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By Marketing und Tourismus Konstanz GmbH
Free cancellation available
Price is €16 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 1h 30m
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  • Instant confirmation

Overview

    • Learn all about the dark history of the plague in Konstanz.
    • Discover the cruel punishments and superstitions of the Middle Ages.
    • Learn about the effects of the plague and other epidemics on Konstanz.

Activity location

    • Konstanz
    • Konstanz, Baden-Württemberg, Germany

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • Bahnhofpl. 43, 78462 Konstanz, Deutschland | Bahnhofplatz 43, 78462 Konstanz Please meet your guide outside the Konstanz Tourist Information Center. Note: The location via GetYourGuide and Google Maps is inaccurate. Please follow the signs on site. The meeting point is at the main entrance of the Tourist Information Office, which is clearly marked with the red I symbol.
    • Konstanz, Baden-Württemberg, Germany

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The plague in Constance

  • Activity duration is 1 hour and 30 minutes1h 30m
    1h 30m
  • German
Language options: German
Starting time: 10:30
Price details
€16.00 x 2 Adults€32.00
Total
Price is €32.00
Until Fri, 13 Nov

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Included is a 90-minute walking tour of the historic city of Konstanz.

Know before you book

    • In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.
    • This activity is provided by a professional trader (a party acting within their trade, business or profession).

What you can expect

  • Great terror, dark superstition, and cruel punishments: the plague is the worst epidemic that has ever struck Europe. It also raged several times in Konstanz and left clear marks. The guided tour follows in the footsteps of the Black Death, tells fascinating stories about flagellants, monks, earthly punishments, and the superstitions of bygone times – and other plagues are also discussed.

    Important tips & services:
    Tour duration: approximately 1.5 hours
    Meeting point: Tourist Info / train station

    Accessibility:
    The guided tour is accessible and can be taken with a wheelchair, rollator or pram. Please let us know when registering.
    The accompanying person of people with disabilities with a B on their ID card can join the guided tour free of charge.
    Mobility scooters can be used free of charge in connection with guided city tours.

    Dogs:
    Dogs are allowed as long as they do not disturb the guided tour. Dogs must be kept on a leash at all times. Guide and assistance dogs are allowed at all times.

    Cancellation / exclusion from the city tour:
    A guided city tour can be terminated by the person in charge, or individual participants can be excluded from the guided tour if they behave inappropriately or disturb other participants (e.g., by insults).

Location

Activity location

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    • Konstanz
    • Konstanz, Baden-Württemberg, Germany

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • Bahnhofpl. 43, 78462 Konstanz, Deutschland | Bahnhofplatz 43, 78462 Konstanz Please meet your guide outside the Konstanz Tourist Information Center. Note: The location via GetYourGuide and Google Maps is inaccurate. Please follow the signs on site. The meeting point is at the main entrance of the Tourist Information Office, which is clearly marked with the red I symbol.
    • Konstanz, Baden-Württemberg, Germany