St. Anne's Museum - Medieval Sacred Art with a Private Guide

Hard-carved altar pieces and centuries-unseen altar garments are among the priceless treasures you’ll see on your privately guide tour of St. Anne’s Museum. Learn about life in medieval Lübeck.
During your 2-hour exclusive tour of St. Anne’s Museum with your Private, Experienced Guide will allow you to get up close and personal with hand-carved altar pieces from as early as the 15th century! You’ll see these stunning carved and painted polyptychs as your Expert Guide provides the historical backstories to these pieces by artists such as Hans Memling, Herman Rode, and Henning von der Heide.

You’ll learn about life behind the walls of the houses historic Lubeck as you walk through displays of authentic medieval home interiors.

You can marvel at the beauty and remarkable craftsmanship of the hand embroidered paraments, or alter clothing, as you visit the Chamber of Paraments. These paraments we found in the late 19th century after being hidden in drawers since the 13th century. In addition, your Private Guide will give you a detailed history of St. Anne’s Monastery, including its infamous past as poorhouse, prison, and maybe even a brothel!

By extending your tour to the 4-hour option, you’ll experience St. Anne’s Museum and also sightsee during a 2-hour walking tour of historic Lubeck, where your Knowledgeable Guide will bring to life such places as the Holsten Gate, Lubeck Cathedral, and St. Peter’s Church among others. You’ll discover the history of this UNESCO World Heritage Site town as your Private Guide shares the past of this Hanseatic City.

To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.

Cancellation is not possible. If you cancel it anyway or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity and the money you paid will not be refunded.