Walking Tour: Experience the Unique Culture and History of Brest, France in just Two Hours
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79 Ratings
Brest
Discover the unique culture and history of Brest, France on a 2-hour walking tour. From the Town Hall Plaza to the urban cable cars, explore the architecture, history, and lively atmosphere of this vibrant city.
Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Rue de Siam - Brest’s shopping quarters, it is named after a Siamese delegation (modern day Thailand) that passed by in 1686, that left the onlookers durably amazed.
What's Included
  • Guided tours in both English and French
What's Not Included
  • Ticket for the ride back on the Cable cars
  • Food and Drink
Additional Information

Brest, the most western city in France, deviates remarkably from the traditional French city image. Despite being heavily devastated during the war, there’s a sense of uniqueness and pride in its location at the ‘edge of the earth’ and in its spirited, eccentric residents. Over the course of our two-hour tour, we’ll be exploring the unique aspects and hidden treasures that define our city.

We’ll journey from the City Hall Square to the urban cable cars, delving into Brest’s cultural and historical landscapes. We will gain insights into its architectural legacy and historical background, as well as an interesting overview of Brittany’s cultural and historical identity.

The tour convenes at 10.30 am at Multiplexe Liberté, a cinema located in the main square (tram stop: Liberté). Cruise-goers will be conveniently deposited directly in front of the square. Look for the rust-colored building on the right—that’s the cinema. Your guide will be the young lady sporting mini hulahoops on her back!

  • Not recommended for people who have difficulties standing and walking for a couple of hours, we’ll be walking less than 3 km over 2 hours, at a leisurely pace.
Location
Multiplexe Liberté
Avenue Georges Clemenceau
In front of the Cinéma Multiplexe Liberté, I'll be the girl with the pink hulahoops on my back!
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Murielce7877oj
May 11, 2024
Exciting visit!! - Caroline is truly passionate! 3 hours to discover Brest and listen to its captivating and humorous comments! ☺️ We highly recommend Caroline to discover this Breton town, which despite its austere appearance is a true historical heritage!
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Cathydu28
May 10, 2024
Do not miss !!! - Caroline shares the history of her hometown with great humor and authenticity A real second ray of sunshine, on this hot day of May 10 Walking tour that I recommend 1000%
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Inge-lore
Mar 10, 2024
Thank you for the informative tour - We actually discovered the best of Brest with the tour and were able to explore the places again later in private. Thank you for the informative tour
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T8622eqcarineb
Mar 6, 2024
To discover without hesitation! - Well organized visit, very interesting comments and humor, To have a good time, we recommend this visit!
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Christine
Feb 12, 2024
The essentials of Brest - Very interesting visit, an exciting and passionate guide who doesn't count her time. I really recommend it
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Marieclaireh2024
Feb 12, 2024
February 12, 2024 Henry Family - Thank you Carole for your humor, your knowledge and your patience in answering our question Wonderful discoveries of Brest We had a fantastic visit 😂
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W752vfjohns
Oct 25, 2023
Encounter with the history of Brest - With our very dynamic guide, very knowledgeable about the history of the city and full of humor, visit a reconstructed city, and therefore very surprising, notably the church, rue Saint Malo, the creations of mathon and the mayor of the city that loves granite, the prison to finish an original, artistic, cultural place open and free, the Capuchins with its cable car.
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Nb2911
Aug 28, 2023
Visit to do to discover Brest and above all have a good time. - Perfect ! We loved discovering Brest with Caroline. It was the first time we set foot in this city. We highly recommend this visit if you want to discover it in a relaxed atmosphere and with lots of anecdotes. Thank you Caroline!
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Steven_l
May 12, 2022
Walking tour of Brest - Caroline was a perfect guide with a great sense of how to tell the story of Brest for a tour group. I enjoyed her perspective on the good and not so good points of Brest. All very entertaining and educational at the same time. I highly recommend this tour.
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Judith_t
Sep 20, 2023
A wonderful tour! - Caroline's enthusiasm and knowledge of all things Brest made for a very informative tour. We especially enjoyed listening to her talk with pride about her city and Brittany.
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