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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.
“Experience was made better for us as tour went ahead despite us 2 only booked in on the day. Appreciated it went ahead”
Small-group Chateauneuf-du-Pape day tour from Avignon with vineyard intro, private chateau visits, tastings, and an optional lunch.
“The plan was super generous, we had a lot of wine to taste … and our guide Max was extremely supportive and knowledgeable which made us feel good”
Half-day from Avignon to Châteauneuf-du-Pape for scenic Rhône vineyards, pope ruins views, and two winery tastings for small groups.
“We loved the tour. Flo was a great guide and driver. The wineries were wonderful and the people informative and friendly! I highly recommend for a half day tour.”
Small-group Provence day trip from Avignon featuring Pont du Gard, Gordes, Roussillon ochre, Baux-de-Provence views, and Fontaine de Vaucluse.
“small group experience in a modern comfortable van at a leisurely pace”
Half-day guided Côtes du Rhône wine tour from Avignon with villages, vineyard views, and 2–3 tastings of Grand Cru wines.
“Thierry, our guide, was gracious, informative and entertaining. We did 3 separate tastings, which were all excellent, and ended up sampling 14 different wines, when I would have expected 9 or possibly 10 at most. Thierry was able to use his personal relationships with our 3 hosts to enhance our experience, including getting our Châteauneuf-du-Pape…”
Half-day small-group Provence Cru wine tour from Avignon: Gigondas, Vacqueyras, and Châteauneuf-du-Pape tastings with smooth transport.
“What a great day. Weather was perfect and the people at the three wineries we visited were very happy to see us and shared their knowledge and wine. The best part of the excursion was Kelsy, our guide. She was engaged, enthusiastic and generous. She also went far beyond expectations in terms of her knowledge…”
Small-group Châteauneuf-du-Pape wine day from Avignon with hotel pickup, three tastings, and lunch with valley views.
“Well worth your money because you get the experience you would not be able to get if you tried to explore on your own!”
Half-day from Avignon to Saint-Rémy, Les Baux, and Pont du Gard. Small-group van ride, expert guide, and Roman aqueduct views.
“I would highly recommend this tour. It was the perfect way to see Pont du Gard and two local towns with a very experienced guide. Émile, our guide, had a wealth of knowledge and was able to share it naturally in easy going conversation. We felt privileged to gain many insights into the area and…”
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.
“Amazing experience and very patient and nice guide. Took care of my parents when they stepped down from the mini van. Took excellent pictures for our family. Highly recommended!!”
Taste Avignon in a small group with market bites, Provencal classics, Rhône wine, and city-history stops around Palais des Papes.
“Michelle was a fabulous guide. She communicated fluently. She curated a fascinating culinary tour. She also allowed us to message her later to seek advice and guidance.”
One Provence day from Avignon: ochre villages, hilltop Gordes, Fontaine-de-Vaucluse, Les Baux, and the UNESCO Pont du Gard.
“Small group tour of the best sights to see outside of the city. A mix of brief 1-hour stays to see the highlights of towns and opportunities for photos at breathtaking viewpoints. Pick-up and drop off was convenient in city center.”
Afternoon small-group tour from Avignon through Roussillon, Pont Julien, Lacoste, and Gordes, with guided stories and free time to explore.
“Francois was an excellent guide and driver. Very enjoyable afternoon viewing and shopping in the small historic villages.”
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.
“Our tour on July 13th with Sylvia was outstanding! She was very knowledgeable, friendly, spoke English, and gave us a wonderful tour of the city and the Popes Palace. We enjoyed it very much. Had a nice wine tasting at the end of the tour as well. Highly recommend this tour and Sylvia.”
One day from Avignon to Provence’s top sights: Fontaine de Vaucluse, Gordes, Senanque, Roussillon, Saint-Remy, Les Baux, and Pont du Gard.
“A good overview of some lovely villages. We got to Fontaine de Vacluse just as the village was waking up so very little open and only 30 minutes there so we didn’t get to see everything. In Gordes our guide made the right recommendation to just have a few minutes there and do a drive-through.…”
