11. Explore Nîmes in 60 minutes with a Local
· 1 hoursJoin an exciting 60-minute walking journey through Nîmes. Learn all the key facts about the city, dive into the local lifestyle, and feel its unique culture. From the Fontaine Pradier to the Halles de Nîmes, get to discover the city's most defining landmarks. Your Local will also share insider tips on the best cafes, restaurants, and lively bars in Nîmes to ensure you get the most out of your stay. • See Nîmes through a local's eyes, uncovering the city's true essence. • Discover Nîmes' Roman amphitheater and lively squares, steeped in history. • Get top local tips on the best bars, cafes, and restaurants to visit. • Maximize your time, discovering more of Nîmes in less time. • Enjoy the intimacy of a small group, with a maximum of 8 travellers.
22. Nimes Unforgettable and Maison Carrée Private Tour in Spanish
· 2.5 hoursThis tour is a deep reading of Nîmes that combines Roman history, the Middle Ages and contemporary life. With access to the Maison Carrée, you will also discover local stories and hidden symbols, on a quiet route to understand the city and live it as a local.
33. Discover Nîmes the French Rome
· 2 hoursIn love with the city of Nîmes, I offer a 2H walking tour to discover the most emblematic monuments of French Rome. Between tradition and modernity, embark on a journey to discover a city proud of its two-thousand-year heritage: Marvel at the Roman amphitheatre still in use today. Stroll around the Square House, a UNESCO World Heritage Site for the 2023 session. Observe the Magne Tower, a rare vestige of a Gallic Nîmes overlooking the Jardins de la Fontaine, cradle of life in the surroundings. To this unavoidable tryptic is added the discovery of the places of life dear to Nîmois that make it much more than a city-museum: walk through the pedestrian streets of the crest, discover the secret squares and appreciated by the locals, share good addresses to discover the local specialities and the warm atmosphere of a city with Hispanic accents...
44. Nimes Food Tour
5.0· 15 reviews· 3.5 hoursDiscover Nîmes, immerse yourself in the flavors of the South of France and the culinary traditions of Nîmes with a local gourmet. During this visit you will discover the different faces of Nîmes, exploring part of its historic center but also a more contemporary district. Along the way, stops at merchants will allow you to taste around ten of our local specialties: brandades, olives, tapenade, regional cheeses, ice cream and other delicacies... Come hungry, all the snacks will constitute a hearty meal. You will also spend some time in the market halls and meet the traders who bring this covered market to life, the true “belly of” Nîmes. This is a new way to discover Nîmes in a fun and informative way!
55. A tour of Nimes tailor-made
5.0· 2 reviewsI live in Nimes and can bring you my little local touch. I listen and we can stay longer or shorter in the sites we visit according to your interests. Admission to the 3 museums (The Arena, the Square House and the Magne Tower) costs 14.50 euros. I'll come with you to get you this great price. I will leave you the tickets in case you prefer to visit at your own pace the next day (tickets are valid for 3 days).
66. Nimes: Ancient Roman Arena Ticket & Old Town Audio Tour
5.0· 1 reviews· 1 hoursStep inside Nimes Arena and follow in the footsteps of ancient gladiators. Explore the heart of Nimes with an audio tour of its charming old town and Roman monuments. Uncover one of the best preserved Roman amphitheatres in the world, built shortly after the Colosseum. Look down from the spectator seats and see the arena where chariots raced and gladiators clashed with wild animals. Today, Nimes Arena is used for concerts of world-class musicians, such as Dua Lipa and David Gilmour from Pink Floyd. The famous bullfighting festivities, the Feria de Nîmes, also take place here. Afterwards, discover more of historic Nimes with an audio guide. See the highlights and UNESCO World Heritage Sites, including Maison Carrée and Pont du Gard.
77. Hello Nîmes: Private 2-Hour Intro City Walk with Local Guide
5.0· 1 reviews· 2 hoursGet introduced to Nîmes in the most authentic way: through its highlights, history, local flavors, and with a trusted local guide by your side. Along the way, you'll explore iconic landmarks such as the Arena of Nîmes and the Maison Carrée, as well as local favorites and hidden corners loved by locals. Engaging anecdotes and personal insights from your local guide will connect Nîmes' history, culture, and tradition, bringing the city to life in an authentic and memorable way. To complete the experience, enjoy a tasting of a local specialty such as Provençal or Occitan specialties from Les Halles market. Whether sweet, savory, or regional, you'll taste a real part of Nîmes' everyday culture and traditions. By the end of the tour, you'll have a great introduction to Nîmes, its local culture, and how to explore it on your own. You'll walk away with personal recommendations and local tips on where to eat and what to see next, helping you make the most of your time in the city.
88. NIMES | Nimes Historical Center 2-Hour Private Walking Tour
4.7· 3 reviews· 2 hoursDiscover this city full of beautiful preserved architecture of the Roman era and admire sites such as the Amphitheater, which was built in the 1st-Century BC and remodeled in the 19th-Century to serve as a bullring. Witness its curious construction and its excellent state of preservation that allowed groups like Rammstein and Metallica to perform memorable concerts in the arena in recent years. Visit the Jardin des Fontaines (Garden of Fountain) in the city center and admire the ruined Roman Tour Magne and the Temple de Diane. Discover the Maison Carrée, the Roman Empire temple that's so miraculously intact, it looks like it was built yesterday ! Explore the exterior architecture of the Musée de Beaux Arts. The tour will take you wherever you wish in the company of your own personal guide, who will help you uncover one of Europe’s most magnificent Roman cities.
99. Nîmes Private Walking Tour With A Professional Guide
4.7· 3 reviews· 1.5 hoursWelcome to Languedoc's Roman city. Nimes boasts an intact 4th century BC Roman temple and a preserved Roman Amphitheatre in its center. Walk the streets and see the sights that were used as settings for the movie "Gladiator", during our stroll across the charm oozing center. Nimes is also the birthplace of denim, meaning “from Nîmes”. It was exported to the US during the early 19th century for the production of ship sails, tarps and workman's trousers. Then Levi Strauss, a Bavarian immigrant, used it in 1870 to make trousers for the new frontier of the Wild West. Made in Genoa, where also the name “jeans” come from, with “de Nimes” cloth. Next time you put on your jeans, you will remember Nimes, and the city tour that took you for a walk through a charming little French town drenched in history. All attractions entrances are to be paid on the spot by travellers, since attractions are not mandatory. This tour does not include any attractions with require paid entrances.
1010. Skip the Line: Museum of Romanity Ticket
4.5· 49 reviewsIconic place of the City, the Museum of Romanity allows you to discover the history of the city of Nîmes and its region. Using new technologies, visitors travel through history and discover how the city and its monuments have evolved over time.
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