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An ancient amphitheater with multiple arches and a central stage, illuminated at dusk. 1
A building with three arched doorways, a fountain, and a garden with various plants. 2
A river with a bridge, buildings, and a boat. 3
A café named 'Café Van Gogh' with outdoor seating and a yellow awning. 4
A stone building with shutters and a cobblestone path. 5
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Free cancellation available
Price is CHF 10 per adult

Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 3h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages

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.

Activity location

  • Jardin d'Ete
    • Arles, France

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Jardin d'été
    • Boulevard des Lices
    • 13200, Arles, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France

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Arles Vincent Van Gogh Self Guided Walking Tour with an APP in Multilingual

  • Activity duration is 3 hours3h
    3h
  • Opening hours: Fri 06:00-18:00
  • English
Price details
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What's included, what's not

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

Know before you book

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

Activity itinerary

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.

Roman Theatre of Arles

  • 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.

Arles Amphitheatre

  • 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 colourful crowds.

Rue Voltaire

  • 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 area of 1888.

Le Q.G

  • 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.

Fontaine Amedee Pichot

  • 5m
See this ornate 1887 fountain honouring writer Amédée Pichot. Learn why Van Gogh passed it almost daily during his first weeks in Arles without ever painting it.

The Yellow House Easel

  • 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.

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.

Van Gogh Cafe (Cafe La Nuit)

  • 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.

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.

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.

Stairway Trinquetaille Bridge (Van Gogh circuit)

  • 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.

Pont de Trinquetaille

  • 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.

Le Jardin De La Maison De Sante a Arles Easel

  • 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.

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.

Eglise Saint-Honorat à Arles

  • 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.

Location

Activity location

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    Jardin d'Ete
    • Arles, France

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Jardin d'été
    • Boulevard des Lices
    • 13200, Arles, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France

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