Bremen Audio Tour: Merchants, Markets & Medieval Echoes

Above photo: Xocolatl, Wikimedia Commons, Public domain. Cropped & resized.

Bremen hides more secrets behind glass, brick, and steel than most travelers ever imagine. Beneath the city’s energetic surface pulse are whispers of vanished fortunes, scandalous ambition, and moments that nearly changed history forever.

This self-guided audio tour invites you to wander from Melchers’ globe-spanning business empire to the fabled crossroads of Am Brill and into the shadows of Greensill Bank’s shocking collapse. Along the way, uncover stories even locals overlook.

Who sabotaged Bremen’s most influential financiers in a single dizzying week? What haunted legend lingers beneath the cobbles at Am Brill, waiting for dusk to return? Why did a small company’s decision in far-off Hawaii alter Bremen’s fate for decades?

Step through centuries of political intrigue, daring escapes, city-wide transformations, and unquiet ghosts—feel each stride opening new chapters under your feet. Ready to see Bremen through the eyes of its boldest risk-takers and hidden conspirators? The secrets start now.

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• Duration: 2 hours 53 minutes
  
• Distance: Around 4.0 km (2.5 miles)
  
• Audio Content: up to 1h 57min
  
• Stops: 19 captivating landmarks including Radio Bremen, Teerhof (Bremen), Beck Brewery
  

Experience the charm of Bremen like never before. Dive deep into tales of yesteryears, marvel at architectural wonders, and feel the pulse of the city as you navigate through its vibrant streets.

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• Professionally narrated audio stories bringing Bremen's history to life
  
• Interactive map to guide your journey seamlessly
  
• Opportunities to explore and capture the city's most picturesque spots
  
• Flexibility to start, pause, and resume the tour at your convenience
  

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• This is a self-guided audio tour on your phone so no in-person guide.
  
• You'll need a smartphone with Android 7.0+ or iOS 16+ (iPhone 8 or later).
  
• You can start the tour at any time (the event time does not matter).
  
• The tour will be available to you forever so you can explore on any day.
  
• Bring headphones and make sure your phone is charged!
  

Once you book the tour, you'll receive an email within 10 minutes containing your unique redemption code and simple instructions to download our app. Enter the code, and you're all set to explore Bremen on your terms.
It doesn't matter which date or time you select, when you redeem the code, the audio tour will be available to you permanently so you can explore on any day.

Whether you're a solo traveler, a couple seeking a romantic escapade, a family on an educational outing, or a group of friends eager for adventure, this tour caters to all. It's perfect for those who value flexibility, rich storytelling, and the freedom to explore without constraints.

AllTours is your ultimate travel companion for immersive audio tours. Discover cities like never before as our app reveals the stories behind the sights. Just plug in your headphones and explore!

With AllTours, you'll experience:

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• Immersive Experiences: Our digital guides bring landmarks to life with captivating stories and historical insights
  
• Offline Access: Download tours and maps for offline use – perfect for travelers concerned about data usage
  
• Interactive Maps: Navigate effortlessly with our user-friendly interface showing the optimal route
  
• Flexibility: Start, pause, and resume tours whenever you want – explore at your own pace
  
• Multilingual Support: Enjoy tours in your preferred language with our extensive language options
  

AllTours transforms ordinary sightseeing into extraordinary adventures. From iconic landmarks to hidden gems, we help you explore like a local while learning fascinating stories along the way.

You will visit the following locations:

• 📍  Melchers (company) (5min)
• 📍  Am Brill (5min)
• 🌳  Greensill Bank (5min)
• 📍  Sloman Neptun Schiffahrts AG (4min)
• 📍  Teerhof (2min)
• 📍  Teerhof (Bremen) (5min)
• 📍  Weserbund (3min)
• 🌉  Teerhof Bridge (3min)
• 📍  Schlachte (Bremen) (5min)
• 🏪  Commercial Health Insurance Fund (3min)
• 📍  Obernstraße (Bremen) (4min)
• 📍  Ansgarikirchhof (4min)
• 📍  Ansgarikirchhof (4min)
• 🏢  Commercial building (Bremen) (5min)
• 🧱  Am Wall (Bremen) (4min)
• 🌳  Sparkasse Bremen (4min)
• 📍  Radio Bremen (5min)
• 📍  St. Stephani (Bremen) (5min)
• 🍺  Beck Brewery (5min)

Each stop features engaging audio stories that bring the location's history and significance to life.

Learn even more about Bremen with these bonus audio stories available in the app:

• 🏛️    Name (2min)
• 🏛️    Diocese (1min)
• 🏛️    Imperial freedom, Hanseatic League, land ownership (3min)
• 🏛️    Expansion of the city (1min)
• 🏛️    Imperial immediacy (2min)
• 🏛️    French occupation, acquisition of Bremerhaven (2min)
• 🏛️    Industrialization (3min)
• 🏛️    National Socialism and World War II (3min)
• 🏛️    From 1945 to German reunification (2min)
• 🌍    Overview (2min)
• 🌍    Neighbouring municipalities (3min)
• 🌍    Constituent communities (3min)
• 🎭    Administration (2min)
• 🎭    National emblem (2min)
• 🎭    Twin towns (2min)

These additional topics provide deeper insights into the city's culture, history, and local life.

Above photo: Jürgen Howaldt, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 2.0 DE. Cropped & resized.

Above photo: Ulamm, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0. Cropped & resized.

Above photo: ©Die Sparkasse Bremen AG / Foto: Michael Bahlo, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 3.0. Cropped & resized.

Our tours are available in 30+ languages to ensure you have the best experience:

🇬🇧 English  • 
🇫🇷 French  • 
🇪🇸 Spanish  • 
🇩🇪 German  • 
🇮🇹 Italian  • 
🇵🇹 Portuguese  • 
🇷🇺 Russian  • 
🇯🇵 Japanese  • 
🇨🇳 Chinese  • 
🇳🇱 Dutch  • 
🇧🇷 Portuguese (Brazil)  • 
🇸🇦 Arabic  • 
🇰🇷 Korean  • 
🇸🇪 Swedish  • 
🇩🇰 Danish  • 
🇫🇮 Finnish  • 
🇵🇱 Polish  • 
🇨🇿 Czech  • 
🇭🇺 Hungarian  • 
🇬🇷 Greek  • 
🇹🇷 Turkish  • 
🇮🇳 Hindi  • 
🇦🇱 Albanian  • 
🇪🇹 Amharic  • 
🇦🇲 Armenian  • 
🇧🇩 Bengali  • 
🇧🇦 Bosnian  • 
🇧🇬 Bulgarian  • 
🇲🇲 Burmese  • 
🇪🇸 Catalan  • 
🇭🇷 Croatian  • 
🇪🇪 Estonian  • 
🇬🇪 Georgian  • 
🇮🇳 Gujarati  • 
🇮🇸 Icelandic  • 
🇮🇩 Indonesian  • 
🇮🇳 Kannada  • 
🇰🇿 Kazakh  • 
🇱🇻 Latvian  • 
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🇲🇰 Macedonian  • 
🇲🇾 Malay  • 
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🇷🇴 Romanian  • 
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🇸🇰 Slovak  • 
🇸🇮 Slovenian  • 
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🇰🇪 Swahili  • 
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🇻🇳 Vietnamese

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