Nîmes Audio guided walking tour 1h10 and 18 audio comments

2.8 (5 reviews) 2 h 45 min Free cancellation Private tour

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GPS Audioguide app: From Arenas to Square House (Offline). — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

Full tour: A fascinating immersion in ancient history, in the heart of the most Roman city in France. — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

Nimes, nicknamed French Rome, invites you to explore its rich Roman heritage through a day of discovery. Stroll along the Quai de la Fontaine, admire the Arena of Nîmes, the best preserved Roman amphitheatre, and visit the famous Maison Carrée, an iconic ancient temple. Also discover the Fountain Gardens, the Temple of Diana and many other historical treasures. This tour plunges you into the heart of history while enjoying the friendly atmosphere of this beautiful city in the south of France.

6 km circuit to do on foot, duration of about 2h45
Includes visits to 26 historical and cultural sites
Discovery of street art and charming café terraces
Navaway® application for interactive navigation and audio guides available

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At a glance

Duration: 2 h 45 min
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–15
Audio guide: English, French, Spanish
Operated by: Ryo - Visites Audioguidées

What is included

Included

Included: Recommendations for the best photo opportunities
Included: Immediate access to the audioguided circuit, no tickets or materials to collect
Included: Offline mode (no data consumption during the visit)
Included: 3 languages available: French, English, Spanish
Included: Text transcripts of all audio content
Included: Admire the hidden gems that lie off the beaten track
Included: 26 immersive audio comments along the way (History...)
Included: Interactive navigation with 3D map to discover the most beautiful streets,...

Not included

Not included: Entrance fees to paid establishments along the route...
Not included: Headphones or headphones (optional)

Itinerary

Stop 1

Passing by

Here you are by the Canal de la Fontaine, which takes you straight to the gardens of the same name!
Jardins de la Fontaine

Passing by

This is one of the most beautiful gardens in the world, and I don’t mince words when I tell you this! The Jardins de la Fontaine have been ranked in the top 150 most beautiful gardens in the world.
Temple De Diane

Passing by

It’s impossible not to pass this real Roman vestige, located in the heart of the Fountain Gardens!
Stop 4

Passing by

Let's stop here for a while. You are between the two pools of the gardens, which constitute the original source of Nîmes.
Tour Magne

Passing by

A remarkable remnant of the precinct that surrounded the city of Nîmes, the Magne Tower overlooks the Fountain Gardens and bears witness to the rich historical past of what is known as French Rome.
Castellum Aquae

Passing by

Here are the remains of the castellum that stands before you, in the middle of the street and close to the University of Nimes.
Nimes

Passing by

Take a look on your left: here you have an interesting street art spot.
Le Spot

Passing by

Here you are in front of a building that has hosted a hybrid and alternative place since 2013: the Spot. It is here that the association of the same name was established, with the aim of promoting alternative cultures.
Eglise Sainte-Baudile

Passing by

The magnificent Saint-Baudile church, built between 1867 and 1877, is far from being as old as most of the monuments of Nîmes.
La Porte Auguste

Passing by

A true jewel of the Nimes heritage, here is the door of Augustus! Also called the Porte d’Arles, it represents a very old vestige of the enclosure that surrounded the city in Roman times: it dates back to the 1st century BC. C. !
Stop 11

Passing by

This building is the Great Temple of Dominicans. It was built between 1714 and 1736, as a church belonging to Catholic religious from the Order of Preachers, founded in 1215.
Stop 12

Passing by

This is the Jesuit chapel, built at the end of the 17th century.
Eglise Sainte-Perpetue et Sainte-Felicite de Nimes

Passing by

Built during the Second Empire, the church of Sainte-Perpetue and Sainte-Félicité has an eclectic style typical of this period. It took about 12 years to complete.
Esplanade Charles-de-Gaulle

Passing by

Built in the second half of the 16th century, the Charles de Gaulle esplanade was destined to become a place devoted to artillery exercises.
Arenes de Nimes

Passing by

Here you are in front of the best preserved Roman amphitheatre in the world! More than 23,000 spectators could watch gladiatorial battles here from the 1st century!
Musee de la Romanite

Passing by

Continuing on Place des Arenas, we will arrive in front of the imposing Museum of Romanity, which is right in front of you.
Stop 17

Passing by

It’s a charming place, don’t you think? Take a look at the palm tree in its centre: it is one of the two symbols of the city of Nimes!
Stop 18

Passing by

Here you are in front of the City Inn of Nimes. Originally, this building housed the Royal Treasury.
Stop 19

Passing by

We are currently in the heart of the historic center of Nîmes, called l’Ecusson because of its shape which, if you look on a map, actually looks like a crest!
Cathedrale Notre-Dame-Et-Saint-Castor de Nimes

Passing by

Here you are in front of the cathedral of Nimes, called Notre-Dame and Saint-Castor.
La Maison Carree Nimes

Passing by

In front of you stands the Romanesque House of Nîmes, at No. 1 rue de la Madeleine.
Place de l'Horloge

Passing by

Here you are on the Place de l’Horloge. And indeed, in front of you, stands the Clock Tower, which overlooks the square from the top of its 31 meters.
Stop 23

Passing by

Review to the gourmets! The halls of Nîmes offer a hundred stalls where merchants will be happy to offer their local products.
Stop 24

Passing by

The Little Temple of Nimes, has nothing to do with the Great Temple of Dominicans. It is called Small Temple to differentiate it from the Great Temple of Calade, which was in Nimes until 1686, but which was destroyed.
La Maison Carree Nimes

Passing by

Another vestige of the Roman period, and not the least! After the best preserved Roman arenas in the world, here is the only temple in the ancient world completely preserved!
Carre d'Art/Musee d'Art Contemporain

Passing by

The large building on your left is called the Square of Art.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

We build our circuits in the form of a loop so that you can easily start the tour at the point closest to you, the guidance will adapt automatically. If you are nearby, we recommend this ideal Check-out Point.

End point

We build our circuits in the form of a loop so that you can easily start the tour at the point closest to you, the guidance will adapt automatically. If you are nearby, we recommend this ideal Check-out Point.

Using your ticket

Activation of your audio guide circuit:

1. Download the JUN mobile app from your App Store or directly via this link: jun.co/app

2. Open the application and enter your code to unlock the circuit: NIM56063

We build our circuits in a loop so that you can easily start the tour at the point closest to you, the guidance will adapt automatically. If you are nearby, we recommend an ideal Check-out point: In front of the Saint-Baudile church