Private tour in Avignon and Pont du Gard: UNESCO sites with guide

Two thousand years of stone: from the Pope's Palace to a Roman aqueduct that still stands

This 8-hour private tour covers Avignon's UNESCO-listed center and the Pont du Gard aqueduct with a professional guide, entrance tickets to both the Pope's Palace and the Roman monument, and private van transport. The morning is a walking tour of Avignon itself—the 14th-century Pope's Palace and the 12th-century St. Benezet Bridge—followed by lunch on your own, then the afternoon at Pont du Gard. A private guide means the pace and the stops are yours to shape.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Avignon and Pont du Gard

• Walking tour in Avignon
• Visit the Popes Palace
• Visit the old bridge of Avignon
• Visit the Pont du Gard

The Experience

If you land in Avignon or have a free day and want to see the major sites without renting a car or waiting for a group to assemble, this tour handles the logistics. A guide meets you, and the van takes you through the UNESCO town first—the Pope's Palace from the 14th century and the old bridge that still crosses the Rhône. You walk both, and the guide explains what you're standing in front of. Entrance to the Palace is included, so you don't buy a ticket at the door.

After a break for lunch (your choice of where), you head out of town to Pont du Gard. The aqueduct is one of the best-preserved Roman structures left standing, and the site sits above a river gorge. Entry is included here too. You have time to walk the different levels of the stone arches and see how the Romans built it without mortar—the precision is the point. The guide stays with you the whole time and can answer what you're curious about as you move through each stop.

The tour runs 8 hours total, and the van is private, so there's no waiting for other travelers or sticking to someone else's pace. The guide speaks English, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian and other languages depending on availability—confirm when you book. All entrance fees, transport and the guide are included; you only pay separately for your own lunch.

What’s included

• Private van transport between Avignon and Pont du Gard.
• entrance tickets to the Pope's Palace and Pont du Gard.
• professional guide in your chosen language.
• all fees and taxes.

Good to know

Easy physical levelWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller friendlyPets welcome

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Is this one for you?Book this if you're traveling alone or with one or two others and want to see both sites without renting a car or joining a group—the private van and guide mean you move at your own pace and stop where you want to linger.

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Top questions

What is the Pope's Palace in Avignon, and why is it important?

The Pope's Palace is a 14th-century fortress-residence built when the papal seat moved from Rome to Avignon for nearly 70 years. It's one of the largest Gothic palaces in Europe and is now a UNESCO World Heritage site. The tour includes entry, so you walk inside and see the rooms and courtyards with your guide's explanation.

How much time do you spend at Pont du Gard?

Pont du Gard takes up the afternoon portion of the tour after lunch. You have time to walk the different levels of the aqueduct and explore the site at a pace that lets you understand how the Romans engineered it across the river valley below.

Is lunch included in the tour price?

Lunch is not included, and you take a break on your own after the morning in Avignon. Your guide can suggest places to eat, but you choose where and what you spend.

Do I need to arrange my own transportation to meet the guide?

Pickup is included with the tour. Confirm your hotel or meeting point when you book, and the guide will collect you in the private van at the agreed time.

Can I do this tour if I'm not very mobile or use a wheelchair?

All areas at both sites are wheelchair accessible, and the van is equipped for wheelchair access. The tour is suitable for all fitness levels, so mobility concerns don't rule it out—just confirm your needs when booking so the guide can plan the route.