Walking Tour of Avignon and Popes' Palace
Do this because
- Discover the rich history of Avignon
- Enjoy a glass of wine at the end of the tour
- Visit Pope's Palace
What to expect
Explore the historical centre of Avignon on a 3-hour walking tour with your English-speaking guide.
You'll be climbing up to the top of the fortified medieval city walls, discovering Avignon stretching in all its beauty along the Rhône river. Discover the rich historical past of the city where the papacy established in the early 14th century. You'll also enjoy skip-the-line access and follow the guide inside the Pope's Palace, the largest Gothic-styled Palace in Europe. In this maze of galleries, chambers and chapels, imagine its luxurious furnishing and sumptuous decoration from the medieval period.
While walking on the cobbled streets to the Place de l'Horloge, find out about the secret of the painted windows. Admire the Town Hall topped with its clock tower, and the theatre. Your tour will end up with a glass of Côtes du Rhône wine served in a historical place, mostly known by the locals.
Important to know
Not suitable for:
- Unfortunately, this tour is not wheelchair accessible
Know in advance:
- The tour operator cannot be held responsible for delay due to traffic conditions, weather, accidents occurred during getting on or off the vehicle
- You must be able to walk over paved streets, and climb a series of steps to reach the Pope's palace
- Note that this tour is provided in English only
Remember to bring:
- Comfortable walking shoes are recommended
What’s included
Entrance fees
Guided walking tour
Winery tasting
What’s not included
Additional food and drinks
Cancellation policy
Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 24 hours before the experience begins.
Booking fee
Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.
Location
Provider
A LA FRANCAISE
Need a hand?
Would you like some help making a booking? Or perhaps you just want to ask a few questions. Whatever the reason, don't hesitate to get in touch.
Opening hours: Our team is available from 10.00 to 18.00 CET
Phone number: +1 208-744-6464
You might also like
Walking Tour of Avignon and Popes' Palace
Enjoy a walking tour of Avignon and visit the Popes Palace with a professional guide, discover the rich historical past of the city.
en
Visit the villages of Luberon from Avignon
Discover the villages of Lubéron with a guide and transportation included from Avignon. Visit Roussillon, Gordes, la Fontaine du Vaucluse!
en, fr
Cooking workshop with an exceptional chef in Avignon
Book now your cooking class in Avignon and learn everything you have to know about Provençal specialties and the way to cook them
en, fr
Combined entrance tickets for Palais des Papes and Pont d'Avignon
Book this combo offer including skip-the-line tickets to visit UNESCO-ranked historic locations in beautiful Avignon including its world-famous bridge, the Palais des Papes and its gardens.
Self guided tour with interactive city game of Avignon
Discover Avignon as you play an interactive city game on this self-guided tour that leads you to hidden spots around the city. You decide when to start, stop or pause.
en, it, fr, es, de, +1 nl
Palais des Papes Entrance Tickets with Histopad and Access to the Gardens
Visit the biggest Gothic palace in the world ranked as a UNESCO World Heritage site and experience an immersive digital visit of the Palais des Papes with the HistoPad app.
Chateauneuf-du-Pape and Luberon tour with wine tasting
Explore the wine route in the heart of the famous Châteauneuf-du-Pape appellation and discover some of the most beautiful villages of France.
en, fr
Luberon lavender fields guided tour with transport from Avignon
Join a full-day walking guided tour of lavender fields in Luberon. Walk among the flowering fields, hear the history of this place and see the colorful panorama.
en, fr
Sault lavender fields half-day guided tour from Avignon
Join a full-day walking guided tour of lavender fields in Sault. Walk among the flowering fields, hear the history of this place and admire the landscape.
en, fr
Sault lavender fields full-day guided tour from Avignon
Join a full-day walking guided tour of lavender fields in Sault. Walk among the flowering fields, hear the history of this place and visit the surrounding areas.
en, fr
