Explore at your pace
Audio guide
- Includes an audio guide app for iPhone and Android, offline GPS map, 23 historian-narrated recordings, and landmark illustrations.
- Stroll Avignon’s medieval streets and discover the Palace of the Popes, Avignon Cathedral, and St. Benezet Bridge.
- Hear captivating stories and local legends as you explore ancient fortress walls, churches, and bustling markets.
- Navigate easily with an offline map and GPS-guided route, so you never miss a must-see sight or hidden gem.
- Enjoy one-year access to the tour, letting you revisit Avignon’s highlights whenever you wish.
- Discover charming souvenir-filled streets and picturesque corners at your own pace.
- Audio guide app for iPhone and Android
- Offline map with GPS route
- 23 audio recordings by historian
- Landmark illustrations
- Audio guide in English (option based)
- Audio guide in German (option based)
- Audio guide in Spanish (option based)
- Audio guide in French (option based)
- One-year access in English (option based)
- One-year access in German (option based)
- One-year access in Spanish (option based)
- One-year access in French (option based)
- In-person tour guide
- Smartphone
- Headphones
- Entry tickets
- Transportation
- Food and beverages
These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.
Discover Avignon’s medieval heart at your own pace with a self-guided audio walking tour on your smartphone.
Getting started
Begin your tour near the city center by downloading the audio guide app to your iPhone or Android device. Open the offline map, follow the GPS route, and start exploring as you listen to expert narration—no in-person guide or entry tickets required.What to expect
Avignon Walking Tour with an Audio Guide on Your Smartphone
Step into Avignon’s rich history as you wander through its medieval streets, guided by 23 audio recordings crafted by a historian. The tour covers iconic landmarks and local gems, blending stories of the city’s past with practical navigation.Features
- Palace of the Popes: Explore the exterior of this UNESCO-listed fortress, once the seat of Western Christianity in the 14th century.
- Avignon Cathedral: Admire the cathedral’s Romanesque architecture and learn about its religious significance.
- St. Benezet Bridge: Hear the legend behind this 12th-century bridge, famous for its incomplete span across the Rhône.
- Ancient fortress walls: Walk along the city’s preserved ramparts, which have protected Avignon for centuries.
- Local markets and churches: Discover bustling markets, historic churches, and monasteries, plus charming streets filled with unique souvenirs—all highlighted on your offline map.
Inclusions: Audio guide app (iOS/Android), offline map with GPS, 23 historian-narrated recordings, landmark illustrations, and one-year access in your selected language.
Exclusions: In-person guide, smartphone, headphones, entry tickets, transportation, food, and beverages.
What to bring
- Bring your own smartphone and headphones; these are not provided.
- Ensure your smartphone is fully charged (at least 80%) or bring a power bank.
- Wear comfortable, flat shoes suitable for walking.
- Bring sun protection such as a hat, sunscreen, and water, especially during warmer months.
What’s not allowed
- Large bags and heavy luggage are not permitted on the tour route.
- Pets are not allowed, except for registered service animals.
- Entry tickets to attractions (such as the Palace of the Popes) are not included and must be purchased separately if you wish to enter.
Accessibility
- This experience is not wheelchair accessible.
Additional information
- This is a self-guided tour; no human guide will be present.
- You must download and activate the TouringBee audio guide app before starting the tour. Activation instructions will be sent by email after purchase.
- The audio guide can be accessed at any time; the date and time selected during checkout are for reference only.
- The tour begins at Republic Gate.
- Food and beverages, transportation, and entry tickets to attractions are not included.
- You will have one-year access to the audio guide in your selected language.
- For assistance with activation, check your inbox or use your booking reference at https://activate.touringbee.com.
- Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.
- Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the starting point.
- Please check your final voucher for the starting point details & specific instructions.
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