Wuppertal: Guided walking tour through Barmen
ID: GYG826990-1313551
Category:
Country: Germany
Duration:
02:30 hours
Description
In Wuppertal there is much more than just the suspension railway. Marvel at industrial culture, interesting works of art, an astro path and many penguins on this self-guided tour.
This tour is only available in German.
The Wuppertal district of Barmen was home to famous people, including the communist mastermind Friedrich Engels and one of the world's most famous ballet choreographers.
Here you will see industrial culture, interesting works of art, an astro path, "wild" animals like "Tuffi" and many penguins, get to know a Wuppertal original and find out what has become of a former swimming pool. And what is so special about Wuppertal Bratwurst? On this tour you will discover details that are certainly unknown even to many locals.
The places of interest on your tour are: the opera house, the Bergische Synagoge, the town hall, the Ruhmeshalle and of course the suspension railway.
You will go over the Wupper and learn what is literally meant by it in Germany. And then, of course, there's the suspension railway.
The tour starts at the Barmen train station and takes you two to three hours on a family-friendly route over 2.5 kilometres to the Werther Brücke suspension railway stop.
During the tour, there are entertaining tasks to solve and fun questions to answer. Who knows, for example, what ... but no, we won't tell you yet!
The tour is a great way to get outside and discover new things with family, friends or on your own.
It's like being shown Wuppertal Barmen by a good friend. Many anecdotes will enrich your walk through the city.
You can start the tour at any time and as often as you like in the browser of a smartphone. On site or even from the comfort of your sofa.
Enjoy your time in Wuppertal Barmen!
*** Good to know ***
You will receive the link to start the tour in an email directly after booking.
Highlights
- Interactive, as each booked participant has the tour infos on their smartphone
- A varied tour with interesting stories awaits you
- Solve entertaining tasks and riddles while strolling through the streets
- Read interesting facts about the history and culture of Wuppertal Barmen
- Follow the tour at your own pace and take time to explore at each stop
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
You will receive the link to start the tour on your smartphone in a separate email shortly after booking.
An internet connection is required to start the tour. The tour is downloaded automatically and can then be used offline. During the tour you only need an internet connection if you want to use links to further information.
To start the tour with your smartphone, use the link you received in a separate email shortly after booking.
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.
