Combined Hamburg and Lübeck Highlights: Private Day Trip 6-hour Hamburg and Lübeck Highlights Tour
ID: GYG438913-790834
Category:
Country: Germany
Duration:
06:00 hours
Description
Visit Hamburg's essential highlights and then get to know another of Germany's Baltic gems: Lübeck – the red-brick gothic city of the Hansa.
There’s more to the north of Germany than Hamburg. This 6-hour tour is designed to help you get to know another of Germany’s Baltic gems: Lübeck – the red-brick gothic city of the Hansa.
We begin in Hamburg, where you’ll be met by one of our professional, local guides and a private driver and vehicle. First up you will explore the historic heart of the city visiting the stunning Town Hall, Deichstrasse and its iconic ‘Kontor’ buildings, the St Nikolai Church (still a burnt out shell because of devastating allied fire-bombings in WW2), the Trost Bridge (Hamburg’s oldest), the UNESCO-listed Speicherstadt, and the modern architectural splendour of the Elbphilharmonie.
After a short break, it's time to drive to Lübeck (circa 1-1.5 hours) and explore the North Sea city of German literary giants Thomas Mann and Günther Grass. You will walk through the legendary symbol of Lübeck, the Holsten Gate, slumping under its own weight – forgivable, considering it is over 500 years old. Next we cross over the old city walls to explore the Old Town.
You will visit the city’s former economic epicentre at the Old Salt Storehouses, admire the architectural grandeur of St. Peter’s Church and also the imposing Town Hall overlooking the city’s marketplace. Finally you will have the chance to marvel at the ‘mother of brick Gothic architecture’ – St. Mary’s Church.
We’ll take a short break for shopping and refreshments before returning to Hamburg, where the tour will finish.
Highlights
- Head to the heart of Hamburg and its stunning, neo-renaissance Town Hall
- See where the Great Fire of 1842 started and see iconic Kontor buildings
- Admire fine example of north German, neo-gothic architecture at Nikolaikirche
- Visit Hamburg’s true modern architectural gem - Elbphilharmonie
- Climb the tower of Lubeck's gothic St. Peter's Church, which became exhibition
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Hotel pick-up and drop-off
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
Cancellation is not possible. If you cancel it anyway or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity and the money you paid will not be refunded.
