Podcast Tour The Sweet Cartel of Lübeck's Marzipan Empire

Kiel, Germany
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Duration1h 28m
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LanguagesGerman, English
Group sizeUp to 99 travelers

Overview

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

  • Exciting audio output in podcast style with experts and locals
  • Interactive guide in the app for questions about history and surroundings
  • Verified facts incorporated into an exciting story
  • Point-to-point navigation between stops

What to expect

  1. Holstentor
    10m
    The iconic city gate where we debunk the famous 'siege myth' of the marzipan invention.
  2. 10m
    The epicenter of Lübeck's modern sweet economy, where marzipan went from medicine to a commercial sweet.
  3. 10m
    A modern production facility that sheds light on the strict regulations and the industrial reality of today's marzipan industry.
  4. 10m
    A historic, narrow alley that reveals the strict social hierarchies and the surveillance by the medieval bakers' guilds.
  5. 10m
    The historic house of the sailors' guild, which illuminates the invisible, dangerous work that drove the luxury trade.
  6. European Hansemuseum
    10m
    The conclusion of our tour on a macro level, which illuminates the Hanseatic League and Lübeck's ultimate survival strategy.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

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.

End point

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.

Additional information

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

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

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