Top Avignon Tours & Sightseeing

Step back in time on a full-day historic tour of Provence from Avignon. Admire the Provençal countryside, blanketed in vineyards and lavender fields, as you travel to Orange to view feats of Roman architecture and Châteauneuf-du-Pape to sample fine local wine. View the UNESCO-listed Pont du Gard, a protected Roman aqueduct, and visit the rocky perched towns of Les Baux de Provence, Roussillon and Gordes, widely consider France’s most beautiful village.

See the best of beautiful, medieval Avignon on this 3-hour walking tour with skip-the-line access to Popes’ Palace. Learn the history of this exquisite UNESCO-listed city with ancient Roman roots and celebrity as the 14th-century seat of the Papacy. Admire hilltop views of the Rhône River, breeze into Popes’ Palace to tour the ornate chambers and chapels, and enjoy a glass of Côtes du Rhône wine near the Place de l’Horloge.

Provence is famous for its hilltop villages and scenic landscapes, but it’s also home to some of the most impressive Roman ruins in France. This small-group half-day tour will take you back in time, as you see the magnificent Roman amphitheater and Maison Carrée in Nîmes, stroll the medieval streets of Uzes, and visit the UNESCO-listed Pont du Gard aqueduct.

Visit two of the most impressive Roman ruins in Provence and sample the region’s renowned wines on this half-day small-group tour from Avignon. Marvel at the grand aqueduct of Pont du Gard, visit the UNESCO-listed Roman Theater in Orange, then enjoy wine tasting at a Chateaneuf du Pape winery.

Follow in the footsteps of world-renowned painter Vincent Van Gogh as you revisit famous scenes from his life in Arles and St. Rémy de Provence. See the real-life backdrops to his most celebrated paintings, including Pont Langlois and Montmajour Abbey. The small-group tour includes private transportation in an air-conditioned minivan and admission tickets to Saint Paul de Mausole, where you can spot a replica of Van Gogh’s room.

With just one day to experience Provence, this full-day tour from Avignon includes the famous lavender fields (seasonal), picturesque hilltop towns, and Provencal markets. Visit historic landmarks such as Senanque Abbey and the UNESCO-listed Pont du Gard; explore the towns of Roussillon, les Baux de Provence, and Gordes; and follow in the footsteps of Van Gogh in Saint Remy de Provence.

Discover the picturesque hilltop villages, purple lavender fields, and medieval monuments of Provence on a full-day tour from Avignon. Visit the 12th-century Abbaye de Senanque; the villages of Fontaine de Vaucluse, Roussillon, and Gordes; and the lavender capital of Sault.

Discover the historic wonders of Arles and the natural landscapes of the Camargue on this half-day tour from Avignon. Follow in the footsteps of Van Gogh and admire the Roman ruins of Arles on a guided walking tour; look out for Camargue horses, pink flamingoes, and black bulls in the Camargue region; then visit the Camargue village of Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer.

See many of Provence’s major highlights in the space of a single day on this small-group tour from Avignon. Following pickup at your Avignon accommodation, head with your guide to some of the region's key sights: from scenic towns like Gordes and Rousillon to the Lavender Museum; from Fontaine de Vaucluse, renowned for its natural spring, to the UNESCO-listed Pont du Gard. Travel in comfort in an air-conditioned minivan, and learn more about the area and its history from your guide.

Discover Avignon, an UNESCO World Heritage Site that once served as the seat of papal power. Embark on an independent tour of the city and its surrounds with this unique package, which includes fast-track entry and an audio tour of the Popes' Palace, Europe's largest Gothic palace. Enjoy the same for Pont d'Avignon, a stunning bridge that's been immortalized in the French children's song, 'Sur le Pont d'Avignon.' In addition, your ticket offers a choice of 4 half-day minivan tours within Provence. Themes include 'Culture and Wine' and 'Van Gogh.'

With ancient Roman aqueducts, bustling local markets, and medieval villages hiding among the hills, Provence ranks among the most beautiful corners of France. On this tour, spin through the open countryside by air-conditioned minivan and reach far-flung attractions including UNESCO–listed Arles and the Pont du Gard in comfort. See where van Gogh worked and learn of Provencal winemaking techniques, with pickup and drop-off at your central Avignon hotel included.

From June to August each year, the fertile lavender fields of Provence cloak the countryside in a blanket of purple — drawing visitors from far and wide. This convenient 9-hour combination bus and walking tour from Avignon takes in pretty towns including Aix-en-Provence and Moustiers-Sainte-Marie, showcasing the best of France’s lavender country. Stroll along rows of purple lavender, visit the l’Occitane museum and shop in Manosque, and enjoy personal attention from your guide on this small-group tour — limited to eight people.

Enjoy skip-the-line access to the archaeological site of Glanum near Saint-Rémy-de-Provence by pre-booking your tickets in advance. Explore the ancient Greek and Roman ruins on a self-guided tour; visit the sacred spring, which dates back to the 2nd century B.C.; and enjoy spectacular views of the Alpilles Mountains.

Thanks to this tour you will discover Provence like no other during a full day excursion.  Discovering Provence on an e-bike allows you to enjoy the amazing landscapes and smell all the flavors of this area.  You will be guided by a very detailed road book where you will find all the quiet routes and all the information you need to know during your trip.  During this full day excursion in Provence, you will cross must touristic sites and villages around Châteauneuf-du-Pape. This excursion starts from 9am until 6.30pm.

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Enjoy this full day tour from Arles to discover Van Gogh's sites and visit Les Carrières de Lumière.

Enjoy skip-the-line access to the Roman Abbey of Montmajour in Provence by pre-booking your tickets in advance. Explore inside the magnificent Montmajour Abbey on a self-guided tour, learn more about the historic landmark, and take in the views from the Pons de l'Orme Tower.