Nimes Unforgettable and Maison Carrée Private Tour in Spanish
Descriptions come from the operator and are translated automatically.
- 2h 30m
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Guided in Spanish
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
This tour is a deep reading of Nîmes that combines Roman history, the Middle Ages and contemporary life. With access to the Maison Carrée, you will also discover local stories and hidden symbols, on a quiet route to understand the city and live it as a local.
Inclusions
What's included
- Admission to La Maison Carée is included
Itinerary
In front of the Fontaine Pradier you will discover how the arrival of the railway transformed Nîmes in the 19th century. Through this monument and its symbolism, you will understand the modern development of the city and its new economic and urban importance.
In the Porte d’Auguste you will discover one of the best preserved Roman gates in France. You will walk along the ancient Via Domitia and understand why Nîmes was a strategic city within the Roman Empire, through histories and historical context that bring the place to life.
At Les Halles de Nîmes you will discover the gastronomic heart of the city. I’ll tell you about local produce, the Gard’s culinary traditions and the role that gastronomy plays in Nîmes’ daily life, as well as receive tips for enjoying yourself as a local.
At Place de l’Horloge you will discover one of the liveliest spots in Nîmes and why knowing the time in medieval Nîmes was complex and a source of conflict for years.
In front of the Maison Villaret you will discover a local Nîmes institution and its pastry tradition.
In the Cathedral of Nîmes you will discover the religious and medieval evolution of the city. You will learn about its history, its transformations over the centuries and how this place reflects the passage of Nîmes from Roman city to medieval Christian center.
In Place du Chapitre you will discover one of the quietest and oldest corners of Nîmes. You will understand the role of the cathedral chapter and how this space reflects the religious and social organization of the medieval city.
As you tour the Eusson, the old town of Nîmes, you will enter the medieval fabric of the city. You will discover narrow streets and ancient palaces, and learn about the history that links Nîmes with one of the world’s most worn garments, born in the heart of this neighborhood.
We will pass by the Théâtre de Nîmes to place it in the contemporary cultural context of the city and understand the role that cultural life continues to play in the current Nîmes.
Before the Maison Carrée you will discover one of the best preserved Roman temples in the world. You will know its function, architecture and meaning in the Roman Nîmes. The experience includes entry into the interior, with autonomous visit time, after receiving the historical keys necessary to fully understand this exceptional place.
In front of the Carré d’Art you will discover the dialogue between contemporary architecture and the Roman heritage of Nîmes. You will learn how this modern building contrasts and converses with the Maison Carrée, reflecting the city’s ability to reinvent itself without breaking with its past.
In Place du Marché you will discover the origin of the crocodile, the most recognized symbol of Nîmes. You will learn about the history that links it to the Roman legions and how this emblem became an essential part of the identity of the city.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Know before you go
- Meeting point
- We meet at the Fontaine Pradier. I'm wearing a red fullard.
- Pickup
- Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operated by
- Diego en France
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
How it compares in Nîmes
- Its from-price is 451% above the median of the 31 experiences we list in Nîmes.
- Its length is typical for the group.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Nîmes
Nîmes, in southern France, is a Roman city with a superb amphitheatre, a well-preserved temple and a garden built around a spring.
Nîmes grew around a spring, where the Romans laid out a town in the first century BC. The Arènes, an amphitheatre among the best preserved in the Roman world, still hosts bullfights and concerts, and the Maison Carrée, a small temple with Corinthian columns, stands in a square opposite Norman Foster's glass-fronted Carré d'Art, a gallery of contemporary art.
Top-ranked sights in Nîmes: Arena of Nimes (Arenes de Nimes), Maison Carrée.
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