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
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
152 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
So so
Carol S,
Sep 19, 2025
- Viator
3.00Our 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.
Great tour
Marilyn M,
Sep 18, 2025
- Viator
5.00Very informative tour with an excellent guide. In addition to touring the Pope’s palace guide Nicola provided an overview of Avignons history and showed us areas of interest. .
Our travel guide Nicholas...
Donald L,
Sep 18, 2025
- Viator
5.00Our travel guide Nicholas was wonderful. He was very knowledgeable and quite cordial & engaging. Nicholas had a vast knowledge of the history of Avignon & was very generous with sharing it with the tour participants.
Nicholas was very...
SCOTT A,
Sep 17, 2025
- Viator
5.00Nicholas was very knowledgeable and personable. He shared lots of insights and interesting information about Avignon. Very engaging.
Worthwhile tour of Avignon with an in depth visit to the Palais des Papes
Matthew S,
Sep 15, 2025
- Viator
5.00Sylvie was a great guide, providing a lot of background on the wonderful architecture of Avignon, with fun details about food, shopping and everyday life. The wine tasting was a nice finishing touch. Highly recommended!
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