Private Tour of Jewish Lubeck, History and Highlights

2 hours Free cancellation Private tour

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About this activity

Trace the history of Jewish people in Lubeck during the Hanseatic Era and World War II with the Jewish History Guide. Discover a little known Jewish heritage. See the Synagogue and Holstentor, and visit the Lubeck Cathedral

Highlights:

Discover the Jewish side of Lubeck with a 5-Star History Expert-Guide
See the Lubeck Synagogue - the only active synagogue in Schleswig-Holstein
Learn about Jewish persecution and the Holocaust
See the highlights of Lubeck, a UNESCO World Heritage site
Visit the magnificent Lubeck Cathedral

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!

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At a glance

Duration: 2 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: German
Operated by: Rosotravel - Munich

Ages: Children (0–3 years) · Adults (4–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Entrance fee to Lubeck Cathedral
Included: Jewish History Guide who is fluent in the language of your choice
Included: Interesting facts about Lubeck, Jewish history and the Holocaust
Included: A special route passing by the Lubeck Synagogue (outside)
Included: Private Tour about the Jewish History of the Hanseatic City of Lubeck

Not included

Not included: Entry to the Synagogue

Itinerary

Stop 1

10 min

Meet your guide in front of the Ringhotel Jensen, An d. Obertrave 4, 23552 Lübeck, Germany. Please do not enter the hotel, it is only a meeting point and the staff is not informed about the tour.
Holstentor

50 min

Explore the Jewish history and highlights of Lubeck’s Old Town with a Local History Expert-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
Stop 3

30 min

Explore the impressive St. Mary’s Church, located within the Hanseatic merchants' district where some Jewish merchants would also come from time to time.
Stop 4

30 min

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.
Lubeck Cathedral

Passing by

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.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

in front of the Ringhotel Jensen

End point

in front of the Ringhotel Jensen

Using your ticket

Know Before You Go:

Please check your email the day before the tour to receive important information
Please be aware that the Lubeck Synagogue is a working place of worship and services may be taking place
Please note that the synagogue is closed on Saturday. If you book on Saturday you will see it from the outside and the guide will tell you the history and related facts

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

Good to know

Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Please check your email the day before the tour to receive important information
Lubeck Cathedral is usually open every day from 10 AM to 5 PM. Church tours during scheduled events (such as the Sunday, daily and holiday masses) are limited, so parts or the entire church may be closed at the time of your visit. In such a case, you will only see it from the outside.