Kiel Self-Guided Audio Tour: Explore this Historic Port

4.8 (25 reviews) one hour – 1 h 30 min Free cancellation Private tour

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About this activity

Are you looking for a way to see Kiel without joining a tour group? Explore at your own pace with this affordable walking tour.

Find out how and why Germany was split in two, thanks to 9,000 men with 9,000 shovels
Hear from producer Kirk Wilson, a New Zealander whose love of telling stories lead him to create Kiel Walking Tours
Do it all in an hour or linger at stops along the way with complete control over when you start and finish
Get unlimited use before your booking date and after it
Use the virtual tour option at home

Once you’ve booked, you’ll receive a ticket with instructions and a unique code listed under “Before You Go”. Then simply install the VoiceMap app and enter your code.

The app displays directions to the starting point, and when you’re in the right place, just pop in your headphones and tap start. VoiceMap has automatic GPS playback, with turn-by-turn directions. It also works offline.

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At a glance

Duration: one hour – 1 h 30 min
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–15
Audio guide: English
Operated by: VoiceMap Audio Tours

Ages: Adults (6–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: VoiceMap app for Android and iOS
Included: Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
Included: Lifetime access to this self-guided tour in English

Not included

Not included: Smarphone and headphones
Not included: Food and drinks
Not included: Transportation
Not included: Tickets or entrance fees to any museums or other attractions en route

Itinerary

Kiel

Passing by

The tour takes place in Kiel. You'll hear about the area's history including how it was home to the Imperial Navy and the last German Kaiser.
Stop 2

Passing by

The tour starts outside the main cruise ship terminal. You'll be introduced to the main themes of the tour and hear how VoiceMap works.
Stop 3

Passing by

The tour passes by the Kiel Harbour. You'll hear about the harbour's history and marine history while you walk.
Aquarium GEOMAR

Passing by

The tour passes by the Aquarium where you'll hear about the city’s best-loved citizens, the seals at Aquarium.
Schlossgarten

Passing by

The tour passes through the garden of the destroyed Kiel Castle. You'll hear about the castle and the current garden while you walk.
Reiterstandbild Kaiser Wilhelm I

Passing by

You'll see the statue of Kaiser Wilhelm I. You'll hear about the last Kaiser and how he impacted the city.
Ratsdienergarten

Passing by

The tour passes through Ratsdienergarten where you'll hear about the Sailors’ Mutiny Memorial.
Kleiner Kiel

Passing by

While winding through the city and alongside the harbour and parts of lake Kleiner Kiel, you'll hear about the compass Einstein invented while staying in Kiel and how it’s still used today.
Rathausturm Kiel

Passing by

The tour passes by the Rathasturm Kiel. You’ll find out why Kiel’s bureaucrats need a special qualification just to use the wooden lift inside the old Town Hall!
St. Nikolai Church

Passing by

The tour ends in front of the St Nikolai Church. By the end of the tour, you'll know most of Kiel's secrets.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

Before arrival, please install the mobile app and use the code provided on your confirmation ticket. This is a self-guided audio tour that you can start, pause, or restart at any time and complete at your own pace. Detailed starting point instructions are available after downloading.

End point

The tour ends in front of the St. Nikolai church.

Using your ticket

VOICEMAP CODE

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Please check your email at the address you provided when you made this booking. VoiceMap has sent you an eight character code you'll need to redeem your tour.

This code can be used by every member of your party. If you've booked for three people, for example, three people can download this tour using the same code.

DOWNLOAD INSTRUCTIONS

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Once you've received your code, please follow these steps:

1. Install the VoiceMap Audio Tours mobile app

2. Create an account

3. Select Tour Codes from the menu, then select Enter Codes

4. Enter your code then select Download Now

PLEASE NOTE

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You can download the tour at any time, before or after your booking date. It’s best to download the tour before you set off for the starting point.
This tour follows a set route and includes turn-by-turn directions. It works best if you start it in the right place and follow the directions from one location to the next.
When the download completes, you’ll see a screen with a photo of the starting point and directions to it. The red start button will become active when you are at the starting point.
Remember to bring your own headphones, unless you have booked a driving tour.

SUPPORT

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For technical support and other queries, please email [email protected]