Free Tour of Düsseldorf: The Essential and Unmissable
Come to know the best of Cologne and Düsseldorf with The Walkings. This project started with the mission of offering entertaining, enriching, as well as funny tours and experiences to travelers from all over the world.
Pickup
Königsallee 52, 40212. Exit from the Steinstraße/Königsallee U-Bahn station, next to Patrizia Pepe. Your guide will be holding a green and white umbrella to identify you. If you're arriving by metro, upon arriving at the station and meeting on the platform, you'll have two exit directions: Königsallee and Berliner Allee. The one you should take is Königsallee. Otherwise, you'll have to walk back to the meeting point for about 5 minutes.
Description
During our free tour of Düsseldorf, we'll explore the charms of the historic center and discover why this city is one of Germany's most important. Despite being reduced to ashes after the bombings of World War II, Düsseldorf recovered and became a key economic engine for the country. Its historical heritage is impressive.
On our guided tour, we'll walk through the Altstadt, the historic center, which is filled with historic monuments, as well as a wealth of breweries, restaurants, and pubs. In fact, it's known as the world's largest bar .
Highlights include the Königsallee , a shopping street famous for its international luxury stores, and the Triton Fountain, a treasured landmark. Modern art lovers can also enjoy the K20 Museum , which houses masterpieces by artists such as Matisse, Picasso, Richter, and Beuys.
Monument to the Elevation of the City : We'll revisit one of Düsseldorf's most important historical moments. This site commemorates the Battle of Worringen, as well as the sealing of the city charter and the elevation of St. Lambert's Parish Church.
Old Town Hall : Presiding over the iconic Market Square, the Old Town Hall building is one of the city's most important. Admire its Baroque façade, the statue of Wilhelm II, and the Clock Tower.