Aix-en-Provence Tours &
Things to Do
Discover the best Aix-en-Provence tours and things to do in the elegant heart of Provence: stroll the fountain-lined old town and Cézanne’s studio, wander purple lavender fields at Valensole, explore the perched villages of the Luberon, taste rosé and Châteauneuf-du-Pape in sun-drenched vineyards, sail the turquoise calanques of Cassis, and marvel at the Verdon Gorge. Compare top-rated experiences and plan the perfect trip.
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Explore Aix-en-Provence by interest
Whatever brings you to Aix-en-Provence — world-class museums, the river, or a long lunch — start with the experiences travellers love most.
Top attractions in Aix-en-Provence
The landmarks that define the city — and the tickets and tours that get you in, often skipping the line.
Aix Old Town
Cours Mirabeau.
Lavender Fields
Valensole.
Gordes
Perched village.
Provence Wine
Rosé & reds.
Cassis Calanques
Turquoise coves.
Verdon Gorge
Grand canyon.
Aix Markets
Provençal stalls.
Roussillon
Ochre cliffs.
1 hr awayValensole
Lavender fields.
1 hr awayLuberon
Perched villages.
45 min awayCassis
Calanques.
2 hr awayVerdon Gorge
Grand canyon.
Provence awayWine Country
Rosé & reds.
Center awayOld Town
Cézanne & fountains.
Know before you go
Short, straight answers to the questions every Aix-en-Provence visitor asks before booking.
Spring (Apr–Jun)
Warm and blooming — ideal for touring Provence.
Summer (Jul–Aug)
Hot and busy, with lavender at its peak.
Autumn (Sep–Oct)
Golden light and the grape harvest.
Winter (Nov–Mar)
Mild and quiet, with fewer crowds.
For lavender
Late June to mid-July for the fields in bloom.
Best overall
May to June and September are ideal.
One day
The old town and a lavender or Luberon trip.
Two days
Add Provence wine and the markets.
Three days
Add Cassis, the calanques and the Verdon.
For culture
The old town and Cézanne’s studio.
For lavender
The Valensole plateau in summer.
For wine
Côtes de Provence and Châteauneuf-du-Pape.
On foot
The old town is best explored on foot.
Tours & transfers
Tours reach lavender, villages and the coast.
By car
A car reaches the Luberon and Verdon at your pace.
By train
A TGV station links Aix to Marseille and beyond.
Where to stay
Stay in the old town for the best atmosphere.
Euro
France uses the euro; cards widely accepted.
Old town
Take a walking tour along the Cours Mirabeau.
Lavender
Visit in early July for the fields at their best.
Luberon
Book a day trip to Gordes and Roussillon.
Wine
Join a Côtes de Provence rosé tasting tour.
Calanques
Take a boat trip from Cassis harbour.
Markets
Aix’s markets run several mornings a week.
Lavender tours
Summer lavender tours sell out — book ahead.
Luberon trips
Village day trips fill up — reserve early.
Wine tours
Small wine tours fill up — book ahead.
Calanques boats
Cassis boat trips fill up — reserve early.
Verdon trips
Verdon day trips fill up — book ahead.
Summer season
July and August are busiest — book ahead.
Walking tour
Around €20–45 for an old town walking tour.
Lavender tour
About €60–110 for a lavender fields day tour.
Luberon trip
Roughly €55–100 for a Luberon villages day trip.
Wine tour
Around €70–130 for a Provence wine tour.
Cassis trip
About €65–110 for a Cassis and calanques trip.
How to save
Join group day trips to save over private tours.
Aix-en-Provence through the seasons
What's best, how busy it gets, and one booking tip for each time of year.
- Best for
- Touring.
- Crowds
- Booking tip
- Ideal.
- Best for
- Lavender.
- Crowds
- Booking tip
- Hot.
- Best for
- Wine harvest.
- Crowds
- Booking tip
- Lovely.
- Best for
- Quiet & mild.
- Crowds
- Booking tip
- Cool.