Enchanting Historical Walking Tour in Avignon
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Avignon, France
- 1 hour 30 minutes to 2 hours (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Admire the many medieval monuments of Avignon’s UNESCO-listed Historic Center with a history-loving local guide. On this walking tour, hear the stories behind top attractions such as the Popes’ Palace, the Cathedral of Notre-Dame des Dom, and Place de l'Horloge, and uncover lesser-known historic sites hidden in the city’s backstreets. Enjoy an engaging introduction to Avignon’s history that serves as a great base for visiting the main monuments after the tour.
- This compact tour is an ideal introduction to Avignon for first-timers
- Visit local churches and historic landmarks that most travelers miss
- Hear the untold stories behind some of Avignon’s most famous landmarks
- Tour guide audio system is provided: bring your own headphones
What's Included
- Guide will share stories and insights about Avignon’s history
- Whispering boxes for better communication (you can bring your own 3.5mm earphones)
- Visit of 2 churches (may vary due to schedules)
- Walk around landmarks and streets of Avignon
- Personal Expense
- Tickets/visit of the Pope's Palace
- Tickets/visit to museums
- A history lesson or a comedy show
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- 16 Pl. Crillon, 84000 Avignon, France
We will meet 10 minutes before the starting time at 16 Place Crillon in front of the Express convenience store (under the plane tree).
End point
- la fontaine de la rue de la République35 Rue Théodore Aubanel, 84000 Avignon, France
We will end the tour at the Main Street of Avignon, Rue de la République. By the Fountain.
Itinerary
1
Palais des Papes
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
2
Cathedrale Notre-Dame des Doms
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
3
Place de l'Horloge
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
4
Opera Theatre d'Avignon
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
5
Eglise Saint-Agricol
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
6
Basilique Saint-Pierre
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
7
Musee du Petit Palais
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
8
Collegiale Saint-Didier
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- On this tour, we will be going up and down some steps, so a certain level of mobility is required.
- Pets are welcome, although they have to wait outside while we visit the churches.
- Children under 12 will not receive whispering boxes.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 25 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Reviews
4.9
based on 78 reviews
Anne_K, May 2026
Great tour highlighting the vast history of Avignon. Wonderful storytelling. Great way to spend your first morning in Avignon.
Philip_H, May 2026
Ann gave us a quirky and informative historical snapshot of Avignon and a well-paced 1.5 hour coverage of the centre of the old city. A good way to find places to visit for longer at one's leisure.
Response from Host, May 2026
Thank you, Phillip! I’m glad you enjoyed the tour and found it a good way to get an overview of the city.
Robin_F, May 2026
A great tour with friendly, enthusiastic tour guide. A++ for providing audio. Wish all walking tours provided it.
Response from Host, May 2026
Thank you, Robin! I’m really glad you enjoyed the tour — and happy the audio system made a difference.
Cliff_W, Apr 2026
An excellent tour, Ana managed to provide a very informative tour without going into too much detail. Gave the right level of potted history, thoroughly enjoyed the experience and came away with a grasp of Avignon’s history.
Response from Host, May 2026
Thank you, Cliff! I’m glad the balance of information worked well for you. It was a pleasure showing you the city.
Victor_C, Feb 2026
Very relaxed leisurely walk through old city inside the wall. Mainly flat surface walks. Only one 15-step stair at Palais des Papes.
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Thank you, Victor. I’m happy you appreciated the easy walk — it makes the experience enjoyable for everyone.
David_S, Jan 2026
We had a fantastic walking tour of Avignon with Ana. The tour was informative, fun, and a perfect way to start our holiday and get our bearings in the city. Ana is a true wealth of information and shared history and local insights in a way that was engaging and easy to follow. We learned so much while enjoying a relaxed and enjoyable walk through Avignon. Highly recommend this tour, especially at the beginning of your stay.
Response from Host, Feb 2026
Thank you so much, David! I’m glad the tour helped you start your stay on the right foot. Avignon is a great city to get oriented in, and it was a pleasure walking it with you.
Leilani_R, Nov 2025
This tour was fun and very informative! Our tour guide Ana was very communicative and friendly. She was friendly, well prepared and made sure everyone was comfortable along the way.
I really liked how informative Ana was and she really knew the area well. The walk was not too hard and I especially liked the local library, which she recommended to visit later on.
I was very happy with the tour and recommend it to anyone looking to learn more about Avignon!
Response from Host, Nov 2025
I’m delighted you enjoyed the tour! I always try to keep things informative without making the walk feel heavy, and it’s great to know that came across. So glad you visited the library too — it’s such a hidden gem. Thanks for the kind recommendation!
Jolie_H, Nov 2025
Ana was terrific! Only disappointment was all the churches being closed on Mondays. Wish we had known that before booking. Otherwise, she was fun and knowledgeable and engaging. Highly recommend.
Response from Host, Nov 2025
Thank you, Jolie! I’m so glad you enjoyed the tour. The description does mention that visits to the two churches depend on their varying schedules — Mondays can be tricky! But I’m glad we still managed to visit one of them and that you found the walk fun and engaging.
Fernanda_H, Oct 2025
Very enjoyable and instructive tour of Avignon. A great introduction to a lovely city. I would have given 5 stars but I find the use of earpieces a bit unsatisfactory. However Anne-Marie was a good guide.
Response from Host, Oct 2025
Thank you very much for joining the tour and for your feedback. I am sorry you feel this way about the earpieces — they’re actually one of the features most appreciated by visitors, as they help everyone hear clearly even in busy areas. I’m glad you enjoyed discovering Avignon with me!
DeborahFrati, Oct 2025
Very informative with lots of historical facts presented in a friendly and entertaining manner. The guide is very clear and is able to answer any questions presented. Highly recommend this tour.
Response from Host, Oct 2025
Thank you so much, Deborah. I’m really glad you enjoyed the tour and found it both informative and fun. It was a pleasure having you on the walk.
Catherine_M, Oct 2025
This walking tour was a wonderful introduction to the history and layout of Avignon. We are in town for a week and this tour gave us a good overview of the local history and places we want to revisit in mire depth. Ana Marie is a delightful guide! I highly recommend this tour!
Response from Host, Oct 2025
Thank you, Catherine! I’m so glad the tour helped you get a good feel for Avignon. I hope you enjoy exploring the city even more during the rest of your stay!
Ffion_H, Sept 2025
Ana Maria was very knowledgable and great company! An excellent guide to historic Avignon and gave some great recommendations for our stay
Response from Host, Oct 2025
Thank you, Ffon! I’m so happy you enjoyed the tour and found the recommendations helpful. It was lovely having you on the walk!
Tony_S, Jul 2025
Anna Marié was very knowledgable about the history of Avignon and the tour was a pleasure to be on. Would highly recommend this tour to anybody who wants to get a snapshot of Avignon and its remarkable past.
Response from Host, Aug 2025
Merci beaucoup! 🌟 I’m delighted you enjoyed discovering Avignon’s history with me. Wishing you many more wonderful adventures! 🚶♀️📜
Jane_M, May 2025
Ana Marie did a good job of combining historical info with current facts but not too detailed. Could have gone into more churches. Covered a good amount of territory. Overall good value for the price and time.
Response from Host, May 2025
Thank you, Jane! I’m glad you enjoyed the tour and really appreciate your feedback. It’s a great opportunity to clarify that the tour includes visits to two churches, as stated in the description, and is designed to offer a balanced mix of history and city highlights. I always welcome questions during or after the tour for anyone who wants to dive deeper into specific topics. Thanks again for joining!
Kathy_W, May 2025
This was a great tour and a decent price. Ana was very knowledgeable and personable. She gave our small group lots of historical details plus some that were for extra fun. Just the right length (2 hours).
Highly recommend this tour.
Response from Host, May 2025
Thank you so much, Kathy! I’m really happy to hear you enjoyed the balance of history and fun 🌟 It was a pleasure guiding your group through Avignon—hope to see you again someday! 😊
Johanna_F, May 2025
Ana was delightful with interesting information and a good dose of humour. Doing her tour before we visited the Pope’s Palace and the Bridge was useful. It was good to have some background and context. Highly recommend.
Response from Host, May 2025
Thank you, Johann! I’m glad the tour gave you the background to appreciate the Palace and Bridge even more. Mixing facts with a little humor is my favorite recipe, so I’m delighted it resonated. Enjoy the rest of your time in Avignon, and thanks for the recommendation! 😊👑🌉
Sarah_S, Apr 2025
This was a great introduction to Avignon. Ana was knowledgeable and friendly, the headsets made it very easy to hear, and she did the tour at a nice, comfortable pace. The only buildings we were able to enter were two of the churches. The price point of this tour doesn’t include entrance to any of the museums or monuments. But that was fine, you can just go back to the ones you want to see in greater depth.
Response from Host, May 2025
Thank you so much, Sarah! 😊 I’m glad you enjoyed the tour and found the pace, the stories, and the headsets helpful for a smooth experience. You’re absolutely right — the idea is to give you a rich overview, so you can return later to the spots that sparked your curiosity. I truly appreciate your kind and thoughtful feedback! 🙏✨
Matthias_V, Apr 2026
A rather classic city tour in a large group, nevertheless a good overview of Avignon history. Afterwards, there were recommendations via WhatsApp, but these were similar to those of all major travel blogs. We enjoyed it.
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Response from Host, Apr 2026
Thank you for your feedback. I’m glad you enjoyed the tour and found it a good overview of Avignon. The recommendations are designed to be practical and useful for most visitors, and I’m always happy to provide more personalized suggestions during the tour.
Diana_M, Oct 2025
The walk hand in hand with Ana Maria has been like jumping in time. 1000 historical details, with dates and a cherry of humor that made the group have a great time. Ana Maria is a great professional, she knows what she talks about and is definitely a well of wisdom.
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Response from Host, Oct 2025
Muchas gracias, Diana. Me alegra muchísimo que hayas disfrutado del paseo y de las historias de esta ciudad tan especial. Fue un placer compartir ese viaje en el tiempo con ustedes.
AnaLucia_A, May 2025
Muy completa y buena. Hacerla y dejar tiempo luego para visitar lo que se ve en tour y no da tiempo de conocer. Vale la pena entrar a algunos sitios luego.
Response from Host, May 2025
¡Gracias, Ana Lucía! Qué bueno saber que disfrutaste del recorrido y que te quedaron ganas de seguir explorando. Justamente esa es la idea: ofrecer una buena introducción para que luego cada quien siga descubriendo a su ritmo. ¡Un gusto haberte tenido en el tour! 😊
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