Rouen : Private Walking City Tour
ID: GYG452025-813506
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Country: France
Country: France
Duration: 02:00 hours
Description
Explore the capital of Normandy on a private walking tour! Rouen will charm you with its numerous architectural treasures and well-preserved medieval center.
Learn about the impressive history of Rouen - founded by the Romans, ruled by Vikings, and heavily damaged during the Second World War!
Despite the numerous bombardments, the city of Rouen managed to preserve the historical center. Walk down the medieval streets, admire the wonderful half-timbered houses and enjoy the unique atmosphere of old times!
Discover the "Gros-Horloge" (the Great Clock), the symbol of the town! Observe the beautiful Renaissance facade with a giant clock, on which a single hand indicates the hour!
Pass in front of the splandid Justice Palace, representing Renaissance architecture. Then stop at the "Place du Vieux-Marché", where 19-year-old Joan of Arc was burned in 1431 !
The highlight of your visit will be one of the most famous Gothic cathedrals in the world, la cathédrale Notre Dame de Rouen. Admire the gothic facade full of details that impressed the famous painter Claude Monet who created the whole serie of paintings dedicated to this architectural treasure.
Enjoy the private tour of Rouen with your family or friends! Your guide will be happy to answer all your questions and will be ready to adapt the tour to your own needs!
Learn about the impressive history of Rouen - founded by the Romans, ruled by Vikings, and heavily damaged during the Second World War!
Despite the numerous bombardments, the city of Rouen managed to preserve the historical center. Walk down the medieval streets, admire the wonderful half-timbered houses and enjoy the unique atmosphere of old times!
Discover the "Gros-Horloge" (the Great Clock), the symbol of the town! Observe the beautiful Renaissance facade with a giant clock, on which a single hand indicates the hour!
Pass in front of the splandid Justice Palace, representing Renaissance architecture. Then stop at the "Place du Vieux-Marché", where 19-year-old Joan of Arc was burned in 1431 !
The highlight of your visit will be one of the most famous Gothic cathedrals in the world, la cathédrale Notre Dame de Rouen. Admire the gothic facade full of details that impressed the famous painter Claude Monet who created the whole serie of paintings dedicated to this architectural treasure.
Enjoy the private tour of Rouen with your family or friends! Your guide will be happy to answer all your questions and will be ready to adapt the tour to your own needs!
Highlights
- Discover the medieval center of Rouen
- Admire the Gothic facade of the cathedral Notre Dame as Claude Monet did
- Observe the Great Clock on the wonderful Renaissance facade
- Stop at "Place du Vieux-Marché", where Joan of Arc was burned
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Meet your guide outside the tourism office in the Esplanade Marcel Duchamp. The guide is supposed to be holding a signboard with your name on it.
INCLUDED
NOT INCLUDED
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
Cancellation is not possible. If you cancel it anyway or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity and the money you paid will not be refunded.