La Rochelle Audio Guided Walking Tour 2h30 and 26 reviews

GPS Audioguide application: From the Old Port to the arcade streets (Offline).

Full tour: An iodinated walk in the heart of the millennia-old city and its fortifications.

Visit of La Rochelle in freedom: In front of the 19th century Halles, the central Point of Sale for gourmets.

The Old Port Towers: The St. Nicholas Tower and the Chain Tower, emblematic gatekeepers of the entrance to the port.

City Inn: The splendid Renaissance façade of the town hall, a recently restored historical jewel.

Royal Gate: One of the monumental gates of the ramparts, testifying to the city's past as a stronghold.

Duration2h 30m

Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before

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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted

LanguagesEnglish, French, Spanish

Private tourOnly your group will participate

Overview

La Rochelle, nicknamed the White City, invites you to discover its treasures in one day. Stroll along the Old Port, explore the Aquarium, and admire the historic Towers that bear witness to its rich maritime past. Walk the charming streets of the Saint-Nicolas district, visit Saint-Louis Cathedral, and relax at Concurrence Beach. This 6.1 km route, with 26 points of interest, is perfect for families and history buffs. With an interactive app at your fingertips, your visit will be both rewarding and enjoyable.

- Circuit of 6.1 km to discover in 2h30
- 26 iconic places to explore on foot
- Interactive application with 26 audio guides available
- Ideal for families and history lovers

What's included

Recommendations for the best photo opportunities
Immediate access to the audioguided circuit, no tickets or materials to collect
Offline mode (no data consumption during the visit)
3 languages available: French, English, Spanish
Text transcripts of all audio content
Admire the hidden gems that lie off the beaten track
26 immersive audio comments along the way (History...)
Interactive navigation with 3D map to discover the most beautiful streets,...

Entrance fees to paid establishments along the route...
Headphones or headphones (optional)

What to expect

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Yes, it is a bell tower that you see there, in the middle of the houses!
Quartier Saint Nicolas
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You enter the Rue Saint-Nicolas, the heart of the district of the same name and one of the unmissable passages of the city.
Quartier du Gabut
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No, you are not dreaming, you are still in La Rochelle! Welcome to the Gabut district, so special that we would almost wonder if we have not changed city, or even country...
Aquarium La Rochelle
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On your left is the famous La Rochelle Aquarium, one of the city’s top attractions. And for good reason, it is one of the largest aquariums in Europe!
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This view is breathtaking, isn’t it? In addition to the ocean that stretches as far as the eye can see on your left, this viewpoint offers you a glimpse of the three towers of the city, testimony to its past as a fortified city from the 12th century.
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We are here at the foot of the Saint Nicholas Tower, the oldest in La Rochelle. True symbol of the sovereignty of the city, its construction is the subject of a very special legend
Vieux Port de La Rochelle
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What could be better than strolling the Old Port of La Rochelle? Bars, restaurants, ice cream or churro shops depending on the season, the Old Port remains lively in all circumstances.
Porte de la Grosse-Horloge
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You can't miss it... Delimiting the passage from the Old Port to the Old Town, the Gate of the Big Clock is an emblematic monument of the city and certainly one of the oldest.
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At 24 metres high, the Chain Tower is the smallest of the three towers in La Rochelle.
Rue Sur-les-Murs
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The only vestige of the city walls, the street on the Walls was spared by Richelieu who chose not to destroy this part of the walls
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Surprisingly white, the Lantern Tower is the oldest lighthouse on the Atlantic coast.
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You may have noticed from afar, this pretty house has nothing to do with the other buildings of the city.
Porte des Deux Moulins
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You pass under the oldest gate in town, the gate of the Two Mills. First built in 1200, it was the gateway to the old town in the Middle Ages.
Plage de la Concurrence
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Here we are! How to visit La Rochelle and not enjoy the clean air of the Concurrence beach, located just a few meters from the impressive Lantern Tower?
Parc Charruyer
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It’s a little nature break waiting for you in Charruyer Park, through the winding paths that run along the canals.
La Rochelle
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I take advantage of this quiet moment in Charruyer Park to tell you a little more about the history of La Rochelle.
La Rue De L'escale
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Rue de l’Escale is one of the historic streets of La Rochelle. Look at its cobblestones: it’s the only one in the city to still reveal cobblestones in round.
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Here you are in the unmissable old town of La Rochelle, a historic district with its unique arcades that house the city’s shops.
Rue du Palais
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The Rue du Palais, one of the main streets of La Rochelle, connects Place Verdun and the Grosse Horloge through its shops and historic buildings.
Hotel de la Bourse
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Built in 1760, this building was intended at the time to receive the Chamber of Commerce and allow traders to trade more easily.
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Listed as a Historic Monument, the Palais de Justice unveils a beautiful Corinthian-style façade in the Rue du Palais.
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Here we are in front of St. Louis Cathedral. There has been a place of worship on this site since the 12th century, but the building you have there is not as old.
Marche Central De La Rochelle
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Do you hear the hum of chatter, haggling and laughter between merchants and residents of the city?
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This pretty street was used in the Middle Ages for the Food Point of Sale and for the sale of sheets and linens.
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Here you are in front of the oldest City Inn in France.
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Built in the 12th century by the monks of the Île d’Aix, a small pedestrian island off La Rochelle, the history of this church is full of pitfalls

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

We build your tours in the form of a loop so that you can easily start the tour at the point closest to you, the guidance will adapt automatically. If you are nearby, we recommend this ideal Check-out Point.

End point

We build your tours in the form of a loop so that you can easily start the tour at the point closest to you, the guidance will adapt automatically. If you are nearby, we recommend this ideal Check-out Point.

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.

Reviews

2.4 (5)