Nîmes self-guided tour: Explore at your own pace with mobile app

Walk Nîmes on your own terms, stopping when something catches your eye

This is a self-guided walking tour of Nîmes delivered through a mobile app, covering more than 15 landmarks including the Arena of Nîmes and Maison Carrée. You download the app, choose which stops to visit and when, and move through the city at your own pace with no guide, no group and no set itinerary. The tour is available in six languages and stays active indefinitely, so you can return to it across multiple visits or pick it up again after a break.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Nîmes at your own pace

• Visit Arena of Nîmes
• Discover local curiosities
• Explore Maison Carrée
• Continue exploring city sights

The experience

You arrive in Nîmes with a free afternoon or a morning to kill, and you don't want to wait for a group tour to start or stick to someone else's schedule. The app guides you to over 15 points of interest (the Arena of Nîmes and Maison Carrée among them), and you decide which ones matter to you. Stop for coffee, skip a site that doesn't appeal, spend an hour at one landmark or move through three in the same time. The app works 24/7, so you can start at dawn or wander after dinner.

The tour includes gastronomic recommendations and tips for family activities woven through the stops, so you're not just seeing the monuments. You're getting a sense of where locals eat and what works if you're traveling with children. The app is available in Spanish, English, Portuguese, French, Italian and German, so language isn't a barrier. Once you download it, the tour never expires. You can return to Nîmes in five years and pick up where you left off, or revisit a stop you rushed through the first time.

There's no guide meeting you at a fixed time, no waiting for stragglers, and no pressure to keep up or slow down. You move through the city on foot, following the app's directions to each stop. The experience is entirely self-contained on your phone, which means you're free to take detours, linger in a neighborhood, or abandon the planned route if you stumble onto something better.

What’s included

• Complete walking tour of Nîmes through the mobile app.
• over 15 points of interest including the Arena of Nîmes and Maison Carrée.
• gastronomic recommendations and family activity tips.
• access in six languages.
• 24/7 availability and the ability to pause and return to the tour anytime.
• lifetime access to the app after purchase.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day

GroupPrivate

Audio guideEnglish, Spanish, French, German, Italian and Portuguese

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends at a different place from where it starts.

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

Moderate physical effortWheelchair accessibleStroller-friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearbyNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problems

Operated by DareMapp

Is this one for you?Start the tour whenever you land in the city: no guide to meet, no group departure time to catch. The self-guided format works whether you're staying near the center or arriving by train, and you can begin exploring the moment you have an hour free.

Top questions

Can I use this tour if I'm visiting Nîmes for just one afternoon?

Yes. The app works at your own pace with no fixed schedule, so you can start whenever you arrive and visit as many or as few stops as your afternoon allows. The tour stays active, so if you don't finish, you can return to it on a future visit.

What exactly are the Arena of Nîmes and Maison Carrée?

The Arena of Nîmes is a Roman amphitheater built in the first century and still standing in the city center. The Maison Carrée is a beautifully preserved Roman temple from the same period. Both are among the most recognizable landmarks in Nîmes and are included as stops in the app.

Do I need to book in advance or is the app available right away?

The app is available immediately after purchase, so you can download it as soon as you arrive in Nîmes or even before your trip. There's no waiting period or advance scheduling required.

What languages does the app support?

The tour is available in six languages: English, Spanish, Portuguese, French, Italian and German. You choose your language when you start.

Can I use this tour if I don't have a car?

Yes. The tour is a walking route through Nîmes, and public transportation options are available nearby if you need to reach the starting area or move between distant stops.