About this tour
This five-hour guided tour traces Roman engineering and medieval heritage across southern France. You'll start in Nîmes, where the amphitheatre and Maison Carrée showcase classical grandeur, then move through the ducal town of Uzès before reaching the Pont du Gard. The aqueduct, nearly two millennia old and UNESCO-protected, stands as a staggering feat of Roman construction spanning the Gardon River gorge. Travel time is built into the itinerary.
Highlights
- Nîmes Arena: exceptionally intact Roman amphitheatre
- Maison Carrée: rectangular temple from the first century
- Uzès: medieval town with ducal lineage
- Pont du Gard: three-tier aqueduct, UNESCO World Heritage site
- Two thousand years of architectural continuity in one trip
What to expect
You'll spend the morning exploring Nîmes on foot, examining how Romans built to last—the arena hosted gladiatorial games, the Maison Carrée once served civic purposes. The drive to Uzès introduces a shift in scale and period; wander its narrow streets and absorb the atmosphere of a small French duchy. The crescendo is Pont du Gard itself: standing beneath those stacked stone arches, you grasp how Romans moved water across vast distances without concrete or steel. The site invites wandering at your own pace, though the tour includes structured stops.
Good to know
Lunch is not provided; plan a meal beforehand or bring supplies. Comfortable walking shoes suit all three locations. Prams and infant seats are available. The journey involves significant car time; public transport alternatives exist nearby if preferred.
Tour sold and operated by Viator via Viator. Descriptions on this page are original Global Hobo summaries written by our team — not copied from the operator. Prices and availability are confirmed at checkout.