Free tours in Lubeck

Lubeck is a beautiful city in northern Germany. Once the most significant center of the Hanseatic League, now it’s full of beautiful streets, gingerbread houses, 15th-century bakeries, and 13th-century churches. If you are a connoisseur of ancient architecture and picturesque cities, then Lübeck is your place. To not rack your brains over how to see the most important points in the city, you can book a free tour in Lubeck, during which the guide will take you through the nooks and crannies of the history of this beautiful place.

Experience the Beauty of Lübeck in Detail

Lübeck is increasingly becoming a tourist attraction — people come here to see the medieval city, where the architecture of the Renaissance, Gothic, and Classicism has been preserved. Let's find out which picturesque places you should visit first.

St. Mary's Church

The Marienkirche is impressive in its size. The height of the vault of the central nave of the church is 38.5 m. This is the highest brick vault in the world. The building is so majestic that it served as a prototype for the construction of 70 other European churches in the Gothic style. Marienkirche is currently the third-largest German church in size, and at the time of its construction, it was the largest. The entrance ticket costs 4 euros.

Holstein Gate

The Holstein Gate is a symbol of the Hanseatic League. It is made in the style of brick Gothic. The Holstein Gate was part of the Hanseatic League fortifications. Until 1864, the gate complex had a cascade of four defensive structures. The gates served to protect the city from a possible attack by the Kingdom of Denmark and the Dukes of Holstein. You can visit this place for 8 euros.

Lübeck Cathedral

Lübeck Cathedral is one of the first large buildings built in the Brick Gothic style in the Baltic region. The length of the cathedral is a record for red brick churches - 130 meters. The construction of the cathedral was ordered by the founder of the city, Heinrich the Lion. The temple appeared in the 13th century in the Romanesque style. A few years later, it was rebuilt into a Gothic hall church. The border between the two parts of the cathedral is visible to the naked eye: the first part of the building rests on rectangular supports, and the second is on round Gothic columns. 

Hospital of the Holy Spirit

Lübeck is also home to one of the oldest operating social institutions in the world - the Hospital of the Holy Spirit (Heilig-Geist-Hospital), built with funds from merchants in 1268. This Hanseatic hospital was a hospital and a hostel for the poor. It is one of the most important architectural monuments of Lübeck. A nursing home still operates here.

Artist's Corner

At the beginning of the 20th century, this view of the Old Town became a classic motif for local and visiting photographers, after which the lawn from which it opened was named the Artist's Corner (Malerwinkel). The first postcard with this view was issued in 1935.

Practical Information: Tour Schedule, Meeting Places, and Booking Details

The Lubeck walking tours we offer last about an hour and a half and you can choose between English and German languages. If you want to get a more detailed description of the tours, just click on the name of one of your favorites. You can also find out what impressions other tourists who chose our Lubeck city tour received:

Courtyards and corridors in Lübeck 

“The tour was very interesting and well thought out, it was great fun. We would be happy to do it again.”

The Queen invites you - city tour through Lübeck

“Lübeck is a really beautiful city. Our guide took us to the most beautiful corners and showed us the city at its best. Highly recommended.”

Considering that there is no airport in Lubeck, you can get to the city from the international airport of Hamburg Fuhlsbüttel. From there you can go by train that will take you to the Lubeck Hauptbahnhof railway station in about 1.5 hours.

Book an Unforgettable Tour of Lübeck

If you are going to visit Lubeck, seeing the most interesting sights is probably your main goal. Of course, you can see everything yourself, but only if you order a free walking tour in Lubeck, you will be able to fully immerse yourself in the atmosphere of the establishment and history of the city, through which our professional guides will take you.