There are always lots of new things to experience at the LVR Archaeological Park Xanten and the LVR-RömerMuseum. An extensive programme of guided tours, lectures, presentations and a variety of activities to watch and participate in always offers good reasons to visit.
Open tours
Open tours through the Archaeological Park
On weekends from March to October, you can take part in open tours of the park without prior registration. The tours are ideal for gaining an overview of the history of Roman Xanten and the LVR Archaeological Park Xanten. Tickets can be purchased on site at the ticket offices or in our ticket shop (no reservation required).
During the tour, only part of the Archaeological Park will be visited. We recommend that you allow enough time to visit other parts of the park and the LVR-Römermuseum afterwards.
Tickets can be purchased on site at the ticket offices or in our
ticket shop
(no reservation required).
Duration: 60 minutes
Cost: adults €2, children under 18 €1
Dates: March to October: Saturdays at 2 p.m., Sundays and public holidays at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m.
Cost: adults €2, children under 18 €1
Dates: March to October: Saturdays at 2 p.m., Sundays and public holidays at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m.
Meeting point: Stadtzentrum entrance.
These tours are offered in German only.
Inclusive guided tours!
Visitors with and without disabilities are welcome to join our inclusive guided tours. For deaf and hard-of-hearing visitors, we are happy to arrange a lip reader or sign language interpreter. For groups where everyone is proficient in sign language, we are happy to arrange an appointment with our deaf museum docent.
Duration: 60 minutes
Cost: adults €2, children under 18 €1
Dates: March to October
Cost: adults €2, children under 18 €1
Dates: March to October
Meeting point: LVR-Römermuseum
Open guided tours through the LVR-Römermuseum
Even if you are visiting the LVR Archaeological Park and the LVR-Römermuseum alone or with a small group, you don't have to miss out on a guided tour. At weekends, you can take part in open guided tours of the museum without having to book in advance.
In the LVR-Römermuseum, you can expect an entertaining overview of Roman history in an architecturally spectacular building. More than 2,500 original finds from the Roman city of Colonia Ulpia Traiana and the legionary camps Vetera I and II paint a vivid picture of Roman life in Roman Germania.
Tickets can be purchased on site at the ticket office or in our
ticket shop
(no reservation required).
Duration: 60 minutes
Cost: adults €2, children under 18 €1
Group size: 15
Dates: All year round on Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays, starting at 12 noon
Cost: adults €2, children under 18 €1
Group size: 15
Dates: All year round on Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays, starting at 12 noon
Meeting point: LVR-Römermuseum
Sunday tours with a special theme
Every first Sunday of the month, our archaeologists offer a very special tour. It's a great opportunity to discover new things and see what you already know from a different perspective.
The topic of the next Sunday tour can be found in the
events calendar!
Duration: 60 minutes
Cost: free, only the normal admission price.
Dates: every first Sunday of the month throughout the year, starting at 11 a.m.
Meeting point: see events calendar
Cost: free, only the normal admission price.
Dates: every first Sunday of the month throughout the year, starting at 11 a.m.
Meeting point: see events calendar
These tours are offered in German only.
Special guided tours
Guided tours of the excavations
A visit to the ongoing excavations at the LVR Archaeological Park Xanten reveals the surprises and treasures that lie beneath the ground. During the excavation tour, you will get a glimpse into the world beneath the turf and learn about the methods used by modern science to trace life in the Roman city. If you wish, you can also hold typical Roman finds in your hands, such as roof tiles, shards or bone waste, and discover what they tell us about the lives of people in Roman times.
Duration: 60 minutes
Cost: €40
Group size: maximum 15 people
Dates: March to October
Meeting point: Craftsmen's houses
Night-time tours
In the dim light of Roman lamps, the LVR Archaeological Park Xanten reveals its mysterious side. What do we know about nightlife in the ancient city? What dangers lurked in the dark alleys, what myths surrounded the constellations in the Roman sky? Sparsely lit living spaces offer atmospheric glimpses into private life. A trip to the amphitheatre leads to dark vaults where gladiators had to wait for their fight.
Book your place via online tickets in our
Ticket Shop
.
Duration: 60 minutes
Cost: €12 per person
Group size:
Dates: Every second Friday of the month from September to March.
Meeting point: Hafentempel entrance
These tours are offered in German only.
Individual tours
Each of the above tours can also be booked individually. An overview of the options is available on the Your visit / Tours and Workshops page.
Prices for individual tours:
60-minute tours: €40
90-minute tours: €60
Night tours: Tours for up to 15 people €180. Tours for 15-25 people €12 per person.
Interested? Please contact
xanten@kulturinfo-rheinland
.de at least 14 days before the desired date (preferably earlier).
Monday lectures from October to May
Between October and May, archaeologists report on the latest results of their research every third Monday of the month. The lectures last approximately one hour and do not require any special prior knowledge. Afterwards, there is an opportunity for informal discussion with the experts.
The lectures are held in cooperation with the Niederrheinischen Altertumsverein Xanten (NAVX) and the Volkshochschule Xanten (VHS).
Duration: 60 minutes
Cost: free of charge
Group size: 99
Dates: from October to May, every third Monday of the month, starting at 6 p.m.
Cost: free of charge
Group size: 99
Dates: from October to May, every third Monday of the month, starting at 6 p.m.
Meeting point: LVR-Römermuseum
These lectures are offered exclusively in German.
Roman weekends from May to September
Have you ever visited an ongoing excavation or seen how a Roman arrowhead was forged? During the summer weekends, there are always new activities that invite you to watch and participate in living archaeology for the whole family.
From May to September, specially selected weekends offer special events for young and old. Roman bakers, gladiators, legionaries and archaeologists bring the park to life and offer visitors a unique experience. For families, there are also guided tours of the current excavation in the APX and activities in the Limes Pavilion.
Römerfest
The date for the next edition of ‘Schwerter, Brot und Spiele’ has not yet been set. As soon as a date is known, it will be announced here.
