Wiesbaden’s Roman baths and Kaiser spas
45 mins
3 km
6,99
Audio
Unsuitable
Start: Bowling Green - Casino
Finish: Marktplatz
Why did the Romans develop Wiesbaden’s public baths but never live here, and what made Prussian royalty holiday in the town for months on end?
On this walking tour, you’ll hear the fascinating stories behind this spa town and trace the footsteps of the aristocrats who made it their personal playground.
On this tour you’ll discover how Dostoevsky lost and regained a fortune at Hotel Nassauer Hof and how a Prussian Kaiser transformed Wiesbaden into a world-renowned destination in the late 1800s.
Sample medicinal mineral waters at three historic springs, the Kochbrunnen, the Baker’s well (Backerbrunnen), and the Schützenhofquelle spring
Explore the Goldgasse, Wiesbaden’s favourite dining street
Discover the surprising connection between the European Union, Friedrich Schiller (Germany’s most accomplished classical playwright), and the Hessisches Staatstheater Wiesbaden (the Hessian State Theater)
Stand where Kaiser Wilhelm laid a foundation stone at the Palast Hotel and learn about the city’s royal history
Visit Xocoatl, a chocolate lover’s paradise, and the traditional Café Maldaner
See the world’s largest cuckoo clock in Burgstrasse and learn its unique story
Tour Highlights
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Fetch some earphones and explore with your very own, personal, guide in your ear.
The guide will direct you to your next location so instructions are given as you walk along. A GPS led map is also available mapping the route as you progress.
Pause the tour anytime in cafes and shops, and take as many photos as you please!
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“I learnt so much about Wiesbaden.”
Testimonials
“Chocolate at Xocoatl :-)”
“Took a small jar to sample the mineral waters - they are hot!”
No fixed time - take the tour whenever you want
Decide your own pace. No group dynamics
Easy to use - GPS led map and audio instructions
Narrated by professional guides and experts
Take a break when you choose
Very cost effective
Lifetime ownership
Virtual playback - explore the tour from home
Audio tour benefits
FAQs
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All tours are in English.
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The majority of tours have good accessibility with occasional steps, and some buildings have narrow entrances. However, these do not prevent completion of the tour. Please read on for specific details:
The Heidelberg Castle tour is not recommended to those with accessibility constraints due to steep terrain and a high volume of steps.
The Mainz tour has one steep section leading up to St. Stephan’s church, and a narrow path on route to the citadel.
St. Paul’s church in Frankfurt, has steps leading up to the main entrance and upon entering the main hall.
Wiesbaden has a set of steps at the Schützenhofquelle, leading up to Coulinstrasse. There is a car parking entrance at this location and it is possible to enter the car park and use the lift to go up to Coulinstrasse.
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Yes. In Germany it is impossible to avoid cobble stones, so make sure you are wearing comfortable shoes.
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Yes. Details for private, guided yours can be found in the menu at the top of this page.
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Once purchased, audio tours are not refundable. However, tours are valid indefinitely, so you can take the tour at any date, gift it to someone else, or enjoy a tour via virtual playback.
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Yes, all the tours have lots of walking and are perfectly doable with a dog. However, some buildings may restrict pets (with the the exception of guide dogs) so check upon entering.
