Dunkirk Audio Guided Walking Tour 3h10 and 22 reviews

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GPS Audioguide application: From the Harbour Museum to the beach of Malo-les-Bains (Offline). — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

Full tour: A walk between maritime heritage, UNESCO belfry and memory of Operation Dynamo. — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

Explore the rich history and vibrant culture of Dunkirk in just one day. This self-guided tour unveils 22 fascinating sites, including the iconic Monument to George Guynemer and the insightful Port Museum. Stroll along the picturesque Malo-les-Bains Beach, visit the poignant 1940 Museum Operation Dynamo, and enjoy stunning views from the lighthouse. Experience Dunkirk's unique charm with its maritime heritage, historical landmarks, and local specialties. Perfect for history buffs and casual travelers alike, this tour offers a comprehensive overview of Dunkirk's highlights.

Self-guided walking tour featuring 22 iconic sites
Discover maritime history at the Port Museum
Relax at the beautiful Beach of Malo-les-Bains
Learn about Dunkirk’s WWII history at the Museum 1940 Operation Dynamo

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At a glance

Duration: 3 h 10 min
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–15
Audio guide: English, French, Spanish
Operated by: Ryo - Visites Audioguidées

What is included

Included

Included: Recommendations for the best photo opportunities
Included: Immediate access to the audioguided circuit, no tickets or materials to collect
Included: Offline mode (no data consumption during the visit)
Included: 22 immersive audio comments along the way (History...)
Included: 3 languages available: French, English, Spanish
Included: Text transcripts of all audio content
Included: No deadlines or expirations
Included: Admire the hidden gems that lie off the beaten track
Included: Interactive navigation with 3D map to discover the most beautiful streets,...

Not included

Not included: Entrance fees to paid establishments along the route...
Not included: Headphones or headphones (optional)

Itinerary

Monument a Georges Guynemer

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September 11, 1917, a symbolic date for France as it marks the death of one of the most famous pilots of the First World War, George Guynemer, who died on the battlefield in Belgium.
Stop 2

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In addition to the three boats open to visitors, the port museum unveils models, tools and photos that trace the history of the port of Dunkirk and the various professions resulting from maritime activity.
Dunkerque Port Center

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The port of Dunkirk, a true emblem of the city since it is, I remind you, the 3rd French port, is made up of three marina that allow to accommodate in total more than 650 boats.
Stop 4

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Here you are in the Grand Large district, characterized by its houses with such a special appearance, called Les Gâbles.
Museum Dunkerque 1940 Operation Dynamo

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This museum is an opportunity to retrace the history of Dunkirk during the Second World War, a city that suffered enormously from the bombings since 90% of its buildings were destroyed during the war.
La Sablier

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A real curiosity of the city, the hourglass is a tribute to Operation Dynamo which allowed the evacuation of several hundred thousand soldiers from Dunkirk beach.
Dunkirk

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Symbol of the city, the Carnival of Dunkirk makes every year, for 3 months, the reputation of the city of Jean Bart.
Stop 8

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Another emblem of the city! The port of course means lighthouse, and you have a nice view of Dunkirk lighthouse, called Risban lighthouse.
Dunkirk

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Here is a blockhouse built during the Second World War, which was used as a military shelter designed in reinforced concrete and resistant to assault by enemies.
Stop 10

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You are on the Allied dyke, with the beach and the North Sea on one side and the outlet canal on the other.
Plage de Malo-les-Bains

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This beach is named after a former neighboring municipality of Dunkirk, which merged in 1970 with Dunkirk, today constituting one of its districts, the Malo district.
Jardin des Sculptures

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Here you are in the Jardin des Sculptures, a contemporary park that contains the Place d’Art et d’Action Contemporaine, more commonly known as the LAAC.
Dunkirk

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Dunkirk’s history begins in the 10th century, when fishermen began to settle in this area bordering the sea.
La Tour du Leughenaer

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True symbol of this port and maritime city, this tower is the oldest building in the city
Stop 15

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The third port of France, the port of Dunkirk is undeniably essential in the visit of the city.
Stop 16

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Here is a nice viewpoint, very representative of Dunkirk, maritime city and port!
Stop 17

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This large building, which stands out on Charles Valentin Square, is the Dunkirk City Inn, built between 1897 and 1901.
Le Beffroi de Saint-Eloi

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At 58 metres high, the belfry of Dunkirk is one of the city’s must visits.
Eglise Saint-Eloi

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Facing the belfry, across the street, here is the church of Saint-Eloi. Formerly located next to the bell tower, it was rebuilt following the fire of the old church, but paz entirely due to lack of funding.
Stop 20

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It’s another tribute to Jean Bart that we see there, on this square that bears the name of this famous privateer who rescued France from a great famine during the seventeenth century.
Stop 21

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You pass through part of the Dunkirk marina here with, on your left, the Basin of the Navy and on your right, the Basin of Commerce.
Stop 22

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A true emblem of the city, this impressive sailboat is the largest sailboat open to the public in France!

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

We build our circuits in the form of a loop so that you can easily start the tour at the point closest to you, the guidance will adapt automatically. If you are nearby, we recommend an ideal Check-out Point.

End point

We build our circuits in the form of a loop so that you can easily start the tour at the point closest to you, the guidance will adapt automatically. If you are nearby, we recommend an ideal Check-out Point.

Using your ticket

Activating your audio-guided circuit:

1. Download the INWAY mobile app from your App Store or directly via this link: in-way.fr/app

2. Open the application and enter your code to unlock the circuit: DUN32168

We build our circuits in the form of a loop so that you can easily start the tour at the point closest to you, the guidance will adapt automatically. If you are nearby, we recommend an ideal Check-out Point: On the Lucien Lefol Bridge