Montpellier Uncovered Self Guided Walking Tour
By Trippy Tour Guide
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Features
- Free cancellation available
- 4h
- Mobile voucher
- Instant confirmation
- Multiple languages
Overview
Step into the heart of Montpellier with this self-guided audio walking tour that brings the city’s past and present to life. Designed for curious travellers, this experience guides you through over 25 must-see locations—from the lively Place de la Comédie to the grand Arc de Triomphe, medieval backstreets, hidden art, and peaceful gardens.
With GPS-triggered audio and offline access, you’ll explore at your own pace no Wi-Fi or data needed. Marvel at street murals, rainbow staircases, and historic sites like the Montpellier Cathedral and France’s oldest botanical garden.
Along the way, stop for food at local markets or sweets at charming boutiques. Whether you're into history, art, or local culture, this tour delivers a unique look at Montpellier’s layered charm.
Activity location
- Place de la Comedie
- Montpellier, France
Meeting/Redemption Point
- Place de la Comédie
- Place de la Comédie
- 34000, Montpellier, Occitanie, France
Check availability
Montpellier Uncovered Self Guided Walking Tour in Multilingual
- 4h
- Opening hours: Sun 9:00 am-8:00 pm
- English
Price details
AU$13.97 x 1 AdultAU$13.97
Total
includes taxes & fees
What's included, what's not
- Detailed directions to both well-known attractions and hidden spots
- 35+ narration points of popular locations in Montpellier
- Fully offline map – no need for Wi-Fi or data.
- Access to the Explore Montpellier Uncovered: Self-Guided Walking Tour on our App
Know before you book
- Public transport options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Activity itinerary
Place de la Comedie
- 15m
Place de la Comédie, "The Egg." Vibrant hub since 1755! Huge pedestrian area, city's heart. Three Graces Fountain adds buzz. Next, history unfolds!
Penitents Bleus
- 5m
On Rue des Étuves, enter Montpellier's medieval Écusson. Discover 13th-century Pénitents Bleus Chapel, which showed mercy to anyone in need. Explore a maze of streets, courtyards & shops.
La Tour de la Babote
- 5m
La Tour de la Babote: 12th-century survivor! Once defensive, it became an observatory & site of world's first parachute jump (1783)! This tower has seen it all. Next, we explore!
Place Edouard Adam
- 5m
Place Edouard Adam: charming gem in Montpellier's Écusson! Trompe-l'œil art on buildings blends history & illusion. Perfect for photos & old-town vibe!
Place Saint-Roch
- 5m
Place Saint-Roch: 19th-century Église Saint-Roch, a Gothic Revival beauty. This square is Montpellier's vibrant community heart for centuries, where daily life meets deep history. Explore its charm!
Church of Saint Roch
- 5m
Place Saint-Roch: stunning Église Saint-Roch (Montpellier's patron saint). Vibrant Fresques on buildings tell the city's past. Peaceful spot for history & art! Next: right.
Rue Voltaire
- 5m
From Place Saint-Roch, step through Rue Voltaire archway into Montpellier's cosy medieval streets! Feel like stepping back in time as stone walls guide us to our next amazing stop. History awaits!
Rue de L'ancien Courrier
- 5m
Rue de l'Ancien Courrier: "Old Courier Quarter," charming medieval street in Montpellier's Écusson. Once bustling, now hosts indie boutiques. Detour to Salle Saint-Ravy or explore courtyards!
Rue du Bras de Fer
- 5m
Rue Arc en Ciel: Montpellier's vibrant rainbow stairs! Ancient medieval street, bursts with colour & hidden art, blending history & creativity. Perfect for photos! Next, straight!
Carre Sainte-Anne
- 20m
- Admission ticket included
Église Sainte-Anne, 19th-century Gothic Revival church, now Carré Sainte-Anne! This art space blends modern art with history. Step inside! Next: Rue de l'Huile.
Promenade du Peyrou
- 5m
Promenade du Peyrou: Montpellier's grand classical space! Admire Louis XIV's statue & views. Aqueduct & Château d’Eau. Soak in grandeur!
Château d’eau du Peyrou
- 5m
Château d’Eau: At Peyrou's end. This 18th-century "Water Castle", like a Roman temple, was Montpellier's grand reservoir, blending function & flair. Look beyond!
Aquadukt Saint Clement
- 10m
Beyond the Château d'Eau, marvel at Aqueduc Saint-Clément! This 18th-century masterpiece brought water to Montpellier, inspired by Roman design. Walk its top for views & photos. A grand historical gem!
Jardin Des Plantes De Montpellier
- 5m
Jardin des Plantes: France's oldest botanical garden (1593)! Created for medicine, a peaceful oasis with a Wishing Tree & root "bench." Blends science, history & magic. Next, explore!
Cathédrale Saint-Pierre de Montpellier
- 20m
Montpellier Cathedral: 14th-century Gothic! Explore Faculty of Medicine, world's oldest (1137), Nostradamus studied. Unique anatomical museum. Faith & knowledge!
Unicorns Fountain
- 10m
Place de la Canourgue: Montpellier's oldest, peaceful gem! Fontaine des Licornes enchants. Grand mansions, history, charm & courtyards. Perfect for a pause!
Mikvé Médiéval - Ancienne Synagogue médiévale
- 10m
Mikvé Médiéval: Montpellier's 12th/13th-century Jewish ritual bath! Heart of medieval Jewish quarter. Rediscovered 1980s, Europe's best-preserved hidden gem!
Préfecture de l'Hérault
- 5m
Turn left to see Préfecture de l'Hérault, a grand 19th-century building now a key government hub. You're on Place des Martyrs, honouring WWII Resistance heroes. Feel Montpellier's civic pride and recent history here!
Les Halles Castellanes
- 5m
Left to Les Halles Castellanes, Montpellier's vibrant indoor market! Feast for senses, fresh produce, artisan goods & on-the-spot eats. Immerse in French food culture, enjoy!
Place Jean Jaures
- 5m
Place Jean Jaurès: Montpellier's vibrant living room! Lively square, honouring Jaurès, offers cafés & leads to Rue de la Loge, historic street. Perfect for food, drinks, & old town alleys!!
Salle Pétrarque - Hôtel de Varennes
- 5m
Hôtel de Varennes & Salle Pétrarque: 18th-century mansion hides a room linked to Petrarch, Renaissance poet! History & culture meet. Explore the exterior! Next: right, then left.
Pharmacie de la Misericorde
- 5m
Pharmacie de la Miséricorde, France's oldest pharmacy (since 1100s)! Founded by Knights Hospitaller, a living museum of mercy. Nearby Chapelle. Next: a sweet treat!
Pomme de Reinette et Pomme d'Api
- 5m
Pomme de Reinette et Pomme d'Api: Montpellier's sweet shop! Taste candied fruits & chocolates, local speciality. Keeps traditions alive, savour sweet history!
Location
Activity location
- Place de la Comedie
- Montpellier, France
Meeting/Redemption Point
- Place de la Comédie
- Place de la Comédie
- 34000, Montpellier, Occitanie, France
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