Bourges Cathedral Tour Audio Guide with Mobile app
- 1h 30m
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- 9 languages
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
Discover the secrets of Bourges Cathedral with this self-guided audio tour. Step inside one of France’s greatest Gothic masterpieces and learn the fascinating stories hidden in its stone and glass. You will learn about the stories hidden in the carvings on each portal and stained-glass windows that have survived for centuries. You will hear about the relics treasured inside, the history of its construction, and the genius of Gothic design, including flying buttresses and ribbed vaults that made the soaring walls and windows possible. This tour is filled with stories and explanations that most visitors miss, bringing the cathedral’s art and architecture to life in an engaging way. Whether you are a casual visitor or a true history buff, this tour is designed for everyone who wants to experience the cathedral in a deeper, more engaging way.
Inclusions
What's included
- 100% Satisfaction Guarantee: If you don’t love the tour, write to us for a full refund.
- Audio and written guide included
- Offline access to the tour (no internet connection needed) once tour is downloaded
- Images to identify stops and in app interactive map for navigation
- 1-year access on iOS & Android. Listen to the tour anytime, as many times as you like
What's not
- Any physical devices or headphones
- Human tour guide at location
Itinerary
The tour will start outside the grand portals, where you will discover stories from biblical scenes to medieval legends hidden in the stone. As you move along, you’ll also learn how Gothic innovations like ribbed vaults and flying buttresses transformed this cathedral into a masterpiece of light and height. Stepping inside, we’ll explore some of the cathedral’s most unusual details, like the centuries-old cardinal hats still hanging from the ceiling, and other quirky traditions. You’ll hear about the relics preserved here for centuries. And, of course, you’ll spend time with the stunning stained-glass windows to know the stories. By the end of the tour, you’ll admire Bourges Cathedral’s history and fascinating traditions. It’s an experience that will make your visit fulfilling, memorable, and hard to forget.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
4.8
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Know before you go
- Meeting point
- This is a self-guided audio tour on the "Tourific self-guided tours" app. To activate the tour, check your email for instructions from Tourific or your booking platform sent right after booking. Can’t find it? Search for our company in your email inbox and spam folder. OR contact us via support.
- Pickup
- Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operated by
- Tourific
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
How it compares in France, outside the cities
- Its from-price is 91% below the median of the 687 experiences we list in France, outside the cities.
- Its length is typical for the group.
- By number of reviews it ranks 230 of 687.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
Special offers in France, outside the cities
Was/now prices come from the operator, never from us.
