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Rennes: Discovering the historic center and its architecture

By Bienvenue à Rennes
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Exceptional
Free cancellation available
Price is $17 per adult

Features

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

Overview

  • Discover the must-sees of Rennes on a 90-minute guided walking tour
  • Explore the historic center – half-timbered houses and classical architecture
  • Immerse yourself in the history of Brittany and its major events
  • Enjoy a friendly tour with a passionate local live guide
  • Discover Breton culture and its gastronomic specialties

Activity location

    • Rennes
    • Rennes, Bretagne, France

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • Pl. Sainte-Anne, 35000 Rennes, France | Go to the Church of Saint-Aubin, Place Saint-Anne
    • Rennes, Bretagne, France

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Rennes: Exploring the historic center and its architecture

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  • Activity duration is 2 hours2h
    2h
  • English
Price details
$17.14 x 1 Adult$17.14
Total
Price is $17.14
Until Fri, Jul 3

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Walking tour lasting between 1.5 and 2 hours in the historic center of Rennes
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Rennes resident passionate about its history
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Tour available in French, English, or Portuguese
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Presentation of Breton history, architecture, and culture
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Local recommendations (restaurants, specialties, places to discover)
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Food and beverages
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Personal expenses
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Admission to monuments (exterior visit only)
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Means of transportation

Know before you book

  • Not suitable for: Babies under 1 year, Children under 10 years, Children under 11 years, Children under 12 years, People over 70 years, People over 95 years, People with altitude sickness, People with low level of fitness

What you can expect

Discover Rennes in a different way

A passionate resident of Rennes

I'm Patricia Costa, and I've lived in Rennes for over 10 years. I am passionate about this city and its history, and it will be a real pleasure to show you its monuments, as well as its little corners and the secrets that make it so endearing.

I invite you to explore the historic center of Rennes on an immersive 90-minute guided visit, ideal for discovering the must-see sights of the Breton capital and gaining a better understanding of its history.

I will show you the city's evolution, from its medieval origins to its reconstruction after the great fire of 1720. You will discover a city with many faces, combining half-timbered houses, classical architecture, and iconic places. I will also explain the development of Rennes today as well as its cultural richness.

A journey through the heart of the city

The tour begins at Place de la République, the central point between the old city and the modern city. You will then reach the Parliament of Brittany, a symbol of the judicial power and the region's history.

You will continue to Place de l'Hôtel de Ville and the Opéra, rebuilt after the great fire of 1720, before heading to Place des Lices, a hub of Rennes life and famous for its market.

The tour continues along Rue Saint-Michel, known for its lively atmosphere and half-timbered houses, then towards the Cathedral of Saint-Pierre, one of the city's main religious buildings.

The tour then continues to the more modern part of Rennes and ends at the Centre culturel des Champs Libres, an iconic place dedicated to culture and science.

An immersion in Breton culture

Beyond history and architecture, this tour will allow you to discover Breton culture through its traditions and gastronomy. You will hear about local specialties such as crêpes, cider, and galette-saucisse.

An accessible and international tour

This tour is designed to be accessible, dynamic, and interactive. It is ideal for international visitors who want to understand the city, the Brittany region, and the organization of France.

Available in French, English, and Portuguese, it is suitable for all audiences.
Note: As a resident of Rennes for over 10 years, I offer an authentic and friendly tour based on my knowledge of the city and my passion for its history. I will share with you the must-sees as well as my tips and recommendations so you can fully enjoy your stay.

Location

Activity location

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    • Rennes
    • Rennes, Bretagne, France

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • Pl. Sainte-Anne, 35000 Rennes, France | Go to the Church of Saint-Aubin, Place Saint-Anne
    • Rennes, Bretagne, France