Nîmes Private Walking Tour: Roman Temple & Amphitheatre

Walk Roman Nîmes with a guide who knows the streets

A private walking tour of Nîmes led by a local guide in English or French, covering the city's intact 4th-century Roman temple, preserved Amphitheatre, and the gardens, fountains and squares that anchor the center. The guide customizes the route on the spot. All paid attraction entries are your choice at the door.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Nîmes Roman landmarks

• See Nimes Arena
• Visit Maison Carree
• Walk along Quai de la Fontaine
• Stroll Jardins de la Fontaine
• View Temple of Diana
• Pass Tour de l’Horloge
• Stop at Place du Chapitre
• Walk Esplanade Charles-de-Gaulle
• See Eglise Sainte Perpetue

The experience

Nîmes Arena and the Maison Carée (a 4th-century Roman temple still standing in the heart of the city) frame a walking route that moves through the streets where Gladiator was filmed. A private guide walks only your group, pointing out the Jardins de la Fontaine, the Temple of Diana, the Tour de l'Horloge and the Place du Chapitre as the tour unfolds across roughly 90 minutes. The guide speaks English or French and can adjust the pace and focus as you walk.

Nîmes is the birthplace of denim. The fabric "de Nîmes" that was exported to the US in the early 19th century for ship sails and workman's trousers, then adopted by Levi Strauss in 1870 for jeans. Walking the charming center with someone who knows the city means hearing how a Roman outpost became the place that dressed the American frontier. The Esplanade Charles-de-Gaulle and Église Sainte Perpétue round out the stops, though the route can shift based on what interests you most.

Paid entries to attractions are optional and settled on the spot with the venue, not included in the tour price. The route is wheelchair accessible, and the pace suits all fitness levels.

What’s included

• Private guided walking tour with a local guide in English or French.
• customizable route based on your interests on the spot.
• access to the city center and all exterior sights including the Nîmes Arena, Maison Carée, Jardins de la Fontaine, Temple of Diana, Tour de l'Horloge, Place du Chapitre, Esplanade Charles-de-Gaulle and Église Sainte Perpétue.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day13 departure times: the first at 06:00, the last at 18:00

Book up to2d before

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish and French

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 4 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleStroller-friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by Global Guide Services

Is this one for you?Because the guide is yours alone, the route can shift toward what draws you: the Roman sites, the denim story, the gardens, or a mix. This works best if you want a local's perspective without the pace or size of a group tour.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and French.

What is the Maison Carée and why does it matter in Nîmes?

The Maison Carée is an intact Roman temple from the 4th century BC standing in the center of Nîmes, one of the best-preserved temples of its kind in the world. Your guide will explain its history and architecture as part of the walking route.

Can I choose which attractions to enter, or are they all included?

Paid entries to attractions are entirely optional. You decide at each site whether to enter, and you pay the venue directly at the door. The tour itself is the walking route and the guide's commentary.

How long does the tour take?

The tour runs for 90 minutes, covering the main sights across the center of Nîmes at a pace your guide can adjust as you walk.

Can the guide customize the route to what I want to see?

Yes. Your private guide can adjust the tour on the spot based on your interests, so if you want to linger at certain stops or focus on particular aspects of the city's history, the route can shift.

Is this tour suitable if I'm traveling with young children or using a wheelchair?

The route is wheelchair accessible and suitable for all fitness levels. Infants and small children can travel in a pram or stroller, and service animals are welcome.