Excursion Rouen highlights on foot tour at Rouen

Explore the Old World beauty and landmarks of Rouen during a half-day sightseeing excursion through this historic city.

Rouen Walking Tour

Following a scenic drive to the city, take a guided walking tour through Rouen. Along the way, pass by landmarks that include the Old Market Place, where Joan of Arc was burned in 1431, the Joan of Arc Church, Gros Horloge Street with its belfry, a sculpted archway supporting a 16th-century Renaissance lodge. The belfry is decorated with clock faces that still indicate the time of the day, the phases of the moon and the day of the week.

From here, continue past the Law Courts, seat of Normandy's Parliament, the Gothic-style Cathedral, built from the 12th to 16th centuries, the Saint Maclou Church and more. Following your walking tour, some free time is made available for independent exploration before re-boarding the coach for the brief drive back to the pier.

Points of interests

Points of interest seen on this excursion include: Rouen, City Skyline, Gros Horloge Street, Belfry, Old Market Place, Joan of Arc Church, Law Courts, Cathedral, Saint, Maclou Church

Note

Please note: This tour requires an extensive amount of walking, with cobblestone streets in Rouen, and a few steps to negotiate to get on/off the coach and at the sites visited. This tour is not suitable for guests with limited mobility and guests who utilise a wheelchair. Lightweight, comfortable clothing, flat, closed-toe walking shoes and sun protection are recommended. Proper attire is required to enter the Cathedral; shorts and bare shoulders are not permitted. Inside visits to churches and the Cathedral are subject to religious ceremony schedules, and are not permitted during Sunday morning mass. The Cathedral is closed on Monday mornings. The tours Rouen on Foot and Rouen Highlights feature similar content, therefore we recommend guests to only book one of the 2 tours during their stay in Rouen.