Emperors Bakers and Beasts Tour of Aachen
Overview
The water under Aachen smells of rotten eggs, and for two thousand years that has been the city's secret. Romans found it, Charlemagne built his capital on it, and thirty one German kings were crowned beside it.
This self guided audio walking tour, narrated through the Tourific app on your phone, traces those springs to the cathedral, the apothecary that produced one of Germany's first chocolate bars, and the spot where Paul Julius Reuter trained pigeons to beat the telegraph.
You will meet the Bahkauv, a sulphurous calf locals say climbs onto the shoulders of drunken men, and hear how a young baker once tricked the devil with a tray of hot Printen.
Walk at your own pace, pause for a rice tart in a baroque café, and resume when you are ready. The audio runs offline.
If you would rather wander than be herded through Aachen in a group, this Aachen audio tour is for you. Over 20,000 travelers have used our self guided tours, and the tour comes with a full refund guarantee.
What's Included
- 100% Satisfaction Guarantee: If you don’t love the tour, write to us for a full refund.
- Offline access to the tour (no internet connection needed) once tour is downloaded
- Images to identify stops and in app interactive map for navigation
- 1-year access on iOS & Android. Listen to the tour anytime, as many times as you like
- Check or search your inbox for an email from “Tourific” with tour access instructions.
- Audio and written guide included ( AI generated )
- Any physical devices or headphones
- Transport
- Human tour guide at location
Meeting Location
Friedrich-Wilhelm-Platz
52062 Aachen, Germany
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
Fischmarkt 1
52062 Aachen, Germany
What To Expect
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Elisenbrunnen
5 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Kreislauf des Geldes
5 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Puppenbrunnen
5 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Bahkauv
5 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Café van den Daele
5 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Couven Museum
5 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Hühnerdieb
5 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Printenbäckerei Klein
5 minutes Admission Ticket Free
International Newspaper Museum
5 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Karlsbrunnen
5 minutes Admission Ticket Free
City Hall Aachen
5 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Centre Charlemagne
5 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Katschhof
5 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Aachen Cathedral
5 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Fischpuddelchen
5 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Treasury of Aachen Cathedral
5 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- The total tour duration includes the time spent at the stop and time required to walk through all the stops.
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