Speyer SelfGuided Walking Tour Cathedral City with Audio and Quiz

2 hours to 2 hours 30 minutes (approximately)
Offered in: German and 11 more

Speyer has been razed and rebuilt more times than almost any city on the Rhine, yet its Imperial Cathedral has stood watch since 1030. This self-guided audio tour leads you through the cathedral city's cobbled streets, past medieval gates and hidden courtyards, with engaging stories and quizzes bringing each landmark to life along the way. Explore at your own flexible pace, guided entirely by your smartphone: no app download, no physical guide, no fixed schedule. Just you, your headphones, and centuries of imperial history waiting to be uncovered.

What's Included

Self-guided tour on your smartphone, APP not needed!
Available in: English, Deutsch, Italiano, Français, Español, Português, 中文
Audioguide with quizzes about each point of interest along the tour
A physical guide (the tour is accessible on your smartphone)
Access offline. Internet needed on your phone

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Start your self-guided tour at the entrance of Stadttor Altpörtel. Open your Ciceru experience nearby and follow the route on your smartphone.

End point

The tour ends near Heidentürmchen. Take a moment to enjoy the area before finishing your walk.

Itinerary

Duration: 2 hours to 2 hours 30 minutes (approximately)
  • (Pass by)

    Admire the city's last surviving medieval gate, a soaring tower along the old defensive wall. Listen to the audio story and answer a quick quiz question about its history.

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    Discover where Speyer once minted its own coins, a reminder of the city's status as a free imperial city with its own economic privileges.

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    Stand before the town hall of a free imperial city, a symbol of Speyer's historic self-governance and civic pride.

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    Step into the medieval Jewish courtyard and its ancient mikveh, one of the best-preserved reminders of Speyer's once-thriving Jewish community.

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    Take in Speyer's grand Baroque parish church, a striking contrast to the medieval architecture found elsewhere along the route.

    Admission ticket free
  • Speyer Cathedral (Pass by)

    Stand before the largest Romanesque church in the world, standing since 1030 and home to the tombs of eight Holy Roman rulers.

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    Finish your walk at a lone medieval watchtower, one of the last surviving remnants of Speyer's vanished 68-tower defensive ring.

    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
Supplied by Ciceru

Tags

Private and Luxury
Private Sightseeing Tours
Audio Guides
Cultural Tours
Historical Tours
Walking Tours

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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