City & Culture Tours & Trips in Provence
Several excellent tours weave art, history and authentic local life throughout Provence, starting with Van Gogh's path through Arles, where visitors paint with local artists and explore Saint Paul de Mausole monastery - the place where Van Gogh created over 150 masterpieces. One journey kicks off in Paris with classic Citroën 2CV rides, then winds south to discover medieval gems like Avignon's Papal Palace which stands as Europe's largest Gothic structure. Our travelers often tell us the local connections leave the deepest impressions - from cooking in village kitchens and visiting wine-producing families to discovering Lyon's hidden traboules passageways. A favored route blends visits to family vineyards near Aix-en-Provence with guided walks through the villages of Gordes, Roussillon and also the striking ochre streets. What sets these tours apart is how they mix major landmarks with genuine experiences, such as joining truffle hunters in season, learning to make traditional Calisson sweets and sharing meals in historic village squares. Groups stay small at 8-16 people, perfect for intimate experiences like private château visits and hands-on cooking sessions in old stone kitchens that have served for centuries.
10 best city & culture Provence tours
Compiled by
MelissaProvence travel expert at TourRadar
- Discovery of the Hinterland of Provence
- 5 Days in Avignon: Exploring Provence, Saint-Rémy, Les Baux & Luberon
- Provence & French Riviera
- Discover Provence
- Paris & Provence
- The Med sea shore from Marseille - Exclusive Trip
- Provence - Between tradition and Modernity
- Provence & French Riviera
- Provence Secrets - Pont du Gard
- Provence and the French Riviera 2023
Discovery of the Hinterland of Provence
5 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“The dinner at Mikal Favel was outstanding as was the e-bike Tour in the steps of Cezanne.”
Kathleen, traveled in September
Small groups savor Provence's gastronomy, wines, and artistic heritage. E-bikes provide an eco-friendly way to appreciate stunning landscapes and architecture.
Duration 5 days Destinations Aix-En-Provence, Bonnieux, Lourmarin, Gordes, Roussillon, Marseille Age Range All Ages Welcome Operated in English, French Operator So Provence So Alps ! From
- US$1,938
Duration 5 days Destinations Avignon, Saint-Rémy-de-Provence, Les Baux de Provence, Pont du Gard Age Range All Ages Welcome Operator STM Tours LLC From $1,434
35% Off- US$932You save $502
Duration 8 days Destinations Nice, Antibes, Aix-En-Provence, Avignon, Pont du Gard, Arles, Les Baux de Provence, Saint-Rémy-de-Provence, Gordes Age Range Ages 18+ Operator Blue-Roads Touring From
35% Off- US$3,259
Forcalquier's cobbled lanes lead to its 200-stall market, one of Haute Provence's largest with local produce. The medieval Old Church in Banon, first built in 1350, sits alongside shops selling traditional Banon goat cheese wrapped in chestnut leaves. A 1-mile hike takes you through the ochre cliffs of Provençal Colorado, then Lourmarin's fountains and narrow streets wait in the Luberon mountains.
Duration 7 days Destinations Forcalquier, Banon, Lourmarin, Bonnieux, Sisteron, Avignon, Aix-En-Provence Age Range Ages 16+ Operator Exodus Adventure Travels From $3,373
10% Off- US$3,045You save $328
Artistic workshops, wine experiences, and historic sites paint a vivid picture of Provence. The route winds through Van Gogh landmarks, medieval villages, and ancient Roman monuments.
Duration 9 days Destinations Paris, Avignon, Pont du Gard, Arles, Aix-En-Provence, Saint-Rémy-de-Provence, Les Baux de Provence, Gordes, Roussillon, French RivieraSee all destinations Age Range All Ages Welcome Operator Globus From $6,029
4% Off- US$5,779You save $250
Duration 6 days Destinations Marseille, Aix-En-Provence, Roussillon, Les Baux de Provence Age Range All Ages Welcome Operated in English, French Operator So Provence So Alps ! From
4% Off- US$3,428
The heart of Provence unfolds through UNESCO Heritage sites, wine tastings, and vibrant markets. A comfortable minibus connects historic towns, while nights are spent in authentic local hotels, complete with included meals and expert-guided tours.
Duration 9 days Destinations Arles, Fontvieille, Saint-Rémy-de-Provence, Les Baux de Provence, Avignon, Uzès, Pont du Gard, Aix-En-Provence, Gordes, RoussillonSee all destinations Operated in Only: German Operator Gebeco From
4% Off- US$2,058
Duration 8 days Destinations Nice, Antibes, Aix-En-Provence, Avignon, Pont du Gard, Arles, Les Baux de Provence, Saint-Rémy-de-Provence, Gordes Age Range Ages 18+ Operator Back-Roads Touring From
4% Off- US$3,420
Provence Secrets - Pont du Gard
1 Review by TourRadar travelers“The sights we saw and the villages we traveled through were amazing. The hotels were comfortable and the included meals delicious.”
Mara, traveled in September
Duration 5 days Destinations Nimes, Pont du Gard, Uzès, Cabrieres, Beaucaire, Saint-Rémy-de-Provence, Fontvieille, Les Baux de Provence, Avignon Age Range All Ages Welcome Operator Discover France Adventures From
4% Off- US$837
Provençal culture springs to life through local wine tastings, olive farm visits, and traditional market tours. The relaxed schedule weaves together historic sites like the Pont du Gard with genuine experiences, from monk encounters at Sénanque Abbey to multimedia art shows in ancient quarries.
No departure dates availableDuration 8 days Destinations Nice, Antibes, Cassis, Aix-En-Provence, Arles, Pont du Gard, Avignon, Les Baux de Provence, Saint-Rémy-de-Provence, Greoux Les BainsSee all destinations Age Range Ages 18+ Operator Back-Roads Touring
What people love about City & Culture Tours in Provence
We enjoyed our tour of the hinterlands very much. Simon was wonderful to work with during the planning and pre-trip process. The boutique hotel had a wonderful staff who were happy to help in anyway that they could. It was wonderful to stay in one place for all four nights. The E bike tour was most enjoyable and Jerome was a wonderful guide. The tour to the Luberon villages was delightful. We very much enjoyed strolling through each of the villages. The wine tour was not what we are used to in the US. It was a bit disappointing that there was nowhere to sit to enjoy the tasting and felt quite rushed. The shuttle drivers that Simon had arranged for us were very professional and prompt. The vehicles were clean and we felt very safe. Aix-en-Provence is a beautiful village, larger and a bit busier than we anticipated.
Discovery of the Hinterland of Provence
- Provence Camargue To Nimes
The bike tour covered some beautiful and very interesting territory but it was also very strenuous so we often got into town very late and exhausted without the time or energy to tour the town. The days varied from 18-35 miles and included one very steep day and one day where we had to deal with headwinds. The directions were clear in the countryside but sometimes challenging going in or out of the towns so that we had to supplement with google maps which didn’t take into consideration traffic, biking lanes, closed roads. One of the most exciting experiences was the ornithological park in Camargue which we found on our own. The view from Baux was spectacular.
- Family Adventure from Lyon to Marseille
We had a good time. Great experience.
