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Podcast Tour Wiesbaden The Emperor's Playground

Frankfurt, Germany
2h02DurationGerman, EnglishOffered inMobile ticketTicketNot includedPickupEasyLevel

About this experience

Experience a 3.4 km self-guided tour in Wiesbaden that takes approximately 122 minutes. The tour includes 8 stations and is designed for those interested in history, memory, art, design, and aesthetics. It features storytelling in a podcast style by experts and locals, with suitable audio content, an AI guide, and navigation available through the app. This tour may not be ideal for individuals who prefer traditional guided experiences or those who are uncomfortable with self-navigation.

Itinerary

1

Villa Clementine

A magnificent historicist villa that was the scene of the notorious royal scandal, the 'Wiesbaden Prince Kidnapping', in 1888.

2

Wilhelmstrasse

A neoclassical building on the 'Rue' that represents the architectural boom of the early 19th century and the theater of social ascent.

3

Hessisches Staatstheater Wiesbaden

An opulent neo-Baroque theater, built in 1894 at the behest of Kaiser Wilhelm II to entertain international spa guests.

4

Kurhaus

The grand epicenter of the spa town, which houses the famous casino where Dostoevsky lost his fortune.

5

Kurpark

An English-style landscape garden designed for aristocratic promenades and offering a curated escape from the intensity of the casino.

6

Kochbrunnen

The most famous of the Wiesbaden hot springs, which surface at 66°C and formed the foundation of the city's medical mythology.

7

Kranzplatz

This grand hotel, founded in 1486, hosted Goethe and Dostoevsky and is the epitome of luxurious accommodation in the spa town.

8

Kranzplatz

This hotel, built in 1905, was the first in the world to offer thermal baths in the room and represents the extreme peak of spa luxury.

What's included / not included

Exciting audio output in podcast style with experts and localsInteractive guide in the app for questions about history and surroundingsVerified facts incorporated into an exciting storyPoint-to-point navigation between stops

Additional information

Accessibility and comfort

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

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