Reims From Roman Ruins to World War II self-guided walking tour
Overview
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.
What's Included
- 100% Satisfaction Guarantee: If you don’t love the tour, write to us for a full refund.
- 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.
- Audio and written guide included
- Any physical devices or headphones
- Human tour guide at location
Meeting Location
Place du Cardinal Luçon
51100 Reims, France
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
10 Rue du Président Franklin Roosevelt
51100 Reims, France
The tour ends at the Lycée polyvalent Franklin Roosevelt
What To Expect
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Cathedrale Notre-Dame de Reims (pass by)
Cryptoportique (pass by)
La Porte de Mars (pass by)
Place Royale (pass by)
Palais du Tau (pass by)
Carnegie Library of Reims (pass by)
Comprehensive School Franklin Roosevelt (pass by)
Monument aux Morts de Reims (pass by)
Musée-Hôtel Le Vergeur (pass by)
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Reims From Roman Ruins to World War II self-guided walking tour?
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Activity code: C-472599P71
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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 (CET).
- 100% Satisfaction Guarantee: If you don’t love the tour, write to us for a full refund.
- 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.
- Audio and written guide included.
- Any physical devices or headphones.
- Human tour guide at location.
The minimum age to participate is 16..
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.
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Reims From Roman Ruins to World War II self-guided walking tour is as follows:
- 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 Reims From Roman Ruins to World War II 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
- 100% Satisfaction Guarantee: If you don’t love the tour, write to us for a full refund.
- 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.
- Audio and written guide included
- Any physical devices or headphones
- Human tour guide at location
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
