German Era Tour of Old Town Qingdao with Lunch and Beer Museum

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About this activity

Delve into the history of German-Era Qingdao and its lasting legacy of finely preserved architecture, spa neighborhoods, and of course the introduction of Tsingtao Beer.

The tour starts atop Signal Hill, which boasts the best view of Qingdao's Old Town, and proceeds to a walking tour of the Old Town. The tour showcases the Gothic-style St Michael's Cathedral, the 120-year-old Protestant Church and the Bavarian-style Old Governors Mansion, with a lunch stop at a local food market.

After lunch, it’s time to learn about the Tsingtao Beer Brewery, which is the perfect place to sample one of the most popular and best-selling beers in the world.

(Fun Fact: The brewery was established by the Germans!)

Finally the tour takes in Badaguan neighborhood, a spa village beside the seaside with its international inspired architecture.

The full tour will take approx. 7 hours and will be with an experienced guide to offer a personalized service

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At a glance

Duration: 6–8 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: Chinese, English
Operated by: Discovery Qingdao

Ages: Infants (0–3 years) · Children (4–7 years) · Youth (8–17 years) · Adults (18–80 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Meals as identified in the itinerary (lunch)
Included: Hotel pickup and drop-off
Included: Bottled water
Included: Private Tour with Guide
Included: Lunch
Included: Transport Service between sites

Not included

Not included: Gratuities
Not included: Additional food and drinks

Itinerary

Signal Hill Park

50 min

Signal Hill Park with a short uphill 15 minute walk to the top will give you the best view of Old Town Qingdao. Its the best viewpoint to get a birds-eye view of red-roofed villas and greenery.
Qingdao Site Museum of the Former German Governor's Residence

30 min

German Governors Mansion, one of the finest examples of colonial-era architecture, with its distinctive Art-Nouveau style. Built at a extravagant price in 1903, its opulence is still on show - we will take a 30 minute tour of the mansion.
Protestant Church (Jidu Jiaotang)

30 min

Protestant Church, built in 1908, the picturesque church has a simple yet beautiful design. It's also has a still-working clock mechanic dated 1909.
Qingdao Beer Museum

one hour Admission included

The biggest legacy of German rule was no doubt the introduction of the famed

Tsingdao Brewary! So, after lunch we will visit the site for a tour of its museum, where there will be free tasters if desired. The museum tells the story of the popularity of this international renowned beer, and will take around 1 hour.