Essential Self Guided Walking Tour with Audio Guide and Quiz

1 h 30 min – 2 hours Free cancellation Private tour

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About this activity

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.

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At a glance

Duration: 1 h 30 min – 2 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–15
Audio guide: German, Portuguese, English, Chinese, Italian, French, Spanish
Written guide: German, Portuguese, English, Chinese, Italian, French, Spanish
Operated by: Ciceru

Ages: Adults (1–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Self-guided tour on your smartphone, APP not needed!
Included: Audioguide with quizzes about each point of interest along the tour

Not included

Not included: A physical guide (the tour is accessible on your smartphone)
Not included: Access offline. Internet needed on your phone

Itinerary

Basilique Saint Martin

Passing 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.
Collegiale Saint Martin et Tour Charlemagne

Passing 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.
Place Plumereau

Passing by

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

Passing 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.
Stop 5

Passing 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.
Chateau de Tours

Passing 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.
Cathedrale Saint-Gatien

Passing 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.
Musee des Beaux-Arts Tours

Passing 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 point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

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.

Using your ticket

No app needed, start your Ciceru experience right from your smartphone! Your ticket is valid for 1 year, or 4 months once activated. For any issue, please contact [email protected] and we'll help you out!