Discover La Rochelle: Discovery Walking Tour of La Rochelle

5.0 (309 reviews) La Rochelle, France
Duration2h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish
Group sizeUp to 35 travelers

Overview

Walking tour of La Rochelle in English.

Find out about the history of La Rochelle, visit the key sights to see, discover the best things to see and do around La Rochelle, learn about the Food and Drink specialties of the region and get loads of tips for making the most of your time in this wonderful city!

What's included

  • Guided Walking Tour
  • Access nor Entry to the Towers

What to expect

  1. Towers of La Rochelle
    10m · Admission ticket not included
    We start outside the Chain Tower, stop outside the Lantern Tower and finish the tour beside the Saint Nicholas Tower
  2. Vieux Port de La Rochelle
    10m
    We begin and end beside the old port and pass by it several times on our tour
  3. Porte des Deux Moulins
    Pass by
    We pass through the Porte des Deux Moulins en route from the Lantern Tower to the Fort des Dames
  4. Plage de la Concurrence
    10m
    We stop beside the Plage de la Concurrence and talk a bit about the western side of La Rochelle including the new port and the role of La Rochelle in the World War 2
  5. Porte de la Grosse-Horloge
    10m
    We stop outside the Gross Horloge and talk about the old city of La Rochelle including the original city walls and trade during this time.
  6. Statue Admiral Duperre
    Pass by
    We pass by the statue of this famous french war hero.
  7. Hotel de Ville
    10m
    We stop and discuss the role the oldest working town hall in France has had in the development of La Rochelle
  8. Place de verdun
    5m
    We stop outside the cathedral and talk about the origins of La Rochelle
  9. Marche Central De La Rochelle
    10m
    We talk about the development of commerce in La Rochelle and some of the key food and drink specialities of the region.
  10. Parc Charruyer
    Pass by
    We pass through the park en route back from the western part of La Rochelle to the town centre.
  11. Rue Sur-les-Murs
    Pass by
    We walk along the only surviving part of the walls of La Rochelle.
  12. Cathedrale St-Louis (La)
    Pass by
    We pass by the famous land mark of La Rochelle
  13. Quartier Saint Nicolas
    Pass by
    We walk through this bohemian neighbourhood discovering some of its unique boutiques and bars along the way.
  14. Eglise St-Sauveur
    5m
    We stop outside the famous relic of La Rochelle and great example of the effect of the iconoclastic wars.
  15. Quartier du Gabut
    Pass by
    We pass through here towards the end of our tour and see if there is anything interesting happening at the famous Guingette!
  16. Phare du quai Valin
    5m
    We stop at this lighthouse and discuss the importance the two lighthouses had on maritime navigation in La Rochelle.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

We will meet beside the anchor in Place de la Chaîne, just in front of Tour de la Chaîne.

End point

Additional information

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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