Self-guided podcast tour The Trier of Karl Marx

Trier, Germany
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Duration1h 59m
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LanguagesGerman, English
Group sizeUp to 99 travelers

Overview

Look behind the manifesto and dive into the cobblestone alleys that shaped the most controversial thinker in history. This captivating walking tour reveals layer by layer the Trier of the 19th century – a city in the tension between the ideals of the Enlightenment and oppressive Prussian authoritarianism. You will find out how a local wine crisis, a forced religious conversion, and a stolen branch of firewood ignited the spirit of the young Karl Marx.

- 3.8 km self-guided tour with 7 stations over 119 min.
- Ideal for everyone interested in history, memory and power, protest, and public space
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. Karl-Marx-Haus
    10m
    The birthplace of Karl Marx, which laid the foundation for his family's struggles under Prussian rule.
  2. 10m
    The historic Jewish quarter that illustrates the systematic antisemitism that forced Marx's father to convert.
  3. 10m
    The central marketplace where Marx experienced the economic destruction of the local vintners.
  4. Jesuitenkirche
    10m
    The location of Marx's gymnasium, where he came into contact with radical ideals of the Enlightenment despite state surveillance.
  5. 10m
    The house where Marx spent his youth and absorbed the liberal, intellectual atmosphere his father cultivated.
  6. Karl-Marx-Statue
    10m
    A colossal bronze statue, a gift from China, sparked debates about Marx's modern legacy and the appropriation of his criticism.
  7. Alter Moselkran
    10m
    A historic river crane that represents the local economy and where Marx's early journalism defended the rights of poor farmers.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

From Trier main station take local public transport towards Karl-Marx-Haus. From the nearest stop, it is only a few minutes' walk to the Karl-Marx-Haus. Please check the current connection on the travel day with the local transport association.

End point

From Alten Krahnen, walk to the nearest stop and take local public transport back to Trier main station. The starting point is the Old Crane in Trier. 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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