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Podcast Tour Wiesbaden The Emperor's Playground

Frankfurt, Germanyby Red Thread

2.0 hours
Free cancellation
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Up to 99 travelers
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Overview

Dive into the glittering, scandalous, and steamy world of Wiesbaden in the 19th century. As the "Nice of the North," the city catered to the whims, sufferings, and vices of Europe's aristocracy. Between boiling thermal springs and opulent casinos, you discover a spa town built on healing waters and driven by immense wealth. Accompany Guide Max and architectural historian Emma behind the neoclassical facades to stories of royal abductions, gambling, and the invisible work that kept the champagne flowing. 3.4 km self-guided tour with 8 stations over 122 min. Ideal for everyone interested in history & memory and art, design, and aesthetics Excitingly told in the podcast style by experts and locals Suitable audio content, AI guide, and navigation via the app

What's included

Exciting audio output in podcast style with experts and locals
Interactive guide in the app for questions about history and surroundings
Verified facts incorporated into an exciting story
Point-to-point navigation between stops

Itinerary

1
Villa Clementine
10 min
A magnificent historicist villa that was the scene of the notorious royal scandal, the 'Wiesbaden Prince Kidnapping', in 1888.
2
Wilhelmstrasse
10 min
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
10 min
An opulent neo-Baroque theater, built in 1894 at the behest of Kaiser Wilhelm II to entertain international spa guests.
4
Kurhaus
10 min
The grand epicenter of the spa town, which houses the famous casino where Dostoevsky lost his fortune.
5
Kurpark
10 min
An English-style landscape garden designed for aristocratic promenades and offering a curated escape from the intensity of the casino.
6
Kochbrunnen
10 min
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
10 min
This grand hotel, founded in 1486, hosted Goethe and Dostoevsky and is the epitome of luxurious accommodation in the spa town.
8
Kranzplatz
10 min
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.

Meeting and pickup

From Wiesbaden main station to Villa Clementine by local public transport. From the nearest stop, it is a few minutes' walk to Villa Clementine, Wiesbaden, Germany. Please check the current connection with the local transport association on the day of travel.

End point

From Palast Hotel, walk to the nearest stop and take local public transport back to Wiesbaden Main Station. The starting point is Palast Hotel, Wiesbaden, Germany. Please check the current connection on the day of travel.

Good to know

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

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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