Lubeck Interactive City Tour

3.6 (5 reviews) 1 h 10 min Free cancellation Private tour

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Lubeck Interactive City Tour — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

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About this activity

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!

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At a glance

Duration: 1 h 10 min
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–15
Audio guide: German, Chinese, Portuguese, English, Italian, French, Spanish
Written guide: German, Chinese, Portuguese, English, Italian, French, Spanish
Operated by: Ciceru

Ages: Adults (5–85 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Self-guided tour on your smartphone, APP not needed!
Included: Available in: English, Deutsch, Italiano, Français, Español, Português, 中文
Included: Audioguide with quizzes about each point of interest along the tour

Not included

Not included: A physical guide (the tour is accessible on your smartphone)
Not included: Tickets or entrance fees for any attractions along the tour
Not included: Access offline. Internet needed on your phone

Itinerary

Holstentor

10 min

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.
Salzspeicher

10 min

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.
Stop 3

10 min

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.
Marienkirche

10 min

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.
Stop 5

10 min

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.
Heiligen-Geist-Hospital

10 min

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.
Stop 7

10 min

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.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

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.