Avignon Self Guided City Tour of Popes, Poets and Assassins
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Avignon Self Guided City Tour of Popes, Poets and Assassins is a 2-hour experience in Avignon, France, from $7 per person. It scores 57 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Worth a Look”. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 57 / 100
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- Duration
- 2 hours
- From
- $7 per person
A shepherd boy walked out of the mountains, told Avignon that God wanted him to build a bridge across the Rhône, then lifted a boulder thirty men couldn't move to prove it. Seven hundred years ago, someone decided Rome w
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About this experience
A shepherd boy walked out of the mountains, told Avignon that God wanted him to build a bridge across the Rhône, then lifted a boulder thirty men couldn't move to prove it. Seven hundred years ago, someone decided Rome was too dangerous to be pope in, and moved the entire headquarters of Western Christianity here. This self-guided audio walking tour of Avignon tells its sharpest stories. Over roughly 4 km and 20 stops, played on your phone as you walk, you'll meet the pope who bought the city from a queen just tried for murder, a poet undone by one glance in a church, and a marshal a mob lynched over a lie. Go at your own pace. No fixed start time, no group to keep up with, offline access, pause and resume whenever you like. Over 25,000 travelers have used our self-guided tours, and this Avignon audio tour comes with a full refund guarantee. Bring headphones and start whenever you're ready.
What's included
Included
- 100% Satisfaction Guarantee: If you don’t love the tour, write to us for a full refund.
- Offline access to the tour (no internet connection needed) once tour is downloaded.
- Audio and written guide included
- 1 year access to audio on iOS & Android. Listen to the tour anytime, as many times as you like.
- Images to identify stops and in app interactive map for navigation.
Not included
- Any physical devices or headphones
- Human tour guide at location
What you'll see and do
Pont Saint-Benezet
Stand before four arches reaching into the river and stopping, and learn the story of the shepherd boy behind them
Pass by without stopping
Rocher des Doms
Meet the escaped slave who smuggled a fortune past a death sentence, hidden inside his walking staff
10 minutes here
Musee du Petit Palais
Step into a cardinal's fortified home, then hear about the thief who out-catalogued the museums he robbed
10 minutes here
Cathedrale Notre-Dame des Doms
Look up at a gilded Virgin who watched the river, above the tomb of a gold-making pope
15 minutes here
Palais des Papes
Face the largest Gothic palace in Europe, bought from a queen just tried for her husband's murder
Pass by without stopping
Saint-Etienne
Spot the tiny hot-air balloons on the window sills, and the fireside moment they quietly commemorate
8 minutes here
Place Crillon
Cross the square where a false rumor turned a crowd into a marshal's executioners in under an hour
10 minutes here
Place de l'Horloge
Pause in Avignon's biggest square, where a hidden medieval clock tower keeps working behind the town hall
8 minutes here
Basilique Saint Pierre
Examine walnut doors carved five centuries ago, and the boy cardinal whose relics they guard
12 minutes here
Avignon Les Halles
Taste the pink chocolate thistle named for the popes, sold behind a market's living garden wall
10 minutes here
Meet the escaped slave who smuggled a forbidden seed and quietly turned Provence blood-red.
8 minutes here
Hotel des Monnaies
Decode the eagles and dragons on the one facade in Avignon that refuses to stay modest.
7 minutes here
Eglise Saint-Agricol
Spot the silver stork above the door, then hear which plague it was summoned to end.
8 minutes here
Palais du Roure
Trace the mulberry tree carved above the door to a fortune, and a language nearly lost.
8 minutes here
ncounter the last tower of warrior-monks who inherited a fallen order's confiscated wealth.
7 minutes here
Uncover where a poet's single glance reshaped European love poetry, and why a king reopened her grave.
9 minutes here
Slip through a small door to where two brothers rowed a boat straight to the altar.
7 minutes here
Rue Des Teinturiers
Follow the canal and its old waterwheels down the street that stained every worker's hands red.
8 minutes here
Where it starts and ends
Meeting point
Avignon
This is a self-guided audio tour on the "Tourific self-guided tours" app. To activate the tour, check your email for instructions from Tourific or your booking platform sent right after booking. Can't find it? Search for "Tourific" in your email inbox and spam folder OR contact us via support.
Hotel pickup
No pickup: everyone meets at the start point.
Ends at
Returns to the starting point
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- de, ru, pt, en, it, pl, fr, nl, es
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Tourific
Know before you go
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Photos
Good to know
- Duration
- 2 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Hotel pickup
- No pickup, meet at start point
- Booked in 30 days
- 0
- Verdict
- Worth a Look
Who runs this experience
Operated by Tourific, who run 78 experiences we rank across 70 cities, with an average Outty Ranking of 60.1.
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Avignon Self Guided City Tour of Popes, Poets and Assassins: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Avignon.
How much does Avignon Self Guided City Tour of Popes, Poets and Assassins cost?
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Prices start at $7 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Avignon usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does Avignon Self Guided City Tour of Popes, Poets and Assassins take?
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Plan for about 2 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Avignon is not rushed.
Is Avignon Self Guided City Tour of Popes, Poets and Assassins worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 57 out of 100, which we label "Worth a Look". That score blends traveler sentiment (0/5 across 0 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in Avignon, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule Avignon Self Guided City Tour of Popes, Poets and Assassins?
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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.
Is Avignon Self Guided City Tour of Popes, Poets and Assassins suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 2-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book Avignon Self Guided City Tour of Popes, Poets and Assassins?
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Around 0 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Avignon can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Avignon and add a light layer if any part of the 2-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Avignon Self Guided City Tour of Popes, Poets and Assassins start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Avignon within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in Avignon?
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On Outty we rank every Avignon experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Highlights of Provence in One Day, Chateauneuf du Pape wine tour, Luberon Hill-top Villages Small-Group Day Trip from Avignon. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit Avignon?
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Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in Avignon?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
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Outty ranks and explains the experiences, then hands you to Viator to complete the booking with the operator directly. The price is the same as booking on Viator yourself, and Outty earns an affiliate commission on the referral, which is how the rankings stay free to read.
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