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The 12 Best Avignon Tours

12 tours  ·  from $23

Good avignon tours fill up weeks ahead and the great ones go first. Below: the 12 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.

Provence Highlights Full-Day Tour from Avignon - Gordes delivers the postcard view
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Provence Highlights Full-Day Tour from Avignon

1.Provence Highlights Full-Day Tour from Avignon

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 499 reviews · 9 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $157Our pick

Travel by comfortable, air-conditioned minivan with a group of up to eight, visiting Fontaine de Vaucluse, Gordes, Roussillon, Saint-Rémy, Les Baux, and Pont du Gard. Guides such as Nathalie and Kelsey add local history, photo tips, and practical advice to this packed 9.5-hour day.

“Great overview of Provence. This tour gives a good look at top Provence destinations. It was a very full day, and we enjoyed every minute.”

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Chateauneuf du Pape wine tour - 9:30 am departure from Avignon
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Chateauneuf du Pape wine tour

2.Chateauneuf du Pape wine tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 484 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $211

From Avignon, guides such as Max, Romain, Coralie, and Wilhelm take you through Châteauneuf-du-Pape for vineyard talks, three private winery visits, generous tastings, a Provençal lunch stop, and a final old-cellar tasting. The small group is capped at eight people.

“A perfect Provence experience. Romain was a trained sommelier and a wonderful guide. His knowledge and expertise was astounding. We visited 4 completely unique wineries. The arranged lunch was fabulous.”

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From Avignon: Châteauneuf du Pape Half-Day Wine Tour - The 45-minute ride through the Rhône Valley
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From Avignon: Châteauneuf du Pape Half-Day Wine Tour

3.Châteauneuf du Pape Half-Day Wine Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 365 reviews · 4 hours · from $112

Travel from Avignon in a small, air-conditioned van with an English or French-speaking guide such as Arnaud, Joanna, or Emile. Visit two Châteauneuf-du-Pape cellars, taste several wines, hear local stories, and stop at the Pope’s summer residence ruins for Rhône Valley views.

“We had a lovely time learning about the area and tasting some fantastic wine. Would highly recommend!”

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From Avignon: Full-Day Best of Provence Tour - Gordes delivers the classic hill-village view
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From Avignon: Full-Day Best of Provence Tour

4.Full-Day Best of Provence Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 338 reviews · 9 hours · from $141

Spend nine hours exploring Provence in a small, air-conditioned van with a French or English-speaking guide such as Nico, Hubert, David, or Brigitte. Visit Fontaine de Vaucluse, Gordes, Roussillon, Saint-Rémy, Les Baux, and Pont du Gard, with free time at each stop.

“We had a wonderful full day tour exploring the region. Our guide Frederick was so friendly and very knowledgeable. The van we were in was nice a clean and comfortable. We were taken to six different towns/attractions and Frederick pointed out the local amenities and viewpoints at each one along with some history and local folklore. We highly recommend this day trip!”

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Avignon: City Walking Tour with Popes Palace Entry - A one-hour introduction to Avignon
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Avignon: City Walking Tour with Popes Palace Entry

5.City Walking Tour with Popes Palace Entry

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 193 reviews · 3h 30m · from $81

Spend 210 minutes with an English-speaking guide walking Avignon’s medieval center, viewing the Rhône from Rocher des Doms, and touring the Pope’s Palace. Guides such as Nicholas, Jeremy, Sylvia, and Matilde are praised for clear storytelling. Entry is included, followed by a local wine.

“The guide provided an excellent overview of the history of Avignon to set what we saw in context. He was very knowledgeable about the area and was easily understood in English.”

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Afternoon Wine Tour to Chateauneuf du Pape from Avignon - Meeting in Avignon at 2 p.m.
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Afternoon Wine Tour to Chateauneuf du Pape from Avignon

6.Afternoon Wine Tour to Chateauneuf du Pape from Avignon

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 176 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $127

Join a small group of up to eight from central Avignon for a four-hour afternoon in Châteauneuf-du-Pape. Guides such as Emile, Sylvia, Arnaud, and Sam lead tastings at two wineries, explain Rhône wines, and stop at the castle ruins for vineyard views.

“Nice wievs and perfect english guide that gave extra info on the way! Nice tastings with professeional wine-guides.”

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Half-Day Provence Pont du Gard and Wine Tasting Tour from Avignon

7.Half-Day Provence Pont du Gard and Wine Tasting Tour from Avignon

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 143 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $114

Leave Avignon at 2:30 pm in an air-conditioned minivan with a guide such as Kelsey, Ann, Natalie, or Gordana. Visit Pont du Gard and Orange’s Roman theater, including a 15-minute virtual reality film, then taste Châteauneuf-du-Pape wines. Groups are limited to eight.

“My friends & I enjoyed this tour. Were a bit surprised that we had to pay extra nominal entrance fee at Roman theater in Orange. Guide Natalie was very pleasant & accommodating. Her speech is fast so difficult to understand all her — we assume — excellent commentary. Her microphone did not work for first part of tour so those in back missed her remarks. Appreciated her footstool for easier access in/out of van. Was great to visit Pont du Gard at cooler end of day.”

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Avignon: History and Legend Walking Tour - Starting at Place Crillon and entering the old city
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Avignon: History and Legend Walking Tour

8.History and Legend Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 122 reviews · 2 hours · from $23Best value

Walk Avignon’s old center with local guide Ana Maria, hearing stories about the papal city, its squares, churches, alleyways, and famous bridge. The two-hour English or Spanish tour uses whispering boxes, visits churches when open, and leaves paid monument entry for later.

“Super nice, friendly, funny and witty personality. Went through the history of Avignon putting it into a historical perspective to the rest of Europe in an easy and pedagogical way without getting boring on any occasion. We enjoyed every minute of the 2 hours well spent in this fantastic medieval city. Well recommended!”

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From Avignon: In the Footsteps of Van Gogh in Provence - Meeting in Avignon and the minibus ride
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From Avignon: In the Footsteps of Van Gogh in Provence

9.In the Footsteps of Van Gogh in Provence

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 108 reviews · 5 hours · from $116

Follow Van Gogh through Arles, seeing the sites behind The Yellow House and The Night Café, then visit Saint-Paul-de-Mausole, where he spent a year. With up to eight people, air-conditioned transport, and guides such as Gislain, Emile, and Sylvia, this suits art lovers who want context without hiring a car.

“I find it very hard to offer any suggestions for improvement. Our guide Jos was very interesting and amusing. We were amazed by his depth of knowledge. He brought our day exploring Van Gogh’s to life. A thoroughly enjoyable day. A very well thought out trip”

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Avignon: Historic District Guided Food & Wine Walking Tour - Starting below the Palais des Papes
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Avignon: Historic District Guided Food & Wine Walking Tour

10.Historic District Guided Food & Wine Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 84 reviews · 3h 30m · from $89

Spend 210 minutes walking Avignon’s old town with a local guide such as Zahra or Clara, stopping at Les Halles, shops, and eateries for at least four tastings, water, and one alcoholic drink. Expect food, history, and practical tips in a small group of up to 12.

“One of the best tours I've done ever. We got not only a taste of Avignon through its food and wine, but also an historic overview of the town. Our guide loves Avignon and it shows. She speaks English flawlessly and we had a wonderful afternoon with her as well as sampling some delicious food.”

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Avignon: Private Walking Tour – Discover History & Heritage - Pont St. Bénezet and the broken bridge
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Avignon: Private Walking Tour – Discover History & Heritage

11.Private Walking Tour – Discover History & Heritage

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 45 reviews · 2 - 3 hours · from $235

Walk Avignon’s Old Town with a private blue badge guide in English, French, Italian, or Spanish. Choose two hours for the main sights, or three hours with Palace of the Popes entry and a walk onto Pont St. Bénezet. Guides include Marc, Alexia, and Marie Josée.

“Alexia was great. Would def use her for another tour.”

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Avignon: Full-Day Châteauneuf du Pape Wines & Luberon Tour - Châteauneuf-du-Pape begins with the view
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Avignon: Full-Day Châteauneuf du Pape Wines & Luberon Tour

12.Full-Day Châteauneuf du Pape Wines & Luberon Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 42 reviews · 10 hours · from $199

Travel in a small, air-conditioned minibus with an English or French-speaking guide. Taste wines at two Châteauneuf-du-Pape cellars, then see Roussillon’s ochre cliffs, the Pont Julien, Lacoste Castle, and Gordes. Guides such as Emily and Jesus have earned especially strong praise for their care and local insight.

“Fortia Winery was excellent and I expected both to be the same quality with over 300 wineries. Bouachon was disappointing, not on the same level or quality. Our driver/guide “ Jesus” was fantastic! We wish we had two good winery experiences but the rest was great!”

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