Caen Audio Guided Walking Tour 1h50 and 22 audio reviews
Descriptions come from the operator and are translated automatically.
- 1h 50m
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- 3 languages
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
Caen, a city rich in history, invites you to explore its 22 places of interest in one day. Stroll through the historic centre and admire the Inn of Than, the Abbey of the Ladies, and the Castle of Caen, built by William the Conqueror. This tour allows you to discover medieval architecture, charming half-timbered houses and iconic sites while enjoying a friendly walking route. The audio guides offer captivating anecdotes and historical commentary to enrich your visit. - Explore 22 emblematic sites of Caen in one day - Discover the historical heritage of the city on foot - Enjoy fun and informative audio guides - Ideal for lovers of local history and culture
Inclusions
What's included
- Recommendations for the best photo opportunities
- Immediate access to the audioguided circuit, no tickets or materials to collect
- Offline mode (no data consumption during the visit)
- 22 immersive audio comments along the way (History...)
- 3 languages available: French, English, Spanish
- Text transcripts of all audio content
- Admire the hidden gems that lie off the beaten track
- Interactive navigation with 3D map to discover the most beautiful streets,...
What's not
- Entrance fees to paid establishments along the route...
- Headphones or headphones (optional)
Itinerary
The Mansion Inn you see on your right is the Than Inn. It was built around 1527 for Thomas Morel, who was the lord of two municipalities of Calvados.
Here, in the courtyard of the tourist office, you find the finest example of a Renaissance Inn in Caen.
Caen’s medieval heritage is such that it’s perfectly normal to come face to face with a 14th century fortified tower, right in the city centre, between bus stops and car queues.
You arrive here at the Saint-Pierre basin, which today forms the small marina of Caen.
You finally arrived in front of the Abbaye aux Dames. Founded by Duchess Mathilde in the 11th century while her husband founded the monastery for men, the abbey served until the French Revolution as a convent for the Benedictine sisters.
You pass the remains of the old church of Saint-Gilles which was completely destroyed by the bombings of 1944.
You are now passing a new abandoned religious building in Caen. It is a former collegiate church founded in the 13th century by the priest Guillaume Acarin, who was the advisor to King Philip Augustus.
One glance around you is enough to realize that you have arrived in the heart of medieval Caen.
We arrive at the famous castle of Caen! It was built around 1060 by William the Conqueror, shortly before he became King of England!
Do not hesitate to climb on all the ramparts where you will find access, it is the best way to enjoy the views of the city.
So yes, I grant you, there are a lot of churches in Caen. The church of Saint Peter, which stands before you, was the main building of Bourg du Roi.
You are lucky, the two wood-framed houses you have there, have recently been renovated! So you can admire all the finesse of the work of the 16th century!
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
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Know before you go
- 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 this ideal Check-out Point.
- Pickup
- Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operated by
- Ryo - Visites Audioguidées
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
How it compares in Caen
- Its from-price is 98% below the median of the 18 city tours we list in Caen.
- It is shorter than most of them.
- By number of reviews it ranks 5 of 18.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Caen
Caen, in Normandy, is the city of William the Conqueror, with two great abbeys, a hilltop castle and the D-Day beaches within easy reach.
Caen sits on the Orne in Lower Normandy, and William the Conqueror made it a base in the 11th century, building the castle that still dominates the old centre. He is buried in the Abbaye aux Hommes, and his wife Matilda in the Abbaye aux Dames, two Romanesque abbeys on opposite sides of the centre. Much of the city was destroyed in the Battle of Normandy in 1944 and rebuilt in pale Caen stone.
Top-ranked sights in Caen: Honfleur, Caen Memorial Museum (Mémorial de Caen), St. Catherine’s Church (Eglise Sainte-Catherine).
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