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Explore Aarhus at your own pace on a self-guided walking tour that runs entirely from your smartphone. No app to download, no group to follow, no fixed departure time.
Ten stops trace how Denmark's second city keeps reinventing itself: the Dokk1 harbourfront, the cobbled Latin Quarter, Aarhus Cathedral, the reopened river promenade at Aboulevarden, the Smiling Sun mural, the Stroget shopping street, ARoS with Olafur Eliasson's circular rainbow walkway, and the open-air old town of Den Gamle By.
At every stop a short audio story plays, followed by an interactive quiz you can play solo or against friends. A clear map and directions keep you on route.
- Audio guide plus an interactive quiz at each of the 10 stops
- Runs on your own smartphone, no app download needed
- Start any day, any time, and take breaks as you wish
- Audio and text in 7 languages
- No physical guide: the stories play on your phone
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Start your self-guided tour at the entrance of Dokk1 on the Aarhus harbourfront. Open your Ciceru experience nearby and follow the route on your smartphone.
The tour ends near Den Gamle By. Take a moment to enjoy the area before finishing your walk.
Itinerary
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Dokk1 (Pass by)
Dokk1 is Aarhus's waterfront public library and civic centre, opened in 2015 on the harbour where the Aarhus River meets the bay. From the terraces outside you get an open view over the redeveloped docklands.
Admission ticket free -
Latin Quarter (Pass by)
The Latin Quarter is the oldest part of central Aarhus, a grid of narrow cobbled lanes lined with low painted houses, independent shops and cafes. You walk through it on your way from the harbour to the cathedral.
Admission ticket free -
Aarhus Domkirke (Pass by)
Aarhus Cathedral (Aarhus Domkirke) stands on Store Torv and is the longest and tallest church in Denmark. Begun in the late 12th century in Romanesque style and rebuilt in Gothic form, it keeps a large collection of medieval frescoes inside.
Admission ticket free -
(Pass by)
Aboulevarden is the canal-side promenade along the Aarhus River. The river ran under a road for decades and was uncovered again in the 1990s; the banks are now lined with bars and restaurants. The Vadestedet crossing sits at its western end.
Admission ticket free -
(Pass by)
Lille Torv, the Little Square, sits just west of the larger Store Torv in the medieval core of Aarhus. It is a small open space ringed by shops and cafes and marks the junction between the old market squares and the pedestrian streets.
Admission ticket free -
Our Lady Church (Pass by)
The Church of Our Lady (Vor Frue Kirke) on Vestergade grew out of a medieval Dominican priory. Beneath the church lies a crypt church rediscovered in the 1950s, one of the oldest stone-built church rooms in Scandinavia.
Admission ticket free -
(Pass by)
Stroget is the main pedestrian shopping street running through the centre of Aarhus, linking the old market squares with the station end of town. It is the busiest stretch of the city and lined with shops, department stores and street performers.
Admission ticket free -
ARoS Aarhus Art Museum (Pass by)
ARoS Aarhus Art Museum is one of the largest art museums in northern Europe. On its roof sits Your Rainbow Panorama, a circular walkway of coloured glass by Olafur Eliasson opened in 2011, which is visible from across the city. Museum entry is not included in this tour.
Admission ticket free -
Den Gamle By (Pass by)
Den Gamle By is an open-air museum built from historic Danish town houses that were dismantled elsewhere and re-erected here. The tour ends at its entrance; you can look over the timbered facades from outside or buy a ticket to go in, which is not included.
Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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