Take a journey through history from the Roman era to the Middle Ages on this tour of Uzès and Nîmes. Admire the medieval landmarks of Uzès, the spectacular Roman constructions in Nîmes, and the 2,000-year Pont du Gard, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
About this activity
- Free cancellation
- Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund
- COVID-19 precautions
- Special health and safety measures apply. Learn more
- Mobile ticketing
- Use your phone or print your voucher
- Duration 5 hours
- Check availability to see starting times.
- Skip the ticket line
- Instant confirmation
- Live tour guide
- English, French
- Pickup included
- Only on customer request and only for hotels in Avignon.
- Small group
- Limited to 15 participants
Experience
Highlights
- See the world-famous 2,000-year-old Pont du Gard
- Visit the Roman and medieval sites in the town of Uzès
- Marvel at the Roman coliseum and amphitheater in Nîmes
Full description
Visit of the charming medieval town of Uzès, founded during the Roman era and the site of an aqueduct that was built to supply the city of Nîmes. The Pont du Gard is the most well-known stretch of the aqueduct left standing.
On this 5-hour program, you’ll see the traces of Roman civilization in Uzès as well as substantial monuments from the Middle Ages.
Visit the famous 2,000-year-old Pont du Gard, a section of the Roman aqueduct that provided water to Nîmes. The highly photographed bridge was listed by UNESCO in 1985 as a World Heritage Site.
You’ll discover the treasures of Nîmes, including the Coliseum that is considered to be second only to the Coliseum in Rome. Its Roman amphitheater is still in use and today has a seating capacity of 10,000.
Includes
- Admission fee to the Pont du Gard
- Admission fee to the Arena of Nîmes
- Lunch
COVID-19 precautions
Safety measures in place
- All required protective equipment is provided
- All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
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What to bring
- Passport or ID card
Not allowed
- Pets
- Luggage or large bags
Know before you go
- During the summer the arena is closed for different festivities. In this case you will visit another place, like the Theatre of Orange or Maison Carrée.
