Tour of the Fugger and Welser Museum about trade, money and power
Do this because
- Embark on a journey back in time to the era of the Fuggers and Welsers
- Get to know how Augsburg became a trading and economic metropolis
- Learn more about the most important Augsburg merchant families of the late 15th and 16th centuries
What to expect
Embark on a journey back in time to the era of the Fuggers and Welsers during this guided tour of the museum.
Why did Augsburg develop into one of the most important European trade and economic metropolises from the beginning of the modern age until the Renaissance? What business made the Fuggers and Welsers the most powerful merchants in the then known world? Their business extended as far as Asia, Africa and South America. Augsburg trading companies profited from the emerging colonialism - even the buildings of an Elias Holl would have been unthinkable without their profits.
Important to know
- This activity is only offered in German
- Copyright photo: Regio Augsburg Tourismus
- Family ticket: 2 adults and 2 children (age 6-15)
- Infants (age 0-5) participate for free
What’s included
Admission to the Fugger and Welser Museum
Guided tour
Cancellation policy
Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 24 hours before the experience begins.
Booking fee
Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.
Location
Provider
Regio Augsburg Tourismus GmbH
Need a hand?
Would you like some help making a booking? Or perhaps you just want to ask a few questions. Whatever the reason, don't hesitate to get in touch.
Opening hours: Our team is available from 10.00 to 18.00 CET
Phone number: +44 121 468 3145
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