3-Hour Roman UNESCO Heritage Tour in Trier with Archaeological Museum

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Explore Trier's Roman UNESCO World Heritage Sites
• 02 Visit the Amphitheatre built into the eastern hillside
• 03 See Constantine´s Basilica, also known as the Aula Palatina
• 04 Discover the Imperial Bath and the ruins of the Viehmarkt Baths
• 05 Learn about Augusta Treverorum at the Archaeological Museum
• 06 View the multi-storeyed Roman sandstone Igel Monument

Visit one or more of Trier's 8 Roman UNESCO World Heritage Sites, including the Amphitheatre, Constantine´s Basilica, the Imperial Bath, the Viehmarkt Baths, the Igel Monument, and/or the Archaeological Museum. This 3-hour tour explores the Roman heritage of Augusta Treverorum, Germany's oldest city, through its remarkable monuments, bath complexes, and museum collections.

This 3-hour tour explores the Roman heritage of Augusta Treverorum, Germany's oldest city, through its remarkable monuments, bath complexes, and museum collections.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 3 Hours

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Not included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Languages English, French, German, Italian, Portuguese

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Explore Trier's Roman UNESCO World Heritage Sites

• Visit the following highlights:

  • Amphitheatre: Trier had an amphitheatre for gladiatorial contests. It was partly dug into the slope of the hill to the east of the city during the reign of Antoninus Pius.

  • Constantine´s Basilica: Also known as the Aula Palatina, this Roman palace basilica is today used as the Church of the Redeemer.

  • Imperial Bath: A large Roman bath complex.

  • Viehmarkt Baths: Ruins of a Roman bath complex.

  • Igel Monument: A multi-storeyed Roman sandstone column.

  • The Archaeological Museum's collection stretches from prehistory through the Roman period, the Middle Ages, and the Baroque era, with a strong emphasis on the Roman past of Augusta Treverorum, Germany's oldest city.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Guide services

What's Not Included

• Entry fees (if applicable)

• Extension: 50 €/hour (if applicable)

• Transport (to be provided by the group)

• 2€ surcharge per additional person over 25 pax

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Trier, Germany

Tour start

Olewiger Str. 25, 54295 Trier, Germany

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.