Arnhem City Walk: Self-Guided Audio Tour in 7 Languages

Walk Arnhem's wartime history and medieval landmarks with stories that explain what you're seeing

This self-guided audio tour of Arnhem covers 4.6 km through the city center, with 37 richly detailed stories in 7 languages delivered through your smartphone. The app includes GPS navigation, written text, photos and local food and drink tips, works offline, and never expires. You control the pace entirely, stopping when you want at the John Frost Bridge, Eusebius Church, Sabelspoort gate and the Main Market Square.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Arnhem's historic city center

• Start 4.6 km city walk
• Visit John Frost Bridge and Airborne Museum
• See the Sabels gate medieval landmark
• Admire Dome Church architecture
• Explore Eusebius Church and climb tower
• Relax at Main Market Square

The experience

You arrive in Arnhem with a free afternoon or morning and no guide to book. Download the app before you leave your hotel, put in your headphones, and start walking from wherever suits your schedule. The GPS guides you turn by turn through the historic center while the audio plays 37 stories, not just facts, but the context and background that make the sights matter. You'll hear about the Battle of Arnhem and the city's rebuilding after World War II as you pass the John Frost Bridge; learn why the 14th-century Sabelspoort gate still stands; and climb the Eusebius Church tower for views over the Rhine whenever you reach it.

The route is 4.6 km total, which takes three to four hours if you stop at each story and linger at the squares. You move at your own speed: pause to sit in a café, skip ahead if a story doesn't interest you, or replay one later. The app works offline once downloaded, so you don't burn through data, and it stays on your phone forever. There's no expiration date and no need to re-book. Spoken navigation keeps you on track between stops, and photos help you spot what the story is describing. The Main Market Square sits at the heart of the walk, surrounded by cafés where you can rest and absorb the atmosphere.

Bring headphones and make sure your phone is charged before you start. The app is available in English, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian and three other languages, so you can follow in whichever one you prefer. You'll receive login details by email after you book, and activation takes just a few minutes.

What’s included

• Smartphone app with audio guide in 7 languages.
• 37 detailed stories in audio and written text.
• GPS navigation that works offline.
• photos and practical city information.
• local food and drink tips.
• spoken turn-by-turn directions between stops.
• lifetime access to the app with no expiration date.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day

GroupPrivate

Audio guideEnglish, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Portuguese and Dutch

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

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

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Good to know

Easy physical levelNot for heart conditions

Operated by City App Tour

Is this one for you?The audio guide is available in 7 languages, so you can follow comfortably in English, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian or three others. The self-guided format means you walk at your own pace and stop whenever you want, making it ideal if you have a free afternoon and prefer to explore without a group or a fixed schedule.

Top questions

How many stories does the audio guide include about Arnhem?

The app contains 37 richly detailed stories covering everything from the John Frost Bridge and the Battle of Arnhem to the Eusebius Church, Sabelspoort gate, and the city's rebuilding after World War II. Each story includes background and context, not just facts.

Can I use this audio tour if I don't speak English?

The app is available in 7 languages: English, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, and three others. You choose your language when you activate the app and can follow the entire tour in whichever one you prefer.

What is the Eusebius Church and why should I visit it?

The Eusebius Church, also called the Great Church, is Arnhem's most iconic building. This Gothic church survived heavy damage during World War II and features a striking dome that dominates the skyline. You can climb the tower for panoramic views over the city and the Rhine.

How long does the walk take and how far do I have to go?

The route covers 4.6 km and takes three to four hours if you stop at each story and explore the sites. You set your own pace, so you can move faster if you skip stories or linger longer at squares and cafés.

Does the app work without an internet connection?

Yes, the app works offline once you download it before your walk. You don't need data or WiFi to use GPS navigation or listen to the stories, so you can explore without worrying about your phone connection.

What is the Sabelspoort and why is it historically important?

The Sabelspoort is one of the few remaining medieval city gates in Arnhem, built in the 14th century to protect the city from invaders. Today it stands as a landmark of Arnhem's fortified past and is one of the key stops on the walking route.