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Aachen Self-Guided City Walking Tour & Scavenger Hunt

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Overview

Charlemagne's capital keeps his cathedral, his throne and his legends — Aachen is where empires went to be crowned.

This app-led scavenger hunt takes you through Aachen on foot, using phone-based riddles to guide you from one landmark to the next. No guide, no fixed start time.

• Circle the Aachener Dom, burial place of Charlemagne himself
• Take the waters at the Elisenbrunnen, the elegant thermal pavilion
• Face the Rathaus, built on the ruins of the imperial palace

Around 2 hours, any group size, available in German and English.

Thirty kings were crowned here — your turn to compete.

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  • Self-guided walking tour (Explorial App)

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    Büchel 29-31
    52062 Aachen, Germany

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    What To Expect

    Starting at Büchel 29-31 in the old town, you'll open the Explorial app, enter the 6-digit game code that you received by text and Viator chat message, and follow the lanes toward the cathedral. The tour is fully self-guided — no guide, no fixed start time, just your group and the city.

    The Aachener Dom rises first — Charlemagne's octagonal chapel, over 1,200 years old and Germany's first UNESCO site. Riddles circle the emperor's throne and a legendary deal with the devil.

    The Elisenbrunnen follows, the classical colonnade where sulphur springs steam as they did for the Romans. Trivia holds its nose and carries on.

    Then the Rathaus commands the market square, built on imperial palace walls and hung with the crowns of thirty coronation feasts.

    Around two hours through the city of kings, Printen gingerbread at arm's reach. The leaderboard performs the final coronation.

    Additional Info

    • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
    • Service animals allowed
    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
    • Operated by a business

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    Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Aachen Self-Guided City Walking Tour & Scavenger Hunt?

    A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. 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 (CEST). Read more Apr 2025

    Cancellation Policy

    You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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    Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Aachen Self-Guided City Walking Tour & Scavenger Hunt?
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    You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.
    • 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.
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    • Service animals allowed
    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
    • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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