FRANCE · PROVENCE
The ones worth booking.
The 15 most popular provence tours. What each one is actually like, who runs it, and what it costs.
Small-group Provence day trip from Nice with Cannes, a guided Grasse perfumery visit, hilltop villages Gourdon and Saint-Paul-de-Vence.
“This is a very worthwhile excursion and I would give it 4.5 stars. Excellent places to see with a lot of historic value”
Provence highlights from Avignon: hilltop villages, ochre streets, Fontaine de Vaucluse, and Pont du Gard in a small guided group.
“Our guide, Natalie, was excellent. As a first time visitor to Avignon this tour provided a good overview of the Provence region. It’s a full day experience and is designed for those who are interested in the history of the region.”
A 9-hour Provençal countryside day from Nice with hilltop villages, Biot glass, olive-oil tasting, and a Saint-Jeannet wine session in a comfy van.
“Jaba was fantastic driving us around and giving us insights on the gems of Côte D’Azur, he also took us to Antibes and Saint Paul De Vence which were not on our itinerary but which we were delighted to visit. We went to an beautiful waterfall and the wine tasting was incredible! This tour was…”
A family-run lavender estate near Aix-en-Provence with a short story, free time in the fields, shaded mats, and optional soap making.
“we booked this very last minute but we were so glad that we did! we were able to see the lavenders bloomed and it was so beautiful. they even offer a soap making workshop which i will definitely do the next time i travel to aix en provence! a perfect, relaxing way to spend an…”
Visit Lourmarin, Bonnieux, Roussillon and Gordes on a small-group Luberon tour from Aix-en-Provence with an expert English guide.
“Would have been nice to start earlier as we got bk quite late to Aix. Great tour, beautiful villages”
Half-day minibus tour from Aix to Luberon hilltop villages and two Provence wineries, with Cézanne views and wine tastings for $123.
“From wandering the streets of Lourmarin to catching that perfect breeze in Bonnieux, appreciating the ochre colors of Roussillon and being on top of the world on the most beautiful village in the world in Gordes — Coco brought the Luberon to life with humor, insight, and heart. If you’re heading to Provence and want…”
Half-day from Avignon to Châteauneuf-du-Pape for scenic Rhône vineyards, pope ruins views, and two winery tastings for small groups.
“Was informative and an enjoyable day. Some repetition from guide and wineries about the area. All good and would recommend”
Nice to Provence villages: Grasse perfume, Gourdon views, Tourrettes-sur-Loup violets, and St Paul de Vence, with pickup.
“The guide was excellent! Nice view and landscape in our tour. I recommend this tour!”
Small-group Provence day trip from Avignon featuring Pont du Gard, Gordes, Roussillon ochre, Baux-de-Provence views, and Fontaine de Vaucluse.
“We had a very interesting tour. Our guide, Nico adopted to our weather conditions, provided immense information about the different things we visited but not only this he had a lot more of information to share. We had a wonderful trip in a very comfortable minivan. The instructions were all the time very clear and…”
Half-day guided Côtes du Rhône wine tour from Avignon with villages, vineyard views, and 2–3 tastings of Grand Cru wines.
“Lots of information, informative guide and welcoming staff at the vineyard.”
Small group Provence wine tour from Nice with three estates and about 15 tastings across reds, whites, rosés for $187.53.
“Great day with a visit to 3 great wineries. Our guide Meline was very knowledgeable and was a wonderful host. Would recommend this to anyone looking to get out of the city and wanting to visit some wineries you wouldn’t get to experience otherwise.”
Caumont-Centre d’Art in Aix-en-Provence pairs 18th-century mansion rooms and gardens with the Regards d’un collectionneur exhibition plus a Cezanne film.
“Que du bien”
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.
“I call this the "How to Become a Wine Snob in 3 Easy Lessons". I learned more about making wine in these 9 hours than I had learned in my whole life. I also learned more about wine in general, as well as tasting wine. Our guide, Bridget, was excellent; teaching us about the terroir,…”
Half-day from Avignon to Saint-Rémy, Les Baux, and Pont du Gard. Small-group van ride, expert guide, and Roman aqueduct views.
“A great tour with a very knowledgeable and pleasant guide. We recommend this tour.”
