Avignon Tours &
Things to Do
Discover the best Avignon tours and things to do in the jewel of Provence: step inside the vast Palace of the Popes, dance on the famous Pont d’Avignon, sip legendary Châteauneuf-du-Pape wines, marvel at the Roman Pont du Gard, wander the perched villages of the Luberon, and drift through purple lavender fields. Compare top-rated experiences and plan the perfect trip.
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Explore Avignon by interest
Whatever brings you to Avignon — world-class museums, the river, or a long lunch — start with the experiences travellers love most.
Palace of the Popes
Gothic palace.
ExploreWine tours
Châteauneuf-du-Pape.
ExplorePont du Gard
Roman aqueduct.
ExploreLuberon villages
Hilltop Provence.
ExploreLavender fields
Summer blooms.
ExploreArles & Camargue
Roman & wild.
ExploreCity tours
Ramparts & bridge.
ExploreProvence highlights
History & wine.
ExploreTop attractions in Avignon
The landmarks that define the city — and the tickets and tours that get you in, often skipping the line.
Palace of the Popes
Gothic palace.
Pont d’Avignon
Famous bridge.
Châteauneuf-du-Pape
Legendary wine.
Pont du Gard
Roman aqueduct.
Gordes
Hilltop village.
Lavender Fields
Purple blooms.
Arles
Roman & Van Gogh.
Roussillon
Ochre cliffs.
30 min awayPont du Gard
Roman aqueduct.
1 hr awayLuberon Villages
Hilltop Provence.
20 min awayChâteauneuf-du-Pape
Legendary wine.
45 min awayArles
Roman & Van Gogh.
Summer awayLavender Fields
Purple blooms.
1 hr awayRoussillon
Ochre cliffs.
Know before you go
Short, straight answers to the questions every Avignon visitor asks before booking.
Spring (Apr–Jun)
Mild and green — ideal for sightseeing.
Summer (Jul–Aug)
Hot and lively — lavender and festivals.
Autumn (Sep–Oct)
Warm days and the grape harvest.
Winter (Nov–Mar)
Cool and quiet, with fewer crowds.
For lavender
Visit in July for the fields in full bloom.
Best overall
May, June and September are ideal.
One day
The palace, bridge and a wine tasting.
Two days
Add the Pont du Gard and Luberon villages.
Three days
Add Arles, the Camargue and more wine.
For history
The palace and Roman monuments.
For wine
Châteauneuf-du-Pape and the Rhône.
For villages
The Luberon and lavender fields.
On foot
The old town is small and easily walked.
Tours & transfers
Tours reach the vineyards, villages and Pont du Gard.
By car
A car is handy for exploring rural Provence.
By train
A TGV station links Avignon to Paris and beyond.
Where to stay
Stay inside the ramparts near the palace.
Euro
France uses the euro; cards widely accepted.
Palace of the Popes
Book ahead to skip the queues in summer.
Wine tours
Join a Châteauneuf-du-Pape tour with a driver.
Pont du Gard
Go early or late for the best light and photos.
Lavender
Visit in July for the fields in full bloom.
Provence heat
Summers are hot — bring water and sun protection.
Festival
The July theatre festival packs the city — book early.
Palace tickets
The palace gets busy in summer — book ahead.
Wine tours
Small-group wine tours fill up — reserve early.
Luberon tours
Village day tours fill up — book ahead.
Lavender tours
July lavender tours sell out — book early.
Pont du Gard trips
Popular day trips fill up — reserve ahead.
Festival season
July is busiest — book well in advance.
Palace tour
Around €25–45 for a Palace of the Popes tour.
Wine tour
About €65–110 for a Châteauneuf-du-Pape tour.
Pont du Gard
Roughly €55–90 for a Pont du Gard day trip.
Luberon tour
Around €75–120 for a Luberon villages tour.
Lavender tour
About €90–130 for a summer lavender tour.
How to save
Join group day tours to save over private ones.
Avignon through the seasons
What's best, how busy it gets, and one booking tip for each time of year.
- Best for
- Sightseeing.
- Crowds
- Booking tip
- Ideal.
- Best for
- Lavender & festival.
- Crowds
- Booking tip
- Hot.
- Best for
- Harvest & wine.
- Crowds
- Booking tip
- Lovely.
- Best for
- Quiet city.
- Crowds
- Booking tip
- Cool.