Explore Augsburg's rich history on a guided walking tour of its main attractions. Visit the Golden Hall in the town hall and the Fuggerei — the world's oldest social settlement — and stop by many UNESO World Heritage Sites. Learn about the city's famous personalities, including Mozart and Brecht. Stroll through the city center and the charming streets of the old town. Pass by several UNESCO World Heritage Sites like the Lech canals and magnificent fountains, including the ornate 16th-century Augustus Fountain. Explore the city and the traces of its famous personalities, such as the Fugger family — a German upper bourgeois family that was historically a prominent group of European bankers – as well as Mozart, whose father was born in Augsburg, and Brecht.

Embark on a captivating guided walking tour, delving deep into Augsburg's historical treasures. Explore iconic attractions such as the town hall's renowned Golden Hall and the Fuggerei, the world's oldest social settlement. Uncover the footprints of famous figures like Mozart and Brecht. Roam the enchanting streets of the old town as you soak in the city's rich heritage. Pass by numerous UNESCO World Heritage Sites, including the picturesque Lech canals and grandiose fountains like the ornate 16th-century Augustus Fountain. Dive into the narratives of Augsburg's history, from the influential Fugger family, renowned European bankers, to the familial ties of Mozart, whose father hailed from Augsburg. Explore the city and its connections to these illustrious personalities.

Enjoy the city with its rich history in a tour that covers all the major highlights, like the Town Hall, the first building in the world to have 6 floors, the Fuggerei, and explore the birthplace of the acclaimed artist Berthold Brecht.Learn about how Augsburg was founded as a Roman Colony in 15 B.C., and what it took to help it grow to become the capital of a province in the Roman Empire. Discover how Augsburg is now the capital of the region of Swabia in Bavaria, and Germany’s third oldest city.Learn about the Fugger family, who founded the oldest social settlement in world history. See the birthplace of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart’s father, as well as the prolific writer Berthold Brecht. Complete your tour at the SchaezlerPalais, which survived World War II without a scratch.

Dive into Augsburg’s Middle Ages through the eyes of Jakob Fugger the Rich. Stroll through the hometown of the famous merchant, mining entrepreneur, and banker. Jakob built his fortune in just a few years, leaving behind assets worth $300 billion today, making him one of the richest men to ever live. Follow Jakob's history through Augsburg's old town. Visit St. Anne’s Church, where you can see the Fugger’s crypt. Next, head to the family’s first company headquarters where the “Golden Scriptorium” was once located, before admiring one of the most famous Fugger buildings, their City Palace. Continue to Königsplatz, where one of the old city gates once stood, and explore the townhall square Rathausplatz, and Jakob's birthplace. Along the way, hear about how the Fuggers made their money, the family’s connection to royalty, and how the women were every bit as savvy when it came to business. Feel free to start, pause, or restart at any time and complete your visit at your own pace. If your travel plans change, you can use the audio guide at any date of your choice or use the virtual in-app option for an at-home experience.

The Augsburg Christkindlesmarkt is considered one of Germany’s dreamiest Holiday experiences. With a tradition which dates back to 500 years ago, we will take on a stroll through the streets of wooden booths that make up the markets, decorated with lights and a wide selection of traditional Christmas articles. From the “Rathausplatz” (City Hall square), to Martin-Luther-Platz, along the Philippine-Welser-Straße and Maximilianstraße streets and to the front of St. Moritz Church, follow your local host for a Christmas experience you will never forget! The smell of roast almonds, mulled wine, cinnamon and other spices will escort you through the market alleys while we help shop for handcrafted gifts and souvenirs and sample some delicious food. If you decide to visit on the weekend, you will get the chance to see the facade of the City Hall transformed into an oversized Advent calendar, where you will be presented with the enchantment of the angel presentation “Engelsspiel”, in accordance with Hans Holbein’s famous exemplar of altar angels.