Duisburg

Tours

Pure's first currywurst from Schimmi, his first body and above all the place where he shit shit for the first time is on the program of the Schimmi-Tour. The PUR variant is called that because we do not offer catering on this tour. Optional you can order on your own bill a "Currywurst" in a location near to Schimmi-Gasse, called "Zum Hübi". Die Schimmi-Tour fasziniert seit 13 Jahren ihre Fans. Über sechszehntausend waren schon da. Auch aus den Niederlanden, der Schweiz oder auch Österreich reisen Schimmi-Fans an.

Experience the traditional harbor pubs of the Ruhrort neighborhood in Duisburg on a guided tour. Enjoy the old-timey atmosphere and learn about local legends and stories. Meet your guide and first hear about the legendary Tante Olga or the Postkutsche. Enter in pubs like Zum Itze, Taverne or Zum Hübi. Listen to the stories of Zum Anker which was the favorite pub of TV star Schimanski. Learn more about the town formerly known as St. Pauli from the Ruhrgebiet. Enjoy a beer in each of the pubs as your guide shares local stories. Ruhrort was the richest harbour district till the 1960th - because of the sailors and captains who spent a lot of money with their families when they staied at the weekend in Ruhrort harbour. More than 120 pubs you could find in these days in the little district with only 6.000 residents. The pub tour tells about this legedary times. Plunge in to this fasczinating world with harbour flair and sailor`s yarn.

Where iron once flowed through the factory's casting halls, modern technology is now used to search for hidden treasures. The combination of searching for locations using GPS coordinates and solving sometimes tricky tasks makes this expedition through the old ironworks a varied fun for families with children and for adults. Whether you explore the route with your own GPS device, your own smartphone or with our rental equipment is up to you. When ordering, you can choose between three road books with different levels of difficulty, depending on how old the treasure hunters are. When you start your adventure is up to you: you can pick up the road book at the visitor center during opening hours. The reward is definitely a treasure that has something to do with the landscape park and the ironworks.

Meet your guide at the bottom of the Heinrich-Hildebrandt Höhe. Together with your guide you walk up the hill to the amazing sculptur on the top: "Tiger & Turtle". In the night when it gets dark the skulptur is illuminated and you find yourself surrounded by glittering lights. A very special experience! Learn what it is about with the turtle and the tiger. Get to know what was the idea behind this work of art, who are the artists and how was it build. Your guide will also tell you what you see from up here as you have a great view on Duisburg and the Rhine.

Explore the inner harbour of Duisburg! While you pass many impressive buildings with modern architecture such as the "Five Boats", the marina, museums and restaurants you will learn about the plan of the British star architect Sir Norman Foster that changed this part of the city from the mid-1990s. The inner harbor used to be called the 'bread basket of the Ruhr area' because of the massive handling of grain. With the demise of the grain mills at the end of the 1960s, the demise of what was then Duisburg's inner harbor was inevitable. Thats why this part of the city had to change! See for yourself how structural change looks like in practice! Where freighters used to be loaded and unloaded, yachts now lie at anchor, creating a Mediterranean atmosphere. Restaurants right on the water, attractive events for young and old. Glittering office complexes alongside nostalgic warehouse rows. The inner harbour has become a booming district of Duisburg. Before or after the tour the museum of modern art Küppersmühle is really worth a visit. The Cultural and urban history museum is another interesting museum. Moreover many restaurants invite you to take a seat and to simply enjoy the relaxing, maritime atmosphere.

Go on an adrenaline-pumping adventure with the group activity 'The Hunt’. Feel the thrill of chasing or dodging as you are divided into teams - the criminals and the police. Imagine being immersed in a world of tension and strategy as the clock starts ticking and the hunt begins. It's a battle that requires strategy. The teams needs to hide, chase and run. Every minute is crucial, every minute is exciting! It's a game for people who like action and strategy. Enjoy 'The Hunt' with your friends, family or colleagues.

Start your adventure in front of the Tourist Information Center in the popular shopping street of Königstraße. Then visit the Kantpark, where you can discover some art objects. Continue your way to Dellplatz and the Lifesaver fountain, which became Duisburg's landmark. Also explore the town hall, the old market and the imposing, newly created inner harbor. Last but not least, make your way through the subway station designed by the famous Gerhard Richter, and the city theater. Your city game box contains 11 sealed and numbered envelopes, each holding riddles that need to be solved. Follow clear and precise directions and find your way to the various sights. Once you solve a riddle you will be given a number, which reveals which envelope to open next. You won’t know ahead of time in which succession the Scavenger Hunt City Game envelopes need to be opened. Have fun while you receive detailed information regarding the historical background of every attraction.

We invite you to discover the contemporary city of Duisburg, a place rich with history, art, culture and breathtaking landscape. In this tour, you will have the opportunity to stroll on the banks of the newly structured Inner Harbour, the largest inland port in Europe, and the major attraction of the city. It was the busiest part of town during the Industrial Revolution, and now it has become an entertainment area, full of bars, cafés and restaurants. See the magnificent 14th-century gothic Salvatore Church, and the memorial of the most famous son of this city: Gerardus Mercator, the most famous cartographer of the 16th century, and to whom we owe our view of the world today. Enjoy the unforgettable experience in the unique landscape of the Duisburg Nord Park, once an industrial site that was transformed into a lush garden with a facility for climbing and a former gas tank that is today used as an artificial diving facility. Did you know that the city has a total of 650 bridges, more bridges than in Venice? Learn more about the birth town of the famous cartographer Gerardus Mercator in a tour that covers all the main highlights of the city.

This tour is only available in German. The tour is ideal for "Tatort" fans and neighbourhood explorers. The tour starts at Friedrichsplatz, where Chief Inspector Schimanski, played by Götz George, investigated in the "Tatort" episode "Gebrochene Blüten". Here you can find out more about Schimanski's unconventional style and his famous M65 jacket. Continue to the former "Bei Gina", where Schimanski enjoyed chips with various types of ketchup. Experience the filming location where he said his first "Scheiße". See the former pub "Bierquelle" and the Ruhrorter Hof, a filming location in the episode "Der Tausch". You will also visit Neumarkt, a central filming location in the first episode of "Duisburg-Ruhrort". The Ankerbar was Schimanski's favourite pub. Even though the furniture is no longer original, much is reminiscent of his favourite film pub. It's well worth a visit! Like many other of "his" places in Duisburg-Ruhrort. Immerse yourself in the fascinating history of Ruhrort and experience the world of the cult detective up close. At the tour stops, there are entertaining tasks to solve and fun questions to answer. Who knows, for example, what ... but no, we won't tell you yet! The city tour through Duisburg-Ruhrort takes around 2.5 hours. You will cover a distance of approx. 3 kilometres and visit numerous filming locations and interesting places. You can start the tour at any time and as often as you like in the browser of a smartphone. On site or even from the comfort of your sofa. Enjoy your time in Duisburg! *** Good to know *** You will receive the link to start the tour in an email directly after booking.

Explore Duisburg with your kids on an exciting self-guided scavenger hunt. Visit Old Market square, look at the famous humpback bridge, and solve fascinating puzzles. Begin your scavenger hunt at Mercatorbrunnen. Open the first of your 8 sealed envelopes and start your adventure. Continue to Burgplatz and Alter Markt (Old Market) to see the Roland statue next to the Town Hall. Stroll around Alter Markt to get an idea of what Duisbury looked like centuries ago. Next, head to Altstadt Park (Old City Park) and the Inner Harbor. Take a close look at the humpback bridge to see how this straight bridge can form a hump to allow ships to pass through. Finish your scavenger hunt at Salvatorikirche (Church of our Savior). As you solve puzzles and follow the scavenger hunt trail, learn about each attraction's history from your sealed letters. Take a break from the puzzle when you want to grab a pastry or a coffee, and spend as much time as you wish at each attraction. The Scavenger Hunt Box contains 8 sealed and numbered envelopes. These contain puzzles that need to be solved. Guided by clear and unambiguous directions, make your way through the inner city of Duisburg. Solve the puzzles and let the clues lead you to the next destination. Each solved puzzle will yield a number that will tell you which envelope to open next. You will not know in advance what order the scavenger hunt city envelopes need to be opened. The envelopes will also contain detailed background information of each attraction, its history, its current use, and much more. Decide for yourself when to start your Scavenger Hunt through Duisburg for children, and how much time to spend at each location. Take a break from your Scavenger Hunt whenever you feel like it, or even continue your scavenger hunt on a different day. Order the Box and enjoy this special sightseeing tour whenever you want. Please note that the scavenger box will be shipped to you and needs approximately 5 days.