Beethoven’s Birthplace Self Guided Tour through Bonn’s Old Town
Explore Bonn’s rich history on this self-guided walking tour, starting at Münsterplatz. Discover the birthplace of Beethoven and see how the city has evolved from Roman times to its role as the capital of West Germany. You’ll visit Bonner Münster, where Beethoven once played, and explore key sites like the baroque City Hall and Beethoven’s house. As you wander through the Old Town, you’ll learn about the city’s Roman roots, its surviving architecture, and Bonn’s musical heritage. Along the way, sample local treats, admire historic buildings, and enjoy stories of Bonn’s vibrant past. This hour-long tour offers a captivating journey through one of Germany’s oldest cities.
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Beethoven’s Birthplace Self Guided Tour through Bonn’s Old Town
What's included in Beethoven’s Birthplace Self Guided Tour through Bonn’s Old Town
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Pass by this 11th-century church where Beethoven once played the organ. Discover its Romanesque architecture and the legend of Cassius and Florentius, martyrs buried underneath.
Marvel at this statue on Münsterplatz, a tribute to Bonn’s most famous son, the composer Ludwig van Beethoven.
Walk past the house where Beethoven was born. You can choose to explore the museum that delves into his life and musical legacy.
Inclusions
- Get unlimited, lifetime use of this tour, before your booking date and after it
- The virtual playback option, so you can listen to this tour like an audiobook from anywhere
- Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
- Audio and written guide (English and German)
- Flexibility to explore at your own pace with a self-guided GPS tour
- Directions to the starting point so that when you’re in the right place, the tour will start
- Smartphone and headphones
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting / End Points
- The Münsterplatz is in the very center of Bonn's Old Town. It's a five-minute walk from the main train station.
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Ticket Redemption
VOICEMAP CODE ─── Please check your email at the address you provided when you made this booking. You've been sent an eight character code you'll need to redeem your tour. This code can be used by every member of your party. If you've booked for three people, for example, three people can download this tour using the same code. DOWNLOAD INSTRUCTIONS ─── 1. Once you've received your code, please follow these steps: 2. Install the VoiceMap Audio Tours mobile app 3. Create an account 4. Select Tour Codes from the menu, then select Enter Codes 5. Enter your code then select Download Now PLEASE NOTE ─── You can download the tour at any time, before or after your booking date. It’s best to download the tour before you set off for the starting point. This tour follows a set route and includes turn-by-turn directions. It works best if you start it in the right place and follow the directions from one location to the next. When the download completes, you’ll see a screen with a photo of the starting point and directions to it. The red start button will become active when you are at the starting point. Remember to bring your own headphones, unless you have booked a driving tour. SUPPORT ─── For technical support and other queries, please email [email protected]
