Aachen Self-Guided City Walking Tour & Scavenger Hunt

4.7(18)2 hFree cancellationBy Explorial

About this activity

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

Available in 24 languages including English, French, German, Spanish, Italian — see the full list when booking and choose yours when you start the game in the app.

Around 2 hours - any group size.

Thirty kings were crowned here — your turn to compete.

What's included

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✓Total flexibility: no waiting, start anytime, walk at own pace and do as many breaks as you want
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✓Points and scoring system: Compete between players of your group and beat the cities high score.
✓Self-guided walking tour with interactive riddles, trivia challenges and photo tasks.

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Meeting and pickup

Book your Explorial tour today. Start whenever you want. *** After booking, you’ll receive your game code via text message and a Viator message. *** Download the Explorial app for free. *** Head to the meeting point and enter the game code provided (6 digits) to start the tour.

Good to know

Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Max 15 people per booking. For larger groups, make multiple bookings.
After booking you receive a text message and a Viator message with your game code. Download the Explorial app from your appstore. Open the app, enter your 6 digit game code
Weather & Health Guarantee: If bad weather or illness prevents you from starting the tour, you can simply reschedule it for another day. You can also rebook to a different city or request a refund
Smartphone required: Bring your own fully charged smartphone with an active mobile data connection to the start of the tour. Please disable any VPN and avoid city Wi-Fi, as these will cause the app to malfunction or disconnect.
Recommended attire: It’s best to wear weather-appropriate clothing and comfortable walking shoes — approx. 2 hours of light walking

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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