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Lübeck: 1-Hour Splash Bus City Tour

Lübeck: 1-Hour Splash Bus City Tour

Enjoy a unique attraction in Lübeck: Splashtour, a bus that transforms into a boat.  The captain will greet you at the bus stop and take you on a journey through his hometown, mixing personal stories with historical facts to make this a truly special experience. This ride will give you a completely different view of the city. On this 1-hour tour, you'll see the most interesting and beautiful corners of the Hanseatic city. The highlight is the spectacular splash, when this bus suddenly becomes a ship and drives you along the Trave, past the picturesque skyline of Lübeck. Enjoy the live commentary in German, giving you insights on Lübeck's history, glory days, and most famous inhabitants. Travel through the Lübeck harbor and around the historic old town. From the water, you can see all main sights including the 7 towers of Lübeck, the Holsten Gate, countless bridges, the romantic garden district, and the historic houses of the old town. From the road, glimpse into everyday live in Lübeck, passing unique little shops, historic houses, and countless sights.

Hamburg: 1-Hour Harbor Cruise

Hamburg: 1-Hour Harbor Cruise

Embark on a harbor cruise of Hamburg and listen closely to live German narration as you pass the Speicherstadt district, HafenCity, Köhlbrand Bridge, Elbe Philharmonic Hall, and more. See the most iconic of the city's 2,400 structures crossing over the waterways, canals, and harbor basin. Climb aboard the boat and explore the various attractions of the city, depending on the tide and the time of day. Along the way, learn interesting facts about the city and its history as well as the incoming and outgoing ships. Simply sit back and enjoy the fantastic views from the water. Admire the historical Speicherstadt (warehouse district) with its narrow waterways, the modern HafenCity, the numerous bridges over the Elbe River, busy locks and container terminals, the large Blohm and Voss shipyard, and the Köhlbrand Bridge. Finally, finish your tour and disembark at the departure point.

Lübeck: Entertaining Tour Through Hidden Courtyards

Lübeck: Entertaining Tour Through Hidden Courtyards

Discover the most beautiful courtyards and corridors of Lübeck on a guided tour. Be led along narrow paths to the small, picturesque courtyards that the city is famous for. Explore the small stalls where workers used to live and immerse yourself in local history. Learn all sorts of interesting facts about the Hanseatic League and how the city's population increased sharply in the Middle Ages. Hear why living space had to be created, leading to the construction of narrow and crooked corridors between the front buildings. See the monastery courtyards and be taken back in time. Admire how merchant and shipper widows were housed at that time.

Lübeck: entertaining guided tour to old town highlights

Lübeck: entertaining guided tour to old town highlights

Would you like to gain first, wonderful impressions of the time-honored Hanseatic city of Lübeck and also learn a little about the illustrious history and special architecture of the Hanseatic city? Then join us on an informative walk through the listed old town of the world cultural heritage. It begins at Lübeck's world-famous landmark, the Holsten Gate, in front of the famous seven-towered city skyline and takes you through the historic streets to Lübeck's other brick buildings worth seeing, such as the town hall and the St. Marien Church. A detour to the medieval corridors and abbey courtyards of Lübeck should not be missing from our tour. At the end of the tour you will understand why the Hanseatic city of Lübeck is one of the most visited cities in Europe.

Lübeck: Electric Boat Rental - without driving licence

Lübeck: Electric Boat Rental - without driving licence

Surprise your friends or family with this unique experience. Move freely on Lübeck's waterways and experience the flair and sights of the UNESCO World Heritage Site. The boats do not require a license and, after instruction, are easy to steer for anyone aged 18 and over, even without prior knowledge. All boats have silent and emission-free electric drives. Equipped with comfortable seat cushions and a table, nothing stands in the way of a relaxed boat tour with a maximum of 6 people per boat. Also ideal for company events.

Lübeck zwischen Grusel und Geschichte Truecrime zu Halloween

Lübeck zwischen Grusel und Geschichte Truecrime zu Halloween

In keeping with Halloween, we discover the creepy side of Lübeck together. You can expect eerie and exciting stories from long -past time and True Crime Stories from the 21 century. Learn what murderer Giese is all about and how bitter the revenge of a mother can be. Comes on a tour of Lübeck's streets and experiences venerable monuments and dark secrets. Of course, there's only one creature who can show you around by this topic, so be exited. Start is at 7 p.m. The tour goes about 1.5 hours and we cover about 3km.

From Kiel: Lübeck Shore Excursion

From Kiel: Lübeck Shore Excursion

Welcome to your exclusive day trip from Kiel Port to the charming city of Lübeck. Designed especially for cruise ship passengers, this tour offers a perfect blend of comfort, history, and cultural exploration. Lübeck, famed for its iconic red-brick Gothic architecture and rich Hanseatic heritage, promises an unforgettable experience for all history and architecture enthusiasts. We start our journey with a comfortable ride in an air-conditioned vehicle directly from your ship to the heart of Lübeck. Here, you'll be introduced to a local guide, a true connoisseur of the city's many tales and secrets, eager to share their love for this fascinating city with you. Our first stop is the striking Holsten Gate, an enduring symbol of Lübeck's medieval legacy. Step back in time as you admire its Gothic design and learn about its construction dating back to 1464. The exploration continues with a tour of the old salt storehouses, the vibrant marketplace, and the stately Town Hall, each bearing witness to Lübeck's past and present vitality. Your guide will enrich your visit with captivating stories and insights about these historic landmarks. Our highlight is the visit to the Basilica of St Mary's Church, an architectural masterpiece that has inspired many other red-brick churches across the Baltic Region. Stand beneath the world's highest brick vault and let the enormity of this structure amaze you. After the guided tour, you'll have leisure time to enjoy Lübeck at your own pace. Whether you choose to browse the local boutiques, sample some authentic German cuisine, or just wander the city's enchanting streets, the choice is yours. At the end the driver will escort you back to your cruise ship, capping off your memorable day in comfort and style.

Lübeck: Classic Tour of the Hanseatic City

Lübeck: Classic Tour of the Hanseatic City

Discover the Hanseatic city of Lübeck with its unparalleled architecture, especially significant to its appointment as the first German UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1987. See the unique skyline of Lübeck, decorated with the 5 main churches, the world-famous "Holstentor" (Holsten Gate) and the brick "Kaufmannshäuser" (merchants' houses), all signifiers of the hundred-year-long history of this Baltic Sea city. Hear interesting stories about the history of the city. Begin at the famous Holsten Gate and continue to the "Salzspeicherhäusern," past the former industrial heart of the city, the Port of Lübeck. Continue to the famous town hall with its traditional Hanseatic architecture and history, then to the sweet "Teufelchen" and St. Mary's Church. Conclude the tour with a stroll through the famous streets and the decorated houses at Buddenbrook-Haus.

Lübeck: Historical Tour in the Footsteps of the Hansa

Lübeck: Historical Tour in the Footsteps of the Hansa

Immerse yourself in the history of the Hanseatic League in beautiful Lübeck and discover the old town with its narrow alleys and typical stepped gables. Learn how the Hanseatic League grew from a connection of merchant guilds to a confederation of cities, which in its heyday included about 300 maritime and inland cities in Northern Europe from Riga to Bruges.  Start at the historic Holstentor, one of four city fortification gates at this wall passage alone. Stroll past the salt storehouses and the Trave Harbour. Go through the Große Petersgrube, one of Lübeck's oldest streets with beautiful old brick and stepped-gable buildings. See St. Mary's Church, which was the model for numerous churches in the Hanseatic cities in the Baltic region. Passing by the Buddenbrook House of the Mann family, you'll finally reach the venerable Schiffergesellschaft guild hall, where the sailors of the Hanseatic League used to stop by. The tour ends at the Hospital of the Holy Spirit, one of the oldest social institutions of Lübeck, where you can take a look into one or two romantic backyards.

Lübeck self-guided crime tour with your smartphone

Lübeck self-guided crime tour with your smartphone

The Crime Trails is an outdoor crime game. Together with your family, your friends or your colleagues, you try to track down the perpetrator in a spectacular robbery at Lübeck's casino. Please note that no classic sightseeing tour awaits you - but we will still take you to many exciting areas on the crime trail. Thats how it works: Equipped with your smartphone and the crime file, you make your way to the specified crime scene. The tour starts there and the first puzzle awaits you. Further information about the crime scene can be found in the game documents. At the investigation locations, a variety of puzzles have to be solved in order to unlock further clues about the suspects and the case. If the investigation comes to a halt, you have the opportunity to get tips and solutions as the process progresses. In order to convict the perpetrator and solve the crime case, you have to cleverly combine all the clues from the case. You will receive detailed instructions after booking in the game. The booking: Please be sure to note the additional information in your order confirmation. There you will receive a voucher code, which you must first redeem on our website in order to gain access to the booked game. More information: As a group, you travel at your own pace and can decide the order in which you want to visit the puzzle locations within the investigation area and take a break at any time. If your travel plans change, you can flexibly start the tour at a different time and without further reservations. The crime tour can be played every day in daylight. Please download the game documentation before starting the game.

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