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Gelsenkirchen Private Walking Tour with Professional Guide
Gelsenkirchen-Mitte
About
Gelsenkirchen's history starts in 1150, but it remained a tiny village until the 19th century when the Industrial Revolution led to the growth of the entire area. In the early 20th century, Gelsenkirchen was called the "city of a thousand fires" for the flames of mine gasses flaring at night time. On this tour, you will visit one of the most important Renaissance castles of the North West region. Admire the Consol theatre, a theatre located on a former coal mine. See the Music Theater, planned, designed, and built by the Englishman Robert Adams, the two Germans Norbert Kricke and Paul Dierkes, the Swiss Jean Tinguely, and the French Yves Klein. Visit the artist's village Halfmanshof, a resid...
Highlights
2 hours
Offered in German (Deutsch) & English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
2 hours
Offered in German (Deutsch) & English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Private guided Tour
Local professional guide who will be with your group only
Gratuities
Any entrances to paid attactions are excluded from tour
Meeting Points
Departure
Bismarckstraße 240
At the Consol Theatre, Bismarckstraße 240, 45889 Gelsenkirchen, Germany
Return
Important Information
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Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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Service animals allowed
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Open since 2001, this theater house is one of the most important cultural and social centers of Gelsenkirchen, with special atention to people of different ages and origin. It is also part of the historical heritage of Gelsenkirchen, having been built on the spot of an ancient coal mine known as the "Zechengelände Consolidation".
20 minutes
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Musiktheater im Revier
The Music Theatre in the Ruhr is the main opera house of Gelsenkirchen since 1959, and was listed as a protected cultural monument since 1997. It was designed by the German architect Werner Ruhnau as a cubic-shaped outer shell composed by a 4,500 square metres (48,000 sq ft) glass facade.
20 minutes
3
Halfmannshof
The artists' settlement of Halfmannshof was founded in 1931 to house a community of artists and their families. Up to 9 families lived here until the end of 2012, and is now being converted into a a place to live and work for over than 20 artists from different fields.
20 minutes
4
Schloss Horst
It is a castle considered one of the oldest and most important Renaissance buildings in the state of Westphalia. Built in the 16th century, it was at the time one of the largest palace complexes north of the Alps and a great example of the Lippe Renaissance architectural style.
20 minutes
5
ISG - Institut für Stadtgeschichte
The institute of the city history has a permanent exhibition of the National Socialism history in Gelsenkirchen. It is located in one of the few preserved historical places from the "Third Reich".
Gelsenkirchen Private Walking Tour with Professional Guide
Gelsenkirchen-Mitte
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About
Gelsenkirchen's history starts in 1150, but it remained a tiny village until the 19th century when the Industrial Revolution led to the growth of the entire area. In the early 20th century, Gelsenkirchen was called the "city of a thousand fires" for the flames of mine gasses flaring at night time. On this tour, you will visit one of the most important Renaissance castles of the North West region. Admire the Consol theatre, a theatre located on a former coal mine. See the Music Theater, planned, designed, and built by the Englishman Robert Adams, the two Germans Norbert Kricke and Paul Dierkes, the Swiss Jean Tinguely, and the French Yves Klein. Visit the artist's village Halfmanshof, a resid...
Highlights
2 hours
Offered in German (Deutsch) & English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
2 hours
Offered in German (Deutsch) & English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Private guided Tour
Local professional guide who will be with your group only
Gratuities
Any entrances to paid attactions are excluded from tour
Meeting Points
Departure
Bismarckstraße 240
At the Consol Theatre, Bismarckstraße 240, 45889 Gelsenkirchen, Germany
