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A historic church with a tall bell tower and a smartphone displaying a map. 1
A pathway leading to a large red brick building with a dome, surrounded by a stone wall and greenery. 2
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A grand building with a symmetrical facade, manicured garden, and a statue in the foreground. 4
A historic cathedral with a clock tower and arched windows. 5
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The previous price was $7 and current price is $5 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 1h 48m
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages

Overview

  • Dive into a world beyond the usual history of Germany's oldest city. This captivating journey explores the profound psychological, civic, and spiritual forces that have shaped Trier. From the awe-inspiring spectacle of the Holy Rock to the quiet defiance of medieval merchants, you will discover how faith was used as a tool of absolute power, as a trigger for bourgeois rebellion, and as a deeply intimate anchor for the human soul. Come with me and uncover the hidden tensions woven into the stones of Trier.

    • 3.0 km self-guided tour with 6 stations over 108 min.
    • Ideal for everyone interested in spirituality, myths & nature and history & memory
      Excitingly told in a podcast style by experts and locals
    • Suitable audio content, AI guide, and navigation via the app

Activity location

  • Domfreihof
    • 54290, Trier, Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Domfreihof
    • 54290, Trier, Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany

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Self-guided podcast tour Trier The Shadows of the Holy in Multilingual

  • Earn $0.16
  • Activity duration is 1 hour and 48 minutes1h 48m
    1h 48m
  • Opening hours: Mon 12:00am-11:59pm
  • English
Price details
$6.71
$5.37 x 1 Adult$5.37
Total
The previous price was $6.71 and current price is $5.37
20% off

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Exciting audio output in podcast style with experts and locals
  • Inclusions
    Interactive guide in the app for questions about history and surroundings
  • Inclusions
    Verified facts incorporated into an exciting story
  • Inclusions
    Point-to-point navigation between stops

Know before you book

    • Service animals allowed
    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

Domfreihof

  • 10m
The large square in front of the cathedral, historically the gathering place for hundreds of thousands of pilgrims in search of the Holy Scapular.

Liebfrauenkirche, Trier

  • 10m
A early Gothic masterpiece right next to the cathedral, which embodies the emotional intimacy of medieval Marian devotion.

Hauptmarkt

  • 10m
The bustling main market with the market cross, which symbolizes the interface between ecclesiastical authority and civic trade.

Saint Gangolf's Church

  • 10m
Known as the 'Citizen's Church', built by the townspeople with an intentionally tall tower to compete with the Archbishop's cathedral.

Bischoefliches Priesterseminar

  • 10m
The Diocesan Seminary founded in 1773, which represents the continuous, living tradition of Catholic education and the modern challenges of the Church.

St. Matthias' Abbey

  • 10m
An active Benedictine monastery that houses the only apostle's tomb north of the Alps and represents the constant, quiet nature of continuous faith.

Location

Activity location

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    Domfreihof
    • 54290, Trier, Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Domfreihof
    • 54290, Trier, Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany

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