Nîmes, Uzès & Pont du Gard: Roman & Medieval Half-Day Tour

The Amphitheatre of Nîmes was built just 20 years after the Colosseum in Rome and is still in use today.

A half-day historical tour of Nîmes, Uzès and Pont du Gard with an English-speaking guide and air-conditioned vehicle. You visit the Maison Carrée and the Amphitheatre of Nîmes (two of the world's best-preserved Roman structures), then walk the medieval streets of Uzès before standing at the UNESCO-listed Pont du Gard, the highest Roman bridge ever built. The five-hour itinerary includes all transport between sites.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each

1. Uzès45m
2. Pont du Gard1h · entry included

Explore Roman and medieval landmarks

• Visit garden in French Rome
• See La Maison Carrée temple
• Tour Amphitheatre of Nîmes
• Walk through Uzès old town
• Discover Pont du Gard aqueduct

The experience

You start in Nîmes, the "French Rome," with a walk through a garden before reaching the Maison Carrée, a Roman temple so intact it looks like it could still hold ceremonies. The Amphitheatre of Nîmes comes next: constructed in 70 C.E., just two decades after Rome's Colosseum, and unlike many ancient arenas, this one still hosts events and performances. Both stand as proof that Roman engineering in this corner of Provence matched anything built in the capital itself.

From there the tour moves to Uzès, France's first duchy, where the old town is built around medieval architecture and narrow streets designed for walking. The shift from Roman grandeur to medieval charm happens in the same afternoon, and the guide points out how the two periods shaped the landscape differently. This is not a rushed stop. There is time to move through the town and absorb the shift in style and era.

The final stop is Pont du Gard, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the highest Roman bridge in the world. It carried water across a valley for miles, and the three-tiered structure still stands exactly as the Romans built it nearly 2,000 years ago. You stand in front of it rather than reading about it, and the scale of the engineering becomes clear only when you are there. The air-conditioned vehicle handles all the driving between the three sites, so the five hours covers the actual experience, not the logistics of getting between them.

What’s included

• Air-conditioned vehicle transport between Nîmes, Uzès and Pont du Gard.
• English-speaking guide at all three sites.
• entry to the Amphitheatre of Nîmes and the Maison Carrée.
• access to Pont du Gard.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 09:00

Book up toStart time

AgesAdult (11 and older) · Youth (6 to 10 years) · Child (2 to 5 years) · Infant (under 2): free

GroupUp to 8

Live guideEnglish

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.It may be canceled if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

ConfirmationConfirmation within 48 h

Prices and times updated 6 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortStroller-friendlyInfant seats availablePets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by Provence with Gordana

Is this one for you?Book this tour if you are staying in Nîmes or nearby without a rental car. The guide handles the route between three separate sites and the driving, so a free afternoon becomes a complete historical arc instead of a logistics puzzle. The five-hour span fits between breakfast and dinner, making it work for a first visit to the region or a layover with limited time.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (6 to 10 years); Child (2 to 5 years); Infant (under 2): free.

What is the Maison Carrée and why is it still standing so well?

The Maison Carrée is a Roman temple built in Nîmes in the 1st century and is one of the best-preserved Roman temples in the world. Its design and construction were so sound that it has survived nearly 2,000 years with its structure largely intact, making it a rare example of Roman religious architecture still recognizable today.

Is the Amphitheatre of Nîmes still used, or is it just a museum now?

The Amphitheatre of Nîmes is still in active use today. It hosts concerts, theatre performances and other events, just as Roman amphitheatres did centuries ago, which is unusual among ancient arenas and makes it a living monument rather than a preserved ruin.

How long do we spend at Pont du Gard, and can we walk on it?

The itinerary allocates time to stand in front of Pont du Gard and experience the scale of the structure. The tour includes access to the UNESCO-listed site. The specific time for walking and exploring is built into the five-hour total, which covers all three locations and the transport between them.

Is lunch included in this tour?

Lunch is not included. The five-hour tour focuses on the three historical sites and the travel between them, so you will want to plan a meal either before the tour starts or after it ends.

What language is the guide, and can I book a different language?

The guide speaks English. The tour is conducted in English throughout all three sites and during transport.

Do I need to arrange my own transport to the meeting point, or is there a pickup?

The tour includes air-conditioned vehicle transport between all three sites once the tour begins. You will need to arrange your own way to the starting point in Nîmes. Public transportation options are available nearby if you do not have a car.