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The previous price was £6 and current price is £4 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 1h 52m
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages

Overview

  • Step into the 14th and 15th centuries, when Dijon wasn't just a French provincial town, but the dazzling, ambitious capital of a shadow kingdom. On this immersive journey, you will uncover how four generations of the Valois Dukes of Burgundy used unimaginable wealth, ruthless political rivalry, and revolutionary art to challenge the French Crown. From the ghosts of lost chapels to the weeping alabaster monks of their grand tombs, discover the golden age that forever transformed European culture.

    • A 2.7 km self-guided tour with 7 stops over 112 min
    • Ideal for travellers interested in History & Memory and Art, Design & Aesthetics
    • Immersively told in a podcast style by experts and locals
    • Matching audio content, AI guide and navigation through the app

Activity location

  • Dukes Square
    • 100 Bis Place des Ducs de Bourgogne
    • 21000, Dijon, Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, France

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Dukes Square
    • 100 Bis Place des Ducs de Bourgogne
    • 21000, Dijon, Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, France

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Self Guided Podcast Tour Dijon The Shadow Kingdom in Multilingual

  • Activity duration is 1 hour and 52 minutes1h 52m
    1h 52m
  • Opening hours: Tue 00:00-23:59
  • English
Price details
£5.14
£4.11 x 1 Adult£4.11
Total
The previous price was £5.14 and current price is £4.11
20% off

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Verified facts woven into an engaging storey
  • Inclusions
    Interactive in-app guide for questions about the storey and surroundings
  • Inclusions
    Precise navigation between the stops
  • Inclusions
    Immersive podcast-style audio featuring experts and locals
  • Exclusions
    No drinks or food included.

Know before you book

    • Service animals allowed
    • Public transport options are available nearby
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
    • There are no other restrictions during the walking tour.
    • In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.
    • This activity is provided by a professional trader (a party acting within their trade, business or profession).

Activity itinerary

Dukes Square

  • 10m
Near the site of the lost Sainte-Chapelle, the original spiritual heart of the Dukes and the seat of the Order of the Golden Fleece.

Palais des Ducs et des États de Bourgogne

  • 10m
The administrative and political heart of the Burgundian state, showcasing the sheer scale of the Dukes' ambition.

Tour Philippe le Bon

  • 10m
A 46-meter watchtower built by Philip the Good, symbolising the apex of Burgundian dominance.

Musée des Beaux-Arts de Dijon

  • 10m
Houses the magnificent tombs of Philip the Bold and John the Fearless, featuring the famous 'Pleurants' (mourners).

Maison Millière - Restaurant Boutique Bar à vin et Salon de thé

  • 10m
A 1483 half-timbered house illustrating the economic trickle-down effect of the ducal court on local merchants.

Hôtel Chambellan

  • 10m
A stunning 1490 mansion with a flamboyant gothic courtyard, built by a wealthy merchant-mayor.

Puits de Moïse

  • 10m
The grand finale: Claus Sluter's 'Well of Moses', the absolute pinnacle of Burgundian artistic patronage.

Location

Activity location

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    Dukes Square
    • 100 Bis Place des Ducs de Bourgogne
    • 21000, Dijon, Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, France

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Dukes Square
    • 100 Bis Place des Ducs de Bourgogne
    • 21000, Dijon, Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, France

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