Aachen Free Tour

Over 5,000 years of history await you on this free tour of Aachen, capital of Charlemagne's empire and home to the oldest cathedral in Northern Europe.

Tour Details

At the indicated time, we'll meet at Marktplatz, the heart of Aachen. We'll start the tour and discover key monuments of the city of Charlemagne.

We'll stop at the Town Hall, a Gothic style building constructed between 1353 and 1414 on the ruins of a palace, which has served as a political and social meeting point.

Next, we will visit the Aachen Cathedral, an architectural marvel built since 787 and recognized as the first World Heritage Site in Germany.

We will then admire the various fountains of Aachen, notably the Elissenbrunnen from the 18th century and the uniquely designed Puppenbrunnen featuring bronze puppets.

Afterward, we'll see the popular Klenkes sculpture, symbolizing the people of Aachen by raising the little finger of the right hand.

Finally, we'll conclude at the Money Fountain after 1 hour and 45 minutes of sightseeing in Aachen.

Groups

This free tour does not accept reservations for groups larger than 6 people, even if booked separately. For larger groups, a private tour of Aachen is available.