BONN CITY WALK with MUSIC

Tour Overview

Bonn has seen it all thanks to a whopping 2000 years of eventful history. John le Carré featured the city as a gloomy post-war capital of the freshly established Federal Republic of Germany, for which the locals coined the tongue-in-cheek nickname “federal village”.

Founded by the Romans, chosen by the prince elects of Cologne as 'Residence in exile", situated on the banks of the mighty river Rhine, with wine cultivation on the steep slopes of Drachenfels and a University steeped in history, the cheerful local German “tribe” along with numerous UN institutions make Bonn quite a pleasant German settlement. Ludwig van Beethoven, exploited as the city’s most famous son today, was born and raised here.

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Our walking tours take place in the historic centre of Bonn*.

We bring an audio receiver and in-earphones for you.

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• Listen to some of the works young Beethoven composed here.

• Meet famous German composers and musicians connected to Bonn

• Even a rare politician with a knack for music might make an appearance

• If you are not familiar with Carnival in the Rhineland, brace yourself

• Courtly music of the 17th century will have you striding proudly, despite cobblestones.

• We ponder if Beethoven's anger possibly made Napoleon's horse stumble

• Curious, how one of the most beautiful German songs is connected to one of Germany's ugliest monuments?

• Dark times, courageous women, and ingenious instrument makers will also take the stage

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The music samples are carefully chosen and connected to places, people and events in the past and present. This tour is perfect for you if you are curious and enjoy walking, music and history all rolled into one. Classical music is a substantial part of the program, though not the only music style. Citi-Tunes™ Bonn lets you experience the city with all senses wide open.

Also Available: Music tour on women's destinies: female composers, musicians and influential female spirits in Bonn

* former government district not included