Avignon Architecture: Explore Medieval History at Pope's Palace

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Immerse yourself in the medieval history of Avignon on a walking tour that includes a visit to the Pope’s Palace. Discover the UNESCO World Heritage city and its stunning architecture, enjoy panoramic views, and savor a glass of Côtes du Rhône wine.

Duration: 3 hours, 30 minutes

Cancellation: 24 hours

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Highlights

Provence Reservation - 9:00 am Meet your guide at our office A La Française Provence located 4 rue de la république 84000 Avignon.
Avignon - Enjoy a 3 hours walking tour in the city center, with the Popes Palace included
Cathedrale Notre-Dame des Doms - Have a look at the façade of the cathedral
Place de l’Horloge - See the heart…

What's Included

Air-conditioned minivan transport (afternoon tour exclusive)
Expertise of a licensed guide
Chateauneuf-du-Pape wine-tastings (afternoon tour exclusive)
Popes Palace admission included
Complimentary glass of Côtes du Rhône wine

What's Not Included

Gratuities
Food and drinks, unless specified
Hotel pickup and drop-off

Additional Information

Marvel at magnificent medieval architecture on this walking tour of Avignon, including the Pope’s Palace. Explore the UNESCO World Heritage–listed city of Avignon, home to the Papacy and seat of western Christianity in the 14th century. Follow your guide along the historical city walls for breathtaking views over the Rhône River. Beat the queues and…

Location

4 Rue de la République

Rue de la République

Meet your guide at our office A La Française Provence located 4 rue de la république 84000 Avignon.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings

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Marcela_m

Oct 10, 2024

Awesome Avignon - We had a wonderful visit with Matilda. It was an informative and very entertaining tour. She was very knowledgable and really brought to life the Popes Palace! Avignon is a beautiful place to explore and we highly recommend Matilda!

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Jean_p

Sep 11, 2024

Bringing history to light - Our tour guide, Jeremie, was articulate and full of knowledge of the history of the Papal Palace and other Avignon sites. He brought to light unusual facts and interesting details. He encouraged and answered questions. He made our tour a delightful experience.

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Dorothy_p

Sep 10, 2024

Fabulous - Emile was such a delight! His knowledge & professionalism shone through on our personalized walking tour. He is truly an asset to your team. Merci Emile, Dottie

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Fabrizio3691

Aug 15, 2024

Matilde made the difference, - Avignon’s visit with Matilde was excellent. Her direct and kind attitude together with Her sincere smile and authenticity made the difference. It was pleasant and useful time spent together and I recommend asking for Matilde because She will always make the difference.

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Philip_b

Aug 10, 2024

You'll gain a lot with this tour. - Very glad I attended. Emile is a delightful person, very knowledgeable and is skilled at communicating the history; he's rooted in the region, and his English is as clear as a bell.

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Ange_s

Jul 31, 2024

Morning walk inside the Palace - It was a fantastic morning walk to learn about the rich history of Avignon and the Palace. Our host Mathilde was great, vey knowledgeable and kept at a gentle pace. I highly recommend, even for solo travellers. Merci!

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Sara_u

Jul 14, 2024

Perfect introduction to Avignon! - Emile was a fantastic guide with a lot of information that made Avignon come alive. I think understanding the history of Avignon can be difficult to understand if you don't know much about how it was established and how it became the papal seat. Emile did a great job of walking through the timeline and the history in an easily digestible format that was approachable for everyone, regardless of their level of knowledge. He did a great job of encouraging questions and keeping the tour very engaging, despite the strong winds that would have been difficult to navigate for most. He did a wonderful job of making the palace of the popes come alive, and it would not have been as enjoyable without a guide. Lastly, we enjoyed the wine tasting, which was completely unexpected but a lovely way to finish the tour. I can't recommend this tour enough, and I strongly encourage you to do it when you first arrive in Avignon so that you can make the most of your visit!

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Alan_m

Sep 27, 2024

Good walking tour of the area around the Pope's palace. - The guide had good knowledge of the area and the Pope's palace. It was nice to finish with a small (2 wines) tasting. If you really like history, get an audio guide for the palace.

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Silvia_s

Sep 25, 2024

Insightful tour of the centre of Avignon - Ir was a very insightful tour with a friendly and very good local guide. We did the morning tour which includes the area around the popes palace and the place de l’horloge, as well as the visit inside the popes palace. We did not visit a big part of the city, but an important one. The tour ends with a stop at a very nice wine place where we were able to taste a white and a red wine from the Rhône.

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