Mustard, Dukes and Medieval Secrets self guided tour of Dijon
Overview
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In 1513, 40,000 Swiss soldiers surrounded Dijon. The citizens carried a mysterious wooden statue through the streets, and two days later the army vanished. Centuries later, the Germans did the same. This self-guided audio tour walks you through the streets where these stories unfolded.
From the original Maille mustard boutique to a gingerbread factory dating back to 1796, this is Dijon told through its flavours, scandals, and secrets. You'll learn why 80% of the world's "Dijon" mustard is actually made from Canadian seeds, touch the legendary Owl and hear the ghost story behind the tradition, and step inside the Ducal Palace museum for a narrated walkthrough most visitors miss entirely.
No fixed start time, start when you want and pause for a wine tasting in Eiffel-inspired market hall.
If you'd rather explore Dijon at your own pace with real stories, this walking tour fits. Over 20,000 travellers have used our self-guided tours, and every booking comes with a full refund guarantee.
Additional Info
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
The total tour duration includes the time spent listening to information at the stop and time required to walk through all the stops.
The tour is not wheelchair accessible
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Jardin Darcy
Jardin Darcy: "A young boy, sickened by Dijon’s foul water, made a promise that would transform the city forever. The proof is hidden beneath this very park."
Porte Guillaume
Delve into the fascinating transformation of Porte Guillaume from a medieval gateway to a triumphal arch honoring historical figures. You'll also discover the intricate reliefs that tell the story of Dijon’s past and its ties to the Prince of Condé.
What‘s Included
100% Satisfaction Guarantee: If you don’t love the tour, write to us for a full refund.
Audio and written guide included
Offline access to the tour (no internet connection needed) once tour is downloaded
Images to identify stops and in app interactive map for navigation
Check or search your inbox for an email from “Tourific” with tour access instructions.
1-year access on iOS & Android. Listen to the tour anytime, as many times as you like
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Mustard, Dukes and Medieval Secrets self guided tour of Dijon
Reviews
42 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
A perfect tour
kandim436,May 11, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This tour was perfect. Nice to pace self and good amount of information at each stop. I’ll try some cities self-guided walking tours.
It had good information...
Carol Z,May 5, 2026
- Review from Viator
3.00It had good information but lacked direction prompts. This caused some confusion and a longer timeline.
Excellent value for money
PeteF156,May 3, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This is well worth doing. The app is easy to use, you can go at your own pace and the narrator seems knowledgeable
Worst service, fraud.
ronaldo p,May 2, 2026
- Review from Viator
1.00Nobody appers on point defined, they just sent a map in google, nobody showed up to help or explain, nothing, i will never more used this service
Great value
Doug S,Apr 26, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The audio tour provides a very good overview of historic Dijon. We found the app easy to use and very comprehensive. We appreciated the ablity to start the tour at a site close to our hotel, rather than at the beginning of the tour. We did the tour in about five hours, including a lunch stop, but I imagine it could be completed in half that time if rushed.
You can easily enjoy and learn - without the walk!
Annflans,Apr 22, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00We overdid the walking the day before and had jet lag. My husband was not up for a two hour walking tour. We simple sat at a lovely cafe and listened to the tour complete with pictures. Well worth the money without the energy needed to walk the tour. Thanks! Learned a lot.
Beautiful adventure
pascala839,Apr 17, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Very well done and very interesting with fun anecdotes We discovered the secrets of Dijon, a beautiful visit of a good half day A beautiful experience to renew
Highly recommended
Ursula S,Apr 16, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Highly recommended. Interesting background stories, facts, history.. very nice way to get to know the city on your own hand.
Overall positive,
Vacation46065636965,Apr 10, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00At times, the exact location of the comment was missing
A brilliant, cost effective way to spend a few hours.
blyth76,Apr 8, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Loved this. Informative and loved that you could go at your own pace. Some of the listing's were shut over the Easter weekend, but as you can download and keep the guide offline I was able to listen to sections of it on different days. Will definitely look this up for future cities I visit.
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