Arles Vincent Van Gogh Self Guided Walking Tour with an APP

3.7 (31 reviews) Arles, France
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Overview

Immerse yourself in the world that inspired Vincent van Gogh with this captivating self-guided walking tour of Arles. This offline app-based experience takes you through the charming streets and historic sites that captivated the famous artist.

Perfect for art enthusiasts and history buffs, this tour offers a unique blend of art, history, and local culture. Walk at your own pace, pause when you like, and dive deep into the stories of Arles that inspired some of Van Gogh’s most iconic works.

A must-do for anyone visiting Arles who wants to experience the city through the eyes of one of the world’s most beloved artists.

What's included

  • Detailed directions to both well-known attractions and hidden spots
  • Discover Roman architecture and picturesque squares
  • Explore the ancient Alyscamps Necropolis, a UNESCO World Heritage site
  • Access to Arles Vincent Van Gogh Walking Tour on "Trippy Tour Guide" App
  • Easy-to-use app with GPS-triggered audio guides
  • See the very locations Van Gogh painted in 1888
  • Over 20+ narration points of popular locations in Arles Vincent Van Gogh Walking Tour
  • Snacks

What to expect

  1. Jardin d'Ete
    15m
    Explore Arles’ Summer Garden, where Van Gogh found inspiration in everyday Provençal scenery. See the historic paths, trees, and gardens that surrounded his early Arles experience.
  2. 5m · Admission ticket not included
    Discover Arles’ ancient Roman Theatre, built in the 1st century BCE. Learn why Van Gogh walked past these ruins but never chose them as a subject for his paintings.
  3. 15m · Admission ticket not included
    Step into Arles’ Roman arena, built around 90 AD. Discover its gladiator history, medieval homes, and the bullfight Van Gogh watched before painting the colorful crowds.
  4. 5m
    Walk along a street Van Gogh used regularly during his first months in Arles. Discover the Bourg-Neuf quarter, his early lodging, cafés, and the lively neighborhood of 1888.
  5. 5m
    Visit the area of Van Gogh’s first Arles lodging and discover how he arrived during a snowy February. Learn about his room above Restaurant Carrel and his first painting here.
  6. Fontaine Amedee Pichot
    5m
    See this ornate 1887 fountain honoring writer Amédée Pichot. Learn why Van Gogh passed it almost daily during his first weeks in Arles without ever painting it.
  7. 10m
    Stand where Van Gogh’s Yellow House once stood and compare the easel panel with today’s view. Discover his dream of creating a shared Studio of the South with other artists.
  8. Musee Reattu
    10m · Admission ticket not included
    Visit the former Knights of Malta priory that became Musée Réattu. Discover Van Gogh’s harsh first opinion of its collection and the only work by him that Arles owns.
  9. Cafe Van Gogh
    10m
    See the famous location of Café Terrace at Night. Compare the painting with today’s building and discover how Van Gogh painted the glowing terrace after dark.
  10. Place du Forum
    5m
    Explore Place du Forum, built over the Roman forum of ancient Arles. See surviving temple columns and discover the square Van Gogh painted at night in 1888.
  11. Fondation Vincent Van Gogh Arles
    5m
    Visit the Fondation Vincent van Gogh Arles and discover how the city celebrates a painter whose original paintings it does not own. Check exhibitions featuring Van Gogh and modern artists.
  12. 5m
    Stand beside the staircase Van Gogh painted on a grey morning in 1888. Compare the easel view with today’s riverfront and discover the painting’s remarkable auction history.
  13. 5m
    Stand on the bridge overlooking the Rhône and discover the history of Van Gogh’s painted bridge. Learn how war destroyed the original and changed this riverside view.
  14. 10m
    See the recreated hospital garden Van Gogh painted in spring 1889. Learn about Dr. Félix Rey, his care for Vincent, and the painting that captured the blooming courtyard.
  15. Les Alyscamps
    15m · Admission ticket not included
    Walk into Les Alyscamps, Arles’ ancient burial ground lined with trees and Roman tombs. Discover how this historic site inspired Van Gogh and Gauguin during their time in Arles.
  16. 10m
    Finish at the medieval Saint Honorat Church, with its distinctive lantern tower and roofless ruins. Stand where Van Gogh painted the church rising above the ancient tombs.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

The tour starts at Jardin d'été.

No guide will meet you at the starting point as this is a self-guided tour.

Before starting, make sure to check your email for instructions to access and download the tour within app.

End point

The tour end at Eglise Saint-Honorat à Arles, which is the last stop

Additional information

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • 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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