Brest: Historic Walking Tour with Cable Car Tour






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Immerse yourself in the history of Brest on a guided walking tour full of surprises. Meet your guide at the cable car station and enjoy a 360° view of the city from 72 meters above sea level. Then explore the Capuchin Workshops, former naval hangars where the Emperor’s Canoe, built for Napoleon I, sits. Discover Pontaniou Prison, witness to the French Revolution, then stroll down Rue Saint-Malo, one of the oldest streets in Brest. Walk through the authentic Recouvrance district, once a fishing village, and admire the city from the Jardin des Explorers, which pays homage to Bougainville and the great Brest navigators. Finish with the port, medieval castle and an immersive experience at the Tanguy Tower with headphones. An exciting journey between heritage, sea and adventure stories.1 hour 45 minutes
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Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)
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Adult : 1
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Fees : Admission fees. Cableway charges
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Fees : Gratuities. Gratuities
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Brest, FranceMeet your guide at the Cable Car station and start your tour. The journey takes 3 minutes and reaches an altitude of 72 metres. From the cabin you will enjoy spectacular 360° views of the city.
Then visit Les Ateliers des Capucins, which was originally a boat repair shed.
Continue to Pontaniou Prison, a former prison used during the French Revolution. Take a stroll along Rue Saint-Malo and admire the views of the city.
Discover the district of Recouvrance, formerly called Sainte-Catherine. In the 17th century, it was a small isolated village of Brest, populated by fishermen and artisans.
Then head to the Jardin des Explorers and discover the history of the most famous Brest explorers, such as Bougainville.
Discover the port and admire Brest Castle.
End your visit to Tanguy Tower with an immersive headphones experience.1 hour 45 minutes • Admission Ticket FreeView LocationMeeting and Pickup
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Customers must make their own way to and meet at the start point- Travelers CANNOT choose a custom pickup or meeting location.
Additional Information
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Language And Guide
Tour Guide Available In
- English
- French
Ticket Details
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- One per booking
Ticket Redemption
No redemption point. This is a direct entry ticketCancellation & Refunds
Cancellable up to 24 hours before the travel date (local supplier time) for a full refund. A 100% cancellation penalty applies for cancellations submitted less than 24 hours before the start time.- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Cancel at least 1 day before activity starts in Europe/Paris time to receive 100% refund.
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Operated by Agence 1122Created on 31 Jan 2025Created on 30 Jun 2025
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