Arles Private Historic Walking Tour
Get immersed in the old-world charm and vibrant culture of Arles, which attracted renowned artists Vincent van Gogh, Pablo Picasso, Paul Gauguin, and Jacques Réattu, who came to live and produced some of their famous works here, with its admirable UNESCO Heritage Ensemble, including Alyscamps, one of the most famous necropolises of the ancient world, well-preserved Arles Arena which used to house a little Moorish town, the photogenic Republic Square with its 12th-century Saint-Trophime Primatial Catholic Church – one of the most outstanding examples of Romanesque style in Southern France, and last but not least the lively traditional market of Arles, one of the most famous fairs in all Provence region.
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Arles Private Historic Walking Tour
What's included in Arles Private Historic Walking Tour
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Les Alyscamps
The journey through long history starts at Alyscamps, one of the most famous ancient necropolises worldwide. The large Roman burial ground consisting of tombs and sarcophagi dating to 1500 years ago offers a great chance to learn about Arles Romans’ relationship with the afterlife. Don’t forget to check out the weathered 11th-century St-Honorat chapel at the eastern end which adds to the solemn and tranquil atmosphere of the cemetery.
Then, admire Arles’s most prominent landmark, Arles Arena. The colossal Roman amphitheatre dominates Old Town’s center around which life has been thriving ever since 80 AD. Walking around the composing structure rewards you with an enthralling glimpse into over 20,000 excited Roman spectators watching thrilling chariot races or bloody gladiators’ fights and the bygone 'town within a town' that grew up within its walls.
Just a stone’s throw away is Arles Roman Theater. The ruins which are now only half of their original size provide a precious testimony to the Roman social life in Arles. Interestingly, the stage for comedies, dramas, or tragedies that once thrived under Roman times has gained a new lease of life as a popular concert setting in present-day Arles.
Inclusions
- Official Tour Guide
- Refreshments
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting Points
- In front of the St-Honorat chapel, your tour guide shall be waiting with a Signboard.
