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A cityscape with a prominent church with green domes, a smartphone displaying a map and information about the church, and a view of the surrounding urban area. 1
A tram with route number 1 heading to Lechhausen and Hochz. 2
A historic church with a tall tower, colorful buildings, and statues. 3
A tram line, a tram stop, and a building with a blue roof. 4
A tram line, buildings, and a clock tower. 5
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The previous price was AU$10 and current price is AU$8 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 1h 26m
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages

Overview

  • Discover how a medieval city conquered gravity and used the wild rivers of Bavaria to become an economic powerhouse of the Renaissance. On this captivating journey, you follow the veins of Augsburg's UNESCO-awarded water management system. From the oldest functioning water towers in Germany to the magnificent bronze fountains of emperors and gods – you will uncover the hidden technical marvels that fuelled the rise of legendary merchant dynasties. This is a storey of visionary inventors, sending channels, and the unstoppable flow of prosperity.

    • 1.6 km self-guided tour with 7 stations over 86 min.
    • Ideal for everyone interested in urbanism, infrastructure & innovation and urbanism & innovation
      Excitingly told in a podcast style by experts and locals
    • Suitable audio content, AI guide, and navigation via the app

Activity location

  • Historische Wassertürme am Roten Tor
    • 1 Am Roten Tor
    • 86150, Augsburg, Bayern, Germany

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Historische Wassertürme am Roten Tor
    • 1 Am Roten Tor
    • 86150, Augsburg, Bayern, Germany

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Podcast Tour Augsburg The River of Prosperity in Multilingual

  • Activity duration is 1 hour and 26 minutes1h 26m
    1h 26m
  • Opening hours: Mon 12:00 am-11:59 pm
  • English
Price details
AU$9.69
AU$7.75 x 1 AdultAU$7.75
Total
The previous price was AU$9.69 and current price is AU$7.75
20% off

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Exciting audio output in podcast style with experts and locals
  • Inclusions
    Interactive guide in the app for questions about history and surroundings
  • Inclusions
    Verified facts incorporated into an exciting storey
  • Inclusions
    Point-to-point navigation between stops

Know before you book

    • Service animals allowed
    • Public transport options are available nearby
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

Historische Wassertürme am Roten Tor

  • 10m
The oldest still existing waterworks in Germany, where Augsburg's ingenious water pressure system began in 1416.

Schwallech

  • 10m
A visible gradient in the canal that demonstrates the kinetic energy with which mills and early industry were powered.

Vorderer Lech

  • 10m
The heart of the artisan district, where the tradesmen were heavily dependant on the canal water.

Herkulesbrunnen

  • 10m
A monumental Renaissance fountain that symbolises how human engineering tames the wild forces of nature.

Merkurbrunnen

  • 10m
Dedicated to the Roman god of trade, he illustrates how hydropower drove economic prosperity.

Augustusbrunnen

  • 10m
The most magnificent fountain, which celebrates the Roman founder of the city and the four rivers that sustain it.

Stadtmetzg Augsburg

  • 10m
The historic meat market, which was built over a canal and used flowing water for natural cooling and waste disposal.

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIES
    Historische Wassertürme am Roten Tor
    • 1 Am Roten Tor
    • 86150, Augsburg, Bayern, Germany

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    Historische Wassertürme am Roten Tor
    • 1 Am Roten Tor
    • 86150, Augsburg, Bayern, Germany

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