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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.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
The tour starts at Jardin d'été. No guide will meet you at the starting point as this is a self-guided tour. Before starting, make sure to check your email for instructions to access and download the tour within app.
The tour end at Eglise Saint-Honorat à Arles, which is the last stop
Itinerary
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1Jardin d'Ete
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.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2
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.
5 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
3Arles Amphitheatre
Step into Arles’ Roman arena, built around 90 AD. Discover its gladiator history, medieval homes, and the bullfight Van Gogh watched before painting the colorful crowds.
15 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
4
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 neighborhood of 1888.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5
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.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
6Fontaine Amedee Pichot
See this ornate 1887 fountain honoring writer Amédée Pichot. Learn why Van Gogh passed it almost daily during his first weeks in Arles without ever painting it.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
7
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.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
8Musee Reattu
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.
10 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
9Cafe Van Gogh
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.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
10Place du Forum
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.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
11Fondation Vincent Van Gogh Arles
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.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
12Stairway Trinquetaille Bridge (Van Gogh circuit)
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.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
13
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.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
14
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.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
15Les Alyscamps
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.
15 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
16Eglise Saint-Honorat à Arles
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.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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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.
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