Activity Augsburg, Germany
Podcast Tour: The Fugger Gambit - God's Bankers of Augsburg
2 h 27 min
Free cancellation
About this activity
Immerse yourself in the 16th century and walk in the footsteps of history in Augsburg, the seat of the Fugger dynasty. This is not just a story about money; it is about how the colossal wealth of the Kaiser family financed the construction of St. Peter's Basilica and unintentionally triggered the Protestant Reformation. Accompany Historian Max and local expert Amelia as they decipher the great paradox of the Fuggers: Were they pious saints or brilliant sinners? From opulent palaces to the world's oldest social settlement, you will discover how their mixture of finance, faith, and power politics shaped the modern world.
- 5.6 km self-guided tour with 7 stations over 147 min.
- Ideal for everyone interested in history & memory and power, protest & public space
Excitingly told in a podcast style by experts and locals
- Suitable audio content, AI guide, and navigation via the app
Private and Luxury
Audio Guides
Cultural Tours
Historical Tours
Walking Tours
Virtual Experiences
Short term availability
Weather Dependent - Low
At a glance
- Duration
- 2 h 27 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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Fugger Und Welser Erlebnismuseum
10 min
An immersive introduction to the immense wealth, global trade networks, and powerful influence of Augsburg's leading merchant families.
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Stop 2
10 min
The opulent city palace of the family with the ladies' court, a breathtaking Renaissance courtyard that symbolized their immense wealth and Italian taste.
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Church of St. Ulrich and St. Afra
10 min
A large Catholic basilica, funded by the Fuggers, which physically represents the religious division of the Reformation era alongside its Protestant counterpart.
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10 min
A magnificent Renaissance town hall, whose Golden Hall represents the bourgeois pride and prosperity built upon the economic foundation laid by the Fuggers.
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10 min
A decisive place that houses the Renaissance chapel of the Fugger and where Martin Luther refused to recant his theses.
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10 min
The oldest social settlement in the world, a remarkable synthesis of the wealth, faith, and social conscience of the Fuggers, which is still in operation today.
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Maximilianmuseum
10 min
A museum that showcases the magnificent art and craftsmanship of the golden age of Augsburg, the cultural bloom made possible by the wealth of the Fugger era.
Meeting point and pickup
Everyone meets at the meeting point.
Meeting point
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Travel from Augsburg Main Station to the Fugger and Welser Experience Museum using local public transport. Walk the last few minutes from the nearest stop. Please check the current connection on the travel day with the local transport association.
End point
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Walk from the Maximilianmuseum to the nearest stop and take local public transport back to Augsburg Central Station. Please check the current connection on the travel day.
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.
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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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