Private Tour

Beethoven’s Birthplace Self Guided Tour through Bonn’s Old Town

Overview

Available languages

German

English

Mobile ticket

Explore Bonn’s rich history on this self-guided walking tour, starting at Münsterplatz. Discover the birthplace of Beethoven and see how the city has evolved from Roman times to its role as the capital of West Germany. You’ll visit Bonner Münster, where Beethoven once played, and explore key sites like the baroque City Hall and Beethoven’s house. As you wander through the Old Town, you’ll learn about the city’s Roman roots, its surviving architecture, and Bonn’s musical heritage. Along the way, sample local treats, admire historic buildings, and enjoy stories of Bonn’s vibrant past. This hour-long tour offers a captivating journey through one of Germany’s oldest cities.

Additional Info

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What To Expect

Pass by this 11th-century church where Beethoven once played the organ. Discover its Romanesque architecture and the legend of Cassius and Florentius, martyrs buried underneath.

Admission Not Applicable

Marvel at this statue on Münsterplatz, a tribute to Bonn’s most famous son, the composer Ludwig van Beethoven.

Admission Not Applicable

What‘s Included

Get unlimited, lifetime use of this tour, before your booking date and after it

The virtual playback option, so you can listen to this tour like an audiobook from anywhere

Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata

Audio and written guide (English and German)

Flexibility to explore at your own pace with a self-guided GPS tour

Directions to the starting point so that when you’re in the right place, the tour will start

Smartphone and headphones

Personal expenses for attractions not included during the tour

Options

Beethoven’s Birthplace Self Guided Tour through Bonn’s Old Town

Reviews

5.00

1 review

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

In the footsteps of Beethoven
Venture15309222513,,Dec 30, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
A really well-guided city tour. With the headphones in my ear it was very pleasant to listen to the voice. In case you should get lost ; ) , the app helps you to get back on the right track.