Gerhard Mercator

Join Gerhard Mercator, the famous cartographer and astronomer, on a tour of medieval Duisburg, his home and workplace for many years.

The famous cartographer

Gerhard Mercator, who was born as Gerhard Kremer in Rupelmonde in Belgium in 1512, will have a lot to tell you about his work and life in Duisburg on the tour.

Dates 2025

25.05., 11:00 a.m.

10.08., 11:00 a.m.

(Both tours in German)

For groups individually on request (opens in a new tab).

Languages

German, English

Duration and price

1,5 hours, Adults EUR 14.00 / children (aged 8 - 13) EUR 7.00

For groups: Gerhard Mercator EUR 170.00 / group (classic guide) or EUR 190,00 / group (costume guide) (in German language EUR 130.00 / group (classic guide) or EUR 150.00 / group (costume guide))

2 hours, max. of 25 persons

Information

We recommend a visit to Kultur- und Stadthistorisches Museum Duisburg for an additional EUR 4.50 per person.