Wine Tours in Provence: 7 Worth Clearing a Day For

1.Chateauneuf du Pape wine tour

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

Spend about seven hours exploring Châteauneuf-du-Pape from Avignon with guides such as Max, Romain, Coralie, or Wilhelm. Visit vineyards, a château, family estates, and an old village cellar. Taste a broad range of wines, stop for a Provençal lunch, and travel in a small group of up to eight.

“Max is an expert at describing all the possible factors of soil type, weather, grape varieties, processing, etc. which give the wines of Chateauneuf du Pape such wonderful character. He invited questions for discussion and also perfectly presented the tastings. Enjoy this amazing setting where each vineyard expresses its own unique character, all of which contributes to the qualities found in these lovely wines. Merci, Max and Chateauneuf du Pape!”

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2.Calanques Sailing Day Trip with Lunch and Wine

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 411 reviews · 7 hours · from $159

Sail from Marseille aboard the historic Le Don du Vent to a weather-dependent cove in the Calanques or along La Côte Bleue. Start with coffee and navettes, then swim, snorkel, and enjoy a generous vegetarian buffet with organic white wine and rosé. English and French-speaking crew are on hand throughout the seven-hour outing.

“A perfect day on the Mediterranean! We can’t recommend this excursion highly enough - beautiful scenery, swimming, and a delicious lunch aboard a grand sailboat with a gracious, knowledgeable crew. We’re so grateful we got to experience the beauty of Calanques!”

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3.Châteauneuf du Pape Half-Day Wine Tour

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

Travel from Avignon in a comfortable, air-conditioned van with up to eight people. Your English or French-speaking guide takes you through Châteauneuf-du-Pape for two cellar tastings, a photo stop at the Pope’s ruined summer residence, and views over the Rhône Valley. Guides vary, with Arnaud, Emily, Joanna, Flo, and Oliver among those leading recent departures.

“Joe was wonderful! He was full of good information. It was fun to spend the day with him. We tasted fantastic wines with true wine experts and learned a lot about the special wines of the Côtes du Rhône!”

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4.Historic District Guided Food & Wine Walking Tour

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

Spend three and a half hours tasting Provençal food and wine while walking from the Palais des Papes through Rue Carnot, Les Halles, and the old center to Pont d’Avignon. Guides such as Zahra and Clara add local history and restaurant tips. Expect at least four food stops, generous portions, one alcoholic drink, and a small group of up to 12.

“Nastassja was our guide for this food and wine tour in Avignon, and she made the entire experience genuinely enjoyable. The pace was relaxed, the portions were generous, and you’ll be tasting a surprising variety of local specialties—so come hungry and maybe skip the tight jeans that day. She shared plenty of interesting history and context along the way, which helped us appreciate the city beyond the food itself. Avignon has so much to take in, and this tour was a great introduction. I’d absolutely recommend it to anyone visiting the city, especially if you want a mix of local insight, regional flavors, and a fun walk through the historic…”

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5.Avignon: Full-Day Châteauneuf du Pape Wines & Luberon Tour

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

From Avignon, spend 10 hours with a driver-guide visiting two Châteauneuf-du-Pape cellars, then head through the Luberon to Lacoste, Pont Julien, Roussillon, and Gordes. The small van carries up to eight people. Guides may include Emily or Jesus, and the tour runs in English or French.

“The whole day was amazing. Our guide, Emily was excellent. She was very knowledgeable and helpful. Highly recommended tour.”

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6.Bandol and Cassis: Full Day Wine Tour from Marseille

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 42 reviews · 7 hours · from $194

Spend seven hours with wine guide Eric or another English or French-speaking guide, visiting three award-winning wineries in Cassis and Bandol. You will taste local whites and reds, learn French wine classification and winemaking, enjoy free time for lunch in Cassis, and travel in a small air-conditioned minivan from central Marseille.

“Beautiful and informative wine tour! We got to try a good amount of wines at all three wineries we visited and learned a lot about the wine making process. I loved the lunch stop in Cassis, which is a super cute town with good food and shopping. We also stopped for a photo opp in the National Park, which was a great way to end the day.”

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7.2-Hour Wine & Scenery Sidecar Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 30 reviews · from $143

Leave Aix-en-Provence with guides such as Kevin or Eric at the controls, riding a vintage motorcycle and sidecar along Cézanne Road. Stop for Sainte-Victoire views, village scenery, and a local vineyard tasting. You can switch between the sidecar and rear seat, making this a lively private outing for couples or friends.

“The ride was really fun, great communication from the organizers and Kevin was a great driver and guide! My only wish is that there were more stops than just one winery. That was great but would have loved to stop at a few places throughout the ride.”

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