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The 15 Best Wine Tours in Avignon

19 tours  ·  from $13 a head

Good wine tours in Avignon fill up weeks ahead and the great ones go first. Below: the 15 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.

Chateauneuf du Pape wine tour - Starting with the vineyard and Châteauneuf terroir
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Chateauneuf du Pape wine tour

1.Chateauneuf du Pape wine tour

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

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.”

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From Avignon: Châteauneuf du Pape Half-Day Wine Tour - The van ride from Avignon
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From Avignon: Châteauneuf du Pape Half-Day Wine Tour

2.Châteauneuf du Pape Half-Day Wine Tour

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

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”

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From Avignon: Half-Day Great Vineyards Tour - Châteauneuf-du-Pape and the meaning of AOC
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From Avignon: Half-Day Great Vineyards Tour

3.Half-Day Great Vineyards Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 321 reviews · from $94

Spend five hours touring the Côtes du Rhône in a group of up to eight, with stops around Gigondas, Séguret, and Châteauneuf-du-Pape. Guides such as Nico, Thierry, David, and Benoît explain local grapes, production, and regional history, followed by two or more tastings of reds and whites.

“The drive in the country side was lovely. Seeing two wineries was perfect, not too much.”

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Provence Cru Wine Small-Group Half-Day Tour from Avignon - Gigondas, where wine and joy share an old name
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Provence Cru Wine Small-Group Half-Day Tour from Avignon

4.Provence Cru Wine Small-Group Half-Day Tour from Avignon

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 290 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $108

From Avignon, join a group of no more than eight for three wine tastings around Gigondas, Vacqueyras, and Châteauneuf-du-Pape. Guides such as Anne, Natalie, Ann, and Kelsy explain local grapes, soils, and winemaking while you ride in an air-conditioned minivan and stop for vineyard photos.

“Very knowledgeable tour guide who took us to three small wineries. We ended the tour in Chateauneuf du Pape for some wonderful wines to taste. Lovely hosts at the wineries and beautiful day in the country.”

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Châteauneuf du Pape Wine Day Tasting Tour including Lunch from Avignon - The first tasting: getting beyond the famous name
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Châteauneuf du Pape Wine Day Tasting Tour including Lunch from Avignon

5.Châteauneuf du Pape Wine Day Tasting Tour including Lunch from Avignon

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 287 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) · from $193

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.”

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Afternoon Wine Tour to Chateauneuf du Pape from Avignon - Rolling vineyards and Rhône Valley wine
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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

Leave Avignon at 2 p.m. for a four-hour wine outing in Châteauneuf-du-Pape. An English-speaking guide such as Emile, Sylvia, Arnaud, or Josh drives you by air-conditioned minivan to two wineries for red and white tastings, then pauses at the castle ruins for vineyard views. The group is limited to eight.

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

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The prestige course at Maison Brotte - Five wines make the tasting useful
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The prestige course at Maison Brotte

7.The prestige course at Maison Brotte

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 163 reviews · 1 to 2 hours (approx.) · from $16

Visit Maison Brotte in Châteauneuf-du-Pape for a self-guided audio tour of its wine museum, followed by five tastings with a sommelier. Learn about Rhône wine, local vines, and the Brotte family, founded in 1931. English is offered, and the visit usually takes one to two hours.

“Fantastic, informative. Everyone was so kind, friendly abd inviting. Wonderful time learning all the nuances and history. Special shout out to Dominka who was a fantastic somnelier and host of the property. This is a self guided tour with audio. So great for English abd other firing language speakers. Great visit! Thank you!!!!”

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

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

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

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.”

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From Aix-en-Provence: Half-Day Wine Tour - First winery: a personal introduction to Provence wine
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From Aix-en-Provence: Half-Day Wine Tour

9.Half-Day Wine Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 101 reviews · 3h 30m · from $159

Travel from Aix-en-Provence with an English-speaking guide such as Alex, Camille, Julian, or Ines to two family-owned Côtes de Provence wineries. You will taste rosé, white, and red wines, meet winery hosts, hear how the estates work, and enjoy a scenic half-day in a group limited to eight.

“We had a great tour from start to finish. Great guide, who doubled as our driver. Friendly and accommodating. Great experience and would recommend to others”

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Wines from Châteauneuf-du-Pape and surrounding areas in 1/2 day - Beaumes-de-Venise: Muscat, red wine, and an easy start
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Wines from Châteauneuf-du-Pape and surrounding areas in 1/2 day

10.Wines from Châteauneuf-du-Pape and surrounding areas in 1/2 day

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 96 reviews · 4 to 6 hours (approx.) · from $95

Join Arnaud of Ventourisme for a small-group half-day from Avignon to three Southern Rhône wine areas. Taste at least nine wines, including Châteauneuf-du-Pape reds and whites, and enjoy a local-farm picnic on eligible morning tours from April to October. Expect scenic drives, family estates, and plenty of practical wine talk.

“We had a great time at three tastings and a nice picnic lunch in the Chateauneuf Du Pape region of Cote Du Rhone. Our guide was great and the value was excellent. No worries of having to drive either. We also met the families that own and operated the vineyards, up to the tenth generation. Overall, highly recommend.”

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From Avignon: Wine Tour with Visit to Châteauneuf du Pape - Beaumes-de-Venise and the sweet side of the Rhône
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From Avignon: Wine Tour with Visit to Châteauneuf du Pape

11.Wine Tour with Visit to Châteauneuf du Pape

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 94 reviews · 3 hours - 330 minutes · from $93

Travel from Avignon with Arnaud of Ventourisme to three small wineries in Beaumes-de-Venise, Gigondas, and Châteauneuf-du-Pape. Taste at least nine wines, learn how wind, altitude, soil, and river stones shape each appellation, and enjoy a picnic of local farm produce on morning tours from April to October. Groups are limited to six.

“The variety of vineyards and the great explanations of the area and wines as we drove through.”

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The discovery trail at Maison Brotte - Three wines, several ways to compare them
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The discovery trail at Maison Brotte

12.The discovery trail at Maison Brotte

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 91 reviews · 1 to 2 hours (approx.) · from $12Best value

At Musée du Vin Brotte in Châteauneuf-du-Pape, you follow an interactive route through Rhône Valley wine culture, then meet the house sommeliers for a tasting of selected vintages, estates, and plot-specific wines. Plan on one to two hours, English service, and a relaxed introduction to the area’s famous cru.

“This tour has a great value for money, I can recommend to anyone who wishes to get a feeling for Chateauneuf-du-Pape”

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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

13.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 small group of up to 12. Guides such as Zahra and Clara lead you from the Palais des Papes to Les Halles and Pont d’Avignon, with at least four tastings, one alcoholic drink, water, and plenty of local history along the way.

“Great tour with Laur! A nice small good and a great variety of tastings. Particularly enjoyed the wine and cheese stop. Thankyou”

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Avignon: Full-Day Wine Tour around Châteauneuf-du-Pape - Gigondas, Vacqueyras, and Séguret add useful contrast
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Avignon: Full-Day Wine Tour around Châteauneuf-du-Pape

14.Full-Day Wine Tour around Châteauneuf-du-Pape

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 83 reviews · 9 hours · from $188

From Avignon, join a small group of up to eight for a nine-hour wine tour through Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Gigondas, Vacqueyras, and Séguret. Guides such as Thierry, Nico, Nicholas, David, and Brigitte explain grapes, terroir, cellar methods, and tasting technique. The day includes three or four winery visits, generous tastings, transport, and lunch at a scenic countryside setting.

“The overall experience was great, beautiful area, knowledgeable guide and great places visited. most of all great wine 🍷”

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Morning Wine Tour to Chateauneuf du Pape from Avignon - What you will taste and learn
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Morning Wine Tour to Chateauneuf du Pape from Avignon

15.Morning Wine Tour to Chateauneuf du Pape from Avignon

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 70 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $114

From Avignon, ride in an air-conditioned eight-seat minivan to Châteauneuf-du-Pape. Stop at a panoramic viewpoint, visit two wineries, and taste several Rhône wines. Guides such as Emile, Flo, Oliver, and François have been praised for local knowledge, though the winery visits can vary in depth.

“Stopped at two vineyards with wine tasting—a wonderful morning! An easy drive and Florian was informative and fun.”

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