Self-guided audio tour of Baden-Baden

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What travellers say4.3 · 6 total

• Uganik

  Brilliant concept for a guided tour.

  The concept and execution of this tour are outstanding. We always opt for walking tours to familiarize ourselves with new places, but sometimes they have drawbacks like large groups or unknowledgeable guides. This self-guided tour, however, was well-organized and informative, offering engaging insights and diverse side notes. I appreciated the flexibility to take breaks for coffee, ice cream, or exploring interesting shops. Plus, we could keep the downloaded map with highlighted points of interest, restaurants, and bars for the remainder of our trip. I highly recommend this tour over group options and wish every city provided a similar experience.

• Lovelife98263

  Loved the self guided audio tour and the flexibility to go at my pace!

  I really enjoyed the self-guided audio tour and appreciated the flexibility to explore at my own pace. This is one of my favorite towns—it's beautiful and hilly, with attractions within walking distance. Directions can be a bit confusing at times, but I managed to find my way. It's a lovely area, and having some knowledge of German is beneficial while navigating through town.

• Doris_K

  Good tour

  This tour was enjoyable. I appreciated the flexibility to start and stop whenever necessary. However, the app had some glitches, occasionally repeating information. It might have been user error. Overall, the tour's length was appropriate, and we discovered sights we wouldn't have typically visited.

• Marie_D

  Essential for a good visit Baden-Baden

  Using an audio guide for our first city visit was a great decision. It allowed us to explore at our leisure and pause whenever we wanted to delve deeper into specific sites. The tour can be comfortably completed in an hour, and we gained a significant understanding of Baden-Baden during that time.

• JAMES_E

  Audio stopped mid-tour

  The app effectively guided me from one point to another and highlighted interesting features at each location, making the tour enjoyable. However, a technical issue midway through caused the audio to stop, leaving it unusable for the rest of the experience. Despite the app showing that sound was playing, there was no audio, and I confirmed that my iPhone settings and volume were fine. This was quite disappointing.

• 866hanar

  Absolutely worth it

  This tour is absolutely worthwhile. It offers a comprehensive overview of Baden-Baden. The narrator's clear English is at a comfortable pace, and the detailed information makes it easy to follow the route. The GPS app works accurately, and the extra photos and descriptions enhance the experience. The operator was quick to respond to emails. You can explore on your own schedule without relying on group timings. The price is very reasonable at $6 on sale. Some stops could be more informative, as a few were simply suggestions for lunch or shopping, which may appeal to other tourists. Overall, it was a fantastic hiking and exploration experience that we cherished. This tour could also be ideal for a date, and even the rain didn’t dampen our enjoyment. The tour concluded near Caracalla baths, making it convenient to relax in a hot spring afterward. We booked the tour shortly before starting, and the guide code arrived promptly within about 15 minutes.

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