Discover La Rochelle: Discovery Walking Tour of La Rochelle

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(225 reviews)

2 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English

Walking tour of La Rochelle in English.

Find out about the history of La Rochelle, visit the key sights to see, discover the best things to see and do around La Rochelle, learn about the Food and Drink specialties of the region and get loads of tips for making the most of your time in this wonderful city!

What's Included

Guided Walking Tour
Access nor Entry to the Towers

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

We will meet beside the anchor in Place de la Chaîne, just in front of Tour de la Chaîne.

End point

Itinerary

Duration: 2 hours (approximately)
  • 1

    We start outside the Chain Tower, stop outside the Lantern Tower and finish the tour beside the Saint Nicholas Tower

    10 minutes Admission ticket not included
  • 2

    We begin and end beside the old port and pass by it several times on our tour

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    We pass through the Porte des Deux Moulins en route from the Lantern Tower to the Fort des Dames

    Admission ticket free
  • 3

    We stop beside the Plage de la Concurrence and talk a bit about the western side of La Rochelle including the new port and the role of La Rochelle in the World War 2

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 4

    We stop outside the Gross Horloge and talk about the old city of La Rochelle including the original city walls and trade during this time.

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    We pass by the statue of this famous french war hero.

    Admission ticket free
  • 5

    We stop and discuss the role the oldest working town hall in France has had in the development of La Rochelle

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 6

    We stop outside the cathedral and talk about the origins of La Rochelle

    5 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 7

    We talk about the development of commerce in La Rochelle and some of the key food and drink specialities of the region.

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    We pass through the park en route back from the western part of La Rochelle to the town centre.

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    We walk along the only surviving part of the walls of La Rochelle.

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    We pass by the famous land mark of La Rochelle

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    We walk through this bohemian neighbourhood discovering some of its unique boutiques and bars along the way.

    Admission ticket free
  • 8

    We stop outside the famous relic of La Rochelle and great example of the effect of the iconoclastic wars.

    5 minutes Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    We pass through here towards the end of our tour and see if there is anything interesting happening at the famous Guingette!

    Admission ticket free
  • 9

    We stop at this lighthouse and discuss the importance the two lighthouses had on maritime navigation in La Rochelle.

    5 minutes Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by Monsieur John Mcguiggan

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Cancellation Policy

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

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