12 ideas for guided tours in Montpellier

Want to discover the beautiful Overdue in the best ways? Here are 10 ideas for guided tours in Montpellier!

With its mild Mediterranean climate, the city of Montpellier attracts more than one. But it also plays its charms thanks to the diversity of its environment. Indeed, each part of Montpellier has its own personality: from the heart of the historic centre and its picturesque little streets to the impressive architecture of the Antigone district.

Whether you’re a fan of history, street art or gastronomy, explore the one called “Surdouée” with our 12 ideas of guided tours in Montpellier.

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1. Discovery of the historic centre of Montpellier

To start our selection of the best guided tours of Montpellier, let's go to the discovery of Ecusson district . The historic heart of the city of Montpellier, it is the guarantor of the vestiges of the past. A medieval atmosphere that to say, still houses a house dating from the 14th century!

Developed on a hill, the area corresponds to the oldest part of Montpellier. The boulevards around it are located in the medieval ditches that once bordered the city’s main wall.

This visit will immerse you in the unique atmosphere of the Ecusson district. It is a thousand-year-old journey through the charming little streets that await you!

2. Contemporary architecture along the Lez

After the historic centre, go to the heart of the new Port Marianne area for a guided tour along the banks of the Lez. Organized by the Office du Tourisme de Montpellier, this visit brings you to discover the contemporary architecture of the district, impressive and renowned.

With the White Tree , organ of this guided tour and last architectural folly of Japanese Fujimoto , it is a whole neighbourhood that is nicknamed the “urban forest”.

During the visit, discover the Cloud building by Philippe Starck, the RBC Concept Store , temple of design furniture or water mirror Jean-Max Llorca.

3. History of Medicine

Montpellier is also 800 years of history of medicine. Indeed, the city welcomes students and doctors from all over the world. And above all, the Faculty of Medicine in Montpellier is the oldest university school in world medicine Exercise!

Through this guided tour organized by the Tourist Office, go for a trip to the medical past of the city by exploring the facades of the most emblematic buildings.

Walk to the old district of medical students discovering the Incontournable Faculty of Medicine we meet Rabelais, Rondelet or Nostradamus. Also, this guided tour in Montpellier will allow you to visit St-Côme amphitheatre , or pharmacy of Mercy .

4. The Beaux-Arts district

Also organized by the Tourist Office, this guided tour of Montpellier takes you to discover the Beaux-Arts district .

At the edge of the Mediterranean village, the Beaux-Arts district has the image of the “village in the city” and has a strong identity. From the old days of today’s bohemian slaughterhouses, go to discover the artistic and popular atmosphere of the places characterized by an atypical architecture.

5. Discovery of street art

Support for expression for thousands of years, street art is a real institution that brings together disciplines such as graffiti, poker, collage, mosaic or street installations.

The city of Montpellier is full of urban artistic creations that are all more amazing than others. Graffitis, trumpet-eye or pokers color the city and make you the promise of a unique, authentic and artistic guided tour. For an overview of the street art of Montpellier, you can book your guided tour with the Tourist Office.

Otherwise, the editorial team advises you to discover the artistic wonders of the Mediterranean district . Moke, Sunra, Ose, Arkane, Nubian... These artists have left their mark to form a real open-air art gallery! A guided tour that it is possible to make via the LineUp association, specialized in the valorization and development of Montpelliérain street art.

6. Les spots instagrammables de Montpellier avec un local

If you are passionate about photography and want to discover new places to spice up your instagram flow , this guided tour of Montpellier proposed by LocalBini is made for you!

Accompanied by a local, you will explore the most beautiful little streets of the city by stopping in the most unique places to capture your best memories. As a bonus, your private guide will share valuable tips to perfect your clichés, from your phone or camera.

7. Discovery of Montpellier in Segway

Want to discover the beautiful Overdue in an original way? Take a guided tour of Segway!

After a training session to master the art of Segway, go to discover the city’s iconic places and monuments. One visit of old and new quarters who will immerse you in a fun journey through the history of Montpellier!

8. A gourmet visit

Because food generally puts everyone in agreement, go for this gastronomic and tourist visit to Montpellier!

The so-called "Surdouée" is renowned for its medieval architecture, but also for its cuisine and good wines. Emblematic monuments such as the Arc de Triomphe and the aqueduct of Saint-Clément, stands of the famous Halles market with a variety of wines, cheeses, pastries and regional wines... As many as sites and delights to discover during this guided walking tour accompanied by a local guide.

During this visit you will also have beautiful photo opportunities with beautiful views of the city. As a bonus, enjoy a tasting of up to 10 different regional dishes and wines!

9. Montpellier City Tour by bus

First of all, the guided tour by bus may seem a little classic. But finally, it remains a safe value to discover a city as a whole. Indeed, this visit, proposed by the Office du Tourisme de Montpellier, will allow you to discover the iconic neighbourhoods , and this in one walk!

On the programme: the district of Antigone, Port Marianne, Odysseum, the historic centre, St Pierre Cathedral, medical school. A guided tour of Montpellier complete and available in 10 different languages. Ideal if you want to make the city discover to a friend who is not around!

10. Free guided tour of Montpellier

To finish our selection of guided tours of the city of Montpellier, here is a free visit proposed by civitatis. This one will take you to discover the medieval past of the French Occitania through the historic centre of Montpellier.

At the start of the famous Place de la Comédie, you will then make a passage to the Tower of the Babote near the theatre of the opera, before continuing to the Cathedral of Saint-Pierre or the Arc de Triomphe. In short, a complete tour of the city center !

The visits around Montpellier

11. One day Saint-Guilhem-le-Désert and Mourez

If there is already a lot to discover in the very city of Montpellier, the surroundings of this one are worth the detour!

To start, we'll take you to a discovery combining natural landscapes and ancient villages from Montpellier to minivan. In a small group, the visit begins at the heart of the small medieval village Mourèze and its circus with extravagant rock formations. Then, stop at the Lake Salagou for a picnic by the water.

At the beginning of the afternoon, admire beautiful gorges and a medieval bridge World Heritage of Unesco. Finally, finish the day by strolling through the picturesque streets of Saint-Guilhem-le-Désert: a typical village full of artisanal boutiques in a natural and enchanting setting.

12. The Pic Saint-Loup and its vineyard since Montpellier

To finish our selection of the best guided tours of Montpellier and its surroundings, head to the famous Pic Saint-Loup and its vineyards!

Through the Mediterranean countryside, enjoy a wine tasting in the Languedoc during this visit which includes two wineries. Without forgetting of course to admire the picturesque landscape of the Saint-Loup peak ! An authentic and gourmet visit that promises you to spend an unforgettable moment with your loved ones.

So, which one of these guided tours you try the most?