Self guided walking tour of Montpellier City

Self guided walking tour of Montpellier City

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About This Tour in Montpellier

Explore Montpellier at your own pace with a self-guided walking tour that reveals the city’s hidden history, iconic landmarks, and medieval secrets. Visit the birthplace of James the First of Aragon, admire the Three Graces Fountain, uncover the medieval Mikvé, and walk through the world’s oldest active medical school. Learn about Saint Roch, Jean Jaurès, and Louis the Fourteenth’s triumphal arch at the Porte du Peyrou. This audio tour combines history, legends, architecture, and local culture, offering one of the best things to do in Montpellier for travellers who want an authentic, flexible, and richly narrated experience.

Why Visit Montpellier?

Montpellier, France offers a wealth of attractions, cultural experiences, and activities for visitors. From historic landmarks to modern attractions, Montpellier provides an unforgettable travel experience with something to discover around every corner. Explore local cuisine, discover unique culture, and create lasting memories in this remarkable destination.

Getting to Montpellier

You can reach Montpellier, France by air, train, or road depending on your starting location. The city is well-connected by public transportation, including trains, buses, and metro systems. Taxis and rideshare services are also readily available. Train connections from major European cities make Montpellier easily accessible by rail as well.

What's Included

  • 100% Satisfaction Guarantee: If you don’t love the tour, write to us for a full refund.
  • Audio and written guide included
  • Offline access to the tour (no internet connection needed) once tour is downloaded
  • Images to identify stops and in app interactive map for navigation
  • 1-year access on iOS & Android. Listen to the tour anytime, as many times as you like

What's Not Included

  • Any physical devices or headphones
  • Human tour guide at location

Cancellation Policy

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

Additional Information

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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Meeting and Pickup

Meeting Point

Did you know? Montpellier

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Pickup Information

Pickup Option: All travelers must meet at start point

Itinerary

Tour Itinerary

Did you know 10 minutes

Did you know? Montpellier wasn’t founded by Romans — it began on a simple hill granted to a local family. Uncover how a tiny fortified outpost became one of medieval Europe’s most cosmopolitan cities.

Did you know 10 minutes

Did you know? One of Europe’s most powerful medieval kings was born right here. Hear how royal feuds and a strategic marriage tied Montpellier to the mighty Crown of Aragon.

Did you know 10 minutes

Did you know? Montpellier’s beloved fountain hides an eighteenth-century original inside the Opéra. Learn why replicas replaced the marble trio that symbolised beauty, joy, and abundance.

Did you know 15 minutes

Did you know? These carvings are political propaganda celebrating Louis the Fourteenth. Decode the lions, eagles, and mythological figures used to glorify the Sun King’s victories.

Did you know 20 minutes

Did you know? The cathedral’s doorway tells the Virgin Mary’s entire life from sorrow to glory. See medieval sculpture that turns faith into an emotional three-part narrative.

Did you know 15 minutes

Did you know? Montpellier hosts the world’s oldest active medical school. Meet the visionary Barthez, whose ideas shaped modern psychology and medical thought.

Did you know 15 minutes

Did you know? Barbers once pulled teeth, treated wounds, and performed surgery. Discover how La Peyronie professionalised medicine and why barber poles still show surgical colours.

Did you know 15 minutes

Did you know? A perfectly preserved thirteenth-century Jewish ritual bath lies right below your feet. Explore how multicultural communities shaped Montpellier long before the Renaissance.

Did you know 15 minutes

Did you know? Montpellier’s patron saint survived the plague thanks to a miracle-working dog. Find out why every statue shows him with a wound, a staff, and a loyal companion.

Did you know 15 minutes

Did you know? France has dozens of streets named after Jean Jaurès for one dramatic reason. Hear how his murder silenced Europe’s strongest anti-war voice on the eve of conflict.

Did you know 10 minutes

Did you know? The city shifted kingdoms, survived plagues, and became a medical capital centuries before the Enlightenment. Trace its extraordinary journey from Aragonese stronghold to thriving French intellectual centre.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cancellation policy?

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