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Key Info for Visitors
- Currency: EUR
- Languages: French, English, Spanish (commonly spoken by tourists)
- Climate: Mediterranean
- Timezone: Europe/Paris
- Population: Approximately 150,000 residents
- Best Time to Visit: greetings to enhance interactions.
- Visa Requirements Visitors from the European Union, United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, and several other countries can enter France visa-free for short stays up to 90 days. Others may require a Schengen visa. Visa on arrival is not available. E-visa options are generally not applicable for France. US, EU, and UK citizens typically need a valid passport and proof of onward travel.
About Nîmes
Nîmes is a captivating city in southern France that offers a unique blend of ancient Roman history and vibrant modern culture. Known as the "French Rome," it boasts some of the best-preserved Roman architecture outside Italy, including a stunning amphitheater, temples, and aqueducts. Visitors are drawn to its rich heritage, charming old town, and lively festivals. The city’s Mediterranean climate ensures warm summers and mild winters, perfect for year-round visits. Nîmes also serves as a gateway to the scenic Camargue region and the nearby Cévennes mountains, offering diverse outdoor experiences. Its blend of history, culture, and natural beauty makes Nîmes an appealing destination for travelers seeking both educational and leisurely pursuits.
Top Attractions
1. Arena of Nîmes – A remarkably preserved Roman amphitheater still used for events and concerts. 2. Maison Carrée – An ancient Roman temple known for its classical architecture and historical significance. 3. Jardins de la Fontaine – Beautiful public gardens built around Roman ruins and fountains. 4. Tour Magne – A Roman tower offering panoramic views of the city and surrounding countryside. 5. Musée de la Romanité – A modern museum showcasing Nîmes’ Roman past with interactive exhibits.
Popular Activities
Explore the Roman monuments on guided walking tours, attend cultural events in the amphitheater, and enjoy local markets. Outdoor enthusiasts can hike in nearby natural parks or take horseback rides in the Camargue. Wine tasting tours and culinary workshops are popular for experiencing regional flavors. The city also hosts bullfighting events and traditional festivals that offer insight into local customs.
Nîmes Tours & Experiences
- Top Attractions: Highlights of Languedoc-Roussillon
- Duration Range: Explore the Roman monuments on guided walking tours, attend cultural events in the amphitheater, and enjoy local markets. Outdoor enthusiasts can hike in nearby natural parks or take horseback rides in the Camargue. Wine tasting tours and culinary workshops are popular for experiencing regional flavors. The city also hosts bullfighting events and traditional festivals that offer insight into local customs.
- Group Size: Private or shared tours
- Difficulty Level: Easy to Moderate
- Recommended For: Visit in spring or early autumn for pleasant weather. Pack comfortable walking shoes and sun protection. Learn basic French greetings to enhance interactions. Be mindful of local customs, especially during festivals. Carry some cash as smaller shops may not accept cards. Stay aware of your belongings in crowded areas for safety.
Average Tour Price: $95
Lowest Price Tour: $45
Highest Price Tour: $200
26 Available Tour Excursions in Nîmes
Discover Nîmes, immerse yourself in the flavors of the South of France and the culinary traditions of Nîmes with a local gourmet. During this visit you will discover the different faces of Nîmes, exploring part of its historic center but also a more contemporary district. Along the way, stops at merchants will allow you to taste around ten of our local specialties: brandades, olives, tapenade, regional cheeses, ice cream and other delicacies... Come hungry, all the snacks will constitute a hearty meal. You will also spend some time in the market halls and meet the traders who bring this covered market to life, the true “belly of” Nîmes. This is a new way to discover Nîmes in a fun and informative way!
Price: $96.07
Duration: 3 hours
For an immersion in the Herault Valley in all conviviality and with the comfort of a guide/driver, join Isabelle in this excursion to meet artisans, wonderful landscapes and natural and cultural sites classified as a UNESCO world heritage.
Price: $204.16
Duration: 6 hours
This workshop allows you to discover the entire process of extracting floral waters and essential oils. But above all it allows you to participate concretely, because it is you who will pick and distill your lavender! An activity that starts at the plant and ends in the bottle, which you will fill with floral water and essential oil freshly extracted by you. You will leave with your creation and the pleasure of saying “product made with my hands”. An activity that highlights local know-how, nature, organic farming and the delicious scent of pretty lavender!
Price: $36.03
Duration: 3 hours
Do you want to take part in a creative workshop? Understand how to use plants in cosmetics? Join the laboratory of our artisanal plant distillery and learn step by step how to make your cosmetic product. We guarantee you support to make the recipe; the use of natural and organic ingredients and a moment of exchange and conviviality. This activity perfectly complements the visit to our aromatic plant cultivation site (lavender, thyme, rosemary, etc.) because it allows you to learn concretely and simply how to use the benefits of plants in your well-being and skincare routines. You will leave with the product created during the workshop, and the recipe if you want to try the experience again at home!
Price: $36.03
Duration: 1 hours
To explore the Camargue quietly, follow Isabelle in an authentic region where birds of ponds, bulls and horses live together peacefully. Come and discover the traditions and local products like the salt, the pink wine and the rice, which are cultivated since very old times, in the surroundings of an historic fortified city.
Price: $204.16
Duration: 6 hours
This workshop lifts the veil on the very secret world of perfumery. You will reconnect with your sense of smell, the primary sense but also the sense most instinctively linked to your emotions and memories. You will have the pleasure of creating a unique perfume. You will leave with knowledge, the joy of having created, and a pretty bottle to remember it for a long time to come!
Price: $57.64
Duration: 2 hours
I live in Nimes and can bring you my little local touch. I listen and we can stay longer or shorter in the sites we visit according to your interests. Admission to the 3 museums (The Arena, the Square House and the Magne Tower) costs 14.50 euros. I'll come with you to get you this great price. I will leave you the tickets in case you prefer to visit at your own pace the next day (tickets are valid for 3 days).
Price: $96.07
Duration: 3-6 hours
Start your visit to Nîmes with this 2-hour walk led by a Local. You’ll discover its highlights, hidden gems, taste a typical local product, and get practical tips. This is the best introduction to Nîmes. Get to see places like the Fontaine Pradier and the Halles de Nîmes, along with hidden corners of Nîmes only known to locals that reveal the city’s everyday charm. Enjoy a tasting of a local product, like Tartelette, for a flavour of Nîmes and its traditions. You'll also receive local insights on where to eat, drink, and how to get around, helping you explore with confidence and make the most of your time. • Get the best intro to Nîmes through its highlights and hidden gems • Taste a typical local product and connect with Nîmes's traditions • Get local tips on where to eat, drink, and how to move around the city • Make the most of your time with this 2-hour walking experience • Enjoy the intimacy of a small group, up to 8 travellers
Price: $154.92
Duration: 2 hours
Originality: Leave aside classic activities and immerse yourself in an interactive and immersive wedding-themed experience. Discovery: Explore Nîmes while having fun. Team spirit: Strengthen relationships with your friends by completing missions together. Accessibility: A flexible game that adapts to your pace and requires no preparation.
Price: $82.86
Duration: 2 hours
Immerse yourself in the heart of a typical Provençal Mas, where passionate producers will pass on their craftsmanship to you. Follow the guide in the field and discover the stages of production of aromatic plants. Discover all the secrets of extracting organic essential oils in the distillery. High in colors and scents, the plants will reveal all their properties to you and will transform before your eyes into oils with multiple powers. For an educational experience in the heart of nature that will delight the senses of young and old alike!
Price: $9.61
Duration: 1 hours
Welcome to Languedoc's Roman city. Nimes boasts an intact 4th century BC Roman temple and a preserved Roman Amphitheatre in its center. Walk the streets and see the sights that were used as settings for the movie "Gladiator", during our stroll across the charm oozing center. Nimes is also the birthplace of denim, meaning “from Nîmes”. It was exported to the US during the early 19th century for the production of ship sails, tarps and workman's trousers. Then Levi Strauss, a Bavarian immigrant, used it in 1870 to make trousers for the new frontier of the Wild West. Made in Genoa, where also the name “jeans” come from, with “de Nimes” cloth. Next time you put on your jeans, you will remember Nimes, and the city tour that took you for a walk through a charming little French town drenched in history. All attractions entrances are to be paid on the spot by travellers, since attractions are not mandatory. This tour does not include any attractions with require paid entrances.
Price: $375.96
Duration: 1 hours
Hello, my name is Juan, I am passionate about history, culture, art, and architecture, but above all, passionate about life and knowledge, that's why I offer you a unique opportunity, that of a private tour completely flexible to your requests, I offer you a full day to discover this magnificent city. the duration and content of the visit depend on you, I am at your disposal, I will adapt to your needs, finally, we cannot do the same tour for everyone, how you see it, I am not a normal guide, probably you will talk more than me.
Price: $84.06
Duration: 1-4 hours
Iconic place of the City, the Museum of Romanity allows you to discover the history of the city of Nîmes and its region. Using new technologies, visitors travel through history and discover how the city and its monuments have evolved over time.
Price: $10.81
Duration: 2-3 hours
Discover this city full of beautiful preserved architecture of the Roman era and admire sites such as the Amphitheater, which was built in the 1st-Century BC and remodeled in the 19th-Century to serve as a bullring. Witness its curious construction and its excellent state of preservation that allowed groups like Rammstein and Metallica to perform memorable concerts in the arena in recent years. Visit the Jardin des Fontaines (Garden of Fountain) in the city center and admire the ruined Roman Tour Magne and the Temple de Diane. Discover the Maison Carrée, the Roman Empire temple that's so miraculously intact, it looks like it was built yesterday ! Explore the exterior architecture of the Musée de Beaux Arts. The tour will take you wherever you wish in the company of your own personal guide, who will help you uncover one of Europe’s most magnificent Roman cities.
Price: $239.58
Duration: 2 hours
This game is a unique and challenging outdoor escape game with friends, colleagues or family It is possible to play on the day and at the time of your choice without prior reservation. You will be transported to a bewitching scenario in the heart of the city. You can easily recover photos and videos that will be saved directly to your smartphone.
Price: $82.86
Duration: 2 hours
Join an exciting 60-minute walking journey through Nîmes. Learn all the key facts about the city, dive into the local lifestyle, and feel its unique culture. From the Fontaine Pradier to the Halles de Nîmes, get to discover the city's most defining landmarks. Your Local will also share insider tips on the best cafes, restaurants, and lively bars in Nîmes to ensure you get the most out of your stay. • See Nîmes through a local's eyes, uncovering the city's true essence. • Discover Nîmes' Roman amphitheater and lively squares, steeped in history. • Get top local tips on the best bars, cafes, and restaurants to visit. • Maximize your time, discovering more of Nîmes in less time. • Enjoy the intimacy of a small group, with a maximum of 8 travellers.
Price: $82.86
Duration: 1 hours
The ideal experience to discover cycling! Live the true experience of a self-guided bicycle trip, while enjoying a comfortable and invigorating bike. You will travel on a dream course off the beaten track in the middle of the most beautiful landscapes of the Gard while remaining accessible even to those who are not used to cycling. You will receive wise advice throughout the course in order to give you the keys to make your own trip independently!
Price: $238.98
Duration: 48 hours
To discover Sete and the Thau Lagoon as a local inhabitant and off the beaten track, let Isabelle lead you to discover the maritime traditions of the lagoon, its typical gastronomy and the know-how of its committed oyster farmers.
Price: $204.16
Duration: 6 hours
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Important Tour Information
- Bring comfortable walking shoes and appropriate clothing
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- Arrive at the meeting point at least 15 minutes early
- Carry valid identification and tour booking confirmation
Frequently Asked Questions
Local Food & Cuisine
Nîmes features Provençal cuisine with Mediterranean influences. Signature dishes include brandade de morue (salted cod purée), taureau de Camargue (bull meat), and tapenade (olive spread). Fresh seafood, olive oil, and herbs are staples. Dining customs emphasize leisurely meals with family and friends. Noteworthy restaurants include La Table du 2 and Le Vintage, both praised for authentic local flavors and warm atmospheres.
Getting Around
Nîmes is accessible by train from major French cities like Paris and Marseille, with a high-speed TGV station. The city has a local bus network and is very walkable. Taxis and bike rentals are available. Driving is optional but convenient for exploring surrounding areas. Public transport is affordable, and parking is available but limited in the historic center.
Travel Tips
Visit in spring or early autumn for pleasant weather. Pack comfortable walking shoes and sun protection. Learn basic French greetings to enhance interactions. Be mindful of local customs, especially during festivals. Carry some cash as smaller shops may not accept cards. Stay aware of your belongings in crowded areas for safety.
Culture & Customs
Nîmes has a rich cultural heritage rooted in Roman history and Occitan traditions. Social customs include polite greetings with a handshake or cheek kisses. The city celebrates festivals like Feria de Nîmes, featuring bullfighting and music. Respect for historical sites and quiet behavior in religious places is expected. Dining is a social affair, often lasting several hours.
