Skip-the-line European Hanseatic Museum & Old Town Tour 3-hour: Hanseatic History Old Town Tour & St Mary's Church
ID: GYG500231-O-882688
Category:
Country: Germany
Duration:
03:00 hours
Description
Travel back in time to medieval Europe to learn about the impact and legacy of the Hanseatic League! Enjoy an original tour of the Hanseatic City of Lübeck and visit the European Hanseatic Museum
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 and commerce in medieval Europe. In addition to expert's commentary and amazing sights, we also provide skip-the-line tickets for an interactive self-guided experience at the European Hansemuseum. A can't-miss for history buffs!
Book a 2-hour walking tour of medieval Lübeck with tickets to the European Hansemuseum. Your tour begins in the Old Town by the riverside terrace of river Trave, from where you can admire the iconic Holstentor Gate and 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.
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 and 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, and the Burgtor tower, which was built when the city was the capital of the Hanseatic League.
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!
Choose the 3-hour option to enhance your walking tour of Lübeck’s Old Town with a visit to St. Mary’s Church (Marienkirche). 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. This option also includes tickets to the European Hanseatic Museum (no transport).
Highlights
- Explore the Hanseatic City of Lübeck with a 5-Stars Expert Guide
- Discover Hanseatic heritage and world heritage sites in the Old Town
- Save time with skip-the-line tickets to the European Hanseatic Museum
- Visit the historic St. Mary’s Church (3-hour tour only)
- Enjoy a private tour tailored to your needs and interests
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
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.
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.
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.
