Caen Audio Guided Walking Tour 1h50 and 22 audio reviews
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About This Tour in Caen
Why Visit Caen?
Caen, France offers a wealth of attractions, cultural experiences, and activities for visitors. From historic landmarks to modern attractions, Caen provides an unforgettable travel experience with something to discover around every corner. Explore local cuisine, discover unique culture, and create lasting memories in this remarkable destination.
Getting to Caen
You can reach Caen, France by air, train, or road depending on your starting location. The city is well-connected by public transportation, including trains, buses, and metro systems. Taxis and rideshare services are also readily available. Train connections from major European cities make Caen easily accessible by rail as well.
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 Included
- Entrance fees to paid establishments along the route...
- Headphones or headphones (optional)
Cancellation Policy
Additional Information
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Meeting and Pickup
Meeting Point
The Mansion Inn you see on your rightWe 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.
End 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 Information
Pickup Option: All travelers must meet at start point
Itinerary
Tour Itinerary
The Mansion Inn you see on your right is the Than Inn
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,...
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...
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...
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
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...
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
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...
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
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...
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
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...
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!
To your right, you have the enigmatic Church...
To your right, you have the enigmatic Church of Saint-Saviour, formerly called Our Lady of Cold Street.
You are now entering one of the most interesting streets in Caen
You are now entering one of the most interesting streets in Caen.
Arriving at Saint-Saviour Square, you have the Church of the Old Saint-Saviour
Arriving at Saint-Saviour Square, you have the Church of the Old Saint-Saviour.
Here you are now in Place Saint-Sauveur, one...
Here you are now in Place Saint-Sauveur, one of the oldest public squares in the city!
Many cities in France, and even more in...
Many cities in France, and even more in the North, have their streets full of thirst.
I propose you to stop for a moment,...
I propose you to stop for a moment, to find a place on a bench of the beautiful esplanade Jean Louvel to talk a little about the fascinating history of Normandy.
Here you are on the esplanade Jean Marie...
Here you are on the esplanade Jean Marie Louvel facing the impressive abbey of men.
The ruined church that you see there bears...
The ruined church that you see there bears the same name as the abbey church, with one difference, this time it is Saint-Etienne-le-Vieux.
Caen is a city rich in history and...
Caen is a city rich in history and culture, full of beautiful independent bookstores! If there’s one that you can’t help but see, it’s the one you’re looking at: Guillaume Bookshop.
I take advantage of the fact that we...
I take advantage of the fact that we arrive rue du moulin to make a short apartement on the water square in Caen over time.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the cancellation policy?
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Is this tour suitable for all ages?
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