Duisburg Tour – Traces of the Middle Ages and Industrial Transformation
On a tour of Duisburg, you’ll discover a city whose history extends far beyond steel and the port. Amid modern buildings, you’ll come across sections of the medieval city wall, St. Salvator Church, and the Dreigiebelhaus. At Burgplatz, you’ll see where the city developed and understand the significance of its location between the Rhine and the Ruhr.
Knowledgeable tour guides explain how trade routes, changes in river courses, and industrialization repeatedly presented Duisburg with new challenges. From its origins as a trading hub through industrial growth to structural change, a vivid picture emerges of a city in motion. This is complemented by stories about the people who helped shape this transformation.
“Discover Germany” offers a walking tour that challenges conventional notions and draws your attention to surprising places. This program is ideal for tour groups, clubs, and companies looking to explore the Ruhr region. Discover architecture, urban history, and the connections between the past and present in places where the two are closely intertwined.