Top Montpellier Tours, Sightseeing & Cruises

Step into the heart of Montpellier with this self-guided audio walking tour that brings the city’s past and present to life. Designed for curious travelers, this experience guides you through over 25 must-see locations—from the lively Place de la Comédie to the grand Arc de Triomphe, medieval backstreets, hidden art, and peaceful gardens. With GPS-triggered audio and offline access, you’ll explore at your own pace no Wi-Fi or data needed. Marvel at street murals, rainbow staircases, and historic sites like the Montpellier Cathedral and France’s oldest botanical garden. Along the way, stop for food at local markets or sweets at charming boutiques. Whether you're into history, art, or local culture, this tour delivers a unique look at Montpellier’s layered charm.

Discover Montpellier like a local with a personalized tour through the city’s vibrant history and modern charm. Stroll through the medieval streets of the historic center, exploring the beautiful Place de la Comédie and the stunning Arc de Triomphe. Wander along the tree-lined Esplanade Charles de Gaulle and enjoy the peaceful ambiance of the Promenade du Peyrou, offering views of the city and the distant Pic Saint-Loup mountain. Explore the unique architectural blend of ancient and contemporary, like the impressive Musée Fabre and the modern Antigone district. Along the way, your local guide will share insider tips on the best cafes, markets, and hidden gems, giving you a true taste of Montpellier’s authentic atmosphere.

Discover two of the Hérault’s most impressive natural and historical landscapes—both officially labeled “Great Sites of France”—in one day. On this tour, benefit from the insider knowledge of your local guide as you explore sites that most travelers don’t get to see. Stop in the traditional villages of Mourèze and Saint Guilhem-le-Désert, visit the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Gellone Abbey, and enjoy magnificent views of the Hérault Gorges and Lake Salagou.

The Best Way to Discover Montpellier: Scavenger Hunt & Self-Guided Tour. Play, learn, and walk! Explore at your own pace with a 100% self-guided activity. Start anytime (24/7) with no guides or schedules. Pause for a photo at the Opéra Orchestre national or a visit to Église Saint-Roch and resume whenever you're ready—even the next day. This unique team-building activity is perfect for couples, families, and groups. The "Complete City" Package - Everything you need in one app: Interactive Game: Solve puzzles and discover 10+ major attractions, plus hidden gems revealed along the way. Learn the history/legends of each site. Insider Tips: Access hand-picked local restaurant and shop recommendations. What you will visit: Place de la Comédie, Opéra Montpellier Occitanie, Église Saint-Roch, Rue Arc en Ciel, Arc de Triomphe, Promenade du Peyrou, Aqueduc Saint-Clément, Jardin des plantes, Montpellier Cathedral, and Place de La Canourgue.

Your mission (should you choose to accept it): Jackson Wilde, the famous city-explorer, needs your help… Help him solve quizzes to gather as many points as possible. With this self-guided tour, you will be guided through the 8 following locations: Babote Tower, Place de la Comédie, Saint-Roch Church, Rue du Bras de Fer, Cathedral, Palace of Justice, Arc de Triomphe, and Promenade du Peyrou. Download the app on Android or iOS (or access it directly through your browser) to get access to your self-guided tour and your city exploration activity. So, are you ready to explore Montpellier?

Discover the charm of Sète, often referred to as the Venice of Languedoc, on a captivating half-day tour. Start with a pick-up from Montpellier and enjoy a comfortable ride to this picturesque city. Walk along its iconic canals, learn about its traditions and visit the bustling Les Halles de Sète market to taste local delicacies like tielle sétoise and Zézettes de Sète. Conclude your adventure with breathtaking panoramic views from Mont Saint-Clair, overlooking the Mediterranean Sea and Thau Lagoon. This small group experience promises an authentic taste of Sète's rich culture and gastronomy. - Half-day tour from Montpellier to Sète, lasting approximately 4 hours - Explore the city and its canals and vibrant market atmosphere - Taste local specialties at Les Halles and enjoy a friendly guide - Ideal for solo travelers,couples and small groups

Immerse yourself in the world of lucha libre wrestling at Arena Mexico with this small-group tour. Unlike simply attending a match, this tour lets you see live wrestling and learn about the history and cultural significance of the sport in Mexico from a guide. Feel like a fighter yourself with a mask to wear during the tour.

Sip, swirl, and shuck your way through Montpellier’s wine country on this small-group tour. Let your guide handle the logistics as you cruise in comfort to a winery set in a Renaissance-style castle. Wander its lush gardens, peek inside an 11th-century chapel, and sample a selection of red, white, and rosé wines straight from the source. Then, head to a shellfish farm to taste fresh oysters straight from the Mediterranean.

Find the landscapes of Camargue , in this walk "Petite Camargue, Camin de Fé. Breathtaking landscapes, calm and nature around the gold pond, beautiful! You love natural landscapes , this walk will enchant you Discover the surrounding Mauguio landscapes and the gold lake that remind us of the little Camargue. Between Montpellier and Mauguio we will meander among the different wineries. After passing through the small town of Mauguio and admiring the panorama that unfolds from the highest point of the garden of the Motte, we will continue to the gold lake with its natural landscape marked by calm where avocet, ash heron and pink flamingos rub shoulders. The way back crosses the Mas de Fabre, an area covered with fields dotted with meadows to reach the heights of Lake Mourre and return to the Grammont area.

Spend a half-day sampling fine French wines in France’s largest wine region on this full-day tour from Montpellier. Learn about wine production in the Languedoc-Roussillon region as you visit two elegant châteaux around Montpellier and tour the idyllic vineyards. After discovering the different grapes, peeking into the production rooms and learning about the aging process, indulge in an expert-led tasting of red, white and rosé wines.

Discover fine wines around Pic Saint-Loup on this small-group half-day Languedoc winery tour from Montpellier. Delve into the Languedoc’s Pic Saint-Loup region and admire fine views over the rolling vineyards. Visit two wineries with your guide and learn of the diverse wines produced there. Explore the cellars and barrel rooms, and learn of the winemaking process from vine to glass. Sample the various wines in production during a tasting workshop and enjoy personal attention from your guide on this small-group tour, limited to eight people.

Zip around Montpellier in an eco-friendly electric-assisted bike-taxi and cover much more ground than you could on a walking tour. Settle in the shaded backseat and enjoy open-air views as you glide past Place de la Comedie, Saint Pierre Cathedral, and the Chateau d'eau du Peyrou, and make plenty of stops to take photos. With space for just two people, it’s a romantic choice for couples, but equally fun solo or with a friend or family member.

IMPORTANT : BEFORE BOOKING, FEEL FREE TO CHECK WITH ME IF THE SLOT YOU WANT IS IN FRENCH OR IN ENGLISH ! (as a general rule, the tours on the mornings are in english and the ones in the afternoon in french) Welcome to Montpellier, the thousand and one legends city ! Starting from the Jean Jaurès square in the heart of the city, we will go on a stroll for 1h45/2 hours in the historic pedestrian center (there is no difficulty during the walk). At each stage, your guide-storyteller will ask you to vote to decide the continuation of the visit: which destination do you like the most? What kind of story will you choose? Yes, it’s a tour in which YOU are the hero !

The delta region of the Camargue is a place where salt flats, marshes, and windswept bays meet, with traditional villages tucked in between. Public transportation can be limited, so if you’re without a car, join this small-group excursion from Montpellier to find the region’s highlights with ease. Check off villages such as Saintes-Marie-de-la-Mer or Aigues-Mortes, admire the flamingos or other birdlife, and ride a summertime train to see the saltwork’s rose-tinted ponds.

Indulge your taste buds in southern France on this half-day small-group Languedoc wine and olive tour from Montpellier. Visit a local winery in the heart of Languedoc’s winemaking territory with your guide. Explore the estate and learn of the various winemaking techniques in use, and sample some of the delicious wines in production. Travel onward through vineyards and olive groves to a family-run olive farm, tasting olives, olive oils, and vinegars.

Escape the tourist trail and explore Montpellier like a local with a walking tour that is tailored to your interests and preferences. Whether you’re a history buff, a foodie, or looking for family-friendly attractions, you’ll be matched with a private guide who will devise the perfect Montpellier itinerary just for you and your group. After booking, complete the questionnaire and discuss your preferences with your guide prior to arrival.

If you are in love with nature walks , this walk is made for you . This walk will take you to Lake Cres in the middle of nature, maybe let you tempt yourself by a swim. You will start from the steps of the Corum to take the green road that deserves its name towards Castelnau-le-lez. You will cross the cemetery to reach the park of the domain of Méric and discover the history linked to his mansion. After crossing the Lez, you will pass through the village of Castelnau-le-lez where is located the church of Saint-Jean-Baptiste cited as the pearl of the Montpellier novel. You will take the cycle path that borders the vineyards of the Bizkaya domains and then you will reach Lake Crès.

Explore one of the Hérault’s most impressive natural landscapes, the Navacelles Cirque, which is part of the Causses and Cévennes UNESCO World Heritage Site and recognized as one of the “Great Sites of France." On this tour, benefit from the insider knowledge of your guide as you visit viewpoints, trails, and picnic spots that only locals know about, and enjoy unforgettable panoramic views over the canyon of the Navacelles Cirque.

Enjoy a mix of walking and biking to access the coast from Montpellier on this private tour. Choose from a morning or afternoon session, freeing up the rest of your day for sightseeing. Leave the main hub and see country roads and cycle paths along the seaside that many tourists miss.

Come and discover the city center of Montpellier by electric bike, accompanied by our nice guide , he will tell you the history and anecdotes of each place visited. This half-day walk will take you to the most emblematic places of our beautiful city of Montpellier. Our fleet of electric bikes, easy to handle and comfortable, allows everyone to enjoy this ride safely, through the shaded alleys in the heart of the city. The walk not to be missed for an unforgettable stay in Montpellier!

That tour is designed for foodies who want to taste the best of our region and explore Montpellier. You will discover the main highlights of the city: Place de la Comédie, the Opera House, a vestige of the 12th century fortifications , the picturesque medieval district Saint Roch and the magnificent "Arc de Triomphe" On the way, stops at our partner shops will allow you to taste more than 10 of our local specialties: olives, tapenade, regional cheeses, oysters, pastries and wine among other delicious things...

While walking tours are helpful for getting oriented, they rely on guides and discourage independent exploration. With this e-scavenger hunt, explore Montpellier at your own pace while visiting hidden gems, landmarks, and some of the city’s top national treasures. While exploring the city, answer trivia questions about the places you visit and solve game challenges.

Forget impersonal visits in large groups. With me, enjoy a private tour of Montpellier in small group (12 pers. max) for an authentic experience. For 3 hours, I Guide you to the heart of the historic center: medieval streets, anecdotes, tips and gourmet addresses. The programme: * Immersion: Medical School, St. Peter's Cathedral, Peyrou, St. Rosh, Bras Ferre Street and much more. * Gourmet break: Artisanal specialties (biscuits, sweet-salty, Olivettes, candy). * User-friendly finish: Tasting of 2 glasses of tasting wine (or 1 soft drink) at my wine merchant partner. I'm staying with you to share this moment. PRACTICAL INFORMATION: Duration: 3 hours. Appointment: Place de la Comedie, in front of the Pathé cinema. Dogs welcome. Visit FR/EN. Prepare your sneakers and book your unique experience! (Visit also available in private: contact me) See you soon, Nathalie