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Chateauneuf du Pape: Private Wine Tour & Tastings from Avignon★ 4.98 (559) · 7h
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Avignon & Provence: Pont du Gard, Roussillon & Sénanque Abbey★ 4.99 (364) · 9h 30m
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Avignon: Provence Villages, Pont du Gard & Lavender Abbey★ 4.78 (551) · 9h 30m
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Avignon food tour: Provençal tastings with local guide★ 4.87 (320) · 3h 30m€ 85View ›
Châteauneuf-du-Pape wine tour from Avignon: Small-group tasting★ 4.72 (305) · 5h€ 90View ›
Châteauneuf-du-Pape Wine Tasting & Lunch from Avignon★ 4.81 (297) · 9h€ 170View ›
Luberon, Roussillon & Gordes: Half-Day Small Group Tour★ 4.63 (207) · 5h€ 80View ›
Nîmes, Uzès & Pont du Gard tour: Roman sites day trip★ 4.66 (203) · 9h 30m€ 130View ›
Afternoon Wine Tour to Châteauneuf-du-Pape from Avignon★ 4.62 (199) · 4h€ 109View ›
Avignon: Châteauneuf-du-Pape Wine Tasting & Luberon Villages★ 4.57 (192) · 10h€ 169View ›Top rated (10)
Luberon Day Trip from Avignon: 4 villages, one small groupYou visit four officially-listed beautiful villages in the Luberon valley in a single day: Fontaine de Vaucluse with its river spring, Gordes perched on a hillside with valley views, Roussillon with its ochre-painted houses and cliffs, and Ménerbes. Pickup from Avignon is included, the group stays under 8 passengers, and you get a longer lunch break in Roussillon to eat and explore at your own pace.Is it for me?Right for travelers who want to see multiple Luberon villages in one day without renting a car or planning the route themselves — the fixed schedule and small group size mean you get personal attention and enough time in each place to actually wander, not just photograph the postcard view.
Avignon: Medieval Walking Tour & Palace of the Popes with Local GuideYou walk Avignon's medieval core with a local guide using audio headsets so everyone hears clearly. The tour covers the Palace of the Popes, the Cathedral, and two churches (depending on opening hours), with stories about the city's 14th-century papal history and hidden architectural details. The fixed route and timing mean you don't have to plan the stops yourself—just show up and walk.Is it for me?Right for travelers who want the main Avignon landmarks without arranging their own route and timing—the guide handles which churches are open and keeps the group moving at a steady pace through medieval streets.
Châteauneuf-du-Pape Wine Tasting from Avignon: 3 Estates & PicnicYou arrive at three different Côtes du Rhône estates in one morning, tasting at least nine wines across Beaumes de Venise, Gigondas, and Châteauneuf-du-Pape. A farm-fresh picnic with local cheese and produce breaks up the tastings if you book the full-day option. Arnaud drives you from Avignon and back, handling the logistics so you just show up and taste.Is it for me?Right for wine drinkers who want to understand the differences between Côtes du Rhône regions without arranging their own route or driving after tastings. The morning tour with picnic runs April through October only, so book ahead if that's your preference; other options run year-round.
Châteauneuf-du-Pape Wine Tasting: 5 Wines & SecretsMaison Brotte's prestige course combines a tasting of five wines with access to a museum dedicated to Châteauneuf-du-Pape winemaking and the Brotte family's heritage since 1931. Sommeliers lead the tasting; an audioguide in English, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian and five other languages walks you through the museum's vines, wine production and local history. The experience runs one to two hours and is wheelchair accessible throughout.Is it for me?Choose this if you want to understand Châteauneuf-du-Pape through one family's story rather than a broad survey—the museum and the tasting are built around each other, so the wines make sense and the history tastes like something real. The audioguide means you move at your own pace and hear it in your own language, which works whether you're alone or with someone who speaks differently.
Châteauneuf-du-Pape wine tasting & museum: 3 AOC winesYou spend your afternoon in the Brotte Wine Museum, moving through interactive exhibits about vines and the Rhône Valley's appellations with an audioguide, then sit down with a sommelier to taste three AOC Châteauneuf-du-Pape wines in a relaxed setting. The museum is wheelchair accessible, and the pace is entirely yours.Is it for me?Right for wine drinkers who want to understand the region and the family behind the bottles, not just taste them. The museum is self-paced, so you set the rhythm — whether you want a quick overview or a deep dive into the appellations.
Avignon: Pont du Gard, Orange Roman Theatre & Châteauneuf WineYou’ll walk under Pont du Gard’s arches with wild thyme in the air, hear your footsteps echo inside Orange’s Roman Theatre, and taste local wines in Châteauneuf du Pape vineyards. With a local guide leading the way and all entry fees included, expect moments that stick with you long after you’re back in Avignon.
Provence: Van Gogh Day Trip from Avignon & Saint-Paul EntryYou’ll follow Van Gogh’s footsteps from Avignon to Arles’ Place du Forum and Café La Nuit, feel history at Espace Van Gogh, then pause in the quiet of Saint-Paul de Mausole where he painted some of his most famous works. With entry included and a local guide leading the way, expect moments that linger long after you leave.
Avignon: Walking Tour & Pope's Palace Fast Entry with WineYou’ll wander Avignon’s winding streets with a local guide, step straight into the Pope’s Palace without waiting in line, see centuries-old landmarks like Avignon Cathedral up close, and finish with a relaxed glass of Côtes du Rhône wine. There’s something quietly powerful about touching history here — and sharing it with people you’ve only just met.
Provence day trip from Avignon: Gordes, Roussillon & Pont du GardYou’ll wander through Provence’s most iconic villages—Gordes’ stone lanes, Roussillon’s ochre streets—and pause beneath Pont du Gard’s ancient arches as evening falls. With your local guide handling transport and stories (plus hotel pickup), you’re free to soak up every scent, color, and unexpected moment along the way.
Avignon: Luberon Villages & Roussillon Half-Day TourYou spend four hours moving between three villages in the Luberon, with free time in Roussillon and Gordes to explore at your own pace and a photo stop in the regional park. Transport, a driver-guide, and the route are all arranged — you just show up and ride.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see three famous Luberon villages without renting a car or planning the route yourself — the fixed schedule and small group mean you spend your time looking around instead of organizing.
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Avignon Walking Tour: Audioguide Palace of the PopesThis is a self-guided walking tour of Avignon using a smartphone audioguide app with 23 professional recordings, available in five languages, covering the city's medieval landmarks from the fortress walls to the Palace of the Popes and St. Benezet Bridge. Download the app once and use it for a year; the map works offline and you walk at your own pace without a guide or group. Minimum age is 14; the tour takes roughly 90 minutes but you can stretch it or break it up however you want.Is it for me?Pick this if you want to explore Avignon's main sights on your own schedule—the app lets you start whenever you want and pause at each landmark, rather than following a guide's pace or waiting for a group departure time.
Avignon: Sault Lavender Fields & Distillery Small Group TourYou’ll wander through Sault’s famous lavender fields with a local guide, visit a working distillery to learn about essential oils, and sample unique lavender ice cream if you want. Expect plenty of photo stops and small surprises along the way—the scent of summer lingers long after you leave.
Provence: Van Gogh, Arles & Les Baux Small Group AfternoonYou’ll walk where Van Gogh painted under Provençal sun, explore Arles’ ancient streets at your own pace, and get swept up in Les Baux’s hilltop views—all with live commentary from a local guide and comfy van rides between stops. This small group tour lets you slow down and really feel each place before heading back with new stories (and maybe some lavender soap).
Pont du Gard, Uzès & Nîmes Tour: Roman History Half DayA half-day guided tour from Avignon visits the Pont du Gard, France's most famous Roman aqueduct, then walks through the medieval streets of Uzès before ending in Nîmes to see the Arena and the square house. A local guide in English or French leads the route; transport by air-conditioned minivan, entry to the Pont du Gard and the Arena, and pickup from Avignon are all included. Minimum group size is four people.Is it for me?Small groups of four or more work best here, since that's the minimum the tour requires to run. The fixed route and timing mean you don't build the day yourself—the guide, the transport and the entry tickets are all arranged, so you step off in Avignon and walk three landmarks without organizing a thing.
Nîmes, Uzès & Pont du Gard: Roman & Medieval Half-Day TourA half-day historical tour of Nîmes, Uzès and Pont du Gard with an English-speaking guide and air-conditioned vehicle. You visit the Maison Carrée and the Amphitheatre of Nîmes—two of the world's best-preserved Roman structures—then walk the medieval streets of Uzès before standing at the UNESCO-listed Pont du Gard, the highest Roman bridge ever built. The five-hour itinerary includes all transport between sites.Is it for me?Book this tour if you are staying in Nîmes or nearby without a rental car—the guide handles the route between three separate sites and the driving, so a free afternoon becomes a complete historical arc instead of a logistics puzzle. The five-hour span fits between breakfast and dinner, making it work for a first visit to the region or a layover with limited time.
Saint Remy, Les Baux & Pont du Gard: Small group half-day tourA small-group half-day tour from Saint Remy de Provence visiting Les Baux de Provence and Pont du Gard, with a live guide in English or French, minivan transport and Pont du Gard entry included. The tour runs five hours and suits all fitness levels; children are welcome from age 4. You walk the center of Saint Remy, spend free time in Les Baux to explore its medieval remains and 16th-century buildings, then visit the first-century Roman aqueduct classified by UNESCO.Is it for me?Book this tour if you're traveling in a small group and want three major Provence sites in a single morning without arranging your own transport or buying tickets separately. The fixed schedule and included entry mean the day holds together without you building it piece by piece.
Châteauneuf-du-Pape Wine Tasting: Two Wineries, Pro TechniquesA 5-hour wine masterclass at two prestigious Châteauneuf-du-Pape wineries in Provence, where you learn the professional tasting techniques and understand the terroir and 13 grape varieties that define this legendary appellation. A live English-speaking guide leads the experience; air-conditioned vehicle transport is included. The tour runs 3 hours inside the cellars themselves.Is it for me?If you land in Avignon with an afternoon free and no wine background, this masterclass turns a few hours into actual knowledge instead of just a tasting memory — the guide teaches you how to taste, not just what to drink.
Gordes Roussillon Fontaine-de-Vaucluse Ochre Trail TourA six-hour guided tour visiting Gordes, Roussillon and Fontaine-de-Vaucluse in the Luberon with private transport, Sénanque Abbey photo stop, Ocher Trail entry included, and time to explore each village. The route requires comfort with walking, climbing stairs and uneven ground. Open to solo travelers; lunch is your own choice during the free break in Roussillon.Is it for me?The six-hour duration leaves the afternoon free if you start early, but rules out a second major site or a leisurely lunch in a restaurant with table service. The itinerary is built around walking and village exploration rather than interior museum visits, so book this if you want to move through the landscape and streets, not sit in one place.
Wine Tour Chateauneuf du Pape: Two Tastings & Valley ViewsYou travel from Avignon into the Rhône Valley, stop at a panoramic overlook above Châteauneuf-du-Pape village, then taste wine at two different wineries with your guide explaining the grapes, soil and cellar work along the way. Transport, tastings and small-group attention are all included; the whole morning fits before lunch.Is it for me?Right for wine drinkers staying in Avignon who want to taste Châteauneuf-du-Pape in its own cellars without arranging transport or navigating the wineries alone. The morning timing and small-group format mean you get personal attention from the guide and time to absorb what you're tasting, not just move through a checklist.
Roman monuments tour from Avignon: Pont du Gard, Nîmes, OrangeA full-day guided tour from Avignon visiting the Pont du Gard, Nîmes Arena, and Ancient Theatre of Orange with a native French or English-speaking guide. The tour includes entry to all three sites, audio-guided access, a local picnic with fresh farm products (April to October), and a water bottle. The itinerary runs 8 to 9 hours and covers three of Provence's most intact Roman structures, each built within a century of the others.Is it for me?Book the full three-site option if you have a full day and want to see the progression of Roman architecture across a century—the temple, the arena, the aqueduct and the theatre in sequence. If you're short on time or prefer to skip the picnic stop, the two-site version covers the Pont du Gard and Orange's theatre, which are the two largest monuments on the route.
