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A historic fountain with water jets, a smartphone displaying a map, and classical architecture in the background. 1
A modern building with glass windows, a fountain, and autumn trees. 2
A garden with a wooden fence, a pathway, and a building in the background. 3
A stone staircase ascending a hill, flanked by stone walls and greenery, leading to a building. 4
A cobblestone street lined with buildings, a tree, and a bicycle. 5
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The previous price was NZ$12 and current price is NZ$10 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 2h 42m
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages

Overview

  • Decipher the psychological and historical secrets of Stuttgart on an intimate journey deep into the DNA of Swabia. Learn how a religious movement in the 17th century brought about a culture of obsessive frugality, how backyard tinkerers built global empires out of necessity, and why the dream of one's own little house is a hard climb. A cultural historian and a sociologist explore the hidden rules, unstated social contracts, and the special charm of the Swabian soul.

    • A 6.6 km self-guided tour with 6 stops in 162 min.
    • Ideal for travellers interested in society, everyday life, identity, and globalization
      Told in an immersive podcast style by experts and locals
    • Suitable audio content, AI guide, and navigation via the app

Activity location

  • Augustenstraße 93
    • 93 Augustenstraße
    • 70197, Stuttgart, Baden-Württemberg, Germany

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Augustenstraße 93
    • 93 Augustenstraße
    • 70197, Stuttgart, Baden-Württemberg, Germany

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Self-guided podcast tour Stuttgart Frugality and Tinkering in Multilingual

  • Activity duration is 2 hours and 42 minutes2h 42m
    2h 42m
  • Opening hours: Sat 12:00 am-11:59 pm
  • English
Price details
NZ$11.91
NZ$9.53 x 1 AdultNZ$9.53
Total
The previous price was NZ$11.91 and current price is NZ$9.53
20% off

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Precise navigation between stops
  • Inclusions
    Immersive audio in podcast style with experts and locals
  • Inclusions
    Verified facts woven into a captivating storey
  • Inclusions
    Interactive in-app guide for questions about history and surroundings

Know before you book

    • Service animals allowed
    • Public transport options are available nearby
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

Augustenstraße 93

  • 10m
A huge second-hand store that serves as a modern temple for the ancient Swabian virtue of thriftiness.

Gutenbergstraße 76

  • 10m
A typical backyard where the Swabian tradition of tinkering produced global engineering giants.

Schwabstraße 92

  • 10m
A classic apartment building where the notorious tradition of the 'sweeping week' ensures strict area surveillance.

Willy-Reichert-Staffel

  • 10m
One of Stuttgart's famous free stairs, which represents the literal physical labour necessary to realise the Swabian dream.

Humboldtstraße 42

  • 10m
A meticulously organised allotment garden that serves as a miniature version of the Swabian dream of homeownership.

Marienplatz 6

  • 10m
A local bank branch where we decipher the 'building savings contract', the financial engine of the Swabian soul.

Location

Activity location

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    Augustenstraße 93
    • 93 Augustenstraße
    • 70197, Stuttgart, Baden-Württemberg, Germany

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    Augustenstraße 93
    • 93 Augustenstraße
    • 70197, Stuttgart, Baden-Württemberg, Germany

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