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- German
- English
Enter the cradle of modern engineering. This is not just a walk through a German city; it is a journey into the minds of those who fundamentally changed how humanity moves, works, and eats. From the misunderstood genius who built the first bicycle to the brave woman who proved the value of the automobile – discover how Mannheim's unique, rational grid layout laid the foundation for world-changing inventions. Accompany us as we uncover the human triumphs, hidden downsides, and mechanical marvels that made this city the cradle of global mobility.
- 6.8 km self-guided tour with 7 stations over 183 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
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
From Mannheim main station take local transport towards Mannheim Castle and walk the last few minutes. Check connection on travel day.
To travel from the Mannheim Water Tower back to Mannheim Central Station using public transport. Check connection on travel day.
Itinerary
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1Baroque Palace Mannheim
The Baroque palace where Karl Drais, the inventor of the first bicycle, moved in court circles.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2
The arrival point of the railway, which transformed Mannheim into an industrial power center and sparked the need for individual transport.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3
A peaceful city park in honor of Heinrich Lanz, whose company revolutionized global agriculture with the Bulldog tractor.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4
A modern showroom that shows how the local engineering of Heinrich Lanz developed into a global agricultural empire under John Deere.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5
Germany's leading technology museum, which houses models of the inventions that defined the Mannheim legacy.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
6
A modest monument celebrating the patenting of the first gasoline-powered automobile in 1886.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
7Mannheimer Wasserturm
A masterpiece of urban engineering, symbolizing the wealth and modernization that Mannheim's industrial boom brought.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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