Palace tours · AVIGNON PALACE TOURS
The 15 best avignon palace tours you can book today, with what each costs, how long you are inside and which rooms the ticket opens. Number one is first for a reason.
Spend about seven hours exploring Châteauneuf-du-Pape with guides such as Max, Romain, Coralie, or Wilhelm. Visit three distinct wineries, taste reds and whites, learn about soil and grapes, stop for Provençal lunch, and finish in an old village cellar. The group is limited to eight, and lunch costs extra.
“Great experience! Highly recommended- good mix of wine and regional knowledge, tastings, and friendly host.”
From Avignon, you’ll ride in an air-conditioned van through the Rhône Valley to Châteauneuf-du-Pape. A local English or French-speaking guide such as Joanna, Arnaud, or Emile leads two cellar tastings, shares wine and regional history, and stops at the ruins of the Pope’s summer residence for wide 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 tasting venues around Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Gigondas, Vacqueyras, or Séguret. Guides such as Nicolas, Thierry, David, and Brigitte explain grapes, terroir, AOC rules, and winemaking. A generous lunch, hotel pickup at select hotels, and a maximum of eight people make this a relaxed full-day outing.
“Nico was great and it is a lovely itinerary. We got to try some great wines, learn a lot and take home some new favorites. Thanks for a great day!”
Spend 3.5 hours with an English-speaking guide exploring Avignon’s medieval streets, Rocher des Doms, Place de l’Horloge, and the Pope’s Palace. Guides such as Nicholas, Sylvia, Jeremy, and Matilde are praised for clear storytelling. Entry is included, and the tour ends with a glass of Côtes du Rhône wine.
“Jeremy was a terrific guide. Very knowledgeable. He explained very well why the Papacy moved to Avignon from Rome. This us a good tour to take in Avignon. We recommend it.”
Spend about 10 hours with a driver-guide in an air-conditioned minivan, tasting wine at two Châteauneuf-du-Pape wineries and visiting Gordes, Roussillon, Lacoste, and Pont Julien. The small group has a maximum of eight people. Lunch is not included, and the tour returns to central Avignon before the Luberon portion.
“This tour covered so many great things! First of all our guide Jeremy was so knowledgeable and friendly, he pointed out a lot of interesting landmarks between Avignon and the Chateauneuf du pape region and told us a few things about the wine regions around the area. Both wine tasting were fantastic, we learned a lot about the grapes of the area and really enjoyed getting to taste a variety of different local varieties. The towns of Gordes, Rousillon and Menerbes were all beautiful and we loved walking around the areas and seeing the local sights. This trip is definitely worth it if you're looking to get that real 'provence'…”
Meet your English-speaking guide in central Avignon at 2 p.m. and ride in an air-conditioned eight-seat minivan to Châteauneuf-du-Pape. Visit two wineries, taste red and white Rhône wines, hear about local wine-making, and stop at the castle ruins for vineyard views. Guides have included Emile, Sylvia, Arnaud, Josh, and Mathilde.
“Absolutely the best way to learn about the Rhône Valley wine industry especially Chateaudeneuf de Pape. Very knowledgeable local guide answered all questions, timed activities well & chose excellent sites for our itinerary. At end of tour even helped us with restaurants nearby for dinner. Her guide services went above & beyond. Highly recommend this wine tour.”
Spend three and a half hours exploring Avignon with an English-speaking guide such as Emile, Nicolas, Arnaud, or Mathilde. Visit the Pope’s Palace, see the cathedral, ramparts, Clock Tower Square, city hall, and opera house, then enjoy a glass of Côtes du Rhône wine. Expect steps and a moderate amount of walking.
“Jeremy, our tour guide, was fantastic and spoke perfect English! Got so much good information. Avignon is very historic and he had lots of facts to share with us! Our group was 7 people and they were all lovely. At the end of the tour we had beautiful wine tasting. What a great way to end a fantastic tour!!”
Travel from Avignon in a small, air-conditioned minivan to Roussillon, Gordes, Fontaine de Vaucluse, and Châteauneuf-du-Pape. Expect scenic viewpoints, Provençal history, and tastings at two wineries with an English- or French-speaking guide. Guides such as Rémi, Florian, and Oliver are praised for clear commentary and warm group handling.
“This was a nice tour. We did not rent a car on this trip so this tour made it possible to access wineries. The driver was friendly and had engaging dialogue for the drive to and from.”
Join Arnaud of Ventourisme for a four-to-six-hour wine tour from Avignon through Beaumes-de-Venise, Gigondas, and Châteauneuf-du-Pape. Taste at least nine wines, meet producers at three estates, and enjoy a picnic of local farm products on morning tours from April to October. Groups are limited to six people.
“Outstanding! A delightful visit into the country side, very good commentary all along the way. Visited 3 wineries and a very nice picnic lunch…all a really good value”
Join Arnaud of Ventourisme for a small-group wine trip from Avignon to three Southern Rhône appellations. Taste at least nine wines, meet family-run producers, learn how soil and weather shape each bottle, and enjoy a local picnic on morning tours from April to October. The black Ventourisme car carries no more than six people.
“The tour was excellent! Our guide, Arnaud is very knowledgeable and engaging. The tastings that he chose were perfect. Each very good and diversified. The wines? Well, they speak for themselves! Excellent! The lunch that Arnaud supplied was so thoughtful. He chose selections from or around the village where he lives. Authentic and delicious! In our tour we had English speaking and French speaking companions. Arnaud seamlessly navigated both languages. This is a tour that I would definitely recommend!!! Prost! 🥂”
Travel from Avignon with a wine guide such as Thierry, Nico, or David for a nine-hour tour through Châteauneuf-du-Pape and nearby Rhône appellations. Visit three or four wineries, taste reds, whites, and rosés, tour cellars, learn about Grenache, Syrah, and Mourvèdre, and enjoy lunch with countryside views.
“David was a fantastic guide. Very knowledgeable and entertaining. Our group was great (maybe a bit boisterous at times 😉) we had a fantastic day learning about vines, wine making, rules of the area and of course tasting some sensational wines. Highly recommend.”
Travel from Avignon in an air-conditioned eight-seat minivan to Châteauneuf-du-Pape. Stop for a panoramic view of the village and vineyards, then visit two wineries for tastings and cellar visits. Guides such as Emile, Flo, Oliver, and Juliana share local wine knowledge. The tour returns to Avignon before lunch.
“Absolutely fantastic morning visiting two wineries tasting our favourite wine variety. Our driver was patient and knowledgeable about the local area. The lady at the second winery was so beautifully passionate about the product and process. She taught us how to taste wines properly. We learnt a lot at the first winery which was also a museum of sorts (more of an education centre). Thoroughly enjoyed.”
Join a small group of up to eight for a 10-hour Provence outing with an English- or French-speaking driver-guide. Taste wines at two Châteauneuf-du-Pape cellars, then see Gordes, Roussillon’s ochre cliffs, Lacoste Castle, and the Roman Pont Julien. Guides such as Emily and Jesus have earned especially warm praise.
“The whole day was amazing. Our guide, Emily was excellent. She was very knowledgeable and helpful. Highly recommended tour.”
Meet in Avignon at 2:30 pm for a five-hour small-group outing to Châteauneuf-du-Pape. Gordana or Erik leads you through the vineyards, local history, and winery tastings in an air-conditioned vehicle. Expect several generous pours, two or more winery visits, and a return to the Avignon meeting point.
“Book this tour for 4 adults at the last minute. So so glad we did. Had a most wonderful experience touring Chateaneuf du Pape region with Gordana. She was a terrific guide, very knowledge and very enthusiatic. Our wine stops were excellent and the wine was divine. Thank you so much Gordana.”
Spend a wine-focused day in Châteauneuf-du-Pape with Beatrice, visiting family-owned wineries and tasting several styles, including small-production bottles. You’ll learn how the Rhône Valley appellations, local vineyards, winemaking methods, and village history shaped this famous wine region. Tastings and visits are included, while lunch costs extra.
“We had a wonderful day and enjoyed every aspect of it. Beatrice explained from the history, geography, process and everything else about Chateanueuf du Pape. Highly recommend!”
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