Embark on a journey of discovery through our beautiful Aachen - alone or in a group. What is the Bahkauv, when was Aachen Cathedral built and why does the water at the Elisenbrunnen fountain smell so bad? Whether on a guided tour of the old town or on an evening stroll: our experienced tour guides will tell you and much more...
Guided tours & tours
Let yourself be guided through the city
Are you interested in street art?
What many people don't know: Aachen has great street art and not just a little of it! Go on a discovery tour with Street Art Cities and see for yourself. The free app offers you various tours and guides you to the individual works of art.
We have a special tip for groups. Book one of three street art tours with us and find out even more details about the individual works. You can choose between street art in Aachen city center, the university district or Aachen North. Have fun discovering it!
Are you planning a group trip to Aachen?
We will be happy to help you! Whether you "only" want to book overnight accommodation , are looking for an exclusive guided tour for your group or need a complete package for your entire stay: We are happy to help you! Simply and quickly send an inquiry to our Service Center.
No obligation and at no extra cost!
Aachen Quest
Experience puzzle fun and discover the most beautiful corners of Aachen! You can choose from three exciting tours - there's something for families and real puzzle fans alike!
The best thing is: all you need is an internet-enabled device. Get your access for a fee at our Tourist Info and start immediately with your personal QR code.
Lous in Aachen
Probably the best known is the legend of the devil and the market woman. After the people of Aachen tricked the devil out of a human soul, he swore revenge and wanted to bury the cathedral under North Sea sand. When he was close to Aachen with the heavy sandbag, he came across a market woman.
She recognized him and assured him with her worn-out shoes that it was still a long way to Aachen. Frustrated and exhausted, the devil left the North Sea sand behind and abandoned his plan to destroy the cathedral. From then on, the woman was referred to as "lous", which means clever. The North Sea sand left behind is now the city's local mountain and is called "Lousberg". Rumor has it that the devil is once again targeting the cathedral. Will you manage to stand in his way and save Aachen?
Duration: 2.5 - 3 h
Distance: approx. 3.5 km
Difficulty: tricky
Cost: 29€/team
The chicken thief
Do you know the story about the chicken thief who was caught during one of his thefts? Instead of a chicken, he grabbed a rooster, which is said to have woken the farmer with its crowing. Back then, the thief was caught. But what about today? He is once again at large and can strike again at any time. He certainly won't make the same mistake of getting caught again, will he? It will take a team of clever detectives to catch the thief. Are you up to the task?
Duration: 1 - 1.5 h
Distance: approx. 1.5 km
Difficulty: Suitable for children
Costs: 19€/team
The octagon waistband
The citizens of Aachen are a special people. They are proud of their stories, their legends and fairy tales, the historic old town and their traditional foods. And they are proud to show these things and bring them to life. Because everyone can become a part of it. The venerable Oktagon-Bund has also set itself this goal. It wants to show tourists, those unfamiliar with the area, as well as new and old Aacheners, what this city is all about. To obtain this information, you have to complete various tasks and prove yourself worthy to the Octagon League.
Duration: 1.5 - 2h
Distance: approx. 1.2 km
Difficulty: Beginner-friendly
Costs: 24€/team
Languages: German, English, Dutch, French
Would you like to explore Aachen on your own?
Then take a look at our Kaiser Karl Guided Tour of Aachen brochure. You can use it to explore the most important sights at your own pace. How does it work? Simply follow the bronze nails that can be seen on the ground throughout the old town. The so-called Karlssiegel guide you past all the highlights. You can get the brochure for €4.95 at our Tourist Info Elisenbrunnen. There you will also find more city guides to take away.
Do you prefer to travel digitally or would you like to get an overview of the sights before your visit? Then let our digital city tour guide you through the old town and past all the highlights.
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Sat: 10:00 to 14:00
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52062 Aachen
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Sun: 10:00 to 15:00
deviating 05.01. - 31.03.:
Mon - Fri: 10:00 to 17:00
Sat + Sun: 10:00 to 15:00
Christmas Eve 24.12.: 10:00 to 14:00
Christmas Day 25. + 26.12.: closed
New Year's Eve 31.12.: 10:00 to 15:00
New Year's Day 01.01.: closed
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