About this experience
You will walk through the old part of Baden-Baden, the picturesque Lichtentaler Allee, see the elegant pavilion of mineral waters, and the most beautiful casino in Europe. I will tell you how the local and Russian history are connected, why this little town became known all over the world, and what it lives on today.
What to Expect
The Green Heart of Baden-Baden
You will stroll through the well-kept Lichtentaler Allee - one of the most beautiful places in Baden-Baden, where hundreds of species of trees, shrubs, and flowers from all over the world grow. Rest on comfortable benches in the shade of an old oak tree and admire the monument to Turgenev. I will share interesting facts about the history and modern life of the city. I will also give valuable practical recommendations - where to eat well, which museums and mineral springs to visit in your free time.
The Secrets of the Famous Casino
I will show you the legendary Baden-Baden Casino - one of the oldest gambling establishments in all of Europe. I will reveal the details of its architecture and explain why it was after the opening of the casino that Baden-Baden became known as the “summer capital of Europe”. The guest book of the establishment is full of famous names - fortunes were spent here by Reagan, Clinton, Marlene Dietrich, the Beckhams, and Arab sheikhs. You will learn how Leo Tolstoy and Dostoevsky are connected with Baden-Baden, as well as why this picturesque town became in the XIX century a stronghold of the Russian creative intelligentsia.
In addition, you will get acquainted with the beautiful architecture of the former Trinkhalle drinking pavilion, reveal intriguing secrets hidden by Baden-Baden, and find out where it is best to spend your leisure time in the city and its surroundings.
Organizational Details
Children under 8 years old participate in the tour for free.
