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The 15 most popular avignon tours. What each one is actually like, who runs it, and what it costs.
Provence highlights from Avignon: hilltop villages, ochre streets, Fontaine de Vaucluse, and Pont du Gard in a small guided group.
“Amazing tour..Fontaine Vaclus deserves more time..so beautiful! Nathalie was friendly and knowledgable.”
Small-group Chateauneuf-du-Pape day tour from Avignon with vineyard intro, private chateau visits, tastings, and an optional lunch.
“Max our guide was very personable and knowledgeable. The wine tasting venues were magnificent and so was the wine! I highly recommend this tour - you will not be disappointed. the food and service at the restaurant recommendation that we got from Max was also amazing!!”
Half-day from Avignon to Châteauneuf-du-Pape for scenic Rhône vineyards, pope ruins views, and two winery tastings for small groups.
“Absolutely exceptional experience. Great afternoon learning about the wines and the area from Emile. I would highly recommend this tour to anyone interested in wine! The tastings were fantastic and the knowledge and passion at each estate was clearly evident”
Small-group Provence day trip from Avignon featuring Pont du Gard, Gordes, Roussillon ochre, Baux-de-Provence views, and Fontaine de Vaucluse.
“Very nice excursion. Beautiful scenery and villages. It was very hot though. We couldn’t walk up some of the hills but that’s because we are 70 with leg issues. Our guide was awesome.”
Half-day guided Côtes du Rhône wine tour from Avignon with villages, vineyard views, and 2–3 tastings of Grand Cru wines.
“We practically had a private tour as it was just my partner and I. Thierry tailored and reorganised the itinerary to make our experience a very enjoyable and pleasant one. He contacted more specific and unique producers (Domaines/Chateaus) to allow us to better appreciate what the Southern Rhone had to offer, especially in the context…”
Half-day small-group Provence Cru wine tour from Avignon: Gigondas, Vacqueyras, and Châteauneuf-du-Pape tastings with smooth transport.
“Our driver/guide, Ann, is very knowledgeable. The wineries we visited were a great assortment of large(ish), medium and boutique winery. The staff/owners at the wineries were welcoming and personable. I would highly recommend this tour. Thank you Ann for a lovely day.”
Small-group Châteauneuf-du-Pape wine day from Avignon with hotel pickup, three tastings, and lunch with valley views.
“Excellent choice of wineries to visit and the small group size made it more appealing. Would recommend”
Half-day from Avignon to Saint-Rémy, Les Baux, and Pont du Gard. Small-group van ride, expert guide, and Roman aqueduct views.
“Flo was one of the best guide we have had! Fantastic historical knowledge and passionate ablut wanting to share. Great day - highly recommned”
One day of Provençal highlights from Avignon: Luberon hill towns, Vaucluse spring walk, Les Baux, and Pont du Gard by small-group minivan.
“This was an excellent way to spend a day in Avignon. Emmanuel was a wonderful guide and we enjoyed his commentary. The trip took us to three hilltop villages in the morning and then we had to go back to Avignon to drop off one group and pick up another group that had scheduled the…”
A half-day small-group lavender tour from Avignon with photo stops at fields, Roussillon, Gordes viewpoints, and Senanque Abbey.
“Wish it could have been longer so we could have spent some time in Rousillion”
Taste Avignon in a small group with market bites, Provencal classics, Rhône wine, and city-history stops around Palais des Papes.
“The tour starts with a visit to Les Halles where we sampled bread and some olive spreads and olive oil. The market itself is very nice and it would have been a better experience to have some time to see the whole market. From there we went to a cafe on the edge of the…”
One Provence day from Avignon: ochre villages, hilltop Gordes, Fontaine-de-Vaucluse, Les Baux, and the UNESCO Pont du Gard.
“Oliver was an excellent guide and he was very patient with us and explained all the attractions in great detail. He was a personable gentleman with a good attitude and and a great sense of humour really enjoyed our day”
Afternoon small-group tour from Avignon through Roussillon, Pont Julien, Lacoste, and Gordes, with guided stories and free time to explore.
“Guide was extremely knowledgeable and passionate about the area.”
Avignon on foot with an English guide, skip-the-line Pope’s Palace entry, and a Côtes du Rhône wine toast in a historic setting.
“Silvia was a perfect Guide. She explained everything very clearly. The wine was great! We had a wonderful morning with this tour!”
One day from Avignon to Provence’s top sights: Fontaine de Vaucluse, Gordes, Senanque, Roussillon, Saint-Remy, Les Baux, and Pont du Gard.
“Beautiful, fun-filled day! Our guide was delightful. She provided a bit of history and color to each stop, and fun stories along the way.”
