France · Walking Tours

Besancon Private Walking Tour With A Professional Guide

2 Hours Round trip from Besançon Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Explore Besançon on a private 2-hour walking tour
  • 02 Admire landmarks including Porte Noire and Cathédrale Saint-Jean
  • 03 See the birthplace of Victor Hugo
  • 04 Enjoy views of the Museum of Time and the Museum of Fine Arts and Archeology of Besançon
  • 05 Walk past Hôtel de Ville de Besançon and Quai Vauban
  • 06 Discover the city built on a loop of the River Doubs
  • 07 Learn from a professional local guide
  • 08 Benefit from possible customising on tour with your local guide on the spot

Discover Besançon on a private walking tour that brings together history, architecture, and local character in one of eastern France’s most distinctive cities. Set on a loop of the River Doubs and known as the watch capital of France, Besançon offers elegant streets, historic landmarks, and a rich cultural heritage.

Along the way, admire highlights such as Porte Noire, Cathédrale Saint-Jean, the birthplace of Victor Hugo, Hôtel de Ville de Besançon, Quai Vauban, and Parc Micaud. This private experience also gives you the flexibility to enjoy a more personalised visit with your professional local guide.

Along the way, admire highlights such as Porte Noire, Cathédrale Saint-Jean, the birthplace of Victor Hugo, Hôtel de Ville de Besançon, Quai Vauban, and Parc Micaud.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 2 Hours
Tour type Private
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Not included
Transport Not included
Wheelchair access Yes
City Besancon
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

*Porte Noire *Cathédrale Saint-Jean *Victor Hugo Birthplace *View of Museum Of Times *Hôtel de Ville de Besançon *Quai Vauban *View Museum of Fine Arts and Archeology of Besançon *Parc Micaud

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Besançon 1 city · 2 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Local Guide who will be with your group only
  • Private guided Tour
  • Possible customizing on tour with your local guide on the spot

What's Not Included

  • Gratuities
  • Entrance fees

Know before you go

  • WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE
  • STROLLER OR PRAM ACCESSIBLE
  • ANIMALS OR PETS ALLOWED
  • PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION NEARBY
  • Infants must not sit on laps
  • Infant seats unavailable
  • Wheelchair accessible

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Besançon, FR
Tour start
Besançon, FR
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 2 hours finish where they began, in Besançon.

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