Besançon Private Tour

On this private Besançon tour, you'll explore the capital of the Burgundy-Franche-Comté region with a private guide.

Description

Meet us next to the Porte Noire to start this private tour of Besançon. Throughout the visit, we'll discover the most beautiful corners of the capital of the Burgundy-Franche-Comté region with a guide just for your group.

As we journey through this city renowned for its art and rich history, we'll discover that it's situated along the banks of the Doubs River. While strolling through its streets, we'll also unveil why this region is known as the clockmaking capital of France.

We'll discuss Besançon's connection with one of the most famous writers, Victor Hugo. At the Cathedral of Saint-Jean, we'll look at the astronomical clock consisting of 30,000 pieces.

We'll continue touring the historic center of Besançon, entering its streets to view the large mansions of the 16th, 17th, and 18th centuries. Pay attention to the intricate rooftop architecture.

After 1.5 hours, we'll end the private tour of Besançon back at the meeting point.