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- German
- English
We invite you to discover the contemporary city of Duisburg, a place rich with history, art, culture, and breathtaking landscape. Stroll on the banks of the newly structured Inner Harbour, the largest inland port in Europe. It was the busiest part of town during the Industrial Revolution and has become an entertainment area. See the 14th-century gothic Salvatore Church, and the memorial of the city's most famous son: Gerardus Mercator, the most famous cartographer of the 16th century, and to whom we owe our view of the world today. Enjoy the unforgettable experience in the unique landscape of the Duisburg Nord Park, once an industrial site that was transformed into a lush garden with a facility for climbing and a former gas tank that is today used as an artificial diving facility. Learn more about the birth town of the famous cartographer Gerardus Mercator in a tour that covers all the main highlights of the city.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
At the Inner Harbor, Hansegracht 10, 47051 Duisburg, Germany
Itinerary
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We will start our tour by visiting the Inner Harbor, the largest inland port in Europe and a major attraction of the city. During the period of most products in the Industrial Revolution, the principal harbor and commercial site of the town were located there. Nowadays, the place has become an entertainment area, full of bars, cafés, and restaurants.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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In this breathtaking landscape, we will see ruins of the outer walls of demolished houses, a work of art created by the Israeli artist Dani Karavan.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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We will have a view towards a row of buildings, also known as “The Five Boats” and see the pedestrian bridge, which opens upwards to allow the bigger ships to pass through, and then we will go to the marina.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4
Our next stop will be in the heart of the old city, at Castle Square. In the 16th century, a weekly town market took place there.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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Not far from the Castle Square, we will find the Salvatorkirche (Church of our Savior), a church of the 14th century designed in Gothic Style, and the memorial of the most famous son of the city: Gerardus Mercator, the most famous cartographer and geographer of his time.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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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.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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