Germany · LüBECK TOURS
The good lübeck tours fill up weeks ahead and the best go first. Below: the 13 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
A Lübeck splash tour where a city bus becomes a boat, cruising the Trave past the Holsten Gate and towers with live German stories. 1 hour.
“It was cold and wet out, wish the defroster was on so my pictures would have turned out.”
1.5-hour German guided walk in Lübeck’s old town, starting at the Holstentor. See Petrikirche, St. Marien, town hall, tips included.
“A very good tour, with a knowledgeable, friendly and amusing guide. Would definitely recommend this tour”
Explore Lübeck’s hidden courtyards and corridors on a 1.5-hour German guided walk, learning Hanseatic League stories for $20.
“Unterhaltsame Tour. Es gab viel zu sehen und zu entdecken.”
Licence-free electric boat rental in Lübeck for up to 6 people. Sail the harbor and canals at your pace, 1 to 3 hours.
“Dass man das Boot ohne Führerschein fahren kann :)”
Private 90 minute Lübeck walk, from Holsten Gate and merchants houses to churches and Buddenbrook streets with a guide.
“Christel was great, thoroughly enjoyed my time with her. Very knowledgeable about Lübeck.”
Private 90-minute Lübeck walk tracing Hanseatic League power from Holsten Gate to guild halls and the Hospital of the Holy Spirit.
“Chris was a great guide, we learnt so much about Lubeck.”
A Halloween-themed true-crime and legend walking tour in Lübeck, led by Ulrike Müller. 1.5 hours, 3 km, German, €18.
“Unser Guide hat es sehr gut gemacht. Ich habe diese Tour bereits weiterempfohlen.”
Taste Lübeck in 3 hours with marzipan, Rotspon tastings, Hanseatic history, and a small-group German guide.
“Interessante Führung, leckere Häppchen und Getränke”
Paddle Lübeck’s old town by canoe, passing Holsten Gate and salt warehouses, with freedom to stop and a calm 5 km loop.
“Super nette Einweisung. Prima Strecke auf der Trave. Gute Zeitvorgabe inklusive einer netten Pause an einem der vielen Anleger. Sehr zu empfehlen.”
Private 90-minute Lübeck tour from Holsten Gate through medieval backyards and townhouses, ending at Heiligen-Geist-Hospital, guided in German.
A 32-hour Lübeck Museums Association day pass to 9 museums, from Buddenbrooks and carved altars to art by Friedrich and Munch.
A 75-minute Lübeck Christmas walking tour with Ulrike Müller, mixing lights, myths, and the history behind Santa, trees, and even Coca Cola.
“Die Weihnachtstour hat uns sehr gut gefallen.War etwas abseits vom Trubel .Ulrike hat uns nette Anekdoten erzählt . Tour können wir auf jedenfall weiterempfehlen.”
A small-group 60 to 90 minute walk from Lübeck’s Holstentor to St. Mary’s Church, led by a local with practical tips and stories.
“Renate was highly informative, pleasant, and passionate about Lübeck and the surrounding areas. Fantastic guide in a great city.”
Germany broken up by the kind of day it makes — pick one and the full list is underneath.
