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Things to do in Kiel

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  1. e-Scavenger hunt Lubeck: Explore the city at your own pace, Kiel01

    1. e-Scavenger hunt Lubeck: Explore the city at your own pace

    From₹3,544/ person
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    Go on a discovery tour of Lubeck. Discover the most important and famous locations of the city. Search for the city's treasures with your family or friends. Can you complete the assignments? Will you get the top score in the city? This E-scavenger hunt and online city game will give you a fantastic day in Lubeck. Play in 1 team or in small teams against each other. Decide for yourself when you start, pause and end. It's your party only and you'll get to know the city in a unique way. Instructions for starting the tour will be given after booking. You can do this tour whenever you choose.

  2. Lübeck: Old Town Highlights Private Walking Tour, Kiel02

    2. Lübeck: Old Town Highlights Private Walking Tour

    From₹17,562/ person
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    Meet Lübeck city, known also as the City of Seven Towers. Walk around and see multiple amazing churches such as Lübeck Cathedral, Marienkirche or St. Peter’s Church. Choose one of our excellent tour options tailored to your needs and interests: 2-Hours Private Guided Tour During the 2-hours version you will explore the Old Town and see Holstentor St. Peter's Church, Rathaus, Town Hall, Marienkirche, Drehbrücke. Also visit at St. Jakobi Church. 3-Hours Private Guided Tour During the 3-hours version you will explore the Old Town and see Holstentor St. Peter's Church, Rathaus, Town Hall, Marienkirche, Drehbrücke. Also visit St. Jakobi Church, St. Mary’s Church and Lübeck Cathedral 4-Hours Private Guided Tour During the 4-hours version you will explore the Old Town and see Holstentor, St. Peter's Church, Rathaus, Town Hall, Marienkirche, Drehbrücke, and St. Katherine’s Church. Also visit at St. Jakobi Church, St. Mary’s Church, Lübeck Cathedral and Holstentor.

  3. Traditional German Food and Lubeck Old Town Private Tour, Kiel03

    3. Traditional German Food and Lubeck Old Town Private Tour

    From₹33,168/ person
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    Visit the Marzipan Capital of the World - Lubeck, and discover its culinary traditions, culture and history during one of a kind food tour with a Private Guide. Taste a variety of local delicacies and see highlights such as the Old Town Hall and St Mary’s Church. Choose one of our excellent tour options tailored to your needs and interests 2,5-hour: Food Tasting Tour at 2 venues This tour includes a short walking tour of Old Town with a visit to 1 traditional restaurant for a full meal with a soft drink, and 1 patisserie for a dessert with a cup of tea/coffee 3,5-hour: Food Tasting Tour at 3 venues Choose this tasting experience to visit 2 restaurants and 1 patissiere in Lubeck’s Old Town. Try traditional German dishes and desserts with 1 coffee/tea, 1 soft drink and 1 beer 5-hour: Food and Beer Tasting Tour at 4 venues Discover culinary heritage in Lubeck’s Old Town. Visit 4 local restaurants and try a variety of German traditional dishes, desserts and beverages, including 8 beers

  4. Lübeck’s Historical Centre Self Guided Walking Tour, Kiel04

    4. Lübeck’s Historical Centre Self Guided Walking Tour

    From₹982/ person
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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.

  5. Self-Guided GPS Ghost Hunting Nosferatu Walking Tour in Lubeck, Kiel05

    5. Self-Guided GPS Ghost Hunting Nosferatu Walking Tour in Lubeck

    2 hoursFrom₹2,457/ person
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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.

  6. Self Guided The Lubeck Syndicate City Escape Game, Kiel06

    6. Self Guided The Lubeck Syndicate City Escape Game

    2 hoursFrom₹2,967/ person
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    Explore Lubeck at your own pace with the Syndicate Scavenger Hunt, an unforgettable city escape adventure that offers a lot of freedom and flexibility. Play when, where, and with whomever you want. Whether you play alone for personal excitement or with a group, this game is perfect for you! Competing with more groups creates a competitive experience, ideal for team-building. Each group member becomes a character with a crucial role in the mission. Everyone plays a fundamental part in achieving success. Enjoy maximum independence—pause and continue whenever you want. To play, book the game and check your email for simple instructions.

  7. Lübeck Old Town App Tour | Insider Guide | Real City Guide, Kiel07

    7. Lübeck Old Town App Tour | Insider Guide | Real City Guide

    1.5 hoursFrom₹1,657/ person
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    Authentic stories and facts about Lübeck's Old Town with the self-guided audio guide in the SecretGuide app. This tour was developed by a real city guide without AI. On this exploration tour through the old town of Lübeck, which starts right at the train station, you will discover some fascinating Unpacked. Right at the beginning, you will pass the imposing Holstentor, this fully restored brick gate from the Middle Ages, which delves deep into the city's history with its museum. City guide Christa has recorded her most beautiful tour of Lübeck's old town and is looking forward to guiding you through Lübeck via app. Ideal for anyone who Trips independently and does not want to commit to fixed times or groups. Step by step instructions 1. Buy the tour you want 2. You will receive an email with the login details for the SecretGuide app 3. The tour is activated in your app account

  8. Brick Towers, Fallen Bells and Sinners Self Guided Tour of Lübeck, Kiel08

    8. Brick Towers, Fallen Bells and Sinners Self Guided Tour of Lübeck

    From₹884/ person
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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.

  9. Self-guided scavenger hunt and city game in Lübeck, Kiel09

    9. Self-guided scavenger hunt and city game in Lübeck

    From₹3,316/ person
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    Enjoy a unique experience in Lübeck directly with your smartphone. Let yourself be carried away into the story of the Hanseatic League in the famous Hanseatic city of Lübeck. Our city rally was lovingly researched by us on site, created without AI, and has a genuine connection to Lübeck. As you solve the puzzles of this exciting story, you will pass Lübeck's most beautiful sights. You solve the puzzles directly with and at the sights. Work in a team (1-6 people per group) to solve the case. Are there more than 6 of you (up to a maximum of 50 people)? Then we recommend splitting up into several small groups, otherwise experience has shown that not everyone is well integrated into the game. You can also test which group is the fastest! Use our city map to puzzle your way from station to station along the story. Solve the puzzles at the most beautiful sights. Move at your own pace and take a break whenever you want.

  10. Lübeck Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Tour, Kiel10

    10. Lübeck Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Tour

    2 hoursFrom₹626/ person
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    Discover Lübeck from a different perspective on a self-guided walking tour and scavenger hunt of the city. Solve riddles and clues that lead to the next location, showing all the city highlights. Solve interesting puzzles, have fun and learn new things about Lübeck. 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. Enjoy the tour in German.

  11. Private German Beer Tasting Tour in Lubeck Old Town, Kiel11

    11. Private German Beer Tasting Tour in Lubeck Old Town

    From₹26,948/ person
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    Taste the best German beer straight from the tap and learn about Lubeck’s brewing tradition. Try 4-8 types of beer with a local Beer Expert, including innovative craft beers. Visit the best local beer venues and a restaurant serving delicious German food. Choose one of our excellent tour options tailored to your needs and interests: 2-hour: Beer Tour with 4 Beers Join a tasting tour of 4 different beers, including popular and regional beer brands and 2 innovative craft beers. Visit 2 beer venues in Lubeck’s Old Town. 3-hour: Beer Tour with 6 Beers and Appetizers Choose this tasting tour to sample 6 different beers with paired appetizers at 2 beer venues in Lubeck’s Old Town. 4-hour: Beer Tour with 8 Beers and Food Become a beer expert and 8 different beers and paired hot dishes and snacks. Enjoy a beer and food tasting tour at 2 beer venues and 1 restaurant in Lubeck’s Old Town.

  12. Boat Cruise and a Private Walking Tour of Lubeck's Old Town, Kiel12

    12. Boat Cruise and a Private Walking Tour of Lubeck's Old Town

    From₹21,483/ person
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    Discover the must-see sights and hidden gems of the Hanseatic City of Lubeck on a private walking tour with a 5-Stars Guide. See the Holstentor, St. Mary's Church, Lubeck Cathedral and enjoy a cruise along the water canals of Lubeck. Choose one of our excellent tour options tailored to your needs and interests. Read the description carefully as each option includes a different program. 3-hour: Old Town & Cruise Discover Lubeck's rich history and architecture on a 2-hour private walking tour of the Old Town, followed by a 1-hour cruise. See the Old Town, Holsten Gate, Salzspeicher and more. 4-hour: Old Town, St Mary's Church, Cathedral & Cruise Discover Lubeck's rich history and architecture on a 2-hour private walking tour of the Old Town, followed by a 1-hour cruise. Visit St Mary's Church and Lubeck Cathedral. Fall in love with The City of the Seven Spire and The Queen of the Hanse!

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The activities ranked above are sorted by traveller rating and review count — start with the top 3 if you're short on time. Kiel is strongest on heritage walks, food tours and outdoor day trips; the listicle covers all three categories. Most experiences are 3–6 hours and can be combined with a morning visit to a landmark.

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