Avignon Walking Tour including Pope's Palace
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Avignon, France
- 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
See the best of beautiful, medieval Avignon without worrying about language barriers on this walking tour. Learn the history of this exquisite UNESCO-listed city with ancient Roman roots and celebrity as the 14th-century seat of the Papacy. Admire hilltop views of the Rhône River, tour the ornate chambers and chapels at the Palace of the Popes, and enjoy a glass of Côtes du Rhône wine near the Place de l’Horloge.
- Explore the heart of medieval Avignon, home to the Papacy in the 14th century
- Wander the medieval streets with an expert guide and soak up the atmosphere in this UNESCO-listed city
- Enjoy an included glass of Côtes du Rhône wine
- Admission to the Palace of the Popes is included
What's Included
- Licensed guide
- 1 glass of Côtes du Rhône wine
- Popes Palace ticket entrance
- TOUR IN ENGLISH ONLY
- Gratuities
- Food and drinks, unless specified
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- 4 Rue de la République, 84000 Avignon, France
Meet your guide at our office A La Française Provence located 4 rue de la république 84000 Avignon.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.Start time.9:00 am
Itinerary
Your 3-hours sightseeing tour of historic Avignon begins in the morning. Meet your guide in a central location near the Pope’s Palace and stroll through the town’s historic center. As you walk, hear about Avignon’s extensive history, officially beginning with Roman conquest in the sixth century BC, though most renowned as the papal residence during the 14th and 15th centuries.
Follow medieval streets and alleys, and climb to the top of the city’s famous ramparts – medieval constructions that were restored in the 19th century. From atop the ancient walls, enjoy sweeping vistas of the Avignon city and the rushing Rhône River.
Next, head to Popes’ Palace, the world’s largest Gothic palace and a UNESCO-listed site, where you’ll have access to tour the building’s impressive interior. Learn about medieval life in the palace and explore galleries, fresco-adorned chapels, papal apartments and grand ceremonial rooms.
Finish your excursion with a stop to the Place de l’Horloge (Clock Tower Square), the main square in the heart of town from which the clock is – ironically – hardly visible. However, you’ll view the beautiful opera theater and city hall before heading to a historic local bar for a glass of Côtes du Rhône wine.
Your walking tour ends in central Avignon in the beginning of the afternoon (12.30 pm).
Follow medieval streets and alleys, and climb to the top of the city’s famous ramparts – medieval constructions that were restored in the 19th century. From atop the ancient walls, enjoy sweeping vistas of the Avignon city and the rushing Rhône River.
Next, head to Popes’ Palace, the world’s largest Gothic palace and a UNESCO-listed site, where you’ll have access to tour the building’s impressive interior. Learn about medieval life in the palace and explore galleries, fresco-adorned chapels, papal apartments and grand ceremonial rooms.
Finish your excursion with a stop to the Place de l’Horloge (Clock Tower Square), the main square in the heart of town from which the clock is – ironically – hardly visible. However, you’ll view the beautiful opera theater and city hall before heading to a historic local bar for a glass of Côtes du Rhône wine.
Your walking tour ends in central Avignon in the beginning of the afternoon (12.30 pm).
Provence Reservation (Pass By)
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Place de l'Horloge (Pass By)
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Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Not suitable for children under 4 years old
- There are a series of steps to climb to reach the Pope's Palace
- Anyone under 18 will not be served wine at the end of the tour
- Near public transportation
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- Operated in english only
- 4 persons minimum to guarantee the departure
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 16 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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Our tour guide Émile was fantastic. He was very engaging with our whole tour group. He knew so much and taught us all so much about Avignon, the history of the Papacy, the history of France. It was amazing to see and learn about so much history in one tour. I highly recommend this tour and our tour guide Emile!
This was a very good tour for learning about the history of Avignon and where to shop and eat today. Be prepared to walk a lot but it’s sooo worth it.
Response from Host, Sep 2026
Thank you for sharing your lovely feedback! We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed discovering Avignon’s history while also getting useful tips on where to shop and eat today. There’s certainly plenty to explore on foot, and we’re glad you felt the walking was well worth it!
We hope you enjoyed discovering the city’s beautiful streets, hidden corners, and lively atmosphere along the way.
We hope to welcome you again to discover even more of France: Côte d’Azur, Champagne, Burgundy, Normandy, Paris, Bordeaux or the Loire Valley.
Best Regards,
A LA FRANCAISE!
Guide,emilio, was very good. Had excellent rapport with all of the tour members ~17 from germany, Sweden, australia, New zealand, n&s carolina, florida, california. able to impart knowledge to those who had previously done similar tours so that everyone got something from the tour. Pace was good. One person opted out of climbing stairs in the castle and emilio made sure the guest was well cared.
Response from Host, Sep 2026
Thank you so much for your thoughtful and detailed review! We’re delighted to hear that Emilio connected so well with such an international group and was able to make the experience interesting for everyone, including those who had already enjoyed similar tours.
It’s wonderful to know that you appreciated the comfortable pace and, most importantly, that Emilio made sure everyone felt included and well cared for throughout the day. We’ll be sure to share your kind words with him!
We hope to welcome you again to discover even more of France: Côte d’Azur, Champagne, Burgundy, Normandy, Paris, Bordeaux or the Loire Valley.
Best Regards,
A LA FRANCAISE!
Nice morning walk with a great, enthusiastic guide and a history lesson. It was great to learn about the Papal detour through France
Response from Host, Sep 2026
Thank you for sharing your lovely feedback! We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed the morning walk and the enthusiasm of your guide. It’s wonderful that you found the historical insights engaging, especially learning about the fascinating period when the papacy was based in France.
We’re glad you enjoyed combining a pleasant walk with a little history along the way!
We hope to welcome you again to discover even more of France: Côte d’Azur, Champagne, Burgundy, Normandy, Paris, Bordeaux or the Loire Valley.
Best Regards,
A LA FRANCAISE!
Very informative tour by a local guide who was knowledgeable and passionate. We took this tour our first day here, and it was a great overview of the city and its history,
Response from Host, Sep 2026
Thank you so much for your kind review! We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed the tour and found it informative and engaging. Starting your stay with a local perspective is a wonderful way to get an overview of the city, its history, and its hidden stories.
It was a pleasure sharing the city with you, and we hope the tour helped you make the most of your time here. We would be delighted to welcome you back to discover other treasures: Burgundy, the Loire Valley châteaux, Champagne, the French Riviera, Paris, Normandy, and Bordeaux.
Best regards,
A LA FRANCAISE
Very informative tour. Emile was very knowledgeable and the tour organisers very helpful and accommodating of our delayed arrival joining the tour. Would recommend 😁
Response from Host, Sep 2026
Thank you very much for your kind review! We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed your tour with Émile and appreciated his knowledge. We’re also pleased that our team could be helpful and accommodating with your delayed arrival. Thank you for your recommendation — we truly appreciate it!
We would be delighted to welcome you back to discover other treasures: Burgundy, the Loire Valley châteaux, Champagne, the French Riviera, Paris, Normandy, and Bordeaux.
Best regards,
A LA FRANCAISE
The guy was knowledgeable about the history of Avignon. She was willing to share stories point out highlights the trip to the Palace was amazing her knowledge of construction, what was going on currently in the palace was also very useful. We stopped for a wine tasting at Les Halles. the wine host was a was knowledgeable and fun all in all. It was a good day. I’d recommend this particular tour to anyone wanting to get a good grounding in Avignon.
Response from Host, Sep 2026
Thank you very much for your detailed and wonderful review! We are delighted to hear that you had such a good day discovering Avignon and enjoyed learning about its history, the Palais des Papes, and the city’s highlights. We’re also glad you enjoyed the wine tasting at Les Halles and appreciated the knowledge and enthusiasm of the wine host.
Thank you for your recommendation — we truly appreciate it and will be happy to share your kind feedback with our team!
We would be delighted to welcome you back to discover other treasures: Burgundy, the Loire Valley châteaux, Champagne, the French Riviera, Paris, Normandy, and Bordeaux.
Best regards,
A LA FRANCAISE
Excellent tour of Avignon. We learned a lot. Emile our guide was very knowledgeable and made some excellent recommendations for dining and shopping as well.
Response from Host, Sep 2026
Thank you very much for your wonderful review! We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed your tour of Avignon and found Émile’s knowledge and recommendations helpful. We will be sure to share your kind words with him!
We would be delighted to welcome you back to discover other treasures: Burgundy, the Loire Valley châteaux, Champagne, the French Riviera, Paris, Normandy, and Bordeaux.
Best regards,
A LA FRANCAISE
You will see and learn about the major sites. Adam, our tour guide was very knowledgeable and made history come alive.
Response from Host, Sep 2026
Thank you so much for your kind review! We’re delighted that Adam’s knowledge and passion brought history to life and made your tour so enjoyable. We hope to welcome you again to discover more of France: Côte d’Azur, Champagne, Burgundy, Normandy, Paris, Bordeaux or the Loire Valley.
Best regards,
Team A LA FRANCAISE!
Great guy, very good storytelling skills. He took time to explain every detail and was patient with our 12 year old daughter. Very knowledgeable
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Bonjour Kate,
Thank you for this nice comment!
We are happy that you enjoyed history and landscapes of Provence as well as the tour with our guide.
We hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back in the future for another memorable experience!
Team A la Française!
We met up and walked thru Avignon, up to the gardens at Palais de Papes and Rhone overlook, then wonderful guided tour of Palais de Papes.
We wrapped it up with two enjoyable glasses of local wine. (Afterwards we enjoyed a wonderful meal at restaurant recommended by our guide)
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Bonjour Sean
what a wonderful review! Knowing Avignon walking tour and our guide made your experience special means the world to us. Our team works hard to create memories that last. Book again anytime — we'd love to have you back for another great day out!
Team A La Française!
This tour of the Papal palace in Avignon was very informative and interesting. The guide was excelleent and easily understood. She showed us a beautiful overlook of the river before the tour of the palace. This tour involves lots of walking and steps so reasonably good physical condition is needed.
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Bonjour Marty
Thank you for sharing your experience with us. We hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back in the future for another memorable experience.
Team A la Française!
Emile was informed, fun, and very cool. We loved Avignon and learned a lot. And the wine tasting at the end was a nice touch. Vive la France!
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Bonjour Rebecca,
We are happy that you enjoyed your trip in Provence with our guide Emile.
Thank you for choosing A la Française for your visit and we hope to see you again soon...
Team A la Française!
Very knowledgeable and enthusiastic guide. We got a wonderful overview of Avignon. So glad we chose this tour!
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Bonjour Karen,
Thank you for sharing your experience with us. We hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back in the future for another memorable experience.
Team A la Française!
Jeremy was great. The tour was really informative. Great thing to do on our first day. Understand the layout of the town and the papal palace was a must see.
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Bonjour,
Thank you for taking the time to share your positive feedback and our guide Jeremy.
Thank you for choosing A la Française! and we hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you back soon for another memorable experience A LA FRANCAISE! : in Burgundy, Champagne, Bordeaux, Loire, Paris and in Normandy!
Best regards
Team A la Française
Very nice way to get to know Avignon and its history. Our guide, Matilde, was well informed on the history of the places we visited. We loved our treat of the glass of wine and assortment of cheeses at the tour’s conclusion. Be advised there is a good deal of walking. Also, if it’s sunny, bring a hat.
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Bonjour Natasha what a wonderful review! Knowing Avignon walking tour and our guide Mathilde made your experience special means the world to us. Our team works hard to create memories that last. Book again anytime — we'd love to have you back for another great day out!
Team A La Française!
Odelia was wonderful and extremely knowledgeable, and her passion for the city could be felt, wonderful morning getting to know more about the Popes
Response from Host, May 2026
Bonjour , Thank you so much for your wonderful review! we're absolutely thrilled to hear that our guide Odélia made a such fantastic impression on you. We're so happy to know you had a experience truly memorable. We hope to welcome you back again soon for another amazing adventure in Provence. Maybe next time in Burgundy, Bordeaux, Champagne, Loire, Paris, Normandy.
Team A La Française.
amazing castle, cool town, guide was friendly and his think accent wasn't that hard to understand if he slowed his speech
Response from Host, May 2026
Bonjour,
Thank you for sharing your experience with us. We hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back in the future for another memorable experience.
Team A la Française!
There are lots and lots of stairs inside the palace. That needs to be made clear (or maybe I just missed it). But the tour was very interesting, and we learned so much! Adam was a great guide and very helpful to my traveling companion, who was having some difficulty handling the many stairs. His commentary was jammed with interesting information, and he presented it in a very entertaining way.
Response from Host, May 2026
Bonjour Elizabeth,
Thank you for taking the time to share your positive feedback and our guide Adam!
Thank you for choosing A la Française! and we hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you back soon for another memorable experience A LA FRANCAISE! : in Burgundy, Champagne, Bordeaux, Loire, Paris and in Normandy!
Best regards
Team A la Française !
Loved the history about the town, region and Palace. Our tour guide was awesome! He was able to answer all of our questions!
Response from Host, May 2026
Bonjour Heather,
We are happy that you enjoyed your trip in Provence with our guide.
Thank you for choosing A la Française for your visit and we hope to see you again soon...
Team A la Française!
The town is absolutely stunning and our guide Jeramy made it fun and exciting. the small group made particularly pleasant.
Response from Host, May 2026
Bonjour,
Thank you for taking the time to share your positive feedback and our guide Jeremy !
Thank you for choosing A la Française! and we hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you back soon for another memorable experience A LA FRANCAISE! : in Burgundy, Champagne, Bordeaux, Loire, Paris and in Normandy!
Best regards
Team A la Française !
Very informative History of Avignon and Pope Palace of France. Jeremy our tour guide was friendly and humorous. Pleasant wine tasting and presentation of wine regions at end of tour.
Response from Host, May 2026
Bonjour Richard what a wonderful review! Knowing our guide Jeremy made your experience special means the world to us. Our team works hard to create memories that last. Book again anytime — we'd love to have you back for another great day out!
Team A La Française!
Great experience. Our guide Sylvia wonderful! Gave us a very nice and very well explained tour. Also recommended where to eat. We were happy to have taken the tour. Ended at the market!! A must!!
Response from Host, May 2026
Bonjour Sylvia, what a wonderful review! Knowing Avignon walking tour and Sylvia made your experience special means the world to us. Our team works hard to create memories that last. Book again anytime — we'd love to have you back for another great day out!
Team A La Française!
Comprehensive tour of Avignon by a very friendly and informed guide. Lots of walking and steps, so be prepared.
Response from Host, May 2026
Bonjour,
Thank you for taking the time to share your positive feedback and our guide.
Thank you for choosing A la Française! and we hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you back soon for another memorable experience A LA FRANCAISE! : in Burgundy, Champagne, Bordeaux, Loire, Paris and in Normandy!
Best regards
Team A la Française !
Excellent tour with Sylvia. Very knowledgeable of the history and a speaks fantastic English. Truly love the early tour which avoid the inevitable masses that trickle in around noon. Highly recommend!
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Bonjour Alan, your review just made our day! We're so happy you enjoyed your tour and our guide Sylvia. Guests like you are the reason we love what we do. We look forward to seeing you again soon. We're waiting for you for another adventure in Provence, Burgundy, Bordeaux, Loire, Champagne, Paris and Normandy.
Team A La Française.
We got so lucky as we were the only ones on this tour. Our tour guide Emile was excellent. He was so knowledgeable about the history of Avignon and was able to easily answer any questions we had. Highly recommend this tour if you would like to learn more about the history of Avignon
Response from Host, Dec 2025
Thank you so much for your excellent feedback! We're delighted you had the opportunity to enjoy this private tour; it's a real luxury to be the only participants. Emile will be very happy to know you appreciated his knowledge and explanations of Avignon's history.
We also thank you for the recommendation and hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back for more historical discoveries.
Best regards,
A LA FRANCAISE !
Popes palace walking tour was excellent. Our guide was very knowledgeable and passionate about the history of Avignon. Walk was a nice easy pace and finished with a couple of glasses of very nice wine.
Response from Host, Oct 2025
Thank you so much for your feedback! We're delighted that you enjoyed your visit to the Palais des Papes and your guide's passionate explanations.
It's a pleasure to know that you found the tour pleasant and relaxing, and that the final tasting was up to par.
We look forward to welcoming you back for more discoveries in Avignon!
Best regards,
A L AFRANCAISE!
Emile was magnificent and we enjoyed both morning and afternoon tours with him to Pond Du Gard, Baux de Provence,
We enjoyed a wonderful walking tour inside Avignon’s Papal Palace & old city walls. Our highlight was an afternoon drive yesterday to hike St.Remy, Les Baux De Provence, & then to hike out in the Southern countryside of France see the 2000 year old Pont Du Gard built by the Romans, A UNESCO World Heritage Site. 😊 We hopped all-aboard Tren Italia this morning to Paris. We thoroughly enjoyed our walking tour and look forward to our return to Avignon a one day.
Response from Host, Oct 2025
Thank you so much for your kind feedback!
We're delighted that you enjoyed this excursion, A LA FRANCAISE!, with our guide Emile.
We look forward to accompanying you again for a new experience in Provence!
Sincerely,
Nicolas was wonderful. We learned the history of Avignon and the Popes. I highly recommend this tour.
Response from Host, Oct 2025
Thank you so much for your kind feedback!
We're delighted that you enjoyed this excursion, A LA FRANCAISE!, with our guide Nicolas.
We look forward to accompanying you again for a new experience in Provence!
Sincerely,
Our guide was not very engaging and at time seemed to struggle. The palace had a better method of seeing this site for less money. She took us to the touristy shopping area. Ugh! There must have been something better to share in this lively town.
Response from Host, Sep 2025
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback.
We're sorry to hear that your experience was mixed.
Your comments are valuable, and we will take them into account to improve the quality of our tours and offer more authentic itineraries that reflect the city's richness.
Best regards,
A LA FRANCAISE!
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