Dubuques Historic Downtown GPS Self Guided Walking Tour
Overview
The tour will start at the majestic Saint Raphael's Cathedral, stroll through Dubuque’s historic downtown, and end at the grand Dubuque County Courthouse. You'll see churches, statues, famous sites, a railraod, clocks and so much more. And you'll discover the story of Dubuque. Go anytime, at your own pace. This is the best deal in town. The tour is location ware and plays as you walk.
What's Included
- The tour never expires, go at your own pace
- Hands free, location aware, the tour plays as you walk.
- Tour on our walking tour app of downtown Dubuque
- No food or drinks
- No admission, it's all outside
- No Human guide, it's all guided by technology and our app.
Meeting Location
231 Bluff Street
Dubuque, IA 52001, USA
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
720 Central Avenue
Dubuque, IA 52001, USA
The tour ends outside the Dubuque County Courthouse where you'll see the historic site and hear it's history.
What To Expect
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Dubuque County Courthouse (pass by)
Cathedral of St Raphael
5 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Julien Dubuque Monument
5 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Shot Tower Inn (pass by)
Fenelon Place Elevator Co. (pass by)
Washington Park
5 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Dubuque Town Clock
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Downtown
35 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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Activity code: C-222222P206
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CST).
- The tour never expires, go at your own pace.
- Hands free, location aware, the tour plays as you walk.
- tour on our walking tour app of downtown Dubuque.
- No food or drinks.
- No admission, it's all outside.
- No Human guide, it's all guided by technology and our app.
The minimum age to participate is 8. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Dubuques Historic Downtown GPS Self Guided Walking Tour is as follows:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Dubuques Historic Downtown GPS Self Guided Walking Tour will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- The tour never expires, go at your own pace
- Hands free, location aware, the tour plays as you walk.
- Tour on our walking tour app of downtown Dubuque
- No food or drinks
- No admission, it's all outside
- No Human guide, it's all guided by technology and our app.
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
