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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 57m
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages

Overview

  • Step behind the magnificent facades of the Wuppertal merchant valley and climb into the hidden, bustling heart of the global textile trade of the 19th century. On this captivating journey, you follow the sharp dividing line between the immense wealth of the banking elite in the valley and the grueling, oil-lamp-lit life of the band weavers from the working class on the steep slopes of the northern city. Discover how the unique chemistry of a river and thousands of hidden backyard looms created a global fashion empire.

    3.7 km self-guided tour with 7 stations over 117 min.
    Ideal for everyone interested in history & memory and society and everyday life
    Excitingly tells in a podcast style from experts and locals
    Suitable audio content, AI guide, and navigation via the app

Activity location

  • Von der Heydt-Museum
    • Turmhof 8
    • 42103, Wuppertal, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Von der Heydt Museum
    • 8 Turmhof
    • 42103, Wuppertal, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany

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Podcast Tour Wuppertal The Hidden Band Weavings in Multilingual

  • Activity duration is 1 hour and 57 minutes1h 57m
    1h 57m
  • Opening hours: Sun 12:00 am-11:59 pm
  • English
Price details
AU$9.66
AU$7.73 x 1 AdultAU$7.73
Total
The previous price was AU$9.66 and current price is AU$7.73
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

Von der Heydt-Museum

  • 10m
The former town hall, now a museum, named after the prominent banking family that financed the region's textile monopoly.

Islandufer

  • 10m
The banks of the Wupper, whose uniquely soft water was the fundamental advantage for the textile bleaching industry of the region.

Luisenstraße

  • 10m
The historic trade route that marks the transition from the wealthy valley to the working-class areas on the slope.

Schusterplatz

  • 10m
The heart of the North City, known as 'Ölberg' because of the oil lamps used by the weavers who worked late into the night.

Zimmerstraße

  • 10m
The narrow courtyards where the deafening, hidden band looms of working-class families were operated.

Wiesenstraße 118

  • 10m
A huge former factory that represents the transition from decentralized backyard weaving to centralised industrial production.

Mirker Bahnhof

  • 10m
The historic station that exported the locally produced tapes to the fashion capitals of the world.

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIES
    Von der Heydt-Museum
    • Turmhof 8
    • 42103, Wuppertal, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    Von der Heydt Museum
    • 8 Turmhof
    • 42103, Wuppertal, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany

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