Reims From Roman Ruins to World War II self-guided walking tour

Name: Reims From Roman Ruins to World War II self-guided walking tour
Brand: Viator
Price: 7.99 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.5 (28 reviews)

4.5(28)2 hoursGerman, Russian, Portuguese, English +5Book 1 hour aheadReims, France

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Highlights

- Discover where nearly every French king was crowned — inside the awe-inspiring Reims Cathedral

- Explore rare Roman ruins hidden beneath the city, including one of the world’s best-preserved cryptoporticus

- Visit the schoolroom where Nazi Germany signed its unconditional surrender

- See how Reims rebuilt after war with Art Deco brilliance, royal legends, and stories of quiet resistance

- Stroll through forgotten gardens, medieval mansions, and monuments that still speak across centuries

Walk through time in Reims — a city shaped by emperors, kings, and world wars. This self-guided audio tour brings together over 2,000 years of history in just a few kilometers, letting you experience iconic landmarks, local legends, and little-known stories at your own pace. Whether you're a history lover, a curious traveler, or just someone who wants to see more than the champagne houses, this tour offers a fresh, immersive way to discover one of France’s most storied cities.

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
Check or search your inbox for an email from “Tourific” with tour access instructions.

Not included

Any physical devices or headphones
Human tour guide at location

What you'll do

Cathedrale Notre-Dame de Reims
Place du Cardinal Lucon, Reims, France
Stand before the majestic Gothic cathedral where nearly every French king was crowned — and uncover the ancient secret said to descend from heaven itself. What happened here changed the course of French history.
Peer into a mysterious underground gallery built by the Romans — cool, shadowy
and perfectly preserved for nearly 2,000 years. What was stored here, and why does Reims hold one of the world’s rarest examples?
Stand beneath one of the oldest surviving Roman triumphal arches in the world —
a gateway that has seen empires rise and fall. But why is it named after the god of war, and what secrets are carved into its stone?
Walk into a royal square where kings once stood tall — and where a statue's outs
tretched hand hides layers of forgotten symbolism.
Palais du Tau
2 Place Cardinal Lucon, Reims, France
Know more about the royal backstage where kings feasted, changed, and prepared for coronation — a place hiding one of France’s most sacred relics.
Discover how an American steel tycoon helped rebuild war-torn Reims — not with w
eapons, but with books and bold Art Deco design.
This unassuming school was once the nerve center of the Allied forces — where Wo
rld War II in Europe officially came to an end. But why wasn’t Eisenhower in the room when Germany surrendered?
Monument aux Morts de Reims
2 Place de la Republique, Reims, France
Gaze upon a haunting memorial where bronze figures mourn and remember the fallen of the Great War.
Known more about a medieval mansion where one man rebuilt history — but left a wing in ruins on purpose

Meeting and pickup

3 locations

Pickup details

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 “Tourific” in your email inbox and spam folder. OR contact us via support.

Good to know

Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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