explore Gothic brick churches, the market square, St. Marien, Buddenbrockhaus, hidden courtyards, merchant homes, and the craft of brick-making. The tour is flexible between 9 AM and 7 PM and suits groups of up to eight.
Meet your private German- or English-speaking guide at Holsten Gate and walk into Lübeck’s UNESCO-listed center. You’ll see St. Mary’s Church, the Merchants’ Quarter, Buddenbrook House, and Town Hall, while learning how Baltic trade shaped the city. A marzipan tasting adds a sweet local touch. The tour costs $265 per group of up to 15.
“Die Teamerin hat Lübeck gelebt und geatmet, sie wusste quasi über jeden Ziegelstein bescheid, sie konnte uns auch sehr gut Lübeck nahe bringen. Immer wieder gerne”
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