Guided walks & tours

Explore the Hanseatic city & seaside resort

Guided city tours in Lübeck and Travemünde

With its rich history, the Queen of the Hanseatic League is predestined to offer visitors exciting city tours. Whether you choose to explore the mysterious alleys and courtyards, discover the history of the Hanseatic League or gain unexpected insights into the life and architecture of the city, there is so much to experience.

As well as the classic sightseeing tours, you can include treasure hunts and mystery tours as team-building activities, or immerse yourself in Lübeck's exciting history on a historical costume tour. And as the Christmas capital of Northern Germany, don't miss a guided tour of Lübeck's festive season, finished off with a mulled wine at the Christmas market.

Travemünde has a lot to offer as well as the big freighters and ferries that dock right next to the fine sandy beaches. Did you know, for example, that you can explore the entire promenade of Travemünde and the Priwall peninsula on foot and by ferry? This way you can discover the maritime beauty of the seaside resort at your own pace.

From classic city tours...

Guided tour of the Old town of Travemünde

Discover the best of this seaside resort on an exciting and entertaining walking tour. From the picturesque Vorderreihe street, past the old lighthouse and the colourful fishing harbour to the Old Bailiwick, there is plenty to learn.

Duration: approx. 1-1.5 hours

Typical Lübeck tour

All-time classic: the city tour to Lübeck's most beautiful places and famous sights. On this tour you will learn about the Holsten Gate, the City Hall and some of the impressive brick churches.

Duration: approx. 1,5 - 2 hours

... to discovery tours through alleyways and courtyards

Themed tours

Discover Lübeck's most beautiful sights on a walking tour with a guide in period costume. Experience Lübeck through different lenses, focusing on contrasting aspects of the city, such as the Buddenbrook family, women in the Middle Ages, the history of the Hanseatic League, the stories of Lübeck's alleys and courtyards, or focusing on the city's famous sons: Thomas Mann, Günter Grass and Willy Brandt.

Duration: approx. 1.5-2 hours

Alleyways and courtyards tour

Lübeck has around 90 enchanted alleys and courtyards that give the Old Town its special character. As part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site, the people of Lübeck are very proud of these historic narrow streets and lovingly restored houses. Would you like to know more about the alleys and courtyards, who lived there and explore them? No problem - but beware, you might have to duck down in some of the alleyways.

Duration: approx. 1,5 hours

... to exciting and nocturnal

Criminal tour

Become Sherlock Holmes for a day and solve a tricky case using witness statements and interesting clues - all the while discovering Lübeck's most beautiful corners.
Teamwork is required!

Duration: approx. 3 hours

Torchlight walk in Travemünde

The sea glistens in the light of torches: learn the exciting history of the seaside resort on this atmospheric walk from the pilot tower at the beach terraces, the beacon at the North Pier and then along the beach to the Great Pier.

Duration: approx. 1.5 hours

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