Dubuques Historic Downtown GPS Self Guided Walking Tour

5.0 (1 Viator reviews) 1 hr – 1 hr 30 min Iowa area

Dubuques Historic Downtown GPS Self Guided Walking Tour
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About this activity

The tour will start at the majestic Saint Raphael's Cathedral, stroll through Dubuque’s historic downtown, and end at the grand Dubuque County Courthouse. You'll see churches, statues, famous sites, a railraod, clocks and so much more. And you'll discover the story of Dubuque. Go anytime, at your own pace. This is the best deal in town. The tour is location ware and plays as you walk.

Itinerary

  1. Stop 1 · pass by

    The tour ends at the Dubuque County Courthouse where you'll hear it's historic tale and see the site.

  2. Stop 2 · 5 min

    The tour starts at the Cathedral of Saint Raphael, where you'll see the statue, hear the story of the church and the city. You'll need our walking tour app to start the tour. Please find the instructions in your ticket. Then you'll be guided step by step through the city.

  3. Julien Dubuque Monument · 5 min

    This historic hotel has hosted many famous guests, including Mark Twain. Discover it's story on the tour.

  4. Stop 4 · pass by

    What's the shot tower? What's the deal with the Inn? Take the tour to find out.

  5. Fenelon Place Elevator Co. · pass by

    One of the coolest sites, the train climbing up the hill! Discover it's story. The tour stops outside and does not go up.

  6. Stop 6 · 5 min

    Walk through the historic park and hear the story.

  7. Stop 7 · 10 min

    One of my favorite clock towers and squares, what's it's story? Take the tour to find out.

  8. Stop 8 · 35 min

    The tour goes through Dubuque and tells the story of the city, takes you to local sites, shares it's hidden secrets and lets you know about the city and it's vibe.

What's included

  • The tour never expires, go at your own pace
  • Hands free, location aware, the tour plays as you walk.
  • tour on our walking tour app of downtown Dubuque

Not included

  • No food or drinks
  • No admission, it's all outside
  • No Human guide, it's all guided by technology and our app.

Meeting point

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

The tour starts at the Cathedral of Saint Raphael, where you'll see the statue, hear the story of the church and the city. You'll need the walking tour app to start the tour. Please find the instructions in your ticket. Then you'll be guided step by step through the city.

End point: The tour ends outside the Dubuque County Courthouse where you'll see the historic site and hear it's history.

Good to know

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

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

Reviews

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