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Aachen Audio Tour: Echoes of Emperors, Banks, and Baroque Splendor

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A thousand years ago, emperors knelt beneath soaring vaults as secretive councils whispered in candlelit corridors. Aachen’s stones hold the echo of coronations and conspiracies if you know where to listen. With this self-guided audio tour, follow twisting lanes from the golden grandeur of Aachen Cathedral to the whispered tales housed within the Palace of Aachen and the Couven Museum. Hear about dramas and details that most visitors rush past. What hidden agenda once exploded into rebellion right beneath palace arches? Which relic inside the cathedral sparked a battle between faith and ambition? And why does a seemingly ordinary tea jar at the Couven Museum hold the key to one of Aachen’s most fascinating scandals? Move through sunlight and shadow as stories surface with each step. By the journey’s end you will see Aachen through new eyes—layered, dramatic, unforgettable. The city’s secrets are waiting. Press play and unlock them.

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About this tour

  • schedule
    Duration 40–60 minsGo at your own pace
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    1.7 km walking routeFollow the guided path
  • headphones
    Audio guide1+ languages available
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    Works offlineDownload once, use anywhere
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    Lifetime accessReplay anytime, forever
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    Starts at Aachen Cathedral

Stops on this tour

Aachen Cathedral
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Aachen CathedralCatholic cathedral in Aachen, Germany
Palace of Aachen
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Palace of AachenResidence of Charlemagne from ca. 790 -814
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St. Foillan (Aachen)Churches in Aachen
Sparkasse Aachen
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Sparkasse AachenSavings bank under public law based in Aachen
Ecumenical Working Group on Homosexuals and the Church
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Ecumenical Working Group on Homosexuals and the ChurchRegistered association of women
Aachen City Hall
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Aachen City HallHistoric town hall of the city of Aachen

Frequently asked questions

How do I start the tour?

After purchase, download the AudaTours app and enter your redemption code. The tour will be ready to start immediately — just tap play and follow the GPS-guided route.

Do I need internet during the tour?

No! Download the tour before you start and enjoy it fully offline. Only the chat feature requires internet. We recommend downloading on WiFi to save mobile data.

Is this a guided group tour?

No — this is a self-guided audio tour. You explore independently at your own pace, with audio narration playing through your phone. No tour guide, no group, no schedule.

How long does the tour take?

Most tours take 60–90 minutes to complete, but you control the pace entirely. Pause, skip stops, or take breaks whenever you want.

What if I can't finish the tour today?

No problem! Tours have lifetime access. Pause and resume whenever you like — tomorrow, next week, or next year. Your progress is saved.

What languages are available?

All tours are available in 50+ languages. Select your preferred language when redeeming your code. Note: language cannot be changed after tour generation.

Where do I access the tour after purchase?

Download the free AudaTours app from the App Store or Google Play. Enter your redemption code (sent via email) and the tour will appear in your library, ready to download and start.

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