Delightful Dusseldorf: A Self-Guided Audio Tour
ID: GYG520864-909047
Category:
Country: Germany
Duration:
01:00 hours
Description
Meander down medieval and haute couture streets, and see the world‘s longest bar on this self-guided audio tour. Experience the magic of GPS playback on this immersive stroll.
Dusseldorf, Germany’s answer to Milan, isn’t just known for its fashion industry. With portions of Dusseldorf’s old town built as far back as the 1300s, it packs a historical punch too. On this walking tour, I’ll show you the city’s historical highlights and share a few little-known stories.
This Dusseldorf tour starts near the Heinrich-Heine-subway station. From there, you’ll quickly find yourself in Königsallee, a boulevard known for its posh, upscale stores. As you peruse the high-end brands, I’ll share the area’s history and point out several historical and picturesque bridges. You’ll soon find yourself in the beautifully preserved Old Town where I’ll show you which of the ancient houses survived the war, and which were restored. By the time we reach the Rhine Embankment Promenade, you’ll have an idea of what the area looked like some centuries ago. After passing St Lambertus Basilica, you’ll take in the old Marktplatz (Market Square), stroll along the Longest Bar in the World, and see poet Heinrich Heine’s birthplace.
On this hour long tour, you’ll also have a chance to:
• Gaze at the statue of Johann Wilhelm von der Pfalz, a Dusseldorf landmark in Markplatz
• See the white tower that houses the city’s maritime museum (the Schifffahrtmuseum) and learn about its history
• Take in the city prison’s old gate which was replaced by Filmmuseum Düsseldorf
• Find out who discovered the fashion icon Versace
• Sample tasty treats in the city’s most important market square, Carlsplatz
• Pass by a 17th-century restaurant whose famous diners included Napoleon, Japanese princess Hisako, Queen Silvia of Sweden, and actress Brooke Shields
• Ponder the story of St Lambertus’ crooked church spire
• Search for hidden details in Stadt Erhebung Monument, a sculpture depicting the city’s founding story
• Hear about one of the city’s bloodiest battles
• Stroll along the old harbour
• Learn about one of Germany’s greatest poets, Heinrich Heine
So put on your walking shoes and discover the quirky corners of Germany’s most interesting cities.
Highlights
- Search for hidden details in Stadt Erhebung Monument
- Hear from the producer, Jo Eckardt, founder of a local tour company
- Do it all in an hour or linger at stops along the way
- Get unlimited use before your booking date and after it
- Use the virtual tour option at home
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
The tour uses a mobile app. You will need to download the app and then use the voucher code provided to download the tour
It is a self-guided audio tour that you can start, pause, or restart at any time and complete at your own pace
You can download the tour at any time, before or after your booking date. It is best to download the tour before you set off for the starting point
When the download is complete, you will see a screen with a photo of the starting point and directions to it. The red start button will become active when you are at the starting point
The tour follows a set route and includes turn-by-turn directions. It works best if you start it in the right place and follow the directions from one location to the next Please note that you'll need to use your own mobile device and headphones for this tour. The tour is only available in English and German.
The tour begins at Heinrich-Heine-subway stop which is easy to reach from anywhere in Düsseldorf, including the main train station.
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.
