Discover La Rochelle: Discovery Walking Tour of La Rochelle

Overview

Available languages

English

2 hours

Mobile ticket

Walking tour of La Rochelle in English.

Find out about the history of La Rochelle, visit the key sights to see, discover the best things to see and do around La Rochelle, learn about the Food and Drink specialties of the region and get loads of tips for making the most of your time in this wonderful city!

Additional Info

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

Guided Walking Tour

Access nor Entry to the Towers

What To Expect

Towers of La Rochelle

We start outside the Chain Tower, stop outside the Lantern Tower and finish the tour beside the Saint Nicholas Tower

10 minutes • Admission Not Included

Vieux Port de La Rochelle

We begin and end beside the old port and pass by it several times on our tour

10 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

Options

La Rochelle Free Walking Tour

2024 pricing

Duration: 2 hours

Reviews

4.96

226 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

222

Great tour
belle7816,
Nov 4, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
John was very knowledgeable, knew his history and covered all the main areas in town. It gave us a good base for continued exploring on our own
Brilliant tour!
oliverbY95AW,
Oct 18, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
I went to La Rochelle for a week with my family in August and the day after arriving I went on this walking tour - it was amazing! John's expert local knowledge of the area provided for a brilliant tour. It combined fascinating stories about the history and culture of La Rochelle, alongside more practical recommendations for what to see and do in La Rochelle! I loved it and would recommend it to anyone thinking of going to la Rochelle!
Time well spent
Laurence H,
Oct 15, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
John was an excellent tour guide. Very articulate and well versed in the history of the city and region. He brought the history that I learned in high school to life. Leisurely pace, easy to walk. Very highly recommend the 2 hour tour.
Wonderful overview of La Rochelle, providing context and color.
B4252EUlilyh,
Oct 7, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We really enjoyed this highly informative and interesting walking tour. John gives the insider's story, bringing both history and current events to life. We love history, and John was extremely knowledgeable and shared little-known facts and anecdotes. We recommend starting your holiday with this tour to provide context and color to La Rochelle.
Fantastic Tour
36Beverley,
Oct 6, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Great tour with John. There were only 3 of us so we were able to ask quite a few questions! Very knowledgable and had a lot of local knowledge. Good insights and recommendations. Highly recommended tour. Do it early though so you can take advantage of the inside knowledge. Fedelma & Dave
History tour through beautiful La Rochelle!
lauracG3421UZ,
Oct 5, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
John was an engaging and friendly tour guide in La Rochelle! He gave us a wonderful tour through his beautiful town and we learned so much. We highly recommend him for any of his tours, you won't be disappointed! We just wish we had more time to try his food tour!
Walking tour with a great Irish guide
172agathal,
Oct 1, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We (7 friends) took a private walking tour with John and it was one of the highlights of our trip to La Rochelle. John’ knowledge of the city and its histor, he was able to highlight places of interest and his chats re these would motivate most people to to visit the different areas. John has a lovely warm quietly confident personality, with a great sense of humour (being Irish he obviously was born with a good sense of humour😂☘️. We would recommend the tour and agree that it was money well spent . If done early in your holiday you will know where best to visit, eat and drink during your stay.
Great tour with lots of interesting information! John is an excellent tour guide!
CarstenWWB,
Oct 1, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
The 2 h walking tour was excellent! We were a small group of about 15 people and John gave us lots of interesting insights. Highly recommendable!
A great overview of La Rochelle
meeida182,
Oct 1, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Great walking tour, covering architecture and history. John was able to convey the information brilliantly without it being overwhelming. He had plenty of tips for solo touring afterwards. Thoroughly enjoyed it and added Johns food tour immediately afterwards.
Get to know La Rochelle in one tour!
mjt7304,
Sep 25, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Complete tour of La Rochelle and it's history. He captures all the important (and poignant) points! John was very interesting and a pleasure to walk and talk with.