Free walking tours in Aachen and what to see
Free walking tours (you tip what you think it was worth at the end), guided visits, night tours, tickets and day trips in Aachen. You book them on Civitatis, with free cancellation on most.
Free tours and guided visits in Aachen in numbers
Of the 2 activities Civitatis shows for Aachen, one is a free walking tour and 1 have free cancellation. The one with the most reviews is “Aachen Free Tour” (85 reviews, 9.4 out of 10). Data from Civitatis, updated daily.
- activities
- 2
- free walking tour
- 1
- cheapest paid tour
- €213
- average traveller score
- 8.9
- reviews
- 90
- typical length
- 1 h 45 min
What to see in Aachen
Must-sees
Aachen was Charlemagne’s capital. Its cathedral, with the octagonal Palatine Chapel and the emperor’s throne, was the first German monument on the World Heritage list. Next to it are the Gothic town hall, built on the Carolingian palace, and the hot springs already used by the Romans.
Free tours and guided visits
Aachen has free walking tours of the centre and private tours.
How long to spend
Half a day for the cathedral and the centre; a whole day if you want to visit the baths.
Where to stay
The centre is a walk from everything. Burtscheid has hotels with thermal water.
Where to stay in Aachen
The areas we cover in our guide to where to stay: Historic centre and Burtscheid. See the areas guide and the best-rated hotels in Aachen
Frequently asked questions about free walking tours in Aachen
Is there a free walking tour in Aachen?
Yes: right now there is one free walking tour on Civitatis, “Aachen Free Tour” (9.4 out of 10 from 85 reviews). They are free: at the end you tip what you like.
How much does a guided tour in Aachen cost?
The paid activity currently on Civitatis costs €213.
What is the best-rated tour in Aachen?
“Aachen Free Tour”, with 9.4 out of 10 from 85 traveller reviews on Civitatis.
How much time do you need to see Aachen?
Half a day for the cathedral and the centre; a whole day if you want to visit the baths.
Where should I stay in Aachen?
It depends on your trip. In our guide to the areas of Aachen we cover Historic centre and Burtscheid.