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2 hours
There are two tours to choose from. The meeting point may vary depending on the option booked.
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Bremen is known for its historic old town and impressive sights such as the market square with the town hall and the Bremen Town Musicians. But the Hanseatic city has much more to offer - especially underground. A city tour through Bremen's underground reveals fascinating insights into the city's hidden history. From medieval cellars and secret tunnels to underground bunkers from the Second World War, there is plenty to discover on this special city tour in Bremen. Immerse yourself in the exciting world beneath the streets and squares of the Hanseatic city and experience Bremen from a whole new perspective.
On the underground city tour in Bremen, participants embark on a journey into the depths of the Hanseatic city. The starting point is often the historic market square, from where the tour descends directly into the fascinating cellar vaults. This is where merchants used to store their goods and Bremen's wealthy families their treasures. The knowledgeable city guides have many exciting stories and anecdotes to tell about the underground rooms. They explain how the cellars came about, what they were used for and which important personalities came and went here. A highlight of the underground city tour in Bremen is a visit to St. Peter's Cathedral, whose crypt is one of the oldest preserved buildings in the city.
Another focus of the city tour through Bremen's underground are the bunkers and air raid shelters from the Second World War. As an important port city, Bremen was repeatedly the target of bombing raids, which is why the population sought shelter in the depths of the city. Some of these bunkers are still preserved and can be visited as part of the underground city tour. The guides give an impressive account of people's lives during the air raids and the fates that unfolded here. They also explain the technical details of the shelters and how they saved the lives of Bremen's inhabitants. A moving chapter of the city's history that can be experienced at first hand on this special guided tour.
In addition to cellars and bunkers, there are other exciting buildings to discover in Bremen's underground. The city tour also takes you through old escape tunnels, secret passages and legendary smugglers' tunnels. These underground passages once served very different purposes - from the inconspicuous transportation of goods to escaping persecution and war. The experienced city guides know the stories and legends surrounding the secret passages and know where traces of the old days can still be found. Guests on the underground city tour in Bremen can therefore look forward to an exciting expedition through the hidden underworld of the Hanseatic city with lots of interesting information and entertaining anecdotes.