Reims Guided Walking Tour (private)
From€290
2 hours
Commentary: Audio · en
Reims, France
About this activity
Follow a guided walking tour of Reims including the stunning Cathedral. Tour conducted by a professional, Licensed tour guide.
Highlights
- A fun & informative guided walking tour
- Visit all the famous landmarks of Reims
- Guided visit of the amazing Reims Cathedral
Full description
Guided tour of Reims Cathedral
Listed as a Unesco World Heritage Site, 13th century Notre-Dame de Reims Cathedral is one of Europe's most important Gothic structures. It is considered to be a masterpiece of Architecture and one of the most impressive Cathedrals of Northern France.
It is here that King Clovis was baptized around year 498 giving birth to the Kingdom of the Franks and starting a long lasting tradition: except two, all of the Kings of France have been crowned here! The most famous King to have been crowned here on July 17th 1429 is without a doubt Charles VII who was accompanied by Joan of Arc. The last King that was crowned in Reims was Charles X on May 29th 1825.
Listed as a Unesco World Heritage Site, 13th century Notre-Dame de Reims Cathedral is one of Europe's most important Gothic structures. It is considered to be a masterpiece of Architecture and one of the most impressive Cathedrals of Northern France.
It is here that King Clovis was baptized around year 498 giving birth to the Kingdom of the Franks and starting a long lasting tradition: except two, all of the Kings of France have been crowned here! The most famous King to have been crowned here on July 17th 1429 is without a doubt Charles VII who was accompanied by Joan of Arc. The last King that was crowned in Reims was Charles X on May 29th 1825.
Guided tour of Reims Cathedral Listed as a Unesco World Heritage Site, 13th century Notre-Dame de Reims Cathedral is one of Europe's most important Gothic structures. It is considered to be a masterpiece of Architecture and one of the most impressive Cathedrals of Northern France.
It is here that King Clovis was baptized around year 498 giving birth to the Kingdom of the Franks and starting a long lasting tradition: except two, all of the Kings of France have been crowned here! The most famous King to have been crowned here on July 17th 1429 is without a doubt Charles VII who was accompanied by Joan of Arc. The last King that was crowned in Reims was Charles X on May 29th 1825.
Inside, admire the unique stained glass windows the most beautiful are located on the western façade including the rose window. There are also unique stained glass windows created by Marc Chagall in the central axial chapel.
Other amazing features of the Cathedral include the 15th century Gothic Organ Case as well as the wooden Astronomical Clock and a statue of Joan of Arc that dates back to the early 20th century. The Cathedral is also home to an exceptionally rich statuary – over 2 300 statues among which the famous Smiling Angel.
It is here that King Clovis was baptized around year 498 giving birth to the Kingdom of the Franks and starting a long lasting tradition: except two, all of the Kings of France have been crowned here! The most famous King to have been crowned here on July 17th 1429 is without a doubt Charles VII who was accompanied by Joan of Arc. The last King that was crowned in Reims was Charles X on May 29th 1825.
Inside, admire the unique stained glass windows the most beautiful are located on the western façade including the rose window. There are also unique stained glass windows created by Marc Chagall in the central axial chapel.
Other amazing features of the Cathedral include the 15th century Gothic Organ Case as well as the wooden Astronomical Clock and a statue of Joan of Arc that dates back to the early 20th century. The Cathedral is also home to an exceptionally rich statuary – over 2 300 statues among which the famous Smiling Angel.
Included / Excluded
- English speaking, licensed tour guide
- 2-hour guided walking tour of Reims
- Visits inside the Reims Cathedral
- Entrance fees to monuments unless mentioned
- Personal insurance and expenses
- Gratuities for the guide
Meeting point
Start Location
Reims, France
Important information
Know before you book
- Tour available all year round (except May 1st, Dec 25th and Jan 1st)
- Tour is operated in English, other languages on request
- Tour is not wheelchair accessible
- Comfortable walking shoes are recommended
Know before you go
- Please be ready 10 minutes before arrival time
- Currency is in Euros
- Comfortable walking shoes are recommended
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation up to 30 days before the activity starts
Up to 30 days before the service, 100% refund From less than 30 days to 15 days before the service, 20% fee From 14 days to 4 days before the service, 50% fee From 3 days before the service, 100% fee
Reviews
Michael McGinn
Sep 20265.0
Great tour and Pascal was a fantastic quide
GetYourGuide traveler
Sep 20265.0
Excellent!
Jaime Ferreyros
Sep 20265.0
(Translated by Google) Excellent tour to the Black Forest, everything was impeccable, our guide Manon was the best part of all…!! (Original) Excelente tour al Black Forest , todo impecable , nuestra guía Manon fue lo mejor de todo ….!!