Activity Augsburg, Germany
Podcast Tour Augsburg: A Story of Gold and Grace
1 h 57 min
Free cancellation
About this activity
Dive into the opulent world of Augsburg in the 16th century, where the gold of a merchant met the radical prayers of a monk. Discover the power struggle between the Fugger dynasty – the richest capitalist empire of its time – and Martin Luther, who ignited the Reformation. From intelligence networks and papal monopolies to the world's oldest social settlement, you will learn how extreme wealth and religious upheaval shaped the modern world.
3.1 km self-guided tour with 8 stations over 117 min.
Ideal for power, protest public spaces
Excitingly tells in a podcast style from experts and locals
Suitable audio content, AI guide, and navigation via the app
Private and Luxury
Audio Guides
Cultural Tours
Historical Tours
Walking Tours
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Short term availability
Weather Dependent - Low
At a glance
- Duration
- 1 h 57 min
- Confirmation
- Instant confirmation
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group
- Up to 99 people
- People per booking
- 1–30
- Audio guide
- German, English
- Operated by
- Red Thread
Ages: Adults (13–99 years)
What is included
Included
- Included: Exciting audio output in podcast style with experts and locals
- Included: Interactive guide in the app for questions about history and surroundings
- Included: Verified facts incorporated into an exciting story
- Included: Point-to-point navigation between stops
Itinerary
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10 min
A medieval church that houses both the opulent Renaissance Fugger Chapel and the Luther Staircase and marks the exact spot where the greatest conflict of the Reformation began.
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Stop 2
10 min
The geographical and symbolic heart of Fugger power, with the monument to the most important figure of the family, Jakob Fugger 'the Rich'.
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Weberhaus
10 min
The beautifully painted guild house of the weavers, which represents the modest origins of the Fugger family before their transition into the global financial world.
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Stop 4
10 min
The parish church of the Fugger family, which shows their attempt to control public piety, and later the place of forced religious coexistence.
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Fuggerhauser
10 min
The magnificent Renaissance palace of the Fugger dynasty and the site of the decisive interrogation of Martin Luther by Cardinal Cajetan in 1518.
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Church of St. Ulrich and St. Afra
10 min
A massive Catholic basilica standing wall-to-wall with a smaller Protestant church, physically embodying the forced compromise of the Peace of Augsburg of 1555.
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Stop 7
10 min
The first church in Augsburg that became Protestant, and which represents the working class rebellion against the Catholic elite supported by the Fuggers.
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10 min
The oldest social settlement in the world, founded by Jakob Fugger, where the residents still pay 0.88 Euros a year and pray daily for his soul.
Meeting point and pickup
Everyone meets at the meeting point.
Meeting point
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From Augsburg main station with local public transport towards St. Anna Church. From the nearest stop, it is a few minutes' walk to St. Anna Church, Augsburg, Germany. Please check the current connection with the local transport association on the day of travel.
End point
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From Fuggerei, walk to the nearest stop and take local public transport back to Augsburg Central Station. The starting point is Fuggerei, Augsburg, Germany. Please check the current connection on the day of travel.
Using your ticket
Thank you for your Booking Referral! We are very much looking forward to giving you a great tour experience with the Red-Thread app.
Since it is a self-guided tour, you have complete freedom: You start whenever suits you — at your own pace, without time pressure or a fixed group.
So you redeem your voucher:
1. Download the app: Download the free app "Red Thread: Discover Homeland" on the Apple App Store or Google Play.
Apple App Store: https://apps.apple.com/de/app/red-thread-discover-home/id6757938513
Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.voltaire.redthread
2. Redeem code: Open the app, scan the QR code on your ticket — or enter your voucher code.
3. For groups: Each person needs the app on their own smartphone and enters their own code from the ticket — one code per person.
After redemption, you have 14 days of access — the time runs from redemption, not from Booking Referral.
More information on our website: https://redthread.world
We wish you a lot of fun on your Red-Thread tour!
Cancellation
Free cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
| If you cancel | You get back |
|---|---|
| At least one day before | 100% |
| Less than a day before | 0% |
Good to know
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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
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