Dijon self-guided audio tour: Explore at your own pace

An hour through Dijon's medieval streets, narrated by someone who's lived here 25 years

This self-guided audio tour of Dijon uses the VoiceMap app to walk you through the city's medieval core (the Palace of the Dukes, Dijon Market Hall, Rue des Forges, and the hidden courtyards of ancient houses) at whatever pace you choose. The narration comes from Kelly Kamborian, a licensed guide with over 25 years in France. You control when you start, how long you linger at each stop, and whether you finish in an hour or spread it across a full morning. The app works offline and you keep lifetime access to replay it anytime.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Dijon with audio guide

• Start at Place de la Liberation
• Learn tour app instructions
• Walk to Palace of the Dukes
• Discover Dijon's history
• Visit Dijon Market Hall
• Walk down Rue Des Forges
• Pass Hotel Aubriot
• See Notre Dame exterior
• Learn about city owl emblem
• Pass Hotel de Vogue
• Walk down Rue Verrerie
• Hear about Dukes of Burgundy

The experience

Download the VoiceMap app, enter your unique code, and the GPS guides you to Place de la Libération, where the tour begins outside the Palace of the Dukes. Tap play and walk. The app shows turn-by-turn directions and plays narration when you reach each stop, so you're never guessing where to go next or what you're looking at. You move at your own speed: pause to photograph the staircase at Hôtel de Vogüé, linger in the market hall, or skip ahead if a stop doesn't hold you.

The route takes in the medieval heart of Burgundy's capital: the Palace of the Dukes where the Great Dukes of the West once ruled, the central market hall where locals still shop, the narrow Rue des Forges lined with Renaissance facades, and the courtyards hidden behind ancient house doors. Along the way you'll learn why an owl became Dijon's emblem and what shaped the city beyond its famous mustard. The app works without a signal, so you don't burn data or lose your way if coverage drops.

Once you've booked, you have unlimited access before and after your visit: replay it at home to preview the route, or revisit it months later. There's no guide to wait for, no group to keep pace with, and no fixed start time. If you're staying in the city center without a car, you're already at the beginning.

What’s included

• VoiceMap app access for Android and iOS.
• lifetime access to replay the tour anytime.
• offline audio, maps and GPS directions.
• narration in English from a licensed guide with 25 years in France.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day

AgesAdult (6 and older) · Under 6: can't be booked

GroupPrivate

Audio guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends at a different place from where it starts.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 5 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortStroller-friendlyPublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by VoiceMap Audio Tours

Is this one for you?Start at Place de la Libération in the city center, so you don't need a car or transport to reach the beginning. The self-guided format means you walk whenever you want, pause as long as you like, and skip any stop that doesn't interest you: ideal if you're traveling solo or with someone who moves at a different pace.

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Top questions

How do I start the tour once I arrive in Dijon?

After booking, you'll receive a code to enter into the VoiceMap app. Install the app on your phone, enter your code, and it will guide you to Place de la Libération, where you tap start and follow the GPS and audio narration through the city.

Can I do this tour if I don't have a smartphone or headphones?

You'll need both a smartphone and headphones to use the VoiceMap app and hear the narration. The app requires a phone with GPS and works on both Android and iOS.

What happens if I run out of battery or lose my phone signal?

The tour works completely offline: audio, maps, and GPS directions are all downloaded to your phone, so a dead signal won't stop you. Battery life depends on your phone, but an hour-long walk typically uses moderate power.

Can I really take as long as I want, or is there a time limit?

You control the entire pace. The tour is designed to take about an hour if you walk straight through, but you can spend two hours, three hours, or come back another day. You have lifetime access to the app after booking.

What is Hôtel de Vogüé and why does the tour stop there?

Hôtel de Vogüé is a Renaissance mansion in Dijon's old town, notable for one of the most beautiful staircases in France. The tour includes it as one of the hidden courtyards and architectural landmarks that shaped medieval Dijon.

Does the tour include entry to any museums or paid attractions?

The tour is a walking route through Dijon's streets and exteriors of landmarks. Admission fees to any museums or sites you choose to enter are not included and are your own choice.