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    In the Footsteps of Popes & Painters: Avignon Walking Tour

    02 hours
    Private Tours
    1-8 guests
    Experience Avignon's charm on a guided walking tour. Explore historic sites like the Papal Palace, Pont d'Avignon, and hidden gems. Book now for an enriching journey through Avignon's captivating history and culture. 
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    Ophorus Tours - In the Footsteps of Popes & Painters: Avignon Walking Tour

    Why you’ll love this tour

    • Set a comfortable pace for your walking tour
    • Discover Avignon with a Provence expert
    • Learn from an English-speaking licensed guide
    • Hear local stories and Provençal anecdotes
    • Explore Avignon’s historic streets with a private guide

    Your day at a glance

    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.

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    • Place de l’Horloge – An Introduction to Avignon

      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.
      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.
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    • Place du Palais – The Palais des Papes Exterior

      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.
      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.
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    • Notre-Dame des Doms – The Cathedral Beside the Palace

      Notre-Dame des Doms – The Cathedral Beside the Palace

      Continue to neighboring Notre-Dame des Doms for approximately 10 minutes of exterior commentary. Discover how the cathedral fits into the history of papal Avignon while taking in its setting beside the palace.
      Continue to neighboring Notre-Dame des Doms for approximately 10 minutes of exterior commentary. Discover how the cathedral fits into the history of papal Avignon while taking in its setting beside the palace.
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    • Rue Peyrolerie and Place de l’Amirande – Historic Lanes

      Rue Peyrolerie and Place de l’Amirande – Historic Lanes

      Follow Rue Peyrolerie toward Place de l’Amirande, exploring a quieter side of the palace surroundings. Allow approximately 20 minutes for walking, brief stops, and local anecdotes, with opportunities to appreciate details beyond the main square.
      Follow Rue Peyrolerie toward Place de l’Amirande, exploring a quieter side of the palace surroundings. Allow approximately 20 minutes for walking, brief stops, and local anecdotes, with opportunities to appreciate details beyond the main square.
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    • Around the Palace – The Walk Toward the Rhône

      Around the Palace – The Walk Toward the Rhône

      Continue around the eastern side of the palace through the Manutention area toward Pont Saint-Bénézet. This approximately 25-minute section combines walking with short commentary stops, making the journey between the palace quarter and the riverside part of the guided experience.
      Continue around the eastern side of the palace through the Manutention area toward Pont Saint-Bénézet. This approximately 25-minute section combines walking with short commentary stops, making the journey between the palace quarter and the riverside part of the guided experience.
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    • Pont Saint-Bénézet and La Balance – Bridge Stories and Historic Streets

      Pont Saint-Bénézet and La Balance – Bridge Stories and Historic Streets

      Hear the stories behind Pont Saint-Bénézet while viewing it from outside, without entering the bridge. Continue through the Quartier de la Balance and finish at Place du Palais. Allow approximately 25 minutes for the bridge commentary and closing walk.
      Hear the stories behind Pont Saint-Bénézet while viewing it from outside, without entering the bridge. Continue through the Quartier de la Balance and finish at Place du Palais. Allow approximately 25 minutes for the bridge commentary and closing walk.
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    Practical information

    Guided in

    • English

    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.

    Included

    • 2-hour walking tour of Avignon
    • English speaking licensed tour guide

    Excluded

    • Meals, drinks (lunch)
    • Personal travel insurance and expenses
    • Gratuities for the guide
    • Entrance fees

    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.

    Voucher information

    • If any hotel or predetermined meeting place changes, notify Ophorus immediately.  Otherwise be at location 10 minutes prior to pick up time.

    Terms and conditions

    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.

    Meeting point

    Place de l'Horloge, 84000 Vaucluse View in Google Map

    Departure

    We will come and pick you up at your accommodation in Avignon or dedicated meeting point.

    Return

    Tour ends after your Avignon guided tour.

    Quick answers

    • Is the walking tour suitable for travelers who prefer an easy pace?

      Yes. The walk follows an easy pace, with time to appreciate the places and stories that interest you;

    • What is the cancellation policy?

      Cancellations made 30 days or more before the tour receive a full refund. A 20% fee applies from 15 to less than 30 days before, a 50% fee from 4 to less than 15 days before, and cancellations less than 4 days before are non-refundable;

    • How long is the Avignon walking tour?

      The private guided walking tour lasts two hours;

    • Is this a private tour?

      Yes. The tour is private, giving you a more personal experience and a route that can be shaped around your interests;

    • What language does the guide speak?

      The tour is led by an English-speaking licensed guide. Other languages may be available on request;

    • What can I see on the Avignon Private Guided Walking Tour?

      Explore Avignon’s historic center, including stories about the Papal Palace and Pont Saint-Bénézet, as well as tucked-away corners and local discoveries;

    • When should I arrive at the meeting point?

      Arrive at the meeting location 10 minutes before the scheduled time. If your hotel or agreed meeting place changes, notify the operator immediately;

    • What is included in the tour price?

      The price includes a two-hour walking tour of Avignon and an English-speaking licensed guide. Meals, drinks, entrance fees, travel insurance, personal expenses, and gratuities are excluded;

    • Can I choose what to focus on during the tour?

      Yes. Share the places and subjects that interest you with your guide, and the flexible route can reflect your preferences;

    • Does the tour include the Papal Palace and Pont Saint-Bénézet?

      Your guide shares the stories and historical context behind these famous Avignon landmarks during the walk;

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