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Make the most of your limited sightseeing time with a full-day shore excursion to Lubeck from Kiel Port. Enjoy shared transfers in an air-conditioned vehicle, then leave the logistics to your guide as you tick off the best city sights. From St Mary's Basilica to its charming streets, see more than you would traveling alone, and enjoy plenty of free time throughout the tour. Returns to the port included afterwards.
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All-in-One: Beautiful Lübeck: Shore Excursion from Kiel Port
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Discover the historic port of Kiel at your own pace with a self-guided audio tour via smartphone. Begin, pause, and stop this audio tour at your leisure and maximize time in Kiel with this walking tour. See top landmarks including monuments, gardens, and the local aquarium all while hearing stories about Kiel’s history and culture. Learn about Kiel without joining a tour group through this smartphone app.
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Kiel Self-Guided Audio Tour: Explore this Historic Port
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If you are travelling on a cruise ship to the port of Kiel and have only one day on shore, let us take you on a fascinating, all-encompassing journey to Hamburg! Hamburg is second largest city in Germany after Berlin and it is one of the most beautiful and exciting cities in Europe. It became a well-known tourist destination due to its wild, red light district but is now attracting a more discerning clientele with its modern architecture in the form of the Elbphilharmonie, Speicherstadt, and the Hafencity, not to mention the canals, Alster, stunning Rathaus and high end shopping. This shore excursion is adjusted to each ship’s docking times and starts promptly after your vessel’s arrival, returning with plenty of time to spare before its departure. Our expert team has been organizing these tours for nearly a decade. We have never missed a cruise ship’s departure and imparted our knowledge and enthusiasm for our unique and beautiful city to thousands of satisfied passengers!
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From Kiel: All-in-One Hamburg Shore Excursion
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Experience Kiel through the eyes of a local on this walking tour of the German port city. As you stroll through town, viewing essential landmarks including the Kiel Opera House and the medieval St. Nikolai Church, your guide will share insights into the city’s history along with personal anecdotes and tips for making the most of your visit to Kiel.
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Kiel: Surprise Walk with a Local
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This sightseeing tour of Hamburg is a great shore excursion option for cruise passengers traveling to Kiel. The full-day excursion covers essential Hamburg attractions, from the historic warehouses of the UNESCO-listed Speicherstadt to the elegant modern architecture of the Elbphilharmonie. The tour is carefully timed to your ship’s docking to make the most of your time ashore while ensuring that you return in plenty of time for departure.
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All-in-One Hamburg Shore Excursion from the port of Kiel
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Lübeck's most famous gate was saved from demolition by a single vote: 42 to 41. This self-guided audio tour takes you past that tilting gate, through streets called Purgatory and Hell, to the church where merchants built their vault twenty metres taller than the bishop's cathedral, just to prove a point. Along the way, you'll hear how the salt warehouses became a vampire's lair in Nosferatu, why Bach walked four hundred kilometres to hear one organist, and how a medieval courtroom used two different doors so the crowd outside could read the verdict without a word being spoken. The tour works entirely offline across this UNESCO World Heritage island, with no fixed start time. Pause for marzipan at Niederegger, resume whenever you like. Over 20,000 travelers have used our self-guided tours, and every booking includes a full refund guarantee. If you want real stories, not just a photo walk, this Lübeck walking tour is the one to book.
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Brick Towers, Fallen Bells and Sinners Self Guided Tour of Lübeck
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Start your visit to Kiel with this 2-hour walk led by a Local. You’ll discover its highlights, hidden gems, and get practical tips. This is the best introduction to Kiel. Get to see places like Opera House and Kiel City Hall, along with hidden corners of Kiel only known to locals that reveal the city’s everyday charm. You'll also receive local insights on where to eat, drink, and how to get around, helping you explore with confidence and make the most of your time. • Get the best intro to Kiel through its highlights and hidden gems • Learn about local products and connect with Kiel's traditions • Get local tips on where to eat, drink, and how to move around the city • Make the most of your time with this 2-hour walking experience • Enjoy the intimacy of a small group, up to 8 travellers
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Best Intro to Kiel in 2 hours with a Local
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Nestled on an island surrounded by the Trave River, Lübeck is a monument to medieval ingenuity and mercantile power. On this self-guided walking tour, you’ll explore the remarkably preserved heart of what was the center of the Hanseatic League, a powerful trading organization that dominated Northern Europe for centuries. From imposing brick churches to merchant homes and historic warehouses, the city’s UNESCO-protected architecture tells the story of its golden age. Starting at the iconic Holsten Gate with its distinctive twin towers, you’ll discover why this fortification was both an impressive defense system and a symbol of the city’s wealth. You’ll pass through ancient salt warehouses, learning why this commodity was so precious it earned the nickname “white gold,” and wander through narrow medieval streets organized in a distinctive fishbone pattern.
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Lübeck’s Historical Centre Self Guided Walking Tour
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SEA LIFE Timmendorfer Strand is a magical aquarium that’s perfect for all the family. Purchase your admission ticket and head straight for the action. See over 2,500 animals from over 100 different species, including sharks, turtles, otters, octopodes, clownfish, and more.
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SEA LIFE Timmendorfer Strand Admission Ticket
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Discover Kiel on a captivating walking tour that explores the city's historic heart, architectural landmarks and maritime heritage. Admire the impressive Town Hall and Opera House, stroll along the historic Holstenstrasse, uncover Kiel's medieval roots around the Alter Markt and St. Nikolai Church, and discover fascinating connections to European royalty at the statue of Peter III. As you continue through the city's elegant streets and green spaces, take in views of the Kiel Fjord and experience the close relationship between Kiel and the Baltic Sea. Combining history, architecture, culture and scenic waterfront surroundings, this tour brings Kiel's past and present together in an engaging and memorable introduction to the city.
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Kiel: Discover Historic Streets, Landmarks & the Fjord
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Lübeck's medieval skyline – seven church towers rising above a river island – tells only part of the story. On this self-guided audio tour, you'll trace how Hanseatic wealth shaped the city's grand architecture while uncovering the lives of three Nobel Prize laureates who called Lübeck home. The tour starts at the Holstentor, the iconic 1464 red-brick gate whose twin towers have been slowly tilting toward each other for centuries. From there, you'll cross into the Old Town along Braunstrasse, one of the city's oldest streets, passing a baroque merchant's house from the 1600s and a 1905 postal building. You'll reach the medieval Market Square, where a farmers' market still operates. The route continues past the Günter Grass House and the Willy Brandt House on Königstrasse, where you'll hear the full stories behind the Tin Drum and Ostpolitik. The tour ends at Fischergrube, emerging through a medieval alleyway that workers once called home.
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Lübeck's Medieval Streets: A Self-Guided Audio Tour
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Start your visit to Lübeck with this 2-hour walk led by a Local. You’ll discover its highlights, hidden gems, and get practical tips. This is the best introduction to Lübeck. Get to see places like Museum Holstentor and St. Mary's Church, along with hidden corners of Lübeck only known to locals that reveal the city’s everyday charm. You'll also receive local insights on where to eat, drink, and how to get around, helping you explore with confidence and make the most of your time. • Get the best intro to Lübeck through its highlights and hidden gems • Learn about local products and connect with Lübeck's traditions • Get local tips on where to eat, drink, and how to move around the city • Make the most of your time with this 2-hour walking experience • Enjoy the intimacy of a small group, up to 8 travellers
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Best Intro to Lübeck in 2 hours with a Local
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Our private one-way shuttle service offers you unparalleled comfort and luxury. Our van is spacious, elegant and equipped with the latest equipment to ensure a relaxed and pleasant journey. Our team consists of qualified and experienced drivers who will take you safely to your destination and provide excellent customer service. Enjoy direct and efficient transport from Kiel to Hamburg at a flat rate with no hidden additional costs. This saves time and ensures that you get to your destination quickly and comfortably. Our driver will be waiting for you with a sign directly at the cruise terminal and will help you with your luggage. We provide free child seats for children. The journey to Hamburg takes around 1.5 hours in normal traffic. Please allow a buffer for possible traffic jams when calculating the pick-up time. The airport recommends checking in 2 hours before departure.
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Private van transfer Kiel Cruise Terminal to Hamburg
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Take a deep dive into German beer culture as you explore Lubeck’s Old Town on this private beer-tasting tour. Your guide will lead you to some of the city’s best drinking establishments, where you’ll have a chance to sample several different brews, tasting the wares from well-known regional brands as well as innovative craft breweries.
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Private German Beer Tasting Tour in Lubeck Old Town
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Welcome to our beloved Hamburg. I am a former and long-time police officer, born and raised in Hamburg in the fourth generation. I know every stone, every street and every story in Hamburg. Enjoy your very private 6-hour city tour of Hamburg in a luxury vehicle with no other strangers. To receive a personalized service, the tour is only for your private group of up to six people and includes refreshments on board. Your professional driver will pick you up at the Cruise Terminal Kiel and bring you back to your ship on time. If your trip ends in Hamburg, he will take you to your desired location in Hamburg at the end of the tour.
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From Kiel: private Hamburg 6hour-Tour with a former Policeman
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Get introduced to Lübeck in the most authentic way: through its highlights, history, local flavors, and with a trusted local guide by your side. Along the way, you’ll explore iconic landmarks such as the majestic Holsten Gate and the impressive St Mary Church, as well as local favorites and hidden corners loved by locals. Engaging anecdotes and personal insights from your local guide will connect Lübeck’s history, culture, and tradition, bringing the city to life in an authentic and memorable way. To complete the experience, enjoy a tasting of a local specialty such as the Lübecker Rotspon. Whether sweet, savory, or regional, you’ll taste a real part of Lübeck’s everyday culture and traditions. By the end of the tour, you’ll have a great introduction to Lübeck, its local culture, and how to explore it on your own. You’ll walk away with personal recommendations and local tips on where to eat and what to see next, helping you make the most of your time in the city.
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Hello Lübeck: Private 2-Hour Intro City Walk with Local Guide
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Get a comprehensive overview of the port city of Lubeck during this private walking tour. Explore the city center with your own personal tour guide and see landmarks such as the Town Hall, the salt storehouses, and St. Mary’s Church. Listen to engaging commentary about the history of the city, which is dubbed as the birthplace of marzipan, and get insider tips about where to eat, drink, and explore.
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Lubeck Private Walking Tour With A Professional Guide
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A relaxed private walking tour that brings history alive with story-telling from a passionate, humourous local guide. Discover the history and secrets of this incredible port city as we explore Kiel together by foot.
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Private Walking Tour of Kiel
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Discover Lubeck your way with Ciceru’s self-guided walking tour—audio and text in 7 languages, right on your phone. Begin at the Holstentor, the city’s iconic gate, and uncover its defensive past. Admire the Salzspeicher, the red-brick warehouses that stored the “white gold” that fueled Lübeck’s trade. Step into the heart of the city at the Rathaus, where Gothic and Renaissance architecture reflect Lübeck’s power in the Hanseatic League. Walk past St. Mary’s Church, a towering Gothic masterpiece, and spot the famous devil statue. Visit the Buddenbrook House, the setting of Thomas Mann’s novel, and explore Lübeck’s merchant elite. See the ornate façade of the Hospital of the Holy Spirit, one of Europe’s oldest charitable institutions, before reaching the Burgtor, the city’s northernmost gate. With 7 stops and engaging riddles, this self-guided tour lets you explore at your own pace. Experience Lübeck one riddle at a time!
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Lubeck Interactive City Tour
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Embark on the Lübeck Ghost Hunt tour! Explore the sinister secrets of ancient Lübeck, tracing the steps of iconic horror characters and discovering eerie filming locations. Uncover chilling legends, haunted alleyways, and mysterious spots, including the haunting legacy of the black death plague. Are you ready to dive into Lübeck's dark history? Solve puzzles, explore the city, and find hidden gems at your own pace. Try a new type of experience with your smartphone, the perfect mix between a walking tour, sightseeing, and a scavenger hunt.
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Self-Guided GPS Ghost Hunting Nosferatu Walking Tour in Lubeck
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Let us take you on an adventure to one of the most iconic and picturesque towns in Northern Germany and Europe - the medieval town of Lübeck, the red-brick city of the Hansa, Thomas Mann and Günther Grass. Visit this enchanting and breathtaking German town in the comfort of a modern, air-conditioned vehicle picking up and dropping off directly at your cruise ship, and a passionate local guide who will take you to all of its gems. Marvel at its iconic gate, one of the most recognized symbols of the Baltic, see the stunning St Mary's Basilica - the predecessor of all red-brick Gothic Churches in this region, dating back from the mid-13th century. Spend some time exploring on your own, with a German snack, beer and some souvenir shopping! At the end of the tour, travel back in comfort directly to your ship, arriving with plenty of time to spare before its departure!
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Beautiful Lübeck - Private Shore Excursion from Port of Kiel
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Get introduced to Kiel in the most authentic way: through its highlights, history, local flavors, and with a trusted local guide by your side. Along the way, you will explore iconic landmarks such as the Kiellinie and Kieler Schloss, as well as local favorites and hidden corners loved by locals. Engaging anecdotes and personal insights from your local guide will connect Kiel's history, culture, and tradition, bringing the city to life in an authentic and memorable way. To complete the experience, enjoy a tasting of a local specialty. Whether sweet, savory, or regional, you will taste a real part of Kiel's everyday culture and traditions. By the end of the tour, you will have a great introduction to Kiel, its local culture, and how to explore it on your own. You will walk away with personal recommendations and local tips on where to eat and what to see next, helping you make the most of your time in the city.
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Hello Kiel: Private 2-Hour Intro City Walk with Local Guide
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Enjoy a fun team-building exercise in Lübeck on this scavenger hunt. Using just your smartphone, you and your group will jump into an adventure and explore the bustling city on foot. Discover hidden gems, solve riddles, and use clues at each attraction to find your next destination. Pause at any time for lunch and continue later or even another day.
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Lübeck Scavenger Hunt & Highlights Self-Guided Walking Tour
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Leave the magnificent merchant streets of Lübeck and slip through hidden, shoulder-high alleys into a secret world. This tour shows you the dramatic development of the famous Lübeck alleys and courtyards: from a medieval solution for the overcrowded city, through strict charity and disease-ridden industrial slums, to desirable green oases. Accompany a skeptical sociologist and a passionate historian as they discuss the price of charity, the cholera years, and the modern paradox of gentrification. You will never see a picturesque alley with the same eyes again. - 2.2 km self-guided tour with 7 stations over 95 min. - Ideal for everyone interested in society & everyday life and history & memory Excitingly told in a podcast style by experts and locals - Suitable audio content, AI guide, and navigation via the app
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Self-guided podcast tour The secret courtyards of Lübeck
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