2 hours
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Overview
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.
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Global Guide Services
Itinerary
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 minutesIn 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 minutesDuisburg Inner Harbour
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 minutesOur 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 minutesSalvatorkirche
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
Experience
Inclusions
- Local professional guide who will be with your group only
- Private Guided Tour
Exclusions
- Gratuities
Additional Information
- 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
Guide Languages
English
German
Cancellation Policy
A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.
No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.