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Private Historical Walking Tour in Konstanz
Konstanz, Baden-Wurttemberg
2 hours
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Date
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What You Will Do
Meetingpoint: in front of the Imperia Statue, in the Marina or Meeting Point at hotel possible if central, without extra charge
Duration: 2h
Maximum 15 participants per Guide
You will see:
• The Marina
• The Imperia Statue
• Council Building
• Jesuit Church
• Town Theatre
• Constance Church
• Old Town
• Triumph of Satire fountain
• The Town Hall
• Stephens Church
• Marktstaette fountain
You will learn about:
• History of the city
• The story of the Imperia Statue
• The late Roman fortress Constantia
• Pope Martin V
• Count Ferdinand von Zeppelin, inventor of the zeppelin
Duration: 2h
Maximum 15 participants per Guide
You will see:
• The Marina
• The Imperia Statue
• Council Building
• Jesuit Church
• Town Theatre
• Constance Church
• Old Town
• Triumph of Satire fountain
• The Town Hall
• Stephens Church
• Marktstaette fountain
You will learn about:
• History of the city
• The story of the Imperia Statue
• The late Roman fortress Constantia
• Pope Martin V
• Count Ferdinand von Zeppelin, inventor of the zeppelin
What's Included?
- Private guided Tour
- Local Guide who will be with your group only
What's Not Included?
- Gratuities
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Itinerary
Meeting Point
In front of the Imperia Statue, in the Marina, Hafenstraße 2, 78462 Konstanz
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Imperia
2 hours
No better place to start our tour than in front of the Imperia Statue, in the Marina. Commemorating the Council of Constance that took place there between 1414 and 1418, the statue represents a woman holding two naked men on her hands. One is Pope Martin V, the one elected during the Council and the other one is Emperor Sigismund, the king who called the council. Both are naked except for the crown and papal tiara, the symbols of their power. Hear the full story behind this very controversial touristic attraction from your local guide as a short introduction into the tumultuous life of Constance. We move close by for a view of the Council building. Built in the 14 th century and used as a granary a warehouse for a long time, this is the place where Pope Martin V was elected. Next to it, a monument reminds us of Count Ferdinand von Zeppelin, the inventor of the zeppelin who was born in Constance in 1838. To the left we can admire the Jesuit Church and the town theatre, the oldest stages in German-speaking regions. Our next stop will be Constance Minster or Constance Cathedral. This very special building will test all your architectural skills with its mix styles. Right under this cathedral, the archeologists found the remains of a Roman fort from the 4 th century. Continuing our stroll through the narrow streets of the old town we will reach another landmark: Triumph of Satire fountain, sculpture consisting of more than 30 comical figures and several water basins. While making our way to Town Hall we shall pass by Stephanskirche, a church of Romanesque origin decorated with rococo elements and with some very impressive glass paintings on the round arched windows, and go through the square where in the Middle Ages it used to be the place for executions and community affairs. We will end our tour in front of the Marktstaette fountain. Enjoy one of the many coffee shops close by or go for a refreshing ice cream, plenty to find in this very popular area.
Additional Information
This tour is independently operated by a third-party provider: Global Guide Services.
Itineraries, descriptions, promotional content, and historic information are solely the responsibility of the tour operator and do not represent the views or positions of Marriott International, Inc.
Itineraries, descriptions, promotional content, and historic information are solely the responsibility of the tour operator and do not represent the views or positions of Marriott International, Inc.
- Wheelchair accessible
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- This walk tour suitable for any age
- For this walk tour no transportation needed
- Face masks required for travelers in public areas
- Face masks required for guides in public areas
- Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
- Guides required to regularly wash hands
Guide Options
- Guide - German
- Guide - English
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