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- German
- English
Dive into the proud, independent heart of the Hanseatic League. On this captivating tour, you will discover the true price of bourgeois freedom in a city built by ambitious merchants, a rebellious working class, and legendary outsiders. From the stone displays of power in the marketplace to the dark, winding alleys of the oldest districts, you will learn how Bremen took its destiny into its own hands against princes and archbishops – and why its famous fairy tales are actually clever survival strategies.
- 1.6 km self-guided tour with 7 stations over 87 min.
- Ideal for everyone interested in power, protest & public spaces and power, protest & public space
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 Bremen Central Station with local public transport towards Bremer Roland. From the nearest stop, it is a few minutes' walk to Bremer Roland, Bremen, Germany. Please check the current connection with the local transport association on the day of travel.
Walk from Schnoorviertel to the nearest stop and take local public transport back to Bremen Central Station. The starting point is Schnoorviertel, Bremen, Germany. Please check the current connection on the day of travel.
Itinerary
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1
A stone statue over 10 meters high from the 15th century, which symbolizes the civic freedom and independence of Bremen from the church.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2Bremen Town Hall
A breathtaking building of the Weser Renaissance, which served as the seat of the commercial government and the bourgeois power.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3
A popular bronze statue depicting the famous fairy-tale animals and symbolizing hope and freedom for the outcasts.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4
The historic guild house of the Bremen merchants, which represents the organized economic cartel of the Hanseatic League.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5
A breathtaking expressionist street from the 1920s, built by a coffee magnate, that combines Hanseatic nostalgia with dark political undertones.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
6Schlachte
The historic harbor promenade along the Weser, where the physical labor of Hanseatic trade took place.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
7Schnoor Bremen
Bremen's oldest district, a labyrinth of narrow alleys that was once home to the working class, fishermen, and craftsmen of the city.
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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