Augsburg: Historical Highlights Private Walking Tour
ID: GYG426806-769415
Category:
Country: Germany
Duration:
02:00 hours
Description
Explore 2,000 years of history in one tour. Discover the past and present of one charming place on a pleasant walking tour in the old city of Augsburg.
Enjoy the city with its rich history in a tour that covers all the major highlights, like the Town Hall, the first building in the world to have 6 floors, the Fuggerei, and explore the birthplace of the acclaimed artist Berthold Brecht.Learn about how Augsburg was founded as a Roman Colony in 15 B.C., and what it took to help it grow to become the capital of a province in the Roman Empire. Discover how Augsburg is now the capital of the region of Swabia in Bavaria, and Germany’s third oldest city.Learn about the Fugger family, who founded the oldest social settlement in world history. See the birthplace of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart’s father, as well as the prolific writer Berthold Brecht. Complete your tour at the SchaezlerPalais, which survived World War II without a scratch.
Highlights
- Discover the imperial history of the provincial Roman capital that dates to 15 B.C.
- See the town hall of Augsburg, the first building in the world to have 6 floors
- Customize the highlights of the tour with your local group guide on the spot
- See music history's famous Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart’s father's birthplace
- Explore the birthplace of the acclaimed German artist and writer, Berthold Brecht
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Meet at the Fuggerei.
When should I book?
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.
Cancellations
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.
