Visit Brest in English

Do you speak English?

Cool. Us too. You’re in Brest too? Even better! So why don’t you join us for a tour ?
Make the most of your travel to Brest, by learning about its funny history and the intricacies of Breton culture (read: why do we feel oh so special?). I assure you it is fascinating !

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Get to know me

Hi, my name is Caroline !

Welcome to Brest! I started Brest Walking Tours in 2019, after a long while of travelling. UK, South America, Europe, Australia, NZ… I’ve been to a few places, but I never managed to forget Brest. Now is my time to show you the wonders of my beautiful region. I hope I will have the opportunity to guide you, in fluent English of course (tbh you won’t find it everywhere here, so enjoy!)…

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Our most popular tour

The Best of Brest in 2 hours

Are you in Brest for the first time or planning to come see us soon? Then this walking tour is made for you! Make the most of your trip to Brest by learning about the rich history of the city and of Brittany, in a fun atmosphere !

2 hour tour

Moderate pace and few stairs

Starting from Multiplexe Liberté

End at Jean Moulin cable car stop

Rain or shine

Our next tours in English

Any questions ?

If you have any question about the tour or the booking processe, please read our Frequently Asked Question section.

Our tours on demand

As much as I would love to show my city to foreigners everyday, there’s not enough demand yet. So get in touch with me if you’d like to organize such tours.

Taste of Brittany

On this walk, we’ll talk about breton food, crepes, beers, and yummy kouign amann… And even taste a few

Dirty Old Town

Take the lesser beaten paths and go explore what’s left of the Old Brest with an experienced guide.

A Treasure Hunt in Brest

Kids will love finding the coded messages hidden around the city, while parents will appreciate the tasty anecdotes distilled in the booklet.

Street Art Walk

Come and explore what Brest has to offer in terms of Street art on this colorful and grungy guided tour.

World War II tour

‘Let’s be honest, Brest is mostly known for being destroyed during WWII. But what really happened ?

Custom-made tours

Book yourself a guide for half a day or a full day, to discover what the Nord Finistère has to offer.

Let’s discover Brest together!

We also offer tours in English all year long for travellers, groups, and cruise ships passengers.

More information here

A few reviews from our past customers

More than a thousand people came to discover Brest with us and were not disappointed.

★★★★★

« Enthusiastic, energetic, engaging »

Her candid description of a city she so obviously loves and is rooting for every step of the way is interesting, informative, and refreshingly objective.

Nancy, UK

★★★★★

« A great way to learn about Brest & Brittany »

.Caroline guided us through the City, providing insight into the history of the sights we saw, but also conveying the history of the region and it’s relationship to France.

John H, US

★★★★★

« A must do if it’s your first time in Brest.»

The tour was very informative but not OTT plus we received good advice on places to visit within Brest and in the surrounding towns.

Helen, NZ

★★★★★

« A great experience ! »

I recommend this tour not only to tourist but to everyone visiting or living in Brest. We learned so much during our tour and got to appreciate the beauty, and histoiry of this city and Bretagne.
Our guide had some great tips and recommandations and was so enthusiastic you couldn’t not enjoy the tour.

Victoria A

Frequently Asked Questions for Cruise Travellers

Find answers to commonly asked questions about our products and services.

How can I place an order?

To place an order, simply browse our calendar select your desired tour, and proceed to the checkout page. You will get an email with all the necessary informations to find me.

What if I need to cancel ?

Not sure you’ll be able to dock? No worries, you can cancel for free until 24 hours before the booking. Sometimes there is a technical issue with the refund. If the refund is late, please let me know and I will sort it out.

Can’t find any slot available for the day your ship is docking is Brest ?

Don’t worry, just get in touch with me and I’ll open a slot for that day..

Is there a limited number of space?

Yes, there is a maximum of 30 people on the tour. Obviously, sometimes the demand is high when cruise ships are around, and there’s only one of me! So to avoid any disappoint, book in advance to make sure you get your ticket.

The tour is sold out. What do I do?

There might be cancellations (they happen often). If there is space available, it will be possible to purchase them from me on the day. So show up with a beautiful smile and some cash in hand,

Do I need to print the tour ticket?

No, you don’t, you can show me the online ticket when we meet. On busy days like cruise days, I will have a list of participants, so just check-in with me before the tour starts, and we’ll be ready to go.

How do I order a local snack ?

Add a local « Snack pack » for only 5€ more.
That includes a « kouign-amann », a rich and tasty cake from this region of France, apple juice and other treats.

Where do we meet ?

A shuttle will be provided to you from the port to the city center (by your cruise company I believe). From the bus stop where you’ll be dropped off, it will be only a few steps from where we’ll be meeting: in front of the Cinema Multiplexe. I’ll be the girl carrying small hulahoops on my back, but I’m sure you will spot me easily because I’ll be the very energetic woman who’s busy rallying her troops.

Where do we finish ?

We finish at the Capucins, which is on the other side of the river. To get back to square one, we’ll take a cable car (not included). I’ll help you purchase your tickets at the terminal. Sometimes what I do to speed up the process is that I pay by card and ask you all for 1.60€ which is the cost of the ticket. Pretty cheap, but you’ll have to have change with you.

How physical is the tour?

We’ll walk 3 kilometers in 2 hours, at a very leisurely pace and with a few sit-down breaks.

What do I need to bring for the tour?

Comfy shoes, some water, maybe a snack and of course, your good mood! Brest is known for its particularly rainy weather, but the opposite can also be true. So have a look at the weather here or get ready for all four seasons in a day! Layers, layers, layers, that’s the way to go. I’ll have plastic ponchos for you, but if you’d like to keep your style, maybe you can bring a raincoat or an umbrella.