Podcast Tour Bremen The Gambit of the Merchants

Bremen, Germany
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Duration1h 27m
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LanguagesGerman, English
Group sizeUp to 99 travelers

Overview

Dive into the proud, independent heart of the Hanseatic League. On this captivating tour, you will discover the true price of bourgeois freedom in a city built by ambitious merchants, a rebellious working class, and legendary outsiders. From the stone displays of power in the marketplace to the dark, winding alleys of the oldest districts, you will learn how Bremen took its destiny into its own hands against princes and archbishops – and why its famous fairy tales are actually clever survival strategies.

- 1.6 km self-guided tour with 7 stations over 87 min.
- Ideal for everyone interested in power, protest & public spaces and power, protest & 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. 10m
    A stone statue over 10 meters high from the 15th century, which symbolizes the civic freedom and independence of Bremen from the church.
  2. 10m
    A breathtaking building of the Weser Renaissance, which served as the seat of the commercial government and the bourgeois power.
  3. 10m
    A popular bronze statue depicting the famous fairy-tale animals and symbolizing hope and freedom for the outcasts.
  4. 10m
    The historic guild house of the Bremen merchants, which represents the organized economic cartel of the Hanseatic League.
  5. 10m
    A breathtaking expressionist street from the 1920s, built by a coffee magnate, that combines Hanseatic nostalgia with dark political undertones.
  6. 10m
    The historic harbor promenade along the Weser, where the physical labor of Hanseatic trade took place.
  7. 10m
    Bremen's oldest district, a labyrinth of narrow alleys that was once home to the working class, fishermen, and craftsmen of the city.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

From Bremen Central Station with local public transport towards Bremer Roland. From the nearest stop, it is a few minutes' walk to Bremer Roland, Bremen, Germany. Please check the current connection with the local transport association on the day of travel.

End point

Walk from Schnoorviertel to the nearest stop and take local public transport back to Bremen Central Station. The starting point is Schnoorviertel, Bremen, Germany. 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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