The city's picturesque streets are characterised by narrow houses in many shapes and colours. Hidden passageways and courtyards lie behind them, waiting to be discovered. To explore the city off the beaten track, book a themed tour.

With expert guidance, the secret corners and nooks of Lübeck's old town are much easier to find. Our partners, including many Lübeck associations and private individuals, are true professionals. Many of them specialise in a particular topic and know all about Lübeck's unique features. The tours on offer are as diverse as the city itself. Entertaining excursions include guided tours in historical costume, during which you will learn lots of interesting facts about cultural life during the Hanseatic era. Tours through the hidden passages and courtyards of Lübeck are also particularly popular. The culinary city tours are a particular highlight. These varied gourmet tours allow you to experience the city's history and beauty with all your senses: sample traditional regional delicacies and exotic spices that were introduced to the Hanseatic city, and consequently to Lübeck's kitchens and bakeries, by travelling merchants as early as the Middle Ages.