Rostock: Tour with the Rostocker Executioner Weekend-tour
ID: GYG654962-1083831
Category:
Country: Germany
Duration:
01:30 hours
Description
Experience Rostock from its dark side and accompany the Rostock hangman on an exiting tour. What was the sparrow tax, the "Ausbringen der Priveten" and why did "the hair have to come off the streets"?
Experience Rostock from its dark side and accompany the Rostock hangman on an entertaining tour. From the town hall to the Kerkhoff and Krahnstöverhaus, Kuh and Steintor, the new market and St. Mary's Church to the Heiligengeisthof
Learn all sorts of entertaining and curious facts about his various tasks, the jurisdiction and punishments of the time.
What was the sparrow tax, the "Ausbringen der Priveten" and why did "the hair have to come off the streets"?
The executioner will also be able to tell you exciting criminal stories about Rostock. And have you ever noticed how many medieval forms of torture and death have entered our modern language without us even realizing it? You will be amazed!
Highlights
- Discover the oldest and most beautiful district of Rostock
- Scary and funny anecdotes and stories from the executioner
- Learn the historical facts about the executioner
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Under the arcades in front of the town hall! There will be only one hangman. There will only be one executioner there!
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
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.