Avignon Walking Tour including Pope's Palace
Overview
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3 hours 30 minutes
Mobile ticket
Marvel at magnificent medieval architecture on this walking tour of Avignon, including the Pope’s Palace. Explore the UNESCO World Heritage–listed city of Avignon, home to the Papacy and seat of western Christianity in the 14th century. Follow your guide along the historical city walls for breathtaking views over the Rhône River. Beat the queues and enjoy swift access to the chambers and chapels of the Pope’s Palace. Admire 19th-century architecture in the beautiful Place de l’Horloge and finish with a glass of Côtes du Rhône wine.
Additional Info
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
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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
Operated in english only
4 persons minimum to guarantee the departure
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Licensed guide
Popes Palace ticket entrance
1 glass of Côtes du Rhône wine
Gratuities
Food and drinks, unless specified
Hotel pickup and drop-off
What To Expect
Provence Reservation
9:00 am Meet your guide at our office A La Française Provence located 4 rue de la république 84000 Avignon.
Avignon
Enjoy a 3 hours walking tour in the city center, with the Popes Palace included
Options
Morning Walking Tour Avignon
Duration: 3 hours: Duration of the morning tour is from 9.00 am to 12.30 pm.
Reviews
144 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Excellent introduction to...
Kate K,
Aug 3, 2025
- Viator
5.00Excellent introduction to the city with the papal palace as a rightful highlight. The guide, Arnaud, was very knowledgeable.
Wonderful way to get intro to Avignon
Marcia Y,
Jul 18, 2025
- Viator
5.00It is a lovely tour but it was quite a busy time as the Theatre Festival was going on at the same time. The streets were quite crowded. Our guide was great.
We enjoy walking around...
Deborah T,
Jul 4, 2025
- Viator
5.00We enjoy walking around Avignon with Mathilda. Her knowledge about the Papal Palace and Avignon was amazing. The tour was at a perfect pace and she was very kind to the children on the tour.
Great 1/2 Day tour of Avignon!
Rhone M,
Jun 27, 2025
- Viator
5.00The tour was great! Guide was very knowledgeable. The meeting point was a bit hard to find, but if you’re one the street & facing the small cafe on your right, the office is to your left! Avignon is a beautiful town that is very rich in culture & history! Loved it!!
Fantastic tour
Maria B,
Jun 6, 2025
- Viator
5.00Jeremy, our tour guide, was fantastic and spoke perfect English! Got so much good information. Avignon is very historic and he had lots of facts to share with us! Our group was 7 people and they were all lovely. At the end of the tour we had beautiful wine tasting. What a great way to end a fantastic tour!!
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