Wiesbaden’s Roman Baths and Kaiser Spas: A Self-Guided Tour
On this self-guided walking tour, you’ll hear the fascinating stories behind this spa town and trace the footsteps of the aristocrats who made it their personal playground.
Why did the Romans develop Wiesbaden’s public baths but never live there, and what made Prussian royalty holiday in the town for months on end?
The tour starts at the Bowling Green opposite the Kaiser-Friedrich-Denkmal Memorial. You’ll discover how Dostoevsky lost and regained a fortune at the Hotel Nassauer Hof’s famous gambling tables, and how a Prussian Kaiser transformed Wiesbaden into a world-renowned destination in the late 1800s.
The tour ends at Markplatz, where I’ll show you three examples of Wiesbaden’s unique architecture: the quaint medieval old town hall, the extravagant New Town Hall, and the Evangelical Market Church Wiesbaden with its chiming carillon bells.
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Wiesbaden’s Roman Baths and Kaiser Spas: A Self-Guided Tour
What's included in Wiesbaden’s Roman Baths and Kaiser Spas: A Self-Guided Tour
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Kaiser-Friedrich-DenkmalPass-by Only
You'll pass by the Kaiser-Friedrich-Denkmal, a striking monument honoring Emperor Friedrich III. Please note that entry to the monument or any associated exhibits is not included in this tour.
Spielbank WiesbadenPass-by Only
You'll catch a glimpse of the Spielbank Wiesbaden, one of Germany's most elegant casinos, known for its grand architecture and rich history. Please note that entry to the casino is not included in this tour.
Hessisches Staatstheater WiesbadenPass-by Only
You'll pass by the Hessisches Staatstheater Wiesbaden, a magnificent theater known for its stunning architecture and world-class performances. Please note that entry to the theater is not included in this tour.
Inclusions
- Lifetime access to this tour in English before your booking date and after it
- Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
- App for Android and iOS
- Flexibility to explore at your own pace with a self-guided GPS tour
- Directions to the starting point so that when you’re in the right place, the tour will start
- Smartphone and headphones
- Tickets or entrance fees to any museums or other attractions en route
- Food and drink
- Transportation
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- This tour is not wheelchair accessible and enters several steep areas
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting Points
- This tour starts at the Bowling Green, along Wilhelmstrasse, opposite the Nassauer Hof Hotel. Before arrival, please install the mobile app and use the code provided on your confirmation ticket. Detailed starting point instructions are available after downloading.
End Points
- The tour ends at Markplatz.
Redeem
Ticket Redemption
VOICEMAP CODE ─── Please check your email at the address you provided when you made this booking. You've been sent an eight character code you'll need to redeem your tour. This code can be used by every member of your party. If you've booked for three people, for example, three people can download this tour using the same code. DOWNLOAD INSTRUCTIONS ─── Once you've received your code, please follow these steps: Install the VoiceMap Audio Tours mobile app Create an account Select Tour Codes from the menu, then select Enter Codes Enter your code then select Download Now PLEASE NOTE ─── You can download the tour at any time, before or after your booking date. It’s best to download the tour before you set off for the starting point. This tour follows a set route and includes turn-by-turn directions. It works best if you start it in the right place and follow the directions from one location to the next. When the download completes, you’ll see a screen with a photo of the starting point and directions to it. The red start button will become active when you are at the starting point. Remember to bring your own headphones, unless you have booked a driving tour. SUPPORT ─── For technical support and other queries, please email [email protected]
