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HistoricalCultureHiking
Avignon Self Guided Walking Tour Landmarks Audio and Quiz
Avignon, France
1h45DurationGerman, Portuguese, Mandarin, English, Italian, French, SpanishOffered inMobile ticketTicketNot includedPickupEasyLevel
About this experience
This self-guided walking tour in Avignon covers a 2 km route starting from Rue des Teinturiers and includes nine notable landmarks such as the Palais des Papes and Pont d'Avignon. Participants will listen to audio stories that provide historical context and can engage with interactive quizzes along the way. The tour is suitable for solo travelers, friends, or families, allowing for a flexible schedule and can be undertaken in any weather. The experience lasts approximately 1.5 hours and is available daily. Free data is provided for connectivity during the tour.
Itinerary
1
Rue Des Teinturiers
A picturesque canal street lined with old dye-workshop waterwheels, where your audio guide shares stories of Avignon's craft history.
2
Place de l'Horloge
Avignon's grand central square with its town hall, opera house and clock tower — the lively heart of city life.
3
Basilique Saint Pierre
A striking Gothic basilica famed for its finely carved Renaissance wooden doors.
4
Palais des Papes
The immense medieval palace of the 14th-century popes, one of Europe's largest Gothic buildings.
5
Cathedrale Notre-Dame des Doms
The Romanesque cathedral beside the papal palace, crowned by a gilded statue of the Virgin.
6
Musee du Petit Palais
A former cardinal's palace housing masterpieces of medieval and Renaissance painting.
7
Pont Saint-Benezet
The famous half-standing medieval bridge over the Rhône, immortalized in the song "Sur le Pont d'Avignon".
What's included / not included
Self-guided tour on your smartphone, APP not needed!Audioguide with quizzes about each point of interest along the tour
A physical guide (the tour is accessible on your smartphone)Access offline. Internet needed on your phone
Additional information
Accessibility and comfort
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
