Top 15 Wine Tours in Avignon

1.Chateauneuf du Pape wine tour

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

Spend about seven hours exploring Châteauneuf-du-Pape with guides such as Max, Romain, Coralie, or Wilhelm. Visit three wineries, taste wines in an old village cellar, learn about local soils and grapes, and stop for Provençal lunch with vineyard views. 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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2.Châteauneuf du Pape Half-Day Wine Tour

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

Join a guide such as Arnaud, Emily, Joanna, or Flo for a four-hour trip from Avignon into Châteauneuf-du-Pape. You’ll taste wines at two cellars, hear about local grape varieties and Provençal history, and stop at the Pope’s ruined summer residence for Rhône Valley views.

“We loved Sylvia! She was so friendly and informative. Gave us lots of information and a taste of a special local holiday cookie!! The winery was amazing. Bought wine!!! lol”

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3.Half-Day Great Vineyards Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 337 reviews · 5 hours · from $94

Spend five hours in the Côtes du Rhône with a guide such as Thierry, Nico, David, or Brigitte, visiting two or three Grand Cru areas. Expect scenic village stops, vineyard and cellar visits, and tastings that may range from six to fourteen wines. Transport and tastings are included.

“Very informative. Our Guide Terry was entertaining. The wineries were superb”

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

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

Travel from Avignon in an air-conditioned minivan with a group of no more than eight. Guides such as Anne, Ann, Natalie, and Kelsy lead tastings in Gigondas and Châteauneuf-du-Pape, pairing wine with vineyard views, local history, and visits to both larger estates and family-run cellars.

“Anne was an amazing guide. She was very knowledgable about the region and all of our stops had great wine. She brought us through a few great photo spots as well! Would recommend!”

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

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

From Avignon, a small group of up to eight visits three Rhône wine estates in Châteauneuf-du-Pape and nearby villages such as Séguret, Gigondas, or Vacqueyras. Guides including Nico, Thierry, David, and Brigitte explain grapes, terroir, and winemaking before an included lunch with valley views.

“It was a great and very informative day of wine tasting in the area of Châteauneuf du Pape. Our guide was perfect and very knowledgeable. Highly recommend this tour.”

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6.Afternoon Wine Tour to Chateauneuf du Pape from Avignon

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 176 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $127

Meet at Avignon’s tourist office at 2 p.m. for a four-hour trip to Châteauneuf-du-Pape. An English-speaking guide such as Emile, Sylvia, Arnaud, or Sam leads a small group of up to eight to two wineries, with red and white tastings, vineyard views, and a short stop at the castle ruins.

“Visited two wineries and tasted 7 wines both excellent informational and wines. Remi was knowledgeable and sites were also nice”

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7.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 four-to-six-hour wine tour from Avignon, visiting estates in Beaumes-de-Venise, Gigondas, and Châteauneuf-du-Pape. Expect at least nine tastings, local vineyard views, and a farm-produce picnic on morning tours from April through October.

“The wineries were fantastic, picnic lunch was delicious. The day was very relaxed and Arnaud was a fabulous guide.”

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8.Wine Tour with Visit to Châteauneuf du Pape

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

Join Arnaud of Ventourisme for a small-group wine tour from Avignon. Visit three wineries, taste at least nine Southern Rhône wines, learn how soil and weather shape each appellation, and enjoy a local picnic on morning tours from April through October.

“Thank you Arnaud, your tour was lovely! We very much enjoyed your knowledge, hospitality and delightful lunch. The winery’s were wonderful and it was a great day out. Merci!”

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9.Historic District Guided Food & Wine Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 84 reviews · 3h 30m · from $89Best value

Spend three and a half hours walking Avignon’s old town with a small group of up to 12 people. Guides such as Zahra and Clara connect local food with city history, from Les Halles market to Pont d’Avignon. Expect at least four tastings, one alcoholic drink, and enough food to arrive hungry.

“The tour was very interesting and also delicious. In addition, Zarah was exceptionally friendly and pleasant. We really enjoyed it.”

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

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

Travel from Avignon with a wine guide such as Thierry, Nico, David, or Nicholas to taste Châteauneuf-du-Pape and nearby Rhône wines. Visit three or four wineries, learn about Grenache, Syrah, Mourvèdre, and cellar aging, then stop for lunch in a beautiful countryside setting.

“Great day trip to get an appreciation for the wine regions of Provence. Guide was well-versed in the area and the wines, and provided useful, informed commentary on the regions and its wines.”

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11.Morning Wine Tour to Chateauneuf du Pape from Avignon

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

Leave Avignon at 9 a.m. for a four-hour small-group tour of Châteauneuf-du-Pape. Your English-speaking driver-guide, such as Emile, Flo, or Oliver, leads you to a hilltop viewpoint and two winery tastings, with cellar visits, vineyard scenery, and no need to drive.

“We were longing to have a great tour in Chateauneuf de Pape, but it was not what we expected....! The two domains we visited was good but the guide needs to find a different job (she had a very bad day) ? The guide was more a driver than a guide. Sorry, but we can not recommend this tour mainly because of the guide.”

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12.Half Day Great Vineyard Tour from Avignon

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 57 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $96

Travel from Avignon in a small, air-conditioned vehicle with guides such as David, Thierry, or JB. Taste wines at two estates or cellars in Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Gigondas, or Séguret, learn about grapes and terroir, and enjoy scenic villages and vineyards.

“David was our tour guide and driver. He went above and beyond to include me in the tour!!. I was struggling to find parking and David guided me to a parking lot and picked me up from there!! I learned more about French wine in that trip to the Vineyards and I’ve ever known before. He is incredibly knowledgeable and personable. The wineries that we went to were excellent and would enjoy visiting there again!! I highly recommend this tour and would definitely take it again to visit other wineries!!!”

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13.Full-Day Châteauneuf du Pape Wines & Luberon Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 42 reviews · 10 hours · from $199

Spend 10 hours with a driver-guide and up to seven other passengers exploring Châteauneuf-du-Pape and the Luberon. You’ll taste wine at two cellars, see Gordes, Roussillon, Lacoste, and Pont Julien, with guides such as Jesus and Emily leading recent departures.

“Fortia Winery was excellent and I expected both to be the same quality with over 300 wineries. Bouachon was disappointing, not on the same level or quality. Our driver/guide “ Jesus” was fantastic! We wish we had two good winery experiences but the rest was great!”

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14.Roman Heritage & Wine Legacy

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 40 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $113

From Avignon, join Gordana and a small group for an afternoon in Châteauneuf-du-Pape, with tastings at two wineries and a visit to the Pont du Gard. The five-hour tour includes an air-conditioned vehicle, English guiding, and return to the Avignon meeting point.

“This tour was very interesting and relaxing. We started with tastings at two Châteauneuf-du-Pape wineries and then had a leisurely walk at Pont du Gard aqueduct built in the 1st century AD. Our guide Gordana was both knowledgeable and entertaining.”

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15.Wine Tasting Tour at Châteauneuf du Pape

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 36 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $113

Travel from Avignon in an air-conditioned vehicle to Châteauneuf-du-Pape for vineyard views, winery visits, and guided tastings. Gordana and Erik add local history, wine-making insight, and flexible personal attention to this five-hour English-language tour for up to eight people.

“One of the best excursions ever. The guide was knowledgeable, interesting and enthusiastic. She clearly knows the subject matter”

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