All Kiel Tours & Excursions in 2026

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.

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!

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

Unlock Kiel’s Hidden Secrets! Dive into its harbor breeze and historic streets as you join Max Planck to uncover who’s spreading cryptic clues through this vibrant, story-filled city. The Secrets of Kiel City Game combines sightseeing with a thrilling GPS-based adventure, letting you explore the city’s hidden corners while solving clever puzzles and riddles. Highlights include the Kiel City Hall Tower, the scenic Kiel Harbor, the historic St. Nikolai Church, the Warleberhof Museum, and the Kiel Opera House. Each stop reveals part of the city’s story through interactive challenges and photo tasks that bring Kiel’s maritime and cultural heritage to life. Play solo for an exciting personal quest or with a group for teamwork and friendly competition. You can pause the game anytime, continue whenever you like, and compete for a place on the leaderboard. Perfect for team-building or casual exploration, this self-guided city game turns Kiel into an unforgettable open-air escape room.

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.

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!

Visit the historic center of Kiel where you will come across buildings such as the St. Nikolai church and the Town Hall. Stroll through the oldest street in town known as the Holstenstraße. Along the way you will also come across the statue of Zar Peter III, and an Art gallery before reaching the Old Botanical Garden.

________ PLEASE NOTE: This is a self-guided audio tour, not an entry ticket. Please check their website for opening times and entry fees. ________ Explore the Laboe Naval Memorial on this affordable self-guided walking tour. • Find out about the Battle of Jutland that claimed the lives of 10,000 sailors in just 24 hours • Hear from producer Kirk Wilson, a New Zealander who created Kiel Walking Tours • Do it all in an hour or linger at stops along the way with complete control over when you start and finish • Get unlimited use before your booking date and after it • Use the virtual tour option at home Once you’ve booked, you’ll receive a ticket with instructions and a unique code listed under “Before You Go”. Then simply install the VoiceMap app and enter your code. The app displays directions to the starting point, and when you’re in the right place, just pop in your headphones and tap start. VoiceMap has automatic GPS playback, with turn-by-turn directions. It also works offline.

Join an exciting 60-minute walking journey through Lübeck. Learn all the key facts about the city, dive into the local lifestyle, and feel its unique culture. From Museum Holstentor to St. Mary's Church, get to discover the city's most defining landmarks. Your Local will also share insider tips on the best cafes, restaurants, and lively bars in Lübeck to ensure you get the most out of your stay.

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.

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.

Experience the enchantment of Lübeck on a 90-minute guided walk, exploring iconic locations associated with the Hansa . This tour is perfect for those interested in the influential mercantile league and the city's rich cultural heritage. Walk in the footsteps of the Hansa as we visit historic spots associated with their powerful legacy in Lübeck. Immerse yourself in Lübeck’s everyday charm as you stroll through scenic, quaint neighbourhoods. Along the way, you'll hear fascinating stories and gain insights into the city’s history and the profound impact of the Hansa on their time. From legendary locations like the Holstentor to cultural landmarks like the St. Mary’s Church, this experience with a Local is a must-do for those seeking an authentic insight into Lübeck. • Discover historic locations associated with the Hansa • Hear fascinating stories and local insights • Stroll through picturesque neighbourhoods and scenic streets • Learn about Lübeck's history and cultural heritage

See the best of Lübeck, all in a single tour—and get up close and personal with the port city’s UNESCO-listed highlights—on this private walking tour. Pick from multiple convenient tour times, and set off on foot. You’ll learn about the city’s long history and can admire its distinctive, brick Gothic architecture. Head to multiple attractions, from the Holsten Gate and Lübeck Cathedral to St. Mary's Church and the Town Hall.