France · TOURS IN AVIGNON
This is the shortlist you would send a friend: 10 tours in Avignon worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.
Spend four hours exploring the Camargue with a local English or French speaking guide such as Olivier, Sandra, Flavio, or Patrice. Travel by safari-style 4x4 through marshes, ponds, rice fields, and private land to see horses, bulls, flamingos, and other birds, with time in Saintes Maries de la Mer.
“Just longer but maybe for some people it's long enough. Guide ( a lady( was brilliant .”
Travel from Avignon with a small group of up to eight, stopping at Fontaine de Vaucluse, Gordes, Roussillon, Saint-Rémy, Les Baux, and the Pont du Gard. Guides such as Nathalie, Kelsey, and Anne provide local context in English. Expect a full 9.5-hour day, plenty of driving, and short visits that cover a lot of ground.
“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.”
Spend about seven hours around Châteauneuf-du-Pape with guides such as Max, Romain, Wilhelm, or Coralie. Visit three distinct wineries, taste in an old village cellar, learn about the appellation’s soils and grapes, and stop for Provençal lunch. The group is limited to eight, but lunch costs extra.
“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.”
Spend four hours exploring the Camargue from Arles in a small 4x4 with a local driver-guide. Expect rough tracks, rice fields, ranches, flamingos, white horses, black bulls, and stories about the region’s wildlife, farming, salt water, and bullfighting. Guides such as Michel, Olivier, Solenn, Dorian, and Johannes are praised for their English and local insight. A 30-minute stop in Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer is included.
“Absolutely amazing experience! Michel showed us the beauty of the Camargue with humour and an amazing amount of insight. He obviously loves the region and is very proud of its splendour.”
Travel from Avignon in an air-conditioned van with up to eight people, guided in English or French by local hosts such as Arnaud, Emily, Joanna, or Flo. Visit two Châteauneuf-du-Pape cellars, taste several wines, hear about grape varieties and local history, and stop at the ruins of the Pope’s summer residence for broad Rhône Valley views.
“The tour was excellent. Our guide was friendly and very knowledgeable. The transport was good. The wine tastings were also very good. A great tour. Would recommend it to anyone”
From Avignon, you’ll visit three wine estates and villages such as Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Séguret, Gigondas, or Vacqueyras, depending on availability. Guides including Nico, David, Thierry, and Brigitte explain grapes, terroir, AOC rules, and winemaking. Hotel pickup, lunch, tastings, and return transport are included.
“The winery tour and tasting was a great overall experience. It involved small groups and our a tour guide Thierry was very knowledgeable friendly and entertaining. We would certainly do it again! One note and why it only got 4/5 stars was the lack of communication from the actual tour operator. They should make themselves more available. That was disappointing when we left an item in the van and they were zero help.”
Spend about three and a half hours walking Avignon with a local English-speaking guide such as Zahra, Clara, or Melissa. Sample olive oil, tapenade, pissaladière, cheese, wine, cake, honey, jam, and regional sweets at markets, cafés, restaurants, and shops. The route combines food with landmarks, including Les Halles and Pont d'Avignon.
“Explored Avignon. Zara was an energetic guide and great at highlighting things we don’t see if you don’t look up. She provided several helpful insight to the city for us to continue our exploration of Avignon.”
Spend about two hours canyoning at Courmes in the Gorges du Loup, near Nice. Guides such as Murray and Jeff teach you rappelling, lead you through natural slides and clear pools, and offer optional jumps up to 9 meters. Wetsuit, helmet, harness, transport, and parking are included, but bring a swimsuit and shoes.
“Les Gorges du Loup is really stunning. Booking our spots was straight forward via WhatsApp. The directions to meet our guide Jeff were simple to follow with a shaded area to park our car. Jeff was great, very knowledgeable and talkative. I had done canyoning before but it was my wife’s first time so there were a few jumps she didn’t do. All in all a great day and memorable experience I highly recommend.”
From Avignon, join a small group of up to eight for an afternoon at the Pont du Gard, Orange’s Roman theater, and a Châteauneuf-du-Pape winery. Your English-speaking driver-guide handles transport, site admissions, and wine tasting. Guides such as Kelsey, Ann, Natalie, and Gordana have been praised for lively local insight.
“The explanation of the tour is exactly what you get. The tour took more than 4 hrs but the timing at each stop was perfect.”
Join truffle hunter Johann at Les Pastras in the Luberon for a three-hour English-language hunt with trained dogs. Learn how black truffles are grown and found, explore vineyards, olive trees, and beehives, then taste truffle dishes, local olive oil, and Champagne. You will need your own transportation.
“This was a highlight of our trip. The family that runs it is so welcoming and entertaining. It was more than a hunt with the dogs its was a true education about truffles and the region. We loved the dogs, the laughs and the guides. Don’t miss it”
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