Montpellier boasts of being the perfect Mediterranean holiday destination and thousands of tourists visiting each year seem to agree heartfully! In the best Essential Free Tour of Montpellier, you will discover a land famous for its delicate wine culture, historical buildings, stately avenues and good sunny weather. This tour has been designed by local guides who want to share their passion and show international tourists the highlights of their city, culture and customs. You will walk with a small group at a reasonable pace and have plenty of time to listen to your guide and take photos. This informative and engaging tour will cover the historical center of Montpellier and introduce you to Languedoc’s history.

Walking with your guide, you will hear how, from the Middle Ages, Montpellier earned a reputation as an important trading and commercial hub, and later as a college town. Montpellier University, established in 1289 by William VII of Montpellier, is one of the oldest in the Western World. Nowadays, the University buildings and the Botanical Gardens, and even the stunning National Opera, are just some of the landmarks that show the cultural preeminence of this illustrated city. In the old town, your group will also explore the stunning Gothic Saint-Pierre Cathedral. The unique two tower-like cylindrical pillars give the building a fortress-like appearance that earned it the nickname of ‘Fort St. Peter’.

One of the highest-rated attractions tourists will have the chance to see along the tour is the unusual Babotte Tower. This 18th century construction was an astronomy observatory, and later held the first telegraph for the cities of southern France, but today the courtyard holds a cozy bar and terrace. Get your camera ready because you’re likely going to take lots of pictures of this superb landmark! Along the tour, your guide will also share interesting facts about contemporary Montpellier and the locals’ lifestyle. You will understand how many Algerian people settled here since the 70s, enriching the city and transforming Montpellier into a multicultural city and how the city is developing new urban plans. This has to be the best way to spend a day in Montpellier, so book now!