Top Arles Historical Tours

This full-day tour offers a comprehensive and efficiently paced journey through the cultural and scenic highlights of Provence, maximizing your time with continuous guided exploration. From the Roman legacy of Arles to the refined atmosphere of Saint-Rémy-de-Provence, the dramatic hilltop village of Les Baux-de-Provence, and the immersive experience of Les Carrières de Lumières, each stop is seamlessly connected into one cohesive itinerary. With a strong focus on Vincent van Gogh’s life and inspiration, including a stop at Saint-Paul de Mausole, the tour adds a meaningful artistic layer throughout the day. Designed for travelers who prefer a structured experience, it ensures you see the region’s key landmarks and landscapes without downtime, all while benefiting from expert commentary and smooth logistics. The tours are guided by handpicked professional tour guides, fluent in English with licensed touristic vehicles. *Back-to-ship on-time guarantee!

Home to UNESCO-listed Roman ruins, medieval monuments, and several key Van Gogh locations, Arles is bursting with history. With this self-guided audio tour, enjoy guided commentary that brings the ancient sites to life and provides crucial context for understanding the city’s fascinating history. Use the app to explore at your own pace, spend as long as you like at each stop, and skip any sights that don’t interest you.

Add a discovery with a 4x4 to your stay in Arles and go to the Camargue Regional Natural Park to admire the marshy landscapes. Leaving the terrain in the hands of a professional driver-guide, you'll turn your attention to nature and the abundant flora and fauna. A stop in the village of Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer is another highlight.

Some of Van Gogh’s most famous works, including "Starry Night Over the Rhône", were painted in the historic city of Arles. On this tour, skip the crowds and the often-hurried pace of a guided tour and explore the city with your own audio guide instead. Learn all about Van Gogh’s time in Arles, visit memorable locations from his paintings, and admire the city’s UNESCO-listed Roman ruins along the way.

After having been a professional guide for several years in the south of France, I am now an official guide for the city of Lyon. Driven by the same passion for 20 years, I am waiting for you in Lyon to help you discover the entire city, listed as a UNESCO world heritage site. We will use the funicular to travel between Fourvière hill and Old Lyon. If you wish, we can also discover the Presqu'île district and the Croix Rousse district together. As an official guide, I will of course adapt to all your desires and will not fail to show you the gastronomic specialties of Lyon, as well as recommend its best restaurants. Also, there will be no waiting time to enter the monuments during the entire tour. We can meet wherever you want in Lyon. Best regards Roman

Arles, a city with a rich historical and artistic heritage, awaits you for a full-day immersion. Explore 18 iconic sites as you walk through its alleyways, from the Roman arena to the Van Gogh Foundation, while discovering the fascinating history of this UNESCO World Heritage city. This 3.7 km tour Guides you through monuments such as the Ancient Theatre and the Cathedral of Saint-Trophime. Listen to anecdotes and historical comments through the interactive navaway® app. - 3.7 km circuit to discover on foot, ideal for history lovers. - 18 points of interest, including Roman sites and works by Van Gogh. - Navaway® application for fun and informative audio guides. - Total duration of 1h30 for a rewarding and accessible visit.

The Camargue Regional Nature Park is home to some of France's most singular scenery and vibrant wetlands ecosystems—but for solo travelers, the logistics of getting there can be a little tricky. Instead, leave the planning to someone else, and enjoy a trip that's tailored to you, on this private, half-day tour from Arles. Traveling by 4x4 vehicle makes it easy to get deeper into the park, and spot rare wildlife.

The historic city of Arles is renowned for its ancient Roman ruins, UNESCO-listed landmarks, and many museums. With this private walking tour, explore the city at your own pace with a private guide, and visit only the sites that interest you. Perhaps, discover the Roman amphitheater and Antique Theater, stop to take photos at the Arles Obelisk, or receive tips and advice on the best museums, restaurants, or things to do from your guide.

As all of our excursions are personalised, we like to inquire to the individual interests starting from the first contact to get a general idea and start planning a general idea of the upcoming visit. Upon arrival in the region and prior to the visit, we always propose to meet the guest over a nice glass of wine or a cup of coffee (our treat) to truly fine tune their experience to them. The excursion usually starts around 9:30 a.m. and will last about 8 hours. Once more, each visit is unique and can be based upon a theme such as landscapes and Heritage, Legends and Castles, Tastings at and Discoveries of the vineyards and Provençal markets, Art, literature, Crafts, Folklore and the Provençal, Occitan and Roman Cultures. As we are not a company, but a registered not-for-profit cultural association having begun our activities in 2004, our local members who volunteer to accompany visitors are passionate about the history, culture and language of the region.

Get immersed in the old-world charm and vibrant culture of Arles, which attracted renowned artists Vincent van Gogh, Pablo Picasso, Paul Gauguin, and Jacques Réattu, who came to live and produced some of their famous works here, with its admirable UNESCO Heritage Ensemble, including Alyscamps, one of the most famous necropolises of the ancient world, well-preserved Arles Arena which used to house a little Moorish town, the photogenic Republic Square with its 12th-century Saint-Trophime Primatial Catholic Church – one of the most outstanding examples of Romanesque style in Southern France, and last but not least the lively traditional market of Arles, one of the most famous fairs in all Provence region.

Discover the magical city of Arles at your own pace with this guided tour. With a tour of more than 2 hours, you can explore iconic attractions such as the Arena of Arles or the Baths of Constantine. This option without schedules or groups allows you to enjoy the city flexibly, including recommendations on gastronomy and family activities. Available in six languages, this experience is ideal for those looking for hassle-free personalized tourism. - 2h self-guided tour with + 10 points of interest - Access to information in 6 languages: Spanish, English, Portuguese, French, Italian and German Explore iconic attractions and receive food recommendations. - No groups or schedules, ideal for traveling at your own pace.