Walking and Guided Small Group Tour of Rouen's History

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About this activity

Guided Tour Rouen (guided tour Rouen). +33688488732 (WhatsApp).

I speak English, French and Spanish.

My name is Ludovic, I have lived in Rouen for 30 years and I suggest you discover Rouen and some of its secrets.

I like to meet people and welcome each guest as if they were a friend.

Between a humorous show and a picturesque walk, dressed as a sailor, I take you on my imaginary boat to make you discover Rouen my way: historical anecdotes, unusual streets...

Board my boat "La Royale", destination Rouen and its history!

I will share my knowledge of Rouen, my gastronomic tips as well as many unusual stories about the city and some of its iconic characters like Joan of Arc and the Vikings.

I have lived in Rouen for more than 30 years and my passion for its history and my sense of relationship will make you live a unique experience that will make you appreciate my beautiful city!

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At a glance

Duration: 2 hours – 2 h 30 min
Confirmation: Confirmed within 48 hours
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 20 people
People per booking: 1–10
Guide: English, French, Spanish
Operated by: Private tour rouen & Paris

Ages: Infants (0–7 years) · Children (8–17 years) · Adults (18–100 years)

What is included

Included

Included: A tasting of a local specialty

Itinerary

Cathedrale Notre-Dame de Rouen

10 min Admission included

Description of the facade and its history
Abbatiale Saint-Ouen

10 min

The Saint-Ouen abbey in Rouen is one of the main monuments of the city of Rouen; its abbey church is a completed example of Gothic architecture in Normandy. The abbey is the subject of a classification as historical monuments by the list of 1840
Aitre Saint-Maclou

10 min

L'aître Saint-Maclou is a former mass grave dating from the 16th century, located at 186, rue de Martainville in Rouen, France. It is one of the rare examples of such an ossuary surviving in Europe. The Saint-Maclou is the subject of a classification as historical monuments by the list of 1862
Gros-Horloge

15 min

The Gros-Horloge is one of the emblematic monuments of the city of Rouen. The building, attached to a belfry, consists of a Renaissance arch spanning the rue du Gros-Horloge surmounted by an astronomical clock from the 14th century.
Place du Vieux-Marche

20 min

It was on this square, in the middle of the Hundred Years' War that Joan of Arc was burnt alive on May 30, 1431. The place, as Joan of Arc could see it, did not resemble what it was. is today. The square was smaller and its space was occupied by the Saint-Sauveur church, the Saint-Michel church and by a large market hall. It was also the usual place of executions. A large cross was erected on the site of the pyre.

In the middle of the square, the remains of the old Saint-Sauveur church have been unearthed. It is in this modest parish church that Pierre Corneille was baptized, his birthplace, rue de la Pie, now transformed into a museum located nearby.

Today it is a lively square, around which are restaurants and bars

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

Dressed as a sailor, I will be waiting for you next to the Irish bar O'Kallaghan's.

End point

The visit ends in front of Rouen Cathedral

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.
The operator may cancel if too few people book; you then get another date or your money back.