Reviews from our Walkers!

Check out some of the reviews we have received for our tour of Avignon!

You can see these as well as other reviews visiting our page on GuruWalk, FreeTours and GetYourGuide.
"A wonderful tour by Ana Maria! Fantastic and entertaining stories about the history of Avignon, and a great tour past the main sites! I particularly appreciated Ana Maria giving us time to go into some of the churches - I feel like some guides just skip past the outside and you then have to go back to see inside. She also went above and beyond to help me with some questions after the tour!" -- Georgia (Brisbane)

"Not only Ana Maria was knowledgeable , she was also very entertaining. What a charisma! Me and my sister enjoyed the tour and we will highly recommend this tour." -- Alina (Morris Plains, NJ)

"Legends about the city, historical facts, very professional presentation with fun moments too." -- Liliana (Montreal)

"She provides a great overview of Avignon." -- Mary (Beaverton, OR, USA)
"Ana is a very enthusiastic and knowledgable guide. She took us to major historical and cultural spots in the old town. We enjoyed the two hour inspiring walk. Apart from history and culture, she also shared something beyond including life of local and food. Highly recommended." -- Ellen (Taipei)

"Ana was entertaining and informative. We covered a lot of ground in the 2 hours including having some time to go into historic buildings on the way. Would definitely recommend going on a tour with her." -- Daina (Australia)

" Lovely and helpful introduction to the city. Ana Maria shared lots of interesting stories as related to the city's history. Highly recommend!" -- Olga (Toronto)

"Ana Maria is an excellent guide: an encyclopedic knowledge of Avignon, and an often entertaining and funny delivery as well. Her sparkling persona fits in well with a bunch of complete strangers. The only drawback of the tour was that I couldn’t always hear what she was saying. While she has a very strong and clear voice, the surroundings can sometimes be very noisy, thus drowning her out. I highly recommend her tour of Avignon." -- Sharron (Toronto)

"We enjoyed the tour with Ana Maria. The mood was light and cheerful. The information was well structured and not overwhelming. Would 100% recommend" -- Oksana (Hong Kong)

"Ana Marie is a wonderful tour guide. She is very knowledgeable about Avignon history and culture. She also provided great recommendations for restaurants. Ana Marie also shares stories with a good sense of humor!" -- Laurie (Connecticut)

"Ana Maria was a very knowledgeable and enthusiastic guide who made our walk through Avignon very enjoyable. Highly recommend her to you." -- Nik (Brisbane)

"The tour was very good, it involved most of the major important locations in city centre and covered a lot of distance. The Tour Guide Ana was well informed of the history of the city, she also covered some fun facts and spots you wouldn’t necessarily come across in a regular research of the area. Overall one of the best walks I had with guru. Highly recommended. " -- Nesma (Avignon)

"Ana Maria was incredibly well researched, interesting and very well- presented ; every extra question asked had a worthy answer . Highly recommend " -- Loveday (Australia) 


The History and Legend Walking Tour of Avignon

Join me for an unforgettable journey through Avignon—book your tour today and experience the magic of this historic city firsthand!

About the tour:

  • Personalized and Authentic Experience
  • In-depth Knowledge and Fascinating Stories
  • Exploration of Avignon’s Icons and Hidden Gems
  • Connection with Local Culture 
  • Small Groups for a More Personalized Experience

I invite you to join our walking tours to discover the secrets of the city and experience an Avignon that few know about.

Book your walking tour of Avignon today on GuruWalk, FreeTours, GetYourGuide or fill out the form on this website.

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