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Welcome to Rouen: Private Walking Tour with a Local

1. Welcome to Rouen: Private Walking Tour with a Local

Experience Rouen like a resident on a private walking tour with a local host. Get tips on what to see and do, learn the best ways to get around and much more. Benefit from pick-up at your accommodation and get familiar with your local neighborhood. Hear where to buy groceries or where the best places to eat can be found. Alternatively, meet at a central landmark or intersection to start your walking tour. Venture beyond the usual tourist sites and discover places you would never read about in the guidebooks. Avail of an itinerary that can be tailored to your interests and specific needs. Ride on the public transportation system, at your own expense, if you prefer. Chat with your guide about life in the city and its many traditions. Feel more confident that you can get around and explore on your own for the rest of your stay in the city.

From Rouen: Normandy D-Day Beaches Private Full-Day Tour

2. From Rouen: Normandy D-Day Beaches Private Full-Day Tour

Visit the beaches of Normandy that keep the memory of fallen heroes alive. Depart on a full-day tour from the port town of Rouen. Learn about the events that took place in Normandy, from the D-Day landings to the Battle of Normandy, from an expert guide. Make your first stop at Sainte-Mere-Eglise, the village of the US Airborne Division. Understand how 14000 paratroopers played a crucial role in the town's liberation. The site still bears traces of the Battle of Normandy. Visit the Airborne Museum where your guide will explain the details of the exhibit. Then, head for the hedgerows to see the natural fences where many German soldiers hid to accomplish their mission. Next, see one of the two American landing zones in Normandy, Utah Beach. Learn how this beach was so quickly and successfully taken on D-Day of the invasion. Stop for a gourmet lunch on Omaha Beach facing the monument to the Allies. Listen to the details of the deadly 1944 battle which took place at this spot. After lunch, head to the Pointe du Hoc. See the many German bunkers and machine-gun posts that were taken by the US 2nd Rangers Battalion. Finally, visit the Normandy American Cemetery and Memorial, honoring American troops who died in the D-Day landings and ensuing operations. Attend the ceremony of the colors to remember those who lost their lives while bringing World War II to an end. If time allows, you'll also see the Longues-sur-Mer battery, the last WWII German artillery battery, whose 150-mm guns were operational on D-Day. Benefit from round-trip hotel transfers at a time that's convenient for you. Enjoy refreshments like fresh coffee and croissants. You'll be dropped back at your pier-hotel at the end of the tour. The itinerary will be adapted to fit your schedule.

Rouen: Castles and Abbeys Private Full-Day Tour

3. Rouen: Castles and Abbeys Private Full-Day Tour

Embark on a day tour of Rouen and its surrounding sites to discover the medieval past of Normandy, the so-called land of North Men, home of William the Conqueror and Richard the Lion Heart. Historic abbeys and medieval castles will open their doors to you on this trip. After pickup, you'll head first to Rouen's historical center. During the ride, there will be digital resources provided so you can get some content about the places visited throughout the day. For the first stop, enjoy an extensive visit to Notre Dame Cathedral, then stop at Rue du Gros Horloge to see the Gros Horloge, the first clock of France, built in 1389. Having ancestors who fought in the crusades, the history of Richard the Lion Heart and his Chateau Gaillard is the next focus of the tour. See his story come to life during a visit to the Chateau Gaillard overlooking the River Seine. After having lunch below Chateau Gaillard (costs not included), continue the trip to Jumièges Abbey, the first Abbey of Normandy, destroyed by the Vikings in 845 A.D. In Jumièges Abbey, see the marks of destructions led by the Vikings. Normandy wouldn’t be Normandy without the Vikings and their heir, William the Conqueror. You’ll get to explore two significant abbeys that William built and see where he married Mathilda of Flanders, the woman he loved so much. Next on the itinerary is the Abbey of Saint-Georges, Boscherville, the most preserved abbey in Normandy. Before heading back to Rouen to conclude the tour, admire the walls of the church of the abbey that still have the original paintings and sculptures from the 11th century.

Rouen: Outdoor Harry Potter Smartphone Escape Game

4. Rouen: Outdoor Harry Potter Smartphone Escape Game

Thwart the Harry Potter curse in Rouen! A curse has condemned the access to the platform of the Hogwarts Express! It's up to YOU Muggles to counter this curse by finding the platform! But beware: the train will pass very soon! Go to each of the houses indicated on your smartphone and try to collect 4 code words within the time limit. These will give you access to the final enigma to find the location of the platform. On the program: solving riddles, meeting wizards who will give you a good or not so good surprise or even bonus pots. The Hogwarts Express will leave in 120 minutes. Tick tock tock... This game is accessible to all and multigenerational. You have the possibility to play in team, for that only one person of each team will have to enter the identifier and the unique code on his device. Then you can start the game simultaneously. You will be able to compare your points and the time obtained at the end of the game. Please note: this activity is an outdoor escape game where the plot is not directly related to the city (although it is held in attractive places in the city center). It is a game on a given theme and not a guided tour of the city.

Rouen : Mission Anniversary Outdoor Game

5. Rouen : Mission Anniversary Outdoor Game

Got a birthday coming up? Challenge yourself in the Museum City - not in front of paintings, but in an urban treasure hunt with unusual challenges to celebrate this special event in the right way! It's time to have fun together to create a day of unforgettable memories with the birthday boy or girl! Arm yourselves with your good mood, your enthusiasm and your courage to carry out our wackiest missions and challenges! Because after all... There's no way this day is going to end the way it started! So give this fabulous gift to the person who blows out the candles and especially on behalf of the whole team: HAPPY BIRTHDAY

Rouen: Outdoor Bachelor Party Scavenger Hunt Mobile Game

6. Rouen: Outdoor Bachelor Party Scavenger Hunt Mobile Game

You had Corneille but also Keen'v... Become even more popular than them thanks to your bachelor party! Challenge yourself in the Museum City, not in front of paintings but through unusual challenges in honor of the groom! Your goal is to earn the most points in missions that focus on the theme of weddings and their traditions around the world. It's time to have fun together to create memories that the groom won't soon forget. Arm yourself with your good humor and enthusiasm to make this day unforgettable Here's what awaits you in this fun and friendly game: solve quizzes, pose for photos and videos in crazy poses, and even show off your vocal talents by singing...

Rouen: Bachelorette Party Scavenger Hunt Mobile Game

7. Rouen: Bachelorette Party Scavenger Hunt Mobile Game

Challenge yourself through surprising missions! Challenge yourself in the museum city, not in front of paintings, but through unusual challenges in honor of the bride-to-be! Your goal: to get as many points as possible during the multiple missions on the theme of marriage and its traditions around the world. It's time to have fun together to create memories that the groom won't soon forget. Arm yourself with your good humor and enthusiasm to make this day unforgettable Here is what awaits you in this game placed under the sign of laughter and complicity between friends: solve MCQs, pose for photos and videos by adopting crazy poses and even demonstrate your talents as a "girls band" by singing a song...!

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Overall rating

4.2 / 5

based on 30 reviews

My guide was amazing her name was Bukky she came out on a Sunday and it was very cold she took me all around she’s very personable we laughed we had so much fun she made it enjoyable and showed me everything in her city we had a great day together

I recommend this experience as it gives the opportunity to walk around with a person who knows everything about the place and can give many useful tips not only on what to see but also on where to eat, drink, etc. Thanks Samir!

The girl who accompanied us on the visit was concerned about making a very complete tour. He prepared it in advance and it pleases him.

Bukky showed us the old town in less time and gave us many impressions. It was an impressive morning. Thank you Bucky

We very much enjoyed our tour with Samir. He was knowledgeable and helpful. We would highly recommend him.