Aachen

Tours

Come on an approx. 2-hour journey through the history of the former imperial city and take a look at Aachen's highlights such as Elisenbrunnen, thermal baths, Tivoli and CHIO, the Lindt chocolate factory, university hospital and the three-country-point between Germany, Belgium, and the Netherlands where you can visit all three countries in just a few steps. Explore the former imperial city of Aachen with a 24-hour ticket to the hop-on hop-off bus. Board the bus at any of the 11 stops along the route for 2 hours of sightseeing with commentary from your personal audio guide. Learn about Charlemagne’s history with Aachen and how the Kings of the Germans were crowned here for centuries. Hear about how the city developed into the largest in West Germany and what life is like there today. See historical monuments as modern as the Elisenbrunnen, a 19th-century pavilion, and as old as the Roman thermal baths. Stop at the three-country-point between Germany, Belgium, and the Netherlands where you can visit all three countries in just a few steps. For sports fans, watch out for the Tivoli football stadium and the CHIO horse show venue. Pass by more cultural highlights like the Lindt chocolate factory and the university hospital, the world’s largest single-building hospital. During the roundtrip, leave the bus at any stop to explore the surroundings on foot. Simply hop back on the next bus when you’re ready. The stops for the bus tour: - Elisenbrunnen (Departures at 10:30 a.m., 1 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. between April and October; in November and December only at 1 p.m.) - Ludwig Forum - Carolus thermal baths - CHIO Tivoli - Quellenhof/Eurogress - Memorial/Lousberg - RWTH - Bendplatz - University Clinical - Vaals Busstation Maastrichterlaan - Netherlands/Border triangle - Vaals Busstation Maastrichterlaan - Central Station - Health clinic/An der Rosenquelle - Theaterplatz - Elisenbrunnen (Arrivals at 12:40 p.m., 3:15 p.m. and 5:40 p.m. between April and October; in November and December only at 3:10 p.m.) Please check the detailed timetable at one of the above bus stops.

Explore Aachen on your terms with our self-guided audio tour, accessible on your smartphone! Immerse yourself in the beauty of this historic city at your own pace and in your preferred language. Our self-guided audio tour offers you the flexibility to choose your destinations and decide how long you wish to spend at each site. Whether you're drawn to the iconic Aachen Cathedral, the historical town hall, or the charming old town, we have carefully crafted the most beautiful walking route for you and gathered more than 30 captivating and interesting stories. You'll pass by all the well-known landmarks but will also be surprised by new discoveries and hidden gems. Explore Aachen's rich history, embrace its vibrant present, and be delighted by its captivating legends and stories. Whether you're embarking on a solo adventure, enjoying a romantic city stroll with your partner or exploring the city with friends or family, our self-guided audio tour caters to all preferences. Plus, you'll receive a nice discount when you do the tour with companions.

IMPORTANT: This tour is 3€ to book but a tip per person is expected at the end of the tour. Our Walking Tour of Charlemagne's city, Aachen, offers an unparalleled experience that sets us apart as the number 1 tour on Tripadvisor. This tour is only 3€ to reserve and at the end of the tour you are expected to give the tour guide a tip based on how much you enjoyed it! How much should I tip the guide? Some people give 10€ others give 20€ it's up to you! We pride ourselves on weaving the rich tapestry of Aachen's legends directly into the fabric of our journey, offering a glimpse into the city's soul through its storied past. As we guide you through the ancient streets, our narratives delve into the mystical and legendary tales that have been whispered through the ages, from the times of Charlemagne himself to the hidden secrets that lie beneath the city's historic façade. This distinctive approach, combining engaging storytelling with deep historical insights, ensures that our guests leave with a profound connection to Aachen, understanding its significance not just as a city, but as a cornerstone of European history and legend. Join us to discover why our tour is the gateway to experiencing the essence of Charlemagne's city like no other. Some of our visitors' comments: "Our tour guide Ricardo combined facts with humor which made the tour really enjoyable. Length of the tour is good! The language (English) was very easy to understand!" "We had a wonderful time in Aachen with Ricardo Olivares. If you ever get to visit Aachen and need a guide, he is the guy for you!! He won our hearts with his warm attitude, interesting facts about the city and great humour."

Explore Cologne on your terms with this self-guided audio tour, accessible on your smartphone! Immerse yourself in the beauty of this historic city at your own pace and in your preferred language. This self-guided audio tour offers you the flexibility to choose your destinations and decide how long you wish to spend at each site. Whether you're drawn to the iconic Cologne Dom, the historical town hall, or the charming old town, we have carefully crafted the most beautiful walking route for you and gathered more than 29 captivating and interesting stories. You'll pass by all the well-known landmarks but will also be surprised by new discoveries and hidden gems. Explore Cologne's rich history, embrace its vibrant present, and be delighted by its captivating legends and stories. Whether you're embarking on a solo adventure, enjoying a romantic city stroll with your partner or exploring the city with friends or family, our self-guided audio tour caters to all preferences. Plus, you'll receive a nice discount when you do the tour with companions.

This tour is only available in German. Numerous fountains adorn Aachen's city centre, telling of Aachen's history and depicting Aachen legends. On this city rally you can learn exciting Öch secrets from the fountains. The fountains are not only beautiful to look at, but can also be touched, twisted and played with. The tour is particularly suitable for families, is about 1.5 kilometres long and takes a good hour. However, there are tempting cafés and ice cream parlours along the way. If you stop there, you will of course need longer. Most of the route leads through pedestrian zones. At the tour stops there are entertaining tasks to solve and fun questions to answer. Who knows, for example, who or what the Fischpüddelchen is? Or why the famous Elisenbrunnen fountain smells so special? Find out! The tour is a great way to get outside and discover new things with family, friends or on your own. It's like being shown Aachen by a good friend. The tour can be started anytime and over and over again, on site or from home, in the browser of a smartphone. Have fun in the old town of Aachen! *** Good to know *** You will receive the link to start the tour in an email directly after booking.

Walk through a beautiful route of the city, discover hidden gems and visit 10+ of the most important attractions and spots. Learn some introductory information about each place and interesting stories about the city in general. Download the ‘World City Trail ‘app from the store and login. Read the instructions and head to the starting location. Unlock photos of the exterior and the interior of the location. Read some information regarding the attraction and continue walking to the next checkpoint. Note what you liked and did not like and create your bucket list for the next days! Start your walk any time, without a schedule. Pause it for lunch, have a drink, visit an attraction of your choice, and continue later or even another day. With the maps feature, you will never get lost. In the history-filled city of Aachen you will first visit the beautiful Ponttor. Then the unique Heilig-Kreuz-Kirche and then the irreplaceable International Νewspaper Μuseum. This wonderful route continues to the City Hall Aachen. As a fifth stop you will find the Centre Charlemagne. As you continue your walk through the city you will find the interesting Couven-Museum. Of course, the Puppenbrunnen could not be missing from this tour. In addition, you will also admire the Aachen Cathedral. The penultimate destination is the enviable Kreislauf des Geldes. While the icing on the cake of this unique tour could not be other than the Elisenbrunnen. Download the ‘’World City Trail ‘’ app from the store. Then start your tour and enjoy!

Once chosen by Charlemagne as the capital of his empire, the city of Aachen is more than meets the eye. Its cathedral was rightfully chosen as Germany’s first Unesco World Heritage Site, for being the burial place of the great Frankish emperor, where his throne still stands today and for the many holy relics that it holds. We will not miss the Puppet Fountain that captivates both children and adults with its symbolism and characters, like the rooster, the horse, the professor or the canon. This story and many more will make your visit to this city a fascinating time, in a tour that covers all the major highlights of Charlemagne's legacy.

Get to know Aachen at your own pace on this interactive puzzle game and walking tour played on your phone. Decipher riddles, interact with the most important attractions of the city, and unlock interesting facts and legends. An ideal outdoor activity for first time visitors, couples, groups, families, and children. Can be used as a great team-building activity. After downloading the app on your mobile device, use the mobile app and integrated maps to reach 10 of Aachen’s most important attractions on foot. At each stop, learn about the attraction and solve a location-based puzzle that can only be solved if you reach the specific location. Use logic, imagination, observation, and team spirit to unlock the correct code and reveal the next destination of the city sightseeing game. At each stop, learn about the attraction and solve a location-based puzzle. Use logic, imagination, observation. Start the activity whenever you like and enjoy the flexibility to pause at any time to take a break, snap the perfect photos, stop for lunch, or visit a museum. Choose to continue the tour later or save the rest for another day. In the history-filled city of Aachen you will first visit the beautiful Ponttor. Then the unique Heilig-Kreuz-Kirche and then the irreplaceable International Νewspaper Μuseum. This wonderful route continues to the City Hall Aachen. As a fifth stop you will find the Centre Charlemagne. As you continue your walk through the city you will find the interesting Couven-Museum. Of course, the Puppenbrunnen could not be missing from this tour. In addition, you will also admire the Aachen Cathedral. The penultimate destination is the enviable Kreislauf des Geldes. While the icing on the cake of this unique tour could not be other than the Elisenbrunnen. Download the ‘’World City Trail ‘’ app from the store. Then start your tour and enjoy!

Did you know that, according to legend, the devil attacked the city of Aachen not once, but twice?! Or that the French stole the Charlemagne statue? And that it was Charlemagne's horse that discovered the hot springs in the city? If you've never heard these stories, don't wait; book this self-guided audio tour now to discover dozens of fun facts about Aachen! Grab your smartphone and your headphones to start discovering the city. Follow the route and listen to each audio commentary in your earphones. You can even answer quizzes to test your knowledge about the city! With this self-guided tour, you will be guided through the following locations: 1. Marschiertor 2. Theater 3. Elisenbrunnen 4. Cathedral 5. Puppenbrunnen 6. Town Hall & Granus Tower 7. Charlemagne Statue & Market Square 8. Ponttor With this activity, you'll get access to a 40-minute-long audio commentary. Download the app on Android or iOS (or access it directly through your browser) to get access to your self-guided audio tour. So, are you ready to explore Aachen?

Today the police need your help because a body has been found in the church! As a special unit, you have been tasked with finding the murderer and solving the case. You will receive further information, instructions, a photo list and a map of Aachen by e-mail in advance. You can print out the material or download it to your cell phone. The city center is divided into sections in which you have to search for specific photo locations. As you look at the most beautiful spots in the city center, you will collect more and more clues that you can use to solve the case at the end. These clues must then be combined to find out ... who is the murderer? ... who the victim is? ... what time the person was killed? ... what weapon was used? You will have a game master at your disposal for the entire duration of the game, who will pass on the clues to you and, of course, be on hand with help and advice if you have any questions. During the game, you will have enough time to enter a café or store. Solve a murder and see all the highlights of the city center at the same time!