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Essential Self Guided Walking Tour with Audio Guide and Quiz

Tours, Franceby Ciceru

  • 1.5 hours
  • Free cancellation
  • Instant confirmation
  • Private tour
  • Mobile or paper ticket accepted

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Overview

Discover Tours at your own pace with a self-guided walking tour on your smartphone — no app needed. Explore 11 iconic landmarks with a smart map, and immerse yourself in the city's history through engaging audio stories and interactive quizzes at each stop. Start anytime, take as long as you want, and complete the 3 km route solo or with friends. No physical guide, no fixed schedule. Your ticket is valid for 6 months from purchase.

What's included

  • Self-guided tour on your smartphone, APP not needed!
  • Audioguide with quizzes about each point of interest along the tour
  • A physical guide (the tour is accessible on your smartphone)
  • Access offline. Internet needed on your phone

Itinerary

  1. 1

    Basilique Saint Martin

    Pass by

    Stroll past the Basilique Saint Martin, a magnificent neo-Romanesque basilica built over the tomb of Saint Martin, one of the most venerated saints in medieval France.

  2. 2

    Collegiale Saint Martin et Tour Charlemagne

    Pass by

    Admire the Tour Charlemagne, a Romanesque tower that once flanked the medieval Basilica of Saint Martin, now standing as a silent witness to centuries of history in Tours.

  3. 3

    Place Plumereau

    Pass by

    Discover Place Plumereau, the beating heart of Tours' old town — a vibrant square lined with medieval half-timbered houses, cafés, and street life.

  4. 4

    Hotel Gouin

    Pass by

    Walk past the Hôtel Goüin, a stunning example of Flamboyant Gothic and early Renaissance architecture, one of the finest private residences from 15th-century Tours.

  5. 5

    Stop 5

    Pass by

    Cross the Pont Wilson, a graceful 18th-century stone bridge spanning the Loire River, offering sweeping views of the water and the city skyline.

  6. 6

    Chateau de Tours

    Pass by

    Discover the Château de Tours, a medieval castle on the banks of the Loire that today houses a contemporary art museum, blending centuries of history with modern culture.

  7. 7

    Cathedrale Saint-Gatien

    Pass by

    Marvel at the Cathédrale Saint-Gatien, a stunning Gothic masterpiece whose soaring twin towers and intricate stained-glass windows took over four centuries to complete.

  8. 8

    Musee des Beaux-Arts Tours

    Pass by

    Conclude your tour at the Musée des Beaux-Arts, housed in a grand 17th-century archbishop's palace and home to a rich collection of paintings, sculptures, and decorative arts.

Meeting and pickup

Start your self-guided tour at the entrance of Tour de l'Horloge. Open your Ciceru experience nearby and follow the route on your smartphone.

End point

The tour ends near Musée des Beaux-Arts (Palais des Archevêques). Take a moment to enjoy the area before finishing your walk.

Good to know

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • 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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