Discover La Rochelle: Discovery Walking Tour of La Rochelle
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La Rochelle, France
Cultural Tours hosted by Discover La Rochelle
2 hours (approx.)
Up to 15 travelers
Meet everyone at the start point
Mobile ticket
Offered in English
About
- Guided Walking Tour
- Access nor Entry to the Towers
What's not included
Pickup point
Multiple pickup locations offered. During checkout you will be able to select from the list.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop atTowers of La Rochelle
We start outside the Chain Tower, stop outside the Lantern Tower and finish the tour beside the Saint Nicholas Tower
10 minutes (approx.)・Admission not included
Stop atVieux Port
We begin and end beside the old port and pass by it several times on our tour
10 minutes (approx.)・No admission tickets required
Pass byPorte des Deux Moulins
We pass through the Porte des Deux Moulins en route from the Lantern Tower to the Fort des Dames
Stop atPlage de la Concurrence
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 (approx.)・No admission tickets required
Stop atPorte de la Grosse-Horloge
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 (approx.)・No admission tickets required
Pass byStatue Admiral Duperre
We pass by the statue of this famous french war hero.
Stop atHotel de Ville
We stop and discuss the role the oldest working town hall in France has had in the development of La Rochelle
10 minutes (approx.)・No admission tickets required
Stop atPlace de verdun
We stop outside the cathedral and talk about the origins of La Rochelle
5 minutes (approx.)・No admission tickets required
Stop atMarche Central De La Rochelle
We talk about the development of commerce in La Rochelle and some of the key food and drink specialities of the region.
10 minutes (approx.)・No admission tickets required
Pass byParc Charruyer
We pass through the park en route back from the western part of La Rochelle to the town centre.
Pass byRue Sur-les-Murs
We walk along the only surviving part of the walls of La Rochelle.
Pass byCathedrale St-Louis (La)
We pass by the famous land mark of La Rochelle
Pass byQuartier Saint Nicolas
We walk through this bohemian neighbourhood discovering some of its unique boutiques and bars along the way.
Stop atEglise St-Sauveur
We stop outside the famous relic of La Rochelle and great example of the effect of the iconoclastic wars.
5 minutes (approx.)・No admission tickets required
Pass byQuartier du Gabut
We pass through here towards the end of our tour and see if there is anything interesting happening at the famous Guingette!
Stop atPhare du quai Valin
We stop at this lighthouse and discuss the importance the two lighthouses had on maritime navigation in La Rochelle.
5 minutes (approx.)・No admission tickets required
- 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
Cancellation Policy
Free Cancellation: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Do this tour as soon as you visit La Rochelle!
H9781POccc, Dec 2024
I did this tour on my first full day in La Rochelle and I'm so glad I did.
Not only did we see the cities mains attractions, we got a great overview of La Rochelles fascinating history. John was an excellent guide and he hit the perfect balance of information and fun for me.
It was never boring, it was more like walking through the streets with a storyteller and that really brought it to life. He was also super knowledgeable and answered any questions people had about places we were passing.
The great thing about this tour is that its not just history and tourist attractions - you also get a real feel for the cities atmosphere and its culture as you walk through the streets. John gave great suggestions on where to eat, what to try and we were also lucky enough to sample some local pineau on our tour.
It's impossible to fit an entire city into a couple of hours but it felt like we covered so much great stuff. And thanks to John's tips, I left knowing exactly how I was going to spend the rest of my time in La Rochelle.
This tour is brilliant at any time, but book it as one of the first things to do and you'll get even more out of it.
Nice tour in La Rochelle
703melanyw, Dec 2024
We had a nice time in La Rochelle, we were a family of 4 with two small children. I really enjoyed the tour, it had a good mix of history and anecdotes with a nice walk around the city walls. My kids even made it till the end ☺️! I deffo recommend it.
It was the perfect start to our wonderful visit to beautiful La Rochelle
Lissivane, Dec 2024
We were just 3 on our Monday tour on our first morning in La Rochelle. John is engaging and relaxed and brimming with knowledge and information about this gorgeous place. We walked where we never would have without him and sampled wonderful restaurants he recommended too. The beautiful shopping streets and the town hall we returned to every day. We also sampled the pineau every day too ! We got the water taxi and swam at La Minimes beach . Our 10 year old adored learning about the history of the city especially the siege and the Priests Tower. And of course spotting le chat !! Thank you John for immersing us in La Rochelle and certainly enriching our short stay to make the most of our time. Highly recommend this tour.
Great walking tour
ideburca, Dec 2024
John was very informative and showed us all of the sights in the town. His knowledge of historical events was very accurate. We were very pleased with our tour of La Rochelle
If you have 2 hours in La Rochelle …
Freedom27693861688, Dec 2024
John delivers an entertaining and informative tour along the highlights of La Rochelle’s harbour and historic centre with Irish charme and a solid knowledge of the city’s history. Hence, the tour provides what it should : you’ll see the town with different eyes.
A special thanks for rearranging our attendance at very short notice!
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