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The previous price was S$9 and current price is S$7 per adult
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  • Free cancellation available
  • 2h 26m
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages

Overview

  • Ascend through two millennia of relentless ambition, genius engineering, and transformation. Perched at the strategic confluence of two great rivers, the Citadel of Namur has been a Roman stronghold, a medieval seat of power, and the ultimate testing ground for Europe's greatest military minds. Napoleon called it the 'termite mound of Europe' for its seven kilometres of secret underground tunnels. Join Ian, a political and military historian, and his local friend Claudia, as they decode the layered history of this colossal fortress. From the brutal sieges of the 17th century to its surprising modern rebirth as a utopian park, discover how geography dictated 2000 years of conflict and how a fortress finally found peace.

    • A 5.6 km self-guided tour with 7 stops over 146 min
    • Ideal for travellers interested in Power, Protest & Civic Spaces and History & Memory
    • Immersively told in a podcast style by experts and locals
    • Matching audio content, AI guide and navigation through the app

Activity location

  • Grognon
    • 5000, Namur, Région wallonne, Belgium

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Grognon
    • 5000, Namur, Région wallonne, Belgium

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Self-Guided Podcast Tour Namur: The Termite Mound of Europe in Multilingual

  • Activity duration is 2 hours and 26 minutes2h 26m
    2h 26m
  • Opening hours: Fri 0:00-23:30
  • English
Price details
S$8.60
S$6.88 x 2 AdultsS$13.76
Total
The previous price was S$17.20 and current price is S$13.76
20% off

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Verified facts woven into an engaging storey
  • Inclusions
    Interactive in-app guide for questions about the storey and surroundings
  • Inclusions
    Precise navigation between the stops
  • Inclusions
    Immersive podcast-style audio featuring experts and locals

Know before you book

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

Activity itinerary

Grognon

  • 10m
The strategic confluence of the Sambre and Meuse rivers, where the 2000-year history of Namur began.

Rue Bord de l'Eau 34

  • 10m
The sole surviving fortified city gate, representing the strict threshold between the civilian city and the military stronghold.

Namur Open-Air Theatre

  • 10m
An open-air theatre built in 1908, marking the Citadel's radical shift from military fortress to public leisure space.

Terra Nova

  • 10m
Former 19th-century Dutch barracks that now interpret the epic 17th-century sieges and the engineering rivalry of Vauban and Coehoorn.

Searching For Utopia The Turtle

  • 10m
A striking modern bronze sculpture by Jan Fabre, serving as a powerful visual metaphor for peace and the slow journey towards utopia.

Citadelle (Citadel)

  • 10m
The highest defensive layers built during the Dutch period, representing the final, obsolete evolution of military architecture. This stop is at Fort d'Orange within the Citadel of Namur.

Le Belvédère

  • 10m
The highest point of the Citadel, offering a sweeping panoramic view that summarizes 2000 years of strategic history.

Location

Activity location

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    Grognon
    • 5000, Namur, Région wallonne, Belgium

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Grognon
    • 5000, Namur, Région wallonne, Belgium

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