Lübeck from Kiel: Private Shore Excursion with Guide

Walk Lübeck's Old Town with a local guide, then explore on your own

A private shore excursion from Kiel port to the medieval city of Lübeck with hotel pickup and drop-off, a two-hour guided walking tour of the Old Town, and free time for shopping and lunch. Your guide meets you in Lübeck after the transfer. The round trip takes seven to eight hours, timed to get you back before your ship departs.

Step-by-step itinerary

Lübeck private shore excursion from Kiel

• Pickup at Kiel cruise ship terminal
• Transfer to Lübeck by air-conditioned vehicle
• Meet professional English-speaking guide
• Visit Holsten Gate landmark
• Walk through Lübeck Old Town
• See St Mary's Basilica
• Free time for shopping and lunch
• Return transfer to Kiel cruise ship

The experience

Your driver picks you up directly outside your cruise ship terminal in Kiel and brings you to a modern, air-conditioned vehicle for the drive to Lübeck: roughly an hour and a half to two hours depending on traffic. Once you arrive, you meet your English-speaking guide, who leads a two-hour walking tour through the Old Town. You'll see the Holsten Gate, built in 1464 and one of the most recognized symbols of the Baltic; the old salt storehouses and market square; and St Mary's Basilica, a Gothic church from around 1250 with the tallest brick vault in the world. The guide adjusts the pace and rest stops to suit the group.

After the tour, you have one to two hours on your own to explore, eat lunch, shop for souvenirs or simply wander the cobblestone streets. The exact timing depends on traffic and your ship's schedule: the operator builds in a buffer so you don't miss departure. The walking distance across the tour is about two to three and a half kilometers, mostly on concrete sidewalks, asphalt and cobblestone. Your driver then returns you to the cruise ship terminal in Kiel.

What’s included

• Private air-conditioned vehicle with driver pickup and drop-off at your cruise ship terminal.
• two-hour guided walking tour of Lübeck's Old Town with a professional English-speaking guide.
• one to two hours of free time for lunch, shopping and independent exploration.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day6 departure times: the first at 08:00, the last at 13:00

Book up toStart time

AgesAdult (3 and older) · Under 3: can't be booked

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Chinese, Polish and Russian

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 2 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

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Good to know

Low physical effortNot recommended with heart problems

Operated by Vexperio

Is this one for you?Book this private excursion if you want a guide to orient you to Lübeck's medieval center and then have time to explore at your own pace, all timed so you're back at the ship before it leaves port.

Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Russian, Chinese and Polish.

How long is the actual walking tour in Lübeck?

The guided walking tour lasts two hours and covers the Old Town's main landmarks including the Holsten Gate, salt storehouses and St Mary's Basilica.

Do I have time to eat and shop during this excursion?

Yes, you have one to two hours of free time after the guided tour for lunch, shopping and exploring on your own before returning to the ship.

What is the Holsten Gate and why is it important?

The Holsten Gate is a medieval brick Gothic structure built in 1464 and one of the most famous landmarks in Northern Europe, a symbol of Lübeck's history as a Hanseatic city.

How much walking is involved in this tour?

The total walking distance is about two to three and a half kilometers (roughly one and a half to two miles), mostly on concrete, asphalt and cobblestone streets. The guide can adjust the pace and rest stops for your group.