Aachen Self-Guided Audio City Tour

Did you know that, according to legend, the devil attacked the city of Aachen not once, but twice?! Or that the French stole the Charlemagne statue? If you've never heard these stories, don't wait; book this self-guided audio tour now to discover dozens of fun facts about Aachen!
Follow the route and listen to each audio commentary in your earphones. You can even answer quizzes to test your knowledge about the city!

With this self-guided tour, you will be guided through the following locations:

With this self-guided tour, you will be guided through the following locations: Marschiertor, Theater, Elisenbrunnen, Cathedral, Puppenbrunnen, Town Hall & Granus Tower, Charlemagne Statue & Market Square, as well as Ponttor.

With this activity, you'll get access to a 40-minute-long audio commentary.

Download the app on Android or iOS (or access it directly through your browser) to get access to your self-guided audio tour.

Meeting Point

Marschiertor

Franzstraße 995, 52064 Aachen, Germany

Go to the first station (Marschiertor) or start your tour wherever you like. Follow the instructions received in your booking confirmation email to access your audioguide.

What's included:

• 8 different locations to explore the city center
• Quizzes and audioguide with info about each monument
• 40-minute-long audio commentary in English

Not included:

• A personal guide (this audio tour is accessible on your smartphone)
• Entrance tickets to monuments not included

What to expect:

Duration: between 1 hour and 2 hours

Marschiertor

Franzstr. 115, Aachen, 52064, North Rhine-Westphalia

You will start your tour at the Marschiertor: with our audioguide, you'll learn all about the city of Aachen and this city gate.

15 minutes

Theater Aachen

Stadttheater und Musikdirektion Aachen, Theaterplatz, Aachen, 52064, North Rhine-Westphalia

You will continue your visit at the Theater and learn more about its history, thanks to your audioguide. You can also answer quizzes in the app.

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Elisenbrunnen

Friedrich Wilhelm Platz, Aachen, 52062, North Rhine-Westphalia

Elisenbrunnen is the symbol of the thermal city of Aachen. You will learn all about the thermal water and how it was discovered.

15 minutes

Aachen Cathedral

Domhof 1, Aachen, 52062, North Rhine-Westphalia

The cathedral is the most famous monument by the city. Built by Charlemagne, it is however associated with a famous legend. Listen to your audioguide to learn more!

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Puppenbrunnen

Kramerstrasse 27, Aachen, 52062, North Rhine-Westphalia

The Puppenbrunnen is a famous fountain in Aachen that can be moved. Answer quizzes in the app and learn more about it in your audioguide.

15 minutes

City Hall Aachen

Markt, 52062 Aachen, Germany

The City Hall of Aachen hosted numerous coronation banquets. Listen to your audioguide to learn more about its history. You can also answer quizzes in the app.

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Karlsbrunnen

Markt 41, 52062 Aachen, Germany

Facing the Town Hall, the Charlemagne statue commemorates the "Father of Europe". You will learn more about Charlemagne and his impact on Europe.

15 minutes

Ponttor

Ruetscher Str. 4, Aachen, 52062, North Rhine-Westphalia

You will finish your self-guided tour at the Ponttor, the second remaining city gate of Aachen.

15 minutes