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Explore Celle's old town — Europe's largest closed ensemble of half-timbered houses — at your own pace with a self-guided audio tour on your smartphone. No app needed, no physical guide, no fixed groups or schedules: just follow the map through 9 stops, from the moated Celle Castle to the carved gables of Hoppener Haus and the Altes Rathaus, listening to the stories behind each one. Along the way, solve interactive quizzes and riddles that turn local history into a game. Start anytime, pause whenever you like, and explore freely.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Start your self-guided tour at the entrance of Celle Castle. Open your Ciceru experience nearby and follow the route on your smartphone.
The tour ends near Celle's Ältestdatiertes Haus. Take a moment to enjoy the area before finishing your walk.
Itinerary
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The dukes' moated stronghold at the heart of Celle. Admire the Renaissance castle and one of Europe's oldest court theatres as you begin your walk.
Admission ticket free -
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Lower Saxony's story under one roof, built in 1903-1907 as an eclectic showcase of local folk history. Step inside to see a full 1571 farmhouse reconstructed within its walls.
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A stately Neoclassical mansion on Grosser Plan, forever named for 'Stechinelli' - a duke's Italian valet turned wealthy postmaster known at court for his famously spindly legs.
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The most carved facade in town: six overhanging timber levels covered in painted mythological figures and planetary gods, built in 1532 for a ducal scribe.
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A small iron horseshoe set in the cobblestones marks where Duke Otto the Magnanimous fell fatally jousting in 1471. Local lore says a secret wish made here comes true in ten years.
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The 74.5-metre white tower anchoring the Markt, where a town trumpeter still climbs 235 steps each afternoon to sound a fanfare in all four directions.
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The lively market square at Celle's heart, trading continuously since 1292 and home to the Ratskeller, one of Lower Saxony's oldest taverns.
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Celle's Renaissance-gabled Old Town Hall, its walls covered in painted trompe-l'oeil stonework rediscovered under thirteen layers of paint during 1980s restoration.
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The oldest dated house in town, its 1526 timber frame inscription still visible above a threshold that has outlasted five centuries of ducal rule.
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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