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A cathedral interior with high vaulted ceilings, rows of pews, and ornate religious statues and altars. 2
A historical amphitheater with a stone stage and tiered seating. 3
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A historic church with a prominent clock tower and arched windows. 5
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The previous price was AU$10 and current price is AU$8 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 2h 28m
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages

Overview

  • Dive into the splendour, hardness, and genius of Late Antiquity. This captivating journey transports you to a time when Trier was the “Second Rome” – a vast imperial capital that controlled the western border. Through the eyes of a skeptical historian and a passionate archaeologist, you decipher monumental architecture, hidden logistics, and the human cost of Roman ambition. From black gates to underground heating tunnels: Discover how a realm built for eternity survived its own downfall.

    5.1 km self-guided tour with 8 stations over 148 minutes
    Ideal for history, memory, urbanism, and innovation
    Excitingly tells in a podcast style from experts and locals
    Suitable audio content, AI guide, and navigation via the app

Activity location

  • Porta Nigra
    • Simeonstrasse 60, Porta-Nigra-Platz
    • 54290, Trier, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Porta Nigra
    • Porta-Nigra-Platz
    • 54290, Trier, Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany

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Self-guided Podcast Tour Trier: The Shadows of Second Rome in Multilingual

  • Activity duration is 2 hours and 28 minutes2h 28m
    2h 28m
  • Opening hours: Mon 12:00 am-11:59 pm
  • English
Price details
AU$9.66
AU$7.73 x 1 AdultAU$7.73
Total
The previous price was AU$9.66 and current price is AU$7.73
20% off

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Exciting audio output in podcast style with experts and locals
  • Inclusions
    Interactive guide in the app for questions about history and surroundings
  • Inclusions
    Verified facts incorporated into an exciting storey
  • Inclusions
    Point-to-point navigation between stops

Know before you book

    • Service animals allowed
    • Public transport options are available nearby
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

Porta Nigra

  • 10m
The iconic, massive Roman city gate that served as a defensive fortress and psychological weapon of the Empire.

St. Peter's Cathedral (Dom)

  • 10m
A massive, broken granite column in front of the Trier Cathedral, revealing the incredible logistical power of the Roman Empire.

Konstantinplatz

  • 10m
The Basilica of Constantine in Konstantinplatz is the largest surviving single-room structure of antiquity, designed to overwhelm visitors with optical illusions and imperial majesty.

Rhineland Museum (Rheinisches Landesmuseum)

  • 10m
Home of the most important Roman antiquities in Germany, revealing the daily life, trade, and hidden wealth of the city dwellers.

Kaiserthermen

  • 10m
The monumental but unfinished imperial baths offer a rare, exposed look at the genius of Roman underground engineering.

Trier Amphitheater

  • 10m
A huge arena built into the hillside, where 20,000 spectators gathered for gladiatorial fights, which served both for entertainment and city defence.

Barbarathermen

  • 10m
Once the second-largest swimming complex in the Roman Empire, these vast ruins underscore the unimaginable dimension of ancient leisure culture.

Roman Bridge

  • 10m
The oldest still-standing bridge in Germany, a testament to Roman, utilitarian engineering, which still carries modern city traffic today.

Location

Activity location

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    Porta Nigra
    • Simeonstrasse 60, Porta-Nigra-Platz
    • 54290, Trier, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    Porta Nigra
    • Porta-Nigra-Platz
    • 54290, Trier, Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany

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