Take a journey through the criminal history of Mannheim on this living history tour with a costumed tour guide.
About this activity
- Free cancellation
- Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund
- COVID-19 precautions
- Special health and safety measures apply. Learn more
- Mobile ticketing
- Use your phone or print your voucher
- Duration 2 hours
- Instant confirmation
- Live tour guide
- English, German
- Wheelchair accessible
- Private group
Experience
Highlights
- Discover the history of Mannheim
- Enjoy tales of murder and revolution
- See the fabulous baroque palace and other sights
Full description
Join a special kind of tour of selected criminal cases and crime scenes from different centuries. See contemporary witnesses and participants describe the cases from their points of view. On this tour you will also have a closer look at the sights of Mannheim, and an opportunity to learn about the general history of the city.
What did the shy student with the dagger want when he visited the famous poet August von Kotzebue? What made a lawyer become an armed revolutionary? What made the profession of executioner so dangerous? These and other questions are asked and answered on your walk through the scenes of mysterious and unexplained criminal cases in Mannheim. You will feel both shudders and amazement, guaranteed.
The commissary takes you and your guests on a forensic search for clues about terrible crimes. The charming daughter of the Mannheim hangman and Prussian grenadiers who are hot on your heels can be there to assist the investigation, at an additional charge.
Includes
- Tour guide
- Entrance fees, if required
- Additional historic costumed people, which are available at an additional charge
COVID-19 precautions
Safety measures in place
- The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
Traveler requirements
- Customers are required to bring and wear masks
- Customers must fill out a travel information form
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Meeting point
Meeting point: "Wasserturm" ( historic water reservoir tower) Friedrichsplatz 68161 Mannheim
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What to bring
- Comfortable shoes
- Comfortable clothes