• An d. Obertrave 4 - Meet the guide in front of the Ringhotel Jensen, located at An d. Obertrave 4, 23552 Lübeck, Germany. Please refrain from entering the hotel, as it serves solely as a meeting point and the staff is not briefed about the tour.
• Holstentor - Discover the Jewish history and highlights of Lübeck’s Old Town with a Local History Expert-Guide. Many city tours overlook the Jewish history, but it is truly fascinating and worth exploring. As an imperial city and the capital of the Hanseatic League, Lübeck did not allow Jewish people to live within its walls, with a few exceptions that will be explained during the tour. You will visit the renowned Holstentor gate.
• St. Mary’s Church - Visit the remarkable St. Mary’s Church, situated in the Hanseatic merchants’ district, where some Jewish merchants occasionally visited.
• Katharineum - Another highlight will be the Katharineum, attended by Rabbi Felix F. Carlebach, his son, and other Jewish students and professors. You will also see the only synagogue in the “City of Seven Towers” and learn about the “Night of the Broken Glass” and the Holocaust.
• Lübeck Cathedral - The tour will pass by the Museum of St. Anne’s Church and conclude in front of the stunning Lübeck Cathedral. If desired, you can enter and listen to its captivating history from your enthusiastic Private Guide.

• Inclusive entrance fee to Lubeck Cathedral
• Expert Jewish history guide fluent in your preferred language
• Educational insights into Lubeck, its Jewish history, and the Holocaust
• Exclusive route featuring the iconic Lubeck Synagogue (exterior view)
• Intimate private tour delving into the Jewish story of the Hanseatic City of Lubeck

• Entry to the Synagogue

Trace the history of Jewish people in Lubeck during the Hanseatic Era and World War II with the Jewish History Guide. Discover a little known Jewish heritage. See the Synagogue and Holstentor, and visit the Lubeck Cathedral

Highlights:

• Discover the Jewish side of Lubeck with a 5-Star History Expert-Guide
• See the Lubeck Synagogue - the only active synagogue in Schleswig-Holstein
• Learn about Jewish persecution and the Holocaust
• See the highlights of Lubeck, a UNESCO World Heritage site
• Visit the magnificent Lubeck Cathedral

The history of Jews in Lubeck tells the history of antisemitism in Germany before Hitler and World War II. On this original tour you will discover forgotten stories of Jews from the Hanseatic era and learn about the anti-semitic prejudices that led to the”Final Solution” and the Holocaust. Experience Jewish Lubeck!

• Please check your email the day before the tour to receive important information
• Lubeck Cathedral is usually open every day from 10 AM to 5 PM. Church tours during scheduled events (such as the Sunday, daily and holiday masses) are limited, so parts or the entire church may be closed at the time of your visit. In such a case, you will only see it from the outside.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.