Skip-the-line European Hanseatic Museum & Old Town Tour

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Skip-the-line European Hanseatic Museum & Old Town Tour
Travel back in time to medieval Europe to learn about the impact & legacy of the Hanseatic League! Enjoy an original tour of the Hanseatic City of Lübeck & visit the European Hanseatic Museum & St Mary’s Church. Feel the ambiance of the Middle Ages! 2H: Hanseatic History Old Town Tour Enjoy a walking tour of the Old Town led by a Private Guide who is an expert on the history of the Hanseatic League. See the Holstentor Gate, St Peter's Church, Burgtor & more. Includes skip-the-line tickets to the European Hanseatic Museum (no guide). 3H: Hanseatic History Old Town Tour & St Mary's Church Book an extended 3-hour walking tour of the Old Town to visit St Mary's Church, led by an Expert Guide who is fluent in the chosen language. Includes skip-the-line tickets to the European Hanseatic Museum (no guide) Join our Local Guide on this private walking tour of Lübeck’s Old Town to discover the important role that the Hanseatic League played in trade & commerce in medieval Europe.
Free cancellation Private tour

What's included

  • 5-Star History Expert Guide who is fluent in the chosen language
  • Entrance fee to St. Mary’s Church (3-hour tour only)
  • Interesting facts and myths about medieval history and the Hanseatic League
  • Skip-the-line tickets to the European Hansemuseum
  • Hanseatic History Tour with tickets to the European Hansemuseum -
  • - (number of attractions depends on the selected option)

What's not included

  • Pickup by car from your accommodation in Lübeck
  • Entrance fee to St. Mary’s Church (in 2-hour tour)

Itinerary

  1. 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. (10 min)
  2. Walking tour of medieval Lübeck with tickets to the European Hansemuseum. (1h 0min) Admission included
  3. Your tour begins in the Old Town by the riverside terrace of river Trave, from where you can admire the iconic Holstentor Gate. (20 min)
  4. The Salzspeicher, a row of self-storage warehouses built in the 16th-18th century. Lübeck’s Old Town has a status of a world heritage site and is famous for its medieval atmosphere. (20 min)
  5. Follow your Expert Guide along the streets lined by gabled townhouses and Gothic-era churches and listen to the story of the rise and fall of the Hanseatic League. Along the way you will see highlights such as the Market Square, St Peter’s Church. (20 min)
  6. St Mary’s Church, which is the tallest church in the ‘City of Seven Towers.’ Another point of interest will be the Hospital of the Holy Spirit, which is one of the world’s oldest existing social institutions. It is the largest place of worship in Lübeck, built in the 13th-14th century. Inside you will discover an impressive Gothic interior with a unique astronomical clock, medieval sacred art and the Broken Bell, which has an interesting legend behind it. (20 min)
  7. Explore the Burgtor tower, which was built when the city was the capital of the Hanseatic League. (10 min)
  8. The guide will take you to the European Hanseatic Museum (European Hansemuseum) and had you the tickets that allow you to skip the lines. You can spend as much time as you like at the largest Hanseatic museum in the world, learning about life in medieval Europe through interactive exhibits on the topics such as trade, commerce, crafts, architecture, fashion and much more. Discover the legacy of the Hanseatic League and its impact on medieval society! (20 min)

Meeting & end point

Meeting point
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.
End point
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.

Practical information

Operated by
Rosotravel - Munich
Travellers per booking
1–15
Languages
de
Confirmation
INSTANT

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation available.

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

Important notes

  • 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 for important information.
  • Please note that due to the museum's policy, the guide will not accompany you inside the European Hanseatic Museum. The museum’s interactive exhibits are available in English, German, Russian and Swedish.
  • Skip-the-line tickets to the European Hanseatic Museum allow you to skip lines to the ticket office, however they do not guarantee that there will be no waiting time to enter the museum.
  • Church tours during mass and special events (such as scheduled concerts) are limited, therefore the guide may provide all information outside.

Frequently asked questions

This tour lasts approximately 2 hours. Allow a little extra time at either end if you need to transfer between the ship and the excursion meeting point.

The excursion price typically covers transport, a qualified guide, and the activities listed in the description above. Meals, gratuities, personal shopping, and any entrance fees not mentioned in the description are usually paid separately on the day.

Age and fitness guidance for this excursion is not specified in the data we hold. The tour description above is the best guide — if you have any specific concerns, contact your cruise line's excursion desk before departing the ship.