Historic guided walking tour of the city of Metz Discount Tickets

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Overview

If you book, this visit will give you the pleasure of having a historical overview of the city of Metz. We will visit Metz by tracing part of its history from Antiquity to the end of the First World War. You will be pleased with my advice if you want to wander around because I will recommend one or two restaurants as well as a place where you can buy local products outside of the visit. I will also recommend other visiting options to you. This visit is ideal for culture and history lovers, as a couple, as a family, and even between two professional appointments. The history of Metz is very rich and you will have the opportunity to discover it.

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

We will meet at the foot of the statue which is in the center of the square.

End Point

End point

The tour will end at the station forecourt.

Language Offered

English-GUIDE

French-GUIDE

Itinerary

1. Place Saint Jacques
I will welcome you first in this square so that we can get to know each other.
Duration: 5 mins
2. Place Saint Jacques
After welcoming you, I will tell you the story of this place in antiquity. Indeed, this is where the history of the city really began.
Duration: 10 mins
3. Place Jean-Paul II
Here we can see the Cathedral of Saint Stephen of Metz from the outside. I will tell you about the first bishop of Metz and part of the legend of the Graoully.
Duration: 7 mins
4. Rue Taison
I'll tell you why this street is named after you. I will elaborate in more detail on the legend of the Graoully.
Duration: 14 mins
5. Place Saint-Louis
Here we will enter into the medieval history of Metz and part of its modern history. I will show you some architectural features and talk about some of the economic activities that could be found there. I will also discuss elements of the Renaissance period.
Duration: 10 mins
6. Place de la Comedie
It is probably here that La Fayette would have decided to join the insurgents of America when they wanted their independence. Neither the French nor the Americans have forgotten this character.
Duration: 17 mins
7. Quartier Imperial
We will then discuss the contemporary era of the city of Metz until the beginning of the 20th century. We will visit the imperial quarter of Metz from the Governor's Palace. We will then take Avenue Foch, then stop in front of Metz station which was built according to the injunctions of Emperor William II. I will also tell you about the central post office that was built at the same time.
Duration: 52 mins
8. Gare de Metz-Ville
We will finish our visit in the forecourt of the station which is the Place du Général de Gaulle. I'll ask you if you enjoyed the visit. After having been delighted to welcome you for this visit, we can say goodbye and separate in this square.
Duration: 5 mins

Inclusion

Visitors should walk a good step to avoid delays.

Guided walking tour

The Guide answers only the questions that the visit will ask.

Exclusion

The inside visit of monuments

Cancellation Policy

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

  • 100% refund if cancelled 1+ days before the start date
  • 0% refund if cancelled less than 1 day(s) before the start date

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Transportation options are wheelchair accessible

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Supplied by Crossing the City

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