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A row of historic buildings with arched windows and a cobblestone street. 1
A Gothic cathedral with pointed arches, large stained glass windows, and a tall spire. 2
A city square with buildings, a statue, and a few people. 3
A tree-lined sidewalk with a crosswalk, parked cars, and a bus. 4
A historic building with intricate architecture, a paved road, and leafless trees. 5
By Crossing the City

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Exceptional
Free cancellation available
Price is CA $47 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 2h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages

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.

Activity location

  • Place Saint Jacques
    • 57000, Metz, France

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Place Saint-Jacques (Metz)
    • 57000, Metz, Grand Est, France

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Guided historical walking tour

  • Activity duration is 2 hours2h
    2h
  • English

Visit to Metz
Duration: 2 hours
Overview of the storey of Metz: I will give you an overview of the storey of Metz from the Antiquity to the recent period.

Language options: English
Starting time: 5:00PM
Price details
CA $46.95 x 1 AdultCA $46.95
Total
Price is CA $46.95
Until Tue, Nov 3

Historic guided walking tour of the city of Metz

  • Activity duration is 2 hours2h
    2h
  • English
Starting time: 5:00PM
Price details
CA $46.95 x 1 AdultCA $46.95
Total
Price is CA $46.95
Until Tue, Nov 3

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Visitors should walk a good step to avoid delays.
  • Inclusions
    Guided walking tour
  • Inclusions
    The Guide answers only the questions that the visit will ask.
  • Exclusions
    The inside visit of monuments

Know before you book

    • Wheelchair accessible
    • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
    • Service animals allowed
    • Public transport options are available nearby
    • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
    • Transport options are wheelchair accessible
    • Not recommended for travellers with poor cardiovascular health
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

Place Saint Jacques

  • 5m
I will welcome you first in this square so that we can get to know each other.

Place Saint Jacques

  • 10m
After welcoming you, I will tell you the storey of this place in antiquity. Indeed, this is where the history of the city really began.

Place Jean-Paul II

  • 7m
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.

Rue Taison

  • 14m
I'll tell you why this street is named after you. I will elaborate in more detail on the legend of the Graoully.

Place Saint-Louis

  • 10m
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.

Place de la Comedie

  • 17m
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.

Quartier Imperial

  • 52m
  • Admission ticket not included
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.

Gare de Metz-Ville

  • 5m
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.

Location

Activity location

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    Place Saint Jacques
    • 57000, Metz, France

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Place Saint-Jacques (Metz)
    • 57000, Metz, Grand Est, France

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