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Avignon : walking tour of the most see-sights and hidden gems

By Guide à Avignon
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Exceptional
Free cancellation available
Price is £21 per adult
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  • Free cancellation available
  • 1h 45m
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation

Overview

The tour I'm offering is an enchanting stroll through the historic heart of the city. We'll discover must-see sites, including the extraordinary Palais des Papes, the ancient Roman forum now known as the Place de l'Horloge, and the famous Pont Bénezet, which spans the Rhône. But you'll also discover a more intimate and welcoming Avignon, with its squares, alleyways, churches, the synagogue, and private mansions off the beaten track.

I'll tell you about the history of the City of the Popes, from its origins to the present day. I'll also share many anecdotes that will familiarise you with this city. Looking for a good coffee, a quality restaurant, a trusted merchant? I'll be there to share the best places to eat.
So come with me! Passion and enthusiasm at your service! Book your tour now!

Activity location

  • Rue de la Republique
    • Avignon, France

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Post Office
    • 4 Cours Président Kennedy
    • 84000, Avignon, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France

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Avignon : walking tour of the most see-sights and hidden gems

  • Activity duration is 1 hour and 45 minutes1h 45m
    1h 45m
  • English
Language options: English
Starting time: 14:00
Price details
£21.25 x 1 Adult£21.25
Total
Price is £21.25

Avignon flamboyant and secret! Guided walking tour

  • Activity duration is 1 hour and 45 minutes1h 45m
    1h 45m
  • English
Language options: English
Starting time: 09:00
Price details
£21.25 x 1 Adult£21.25
Total
Price is £21.25

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    I will show you historical points of course but also charming, hidden and non-touristy places,
  • What's includedWhat's included
    I will share you my enthusiasm and my humour.
  • What's includedWhat's included
    I will share my knowledge about Avignon with you, stories and anecdotes.
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Billets/Visite du palais des papes et du pont Saint-Bénezet
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Billets/visite des musées
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Dépenses personnelles

Know before you book

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • In accordance with UK consumer law, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.
  • This activity is provided by a professional trader (a party acting within their trade, business or profession).

Activity itinerary

Rue de la Republique

  • 10m
This long and narrow street was the street where we cleaned the weapons during the Middle Ages.Today it is a charming street for shopping (food, books, clothes, jewels). We will take it to reach the place Saint Didier. And on this place we will finish our great tour.

Avignon Bibliothèques - Bibliothèque Ceccano

  • 10m
This public library, unknown by the travellers,was the palace for the cardinal Ceccano. It dates from the 14th. On the ground floor we can admire a magnificient ceilling and great paintings from this period.

Place Saint-Didier

  • 5m
This place is an important and nice cross in the old city centre. We will admire the basilic Saint Didier that dates from the 14th, with the six strong bells and the oldest coffee of Avignon., the Grand Café Baretta

Place de la Principale

  • 5m
A small and charming place. I will show you the chapel of the White Penitents : a brotherood really influent in Avignon during the Middle Ages.

Place du change

  • 5m
This place was a the reachest area of Avignon during the Middle Ages. Here, there was a market for gold and precious stones. Currently it is a quiet square with traditional souvenir shops.

Place de l'Horloge

  • 10m
A vibrant place with coffee shops and restaurants. This was the Forum during the roman Empire, the political hearth of the city. I will show you the nice City Hall and the elegant Opera. They are both dating from the middle of the 19th.

Place du Palais

  • 10m
We will admire the biggest gothic fortress in Europe : the papal residence, symbol of the catholic power during the 14th. I will explain you why nine popes succeeded in Avignon and why Avignon became the most inmportant city in Europe at this time.

Boulevard de la Ligne

  • 15m
We will admlire the famous Bridge of Avignon: the bridge Saint-Bénezet. The Bridge Saint Bénézet dates from the 12th. It crossed the Rhône and reached the tower Philippe le Bel, that marked the entrance in the French Kingdom. I will tell you the legend about the bridge. But Before reaching the bridge, we will cross the place where the Jewish community lived. I will explain you what was the situation for the Jews during the period of the popes.

Rue des Escaliers Sainte-Anne

  • 5m
The Maria Casares place is unknown by the travellers. it is a hidden and relaxing place, behind the Palace of the Popes, far from the noise, with a coffee shop, an old and nice cinema and the academic school of sculpture.

Rue Saint-Pierre

  • 5m
It is a stunning gothic church, typical from the Gothic Flamboyant. To admire this church, we will cross the Chestnut tree place, so peaceful and charming.

Place Jérusalem

  • 5m
The synagogue of Avignon dates back to the 18th. It still open for the Jewish community. It is a living and precious witness of the Avignon's cultural heritage.

Rue des Fourbisseurs

  • 10m
This long and narrow street was the street where we cleaned the weapons during the Middle Ages.Today it is a charming street for shopping (food, books, clothes, jewels). We will take it to reach the place Saint Didier. And on this place we will finish our great tour.

Location

Activity location

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    Rue de la Republique
    • Avignon, France

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    Post Office
    • 4 Cours Président Kennedy
    • 84000, Avignon, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France

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