Avignon Private Guided Walking Tour
About this activity
Highlights
- Explore Avignon’s historic streets with a private guide
- Hear local stories and Provençal anecdotes
- Learn from an English-speaking licensed guide
- Discover Avignon with a Provence expert
- Set a comfortable pace for your walking tour
Full description
Discover Avignon’s historic center on a private Avignon walking tour with an English-speaking licensed guide. Over two hours, hear the stories behind the Papal Palace and Pont Saint-Bénézet, explore tucked-away corners, and enjoy local anecdotes that bring the city’s heritage to life. Your guide’s expert knowledge of Provence adds context to each discovery, while an easy pace and flexible route keep the walk focused on the places and subjects that interest you most.
Avignon’s Historic Center on Foot
Explore the historic center on a two-hour private walking tour of Avignon. Discover the city on foot at an easy pace, with time to appreciate the places and stories that capture your interest.
Stories Behind the Papal Palace and Pont Saint-Bénézet
Hear the stories behind the Papal Palace and Pont Saint-Bénézet as your guide introduces these Avignon landmarks. Historical context and engaging storytelling help you connect the places discussed with the city around you.
Local Anecdotes and Tucked-Away Corners
Discover corners of the historic center you might otherwise overlook. Your English-speaking licensed guide draws on expert knowledge of Provence, sharing local anecdotes that make the walk both informative and engaging.
A Flexible Route Shaped Around Your Interests
Enjoy a private format with a flexible route that allows you to focus on the places and subjects that interest you most. Whether you prefer historical stories or discoveries beyond the best-known landmarks, your interests help shape the visit.
Included / Excluded
- 2-hour walking tour of Avignon
- English speaking licensed tour guide
- Meals, drinks (lunch)
- Personal travel insurance and expenses
- Gratuities for the guide
- Entrance fees
Itinerary
Place de l’Horloge – An Introduction to Avignon
Begin in Avignon’s central square, where the town hall and Opera House set the scene for your introduction to the city. Your English-speaking licensed guide shares historical context before leading you toward Place du Palais. Allow approximately 15 minutes, including the walk to the next stop.
Place du Palais – The Palais des Papes Exterior
Spend approximately 25 minutes discovering the stories behind the Palais des Papes and observing its imposing exterior. Your guide explains how the papal presence shaped Avignon while introducing the surrounding square. No palace admission or interior visit is included.
Meeting point
Start Location
Avignon
Avignon, France
Operating hours
- Sunday10:00 AM, 02:00 PM
- Monday10:00 AM, 02:00 PM
- Tuesday10:00 AM, 02:00 PM
- Wednesday10:00 AM, 02:00 PM
- Thursday10:00 AM, 02:00 PM
- Friday10:00 AM, 02:00 PM
- Saturday10:00 AM, 02:00 PM
Important information
Know before you book
- This is a private tour.
- The visit takes place in Avignon’s historic center.
- The tour is conducted on foot.
- Your guide speaks English, other languages on request.
- Your guide is licensed.
Know before you go
- The walk follows an easy pace.
- Share the places and subjects that interest you with your guide.
- Hear the stories behind the Papal Palace.
- Discover tucked-away corners along the route.
- Listen to local anecdotes throughout the visit.
Cancellation policy
Full payment is required at booking. We accept Visa, Mastercard, Apple Pay, Google Wallet, and bank transfers. A secure Stripe payment link is available on request. No card processing fees apply; bank transfer fees are payable by the guest. Cancellation policy - 30 days (720 hours) or more before the service: full refund. - 15 days (360 hours) to less than 30 days before the service: 20% cancellation fee. - 4 days (96 hours) to less than 15 days before the service: 50% cancellation fee. - Less than 4 days (96 hours) before the service: 100% cancellation fee (no refund). All cancellation fees are calculated on the service price.
Reviews
We booked a day tour to the Luberon Villages from Aix. Alex was our guide. We were so fortunate to have Alex as his knowledge of the history and the area was exceptional! There was only 2 of us on the tour and Alex made us feel very special and he went out of his way to make sure we had a fabulous trip. Definitely recommend this tour especially if you have Alex!
A fantastic tour! Ugo has an extraordinary talent in storytelling,. Clear explanations, perfect rhythm and zero boredom. Thanks again for the beautiful day!
Our driver Matt was funny and engaging the whole trip! It was just a drive/drop off but he shared all kinds of info with us. A total delight.
Frequently asked questions
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Additional information
This tour suits history lovers and travelers who enjoy exploring a city on foot with a knowledgeable local guide. Its private format, easy pace, and flexible route appeal to visitors who prefer a personal introduction to Avignon, with landmark stories, local anecdotes, and discoveries shaped around their interests.