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Embark on a private day tour from Lyon to ancient Nîmes with Rosotravel, featuring a Licensed Private Guide, fully personalized itinerary, and comfortable private transport.
9-Hour Tour Highlights
Esplanade Charles-de-Gaulle: Start at the elegant 19th-century Fontaine Pradier.
Roman Heritage: Admire the outside of the ancient Amphitheatre of Nîmes, see the preserved Roman gate Porte d’Auguste, and marvel at the 2,000-year-old Maison Carrée.
Modern & Medieval Landmarks: Contrast history at Norman Foster’s Carré d'Art modern art museum. Explore the Old Town, Place aux Herbes, Tour de l'Horloge, Cathédrale Notre-Dame-et-Saint-Castor, and Église Saint-Baudile.
10-Hour Extended Tour
Includes all 9-hour highlights plus skip-the-line entry inside the Amphitheatre of Nîmes to explore its historic corridors and stands.
Enjoy a more relaxed pace, deeper storytelling, and hidden gems.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Pickup and drop-off at the customer's accommodation
Itinerary
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1Fontaine Pradier
19th-century fountain, crowned with an allegorical statue, sets the tone for a day filled with stories of the city’s Roman heritage. Admire the Amphitheatre of Nîmes from the outside, once hosting gladiator combats and standing as a testament to ancient engineering. Your guide will share fascinating tales of its spectacles and construction.
1 hour • Admission ticket included -
2Carre d'Art/Musee d'Art Contemporain
a bold modernist structure by Norman Foster, contrasting with the neighboring Maison Carrée. This Roman temple, nearly 2,000 years old, is one of the best-preserved examples of classical architecture.
30 minutes • Admission ticket included -
3
the graceful 18th-century clock tower watching over the Old Town
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4Lyon
For your convenience, we provide pickup and drop-off to your accommodation in Paris and transfer between the sites.
8 hours • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Please check your email the day before the tour for important details
- Group size is limited to 1–25 people per guide. For larger groups, additional guides will be arranged.
Additional info
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Please check your email the day before the tour for important details
- Group size is limited to 1–25 people per guide. For larger groups, additional guides will be arranged.
- Private transfers are arranged in a sedan for 1–4 people or a van for 5 or more. You are welcome to book the 5-person option if you prefer more space.
- The Amphitheatre of Nîmes may occasionally close for special events without prior notice.
- Have a special request or need accessibility support? Let us know in advance — we're happy to help!
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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