Arles: 1.5-Hour Audio Guided Walking Tour of 18 Historic Sites
Follow in the footsteps of Roman emperors and Van Gogh through the UNESCO-listed streets of Arles.
This Arles audio guided walking tour covers 3.7 km of the city's most significant monuments, from Roman amphitheaters to Van Gogh landmarks, all within a 90-minute circuit designed for independent travelers. Guided by the Navaway app, visitors move at their own pace through 18 carefully selected points of interest. The route is rated easy and accessible, making it suitable for a broad range of visitors.
Arles holds one of the most concentrated collections of Roman and early medieval monuments in Europe, recognized by UNESCO World Heritage status. The walking circuit threads through neighborhoods that have preserved their character across centuries, including the narrow lanes of La Roquette and the grand Place de la République. Each stop is accompanied by audio commentary that places the site within its broader historical and cultural context.
The tour connects Roman infrastructure, medieval religious architecture, and 19th-century artistic legacy within a single cohesive route. Visitors encounter the Baths of Constantine, the Ancient Theater, Saint-Trophime Cathedral, and multiple sites tied to Vincent van Gogh's time in Arles. The Navaway app delivers commentary directly to a smartphone, removing the need for printed guides or group scheduling.
Starting from the Summer Garden near Boulevard des Lices, the circuit moves through both well-known landmarks and quieter corners of the old city. The route ends at Saint-Trophime Cathedral on the Place de la République, giving walkers a strong sense of the city's layered history from antiquity to the present day.
Tour Highlights
Visit the Roman Arenas, the most visited monument in Arles, and explore the nearby Ancient Theater dating back a century earlier.
Walk past the Van Gogh Foundation and the Place du Forum, where the painter immortalized the Café de Nuit in one of his most famous works.
Discover Saint-Trophime Cathedral, home to one of the earliest Christian communities in Gaul, on the architecturally diverse Place de la République.
View the Baths of Constantine, considered among the best-preserved Roman baths in Europe despite their partial remains.
Stand on the banks of the Rhône where Van Gogh painted Starry Night Over the Rhône, and where a bust of Julius Caesar was recovered from the riverbed in 2008.
Explore the La Roquette district, a historic neighborhood of narrow streets, stone facades, and painted wooden shutters.
Use the Navaway app for 18 audio commentaries delivered directly to your smartphone, with no fixed schedule or group required.
Tour Itinerary
The tour begins at the Summer Garden on Boulevard des Lices, adjacent to the Ancient Theater. Built a century before the nearby arenas, the theater is less preserved but offers a compelling starting point into Arles's Roman past.
The route passes the remains of an ancient abbey arch on Vauban Street before reaching the hilltop church of Notre-Dame de la Major. From the adjacent Place Major, visitors enjoy a panoramic view over the Arlesian rooftops.
The Roman Arenas stand as the city's most visited monument, followed by the Place du Forum, where Van Gogh painted the iconic Café de Nuit. The Van Gogh Foundation is also passed along this stretch of the route.
The Baths of Constantine represent one of the finest surviving examples of Roman bathing facilities in Europe. A short walk leads to the banks of the Rhône, where Van Gogh found inspiration and archaeologists later recovered a bust of Julius Caesar.
The historic La Roquette neighborhood offers a quieter, photogenic contrast to the major monuments. Nearby, the Arlaten Museum, founded by poet Paul Mistral in 1896, presents the cultural identity of Provence through a freshly restored facade.
The tour concludes at the Place de la République, where architectural and cultural diversity converge in one square. Saint-Trophime Cathedral, tied to one of the oldest Christian communities in Gaul, marks the final stop.
What Is Included
Included
- Access to the Navaway audio guide app
- 18 audio commentaries in multiple languages
- Self-guided 3.7 km walking route with GPS tracking
- Digital tour map accessible via the app
Not Included
- Entrance fees to any monuments or museums
- Food and beverages along the route
- Transportation to the starting point
- Printed materials or physical guidebooks
Important Information
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