Nantes Self-Guided Walking Tour: 35+ Stops with Offline App

Walk Nantes at your own pace with a guide in your pocket

A self-guided walking tour of Nantes using a smartphone app with offline maps and audio narration in English, Spanish, French or German. The route covers over 35 stops across two to three hours, from the Botanical Garden and Château des Ducs de Bretagne through Gothic cathedrals, war memorials and the Loire riverfront. You control the speed and can pause at any point. The app works without Wi-Fi or mobile data.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Nantes city highlights

• Visit Botanical Garden
• See Jules Verne statue
• Explore Nantes Museum
• Reflect at 1870 War Monument
• Tour Château des Ducs de Bretagne
• Visit Nantes Cathedral
• Walk through 15th-century gate
• Admire Breton legends statues
• Reflect at WWI War Memorial
• Visit Square Maquis-de-Saffré
• See Monument to the 50 Hostages
• Discover Sainte-Croix church
• Visit Basilica of Saint Nicholas
• Experience Place Royale
• Walk Cours Cambronne
• Visit Notre-Dame de Bon-Port

The experience

You download the app before you arrive, so the tour is ready the moment you step off the train or out of your hotel. The offline map means you don't burn through data roaming charges, and the audio narration (available in English, Spanish, French or German) plays as you walk, with 35+ commentary points tied to specific locations. Each stop explains what you're standing in front of: the Botanical Garden's 10,000 plant species and Jules Verne's statue; the Château des Ducs de Bretagne's medieval ramparts; the Nantes Cathedral's stained glass; the 1870 War Monument and the memorials to the 50 Hostages and the French Resistance.

The route threads through squares like Place Royale and Cours Cambronne, past the neo-Gothic Basilica of Saint Nicholas and the Baroque interior of Sainte-Croix, and along the Loire to Notre-Dame de Bon-Port. You'll also find the Passage Pommeraye, a 19th-century arcade, and a 15th-century gate that once guarded the medieval city walls. Because you're moving at your own speed, you can linger at a church, sit in a square, or double back to a detail that caught your eye without waiting for a group or keeping to a fixed schedule.

The app includes detailed directions to both famous landmarks and quieter corners, so you're not just hitting the obvious stops. Public transport is nearby if your legs need a break, and the tour suits all fitness levels since you decide how far to walk each day.

What’s included

• Offline app with detailed directions to major attractions and hidden gems.
• audio guide narration in English, Spanish, French or German at 35+ stops.
• fully offline map requiring no Wi-Fi or mobile data.
• access to stops including the Botanical Garden, Château des Ducs de Bretagne, Nantes Cathedral, Basilica of Saint Nicholas, Place Royale, and memorials to the Abolition of Slavery, the 50 Hostages and the French Resistance.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day

AgesAdult (16 to 70 years) · Under 16: can't be booked

GroupPrivate

Audio guideEnglish, Spanish, French and German

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.

Paid on site€ 8.23

Prices and times updated 14 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortPublic transport nearby

Operated by Trippy Tour Guide

Is this one for you?The audio guide is available in four languages, so choose the one you understand best. The self-guided format means you move at your own pace and can pause or skip stops without holding up anyone else or waiting for a group to catch up.

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Top questions

Can I use the app if I don't have mobile data in Nantes?

Yes. The offline map works without Wi-Fi or data, so you can navigate and hear the audio narration anywhere in the city once you've downloaded the app at home.

What languages does the audio guide come in?

The narration is available in English, Spanish, French and German, so you can choose the language that suits you best before you start walking.

How many stops does the tour include?

The route has 35+ narration points covering well-known attractions like the Château des Ducs de Bretagne and Nantes Cathedral, plus hidden spots and memorials throughout the city.

What is the Carousel of the Marine Worlds?

The Machines de l'île's three-story Carrousel of the Marine Worlds is a fantastical art installation you'll see on the route. Entry to ride or explore it is optional and purchased directly at the attraction if you want to go inside.

How long does the tour take?

The full route takes two to three hours at a normal walking pace, but you control the speed, so you can stretch it across a longer afternoon or move faster if you prefer.