Reims City Walk Experience

2 hours Free cancellation

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About this activity

Step into a world where divine right and earthly delight collide. In Reims, the heavens and the earth are bound together by two extraordinary forces: the sacred oil that anointed the Kings of France, and the sparkling wine that conquered the globe. Join Marco, a culinary expert, and Marta, a local historian, on a grandiose journey through soaring Gothic cathedrals, opulent banquet halls, and ancient subterranean chalk pits. You will discover how medieval monks, visionary widows, and a teenage warrior named Joan of Arc shaped the destiny of a city. This is not just a history tour; it is a sensory exploration of power, faith, and the effervescent taste of celebration.

A 3.3 km self-guided tour with 8 stops over 120 min
Ideal for travelers interested in Foodways & Culinary Identity and History & Memory
Immersively told in a podcast style by experts and locals
Matching audio content, AI guide and navigation through the app

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At a glance

Duration: 2 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 99 people
People per booking: 1–30
Audio guide: German, English
Operated by: Red Thread

Ages: Adults (13–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Verified facts woven into an engaging story
Included: Interactive in-app guide for questions about the story and surroundings
Included: Precise navigation between the stops
Included: Immersive podcast-style audio featuring experts and locals

Itinerary

Statue De Jeanne D'Arc

10 min

The bronze monument to the teenage warrior who secured the sacred coronation tradition of France.
Cathedrale Notre-Dame de Reims

10 min

The majestic Gothic masterpiece where 33 French kings were crowned.
Palais du Tau

10 min

The former Archbishop's palace where lavish post-coronation banquets introduced royalty to local wines.
Jesuit College in Reims

10 min

A 17th-century Jesuit college representing the religious orders that meticulously developed the region's viticulture.
Basilique Saint-Remi

10 min

The ancient Romanesque basilica that housed the Holy Ampulla, the source of the kings' divine right.
Musee Historique Saint-Remi

10 min

Housed in the former abbey, this museum reveals the Roman roots and monastic mastery of the region's vineyards.
Champagne Taittinger

10 min

Ancient Gallo-Roman chalk pits transformed by monks into the perfect subterranean cellars for aging champagne.
Stop 8

10 min

The spectacular Elizabethan-style estate and underground city that cemented champagne as a global symbol of luxury.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

From Reims's main station, take local public transport toward Statue of Joan of Arc. Get off at the nearest stop and walk the final few minutes to Statue of Joan of Arc, Reims, France. Check the current local connection on the day of travel.

End point

From Domaine Pommery, walk to the nearest public transport stop and travel back to Reims's main station. The departure point is Domaine Pommery, Reims, France. Check the current local connection on the day of travel.

Using your ticket

Immediately after booking, you'll receive a voucher ID with a QR code from Viator. Simply scan the QR code in our "Red Thread: Discover Home" app (available for free on the Apple App Store and Google Play, all links are available at https://redthread.world), and you'll be redirected to your booked tour and can get started right away.