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Bremen: Walking Tour in German with Night Guard

1. Bremen: Walking Tour in German with Night Guard

Discover the dark streets of Bremen accompanied by a night guard carrying a lantern, horn and axe. But be careful to stay with your group since no one knows what might happen. Learn more about the city's exciting past on a walking tour. Find out more about historical misconducts and the long-gone times of Bremen, an old Hanseatic city. Listen to stories unknown to the ordinary citizen, as only the night guard checked the proper closing of doors and gates. Travel back in time and visit the Bremen Market Square and the Böttcherstraße up to the Schnoor while listening to the tales told by the night guard.

Bremen: Bremen's Underground Guided Tour

2. Bremen: Bremen's Underground Guided Tour

Join this tour through the underground of Bremen and enter premises accessed only ever by a few. Dare to look beneath the surface of Bremen. You have the choice of 2 different tours to explore the city's underworld. Unterwelten 1: Your journey into the underworld of the Hanseatic city begins at the elephant statue. Descend into the crypt and learn interesting facts about its history and present-day use. Next, make your way to the huge ground-level air-raid shelter at the central station. It was built in the 1940s and later on, at the height of the Cold War, changed into an ABC-Bunker. Cross the Bremen ramparts on the way to the Church of Our Lady, where at least 8 bunkers are located. Thanks to historical photos, you will see how these bunkers looked alike. In the Church of Our Lady, visit the crypt used as a tomb in the Middle Ages. Unterwelten 2: Your journey begins at Bremen's first und only underground street. This was used for the underground supply of the surrounding shops and was unknown to the Bremen police for a long time. At the Central Station, thanks to historical photos, you will see what was once under the green court of the Overseas Museum and why the Central Station was not destroyed during the Second World War. Next, make your way to Bremen's freight yard. At the depot, you'll find the former banana ripening halls of the fruit yard, where before WWI, inhabitants of Bremen could satisfy their cravings for exotic fruits. Your tour ends at the huge ABC Hochbunker on Admiralstraße. Descend into the Hochbunker and discover the history of WWII air-raid shelters and the development of the bunker during the 20th century.

Bremen: Old Town 2-Hour Tour with Costumed Performer

3. Bremen: Old Town 2-Hour Tour with Costumed Performer

Immerse yourself in the history and present day of the second oldest city republic in the world and meet eccentric originals and off-kilter oddballs. Discover Bremen and its inhabitants on this staged tour of the old town. Bremen makes a puzzling impression with a vanished river and a secret main street yet at the same time presents itself as a cosmopolitan city in tune with the times. On this tour, discover what Rockefeller has to do with the Bremen Cathedral, whether Roland squints, and why Bremen is both rich and poor at the same time. On this special tour you explore the town hall, Böttcherstraße, the Schlachte, and Schnoor with a performer as your guide, who will bring imaginary and real stories to life and create an emotional approach to themes and stories. Explore Bremen from Marktplatz to the documentation center Ostertorwache, formerly the most modern prison in Germany.

Bremen: Walking Tour of Historic Schnoor District

4. Bremen: Walking Tour of Historic Schnoor District

Enjoy a relaxing shared or private walking tour through Bremen's historical Schnoor neighborhood. The first-known written reference to Schnoor dates back to the 13th century. At this time, a Franciscan monastery was built on the edge of what is now the Schnoor district. Today, only the monastery church remains. The present Catholic St. John's Church was built in the 14th century, in a redbrick Gothic style. Many houses from the 17th and 18th centuries are still preserved in their original state, giving a romantic feeling of life during earlier times. During the walking tour, see some of the oldest remaining profane buildings, such as "Haus Schnoor 15," also known as "Brasilhaus," and "Packhaus Schnoor 2," dating back to the 15th century. Take a look at some of these houses, recreated according to historical specifications. Admire the half-timbered house with the tea room or the buildings that now consist only of facades, which once stood elsewhere. Immerse yourself in the impressive architecture of classicism and historicism, Baroque and Renaissance, as you learn all about Schnoor and its inhabitants.

Bremen: Night Watchman Guided Tour for Children (in German)

5. Bremen: Night Watchman Guided Tour for Children (in German)

Follow the night watchman on his tour through the city after dark. Let him give you an account of his duty and the untoward activities he is confronted with every night. Learn what everyday life, food and drink, childhood and school were like in past centuries. Listen to the watchman’s stories, as he takes you from Bremen market square through the Böttcherstraße to the Schnoor. Beware not to lose your group, though. Because if you do, you might easily be suspected of having committed a crime or fall victim to of one of the many dangers unbeknownst to today. At the end of the tour, back in present-day Bremen, you will have learned a lot about the long gone history of the old Hanseatic city as the night watchman, who makes sure doors and city gates are properly locked, will be able to tell tales of things the honest citizen woulnd't even know existed.

Bremen: Old Town Scavenger Hunt and Exploration Game

6. Bremen: Old Town Scavenger Hunt and Exploration Game

Immerse yourself in Bremen charming Old Town with a scavenger hunt game. Puzzle your way through the beautiful old town of Bremen and discover hidden treasures. In the historic core of the Hanseatic city of Bremen, you will find many of Bremen's most famous sights. Directly on the marketplace is the city's landmark: the Roland statue. From there, you can already see the beautiful Bremen Town Hall and St. Petri Cathedral. Things get cozy in Bremen's smallest quarter, the Schnoor. There you will find many small houses arranged like a "string". Discover many great puzzles and information about the old town of Bremen. Find out what tasks Sir Peter Morgan has in store for you. Prove yourself in numerous mini-games and puzzle tasks as a worthy intern of the Sir Peter Morgan Academy.

Bremen: Private Walking Tour with a Professional Guide

7. Bremen: Private Walking Tour with a Professional Guide

Experience the beauty of Bremen on a private walking tour with a guide. Learn about the area while visiting famous places like the Town Hall, Roland Statue, old town, and many more. You will start the tour near the Town Hall, a UNESCO World Heritage site. See the statue of Roland, another UNESCO Heritage Site located right in front of the town hall. Your guide will tell you the history of the first holy Roman emperor Charlemagne. Continue to the 1200 years old protestant Cathedral of St. Peter. After entering the cathedral, you will be mesmerized by the finely painted details on the ceiling. Explore the narrow streets and admire the statue of the Bremen town musicians. You will hear the story written by the Brothers Grimm from your guide. Next, immerse yourself into the vibe of Böttcherstraße, the incredible Art Nouveau street dating from the 1920s. Another point of interest is the Schnoor Quarter, one of the loveliest little corners of Bremen. Stroll through the twisting lanes, and winding alleys to explore the boutiques, restaurants, and galleries. This part of the town was a fishermen's quarter which later became a red-light district. Discover all the highlights of this fairy tale place in an exciting half-day walking tour that will take you back to your childhood.

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