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Podcast Tour How Italian Guest Workers Conquered Wolfsburg

New2 h 35 minFree cancellationBy Red Thread
Podcast Tour How Italian Guest Workers Conquered Wolfsburg

About this activity

Discover the hidden, emotional story of Wolfsburg. Beyond the huge Volkswagen plants and German engineering, a story of Mediterranean resilience is hidden. Follow the traces of the Italian 'guest workers' of 1962, who arrived in icy temperatures to live in segregated wooden barracks, and eventually sparked a cultural and culinary revolution. This captivating tour shows you how espresso, solidarity, and the simple evening stroll transformed a rigid industrial city into a vibrant, multicultural home.

- A 6.2 km self-guided tour with 7 stops in 155 min.

- Ideal for travelers interested in identity, migration, globalization, and food culture culinary identity

Told in an immersive podcast style by experts and locals

- Suitable audio content, AI guide, and navigation via the app

What's included

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

Meeting and pickup

  • Travel from the central transport hub in Wolfsburg to Wolfsburg main station using local public transport. Go the last bit to Wolfsburg main station, Willy-Brandt-Platz 1, 38440 Wolfsburg. Check the current connection on the day of travel.

Good to know

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

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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