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The ones worth booking.
The 15 most popular arles tours. What each one is actually like, who runs it, and what it costs.
A half-day 4x4 Camargue safari from Arles: wild horses, bulls, flamingos, and a stop in Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer with an expert guide.
“Our guide was knowledgeable and very easy to talk to. The experience was great and it didn’t feel rushed - we had time to stop and observe as well as explore when we wanted to. We got a real feel for the Camargue because we had a great guide.”
Half-day 4x4 safari from Arles through Camargue marshes, horses, bulls and flamingos, plus a stop in Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer.
“Johannes was a great guide and gave us some interesting history on the area and the French style of bullfighting. Do it!”
A 1-hour lavender field and distillery tour between Nîmes and Arles. Touch herbs, watch steam distill oil, test scents, and shop.
“We (ranging in age from 6 to 83) loved the tour. Sylvain was an extremely engaging guide who spoke every language the group needed to hear, making the tour informative without ever being dull. I would highly recommend the tour to anyone visiting the region and curious about lavender and essential oils—the farm operation is…”
A 2-hour self-guided Van Gogh walk in Arles with an app, GPS audio, UNESCO Alyscamps, Roman stops, and quick route loops.
“The Tour was nice, gave me a lot of information on the topic. I visited in December the weather was pleasant.”
4-hour 4x4 safari from Arles through Alpilles Park, Les Baux de Provence, and an olive mill oil tasting for a small group at $73.
“à part la visite dans une oliverie, le reste n'était pas à la hauteur de nos espérances, surtout le guide qui ne connaissait pratiquement rien de la région”
Private 4x4 Camargue safari from Arles: wildlife spotting, wetlands scenery, and a 30-minute stop in Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer.
“Had a very knowledgeable driver who spoke English perfectly. Very pleased, informative and fun experience”
4-hour 4x4 safari from Arles through the Alpilles: Les Baux de Provence, Roman aqueduct ruins, and olive-oil stops with a guide.
“notre guide est passionné par sa région et un puits de sciences commentaire très intéressant plein d’humour… nous avons bénéficié d’un temps superbe nous aurions peut être aimé un petit stop pour prendre un petit café sur lune des jolies terrasses d’un village traversé!!c’est la seule objection!!!”
Self-guided Van Gogh walk through Arles with GPS audio, Roman landmarks, bridges, and multiple painted sites for about 2-3 hours.
“it all worked OK but the map taking you from 1 location to another was appalling. It was difficult to follow to get you from one site to the next. Luckily I am quite good with maps and found my own way. The information given at each site was a bit basic especially in explaining…”
Private 2-hour Arles walk with a local guide: Roman amphitheatre, Arles Obelisk, Van Gogh at Hôtel Dieu, plus flexible stops.
An offline app-guided walk in Arles through Roman tombs, gates, and Provençal streets, ending at Cloître Saint-Trophime in 2–3 hours.
“Disappointing application and misleading experience because there is the similar Wivisits application which is free and recommended by the tourist office! Simply put, your application and services are a real scam for users. I will report to the DGCCRF because I feel cheated!Auto-translated”
Private Luberon villages day trip from Arles with pickup, a small group, and stops at Isle-sur-la-Sorgue, Fontaine de Vaucluse, Gordes, Senanque, and Roussillon.
“We had a great time! Our guide was fantastic, we loved Isle Sur la Sorgue and Roussillon, got an hour or so at each. Also got a great view of Gordes and the monastery near it. Highly recommend! Made us want to come back to Provence!”
Private 3-hour Arles art-and-food walk linking Roman monuments, Vincent van Gogh sites, and local bites plus mid-tour ice cream.
“Valerie was very knowledgeable and kind. One of the best tours ever.”
A 2-hour private walk in Arles with an English-speaking local guide, flexible pacing, and Roman-to-medieval highlights for first-time visitors.
“We had a wonderful private walking tour of Arles. Our guide brought the city’s rich history to life, weaving together Roman ruins, medieval architecture, and Van Gogh’s time here in such an engaging way. The pacing was perfect as I was struggling with walking. Having a private tour made it feel tailored to us, and…”
See Arles in 60 minutes with a local guide, Roman and art highlights, and practical food and bar tips for $41 in a small group.
“This was an excellent tour to see the major highlights of the city. Our guide Gerard was very knowledgeable and helpful. I loved all of the history and local customs.”
Small-group Provence day trip from Avignon: Arles monuments, Les Baux views, Carrières des Lumières light show, olive oil tasting, picnic.
“Our trip was fantastic. Arnol really knew his history of the region and gave many facts and information throughout the day and participated in conversation answering all our questions. He brought a very nice picnic for us to eat from locally sourced farmers and markets. We would highly recommend Ventourisme for anyone looking g for…”
