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...
Highlights
1 hour and 10 minutes
Offered in German (Deutsch) & 6 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
1 hour and 10 minutes
Offered in German (Deutsch) & 6 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Self-guided tour on your smartphone, APP not needed!
Available in: English, Deutsch, Italiano, Français, Español, Português, 中文
Audioguide with quizzes about each point of interest along the tour
A physical guide (the tour is accessible on your smartphone)
Tickets or entrance fees for any attractions along the tour
Access offline. Internet needed on your phone
Meeting Points
Departure
Museum Holstentor
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.
Return
Burgtor
The tour ends at Burgtor, the northernmost city gate of Lübeck.
Important Information
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Service animals allowed
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
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Not recommended for pregnant travelers
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Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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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...
Highlights
1 hour and 10 minutes
Offered in German (Deutsch) & 6 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
1 hour and 10 minutes
Offered in German (Deutsch) & 6 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Self-guided tour on your smartphone, APP not needed!
Available in: English, Deutsch, Italiano, Français, Español, Português, 中文
Audioguide with quizzes about each point of interest along the tour
A physical guide (the tour is accessible on your smartphone)
Tickets or entrance fees for any attractions along the tour
Access offline. Internet needed on your phone
Meeting Points
Departure
Museum Holstentor
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.
Return
Burgtor
The tour ends at Burgtor, the northernmost city gate of Lübeck.
Itinerary
1
Holstentor
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.
10 minutes
2
Salzspeicher
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.
10 minutes
3
Marktplatz Lübeck
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.
10 minutes
4
Marienkirche
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.
10 minutes
5
Buddenbrookhaus
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.
10 minutes
6
Heiligen-Geist-Hospital
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.
10 minutes
7
Burgtor
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.
