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- German
- English
Forget the romantic myths of starving citizens who invent a sweet treat out of desperation. This tour covers the unvarnished, unscrupulous, and brilliant economic machinery behind Lübeck's most famous export: marzipan. Join culinary historian Marco and local Celia as they lift the almond-scented curtain and reveal a story of medieval merchant cartels, dangerous sea voyages, social hierarchies, and the industrialization of a luxury medicine.
- 2.3 km self-guided tour with 6 stations over 88 min.
- Ideal for those interested in culinary arts & identity and history & memory
Excitingly told in a podcast style by experts and locals
- Suitable audio content, AI guide, and navigation via the app
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
From Lübeck main station to Holstentor by local public transport. From the nearest stop, it is a few minutes' walk to the Holstentor. Please check the current connection on the day of travel.
From the European Hanseatic Museum, walk to the nearest stop and take local public transport back to Lübeck main station. Please check the current connection on the day of travel.
Itinerary
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1Holstentor
The iconic city gate where we debunk the famous 'siege myth' of the marzipan invention.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2
The epicenter of Lübeck's modern sweet economy, where marzipan went from medicine to a commercial sweet.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3Marzipan-Speicher am Holstentor
A modern production facility that sheds light on the strict regulations and the industrial reality of today's marzipan industry.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4
A historic, narrow alley that reveals the strict social hierarchies and the surveillance by the medieval bakers' guilds.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5
The historic house of the sailors' guild, which illuminates the invisible, dangerous work that drove the luxury trade.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
6European Hansemuseum
The conclusion of our tour on a macro level, which illuminates the Hanseatic League and Lübeck's ultimate survival strategy.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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