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Explore Avignon on a Private Full-Day Tour from Avignon City Centre
You’ll start by sharing your interests during booking so your full-day visit from Avignon City Centre is tailored to you, and when you arrive in Avignon we’ll invite you to meet your local guide over a complimentary glass of wine or coffee to fine-tune the itinerary; excursions typically begin around 9:30 a.m. and last about eight hours, with every day unique and focused on themes like landscapes and heritage, legends and castles, tastings and discoveries of the vineyards and Provençal markets, art and literature, crafts and folklore, and the Provençal, Occitan and Roman cultures. Because we are a registered not-for-profit cultural association that began operating in 2004, your volunteer local host is passionate about the history, culture and language of the region, ensuring a personal, insightful experience that highlights the best of Avignon and its surroundings.
About this activity in Avignon City Centre
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Highlights
- Tailor your full-day cultural excursion around your interests - from Provençal markets and vineyards to castles, art and local folklore.
- Begin the experience with a relaxed meet-up over a complimentary glass of wine or coffee so the itinerary is fine-tuned just for you.
- Enjoy an immersive, roughly 8-hour day that typically starts around 9:30 a.m., led by knowledgeable local volunteers who love the region’s history and languages.
- Experience authentic stories and hidden corners presented by a registered not-for-profit cultural association active in the area since 2004.
Important Information
- You’ll be asked about your preferences at first contact so the visit is personalised; expect a flexible, theme-based route created for your group.
- The day is paced for relaxed exploration; bring comfortable shoes, sun protection and a camera to capture landscapes, heritage sites and tastings.
- Guides are local volunteers passionate about regional culture, language and history, so you’ll get an intimate, insider perspective of the area.
- This experience works well for solo travellers, couples and families - the itinerary can be adapted to different ages and interests.
Meeting Point
You’ll arrange a convenient meeting point in Avignon City Centre - typically a central café or piazza - where you’ll be welcomed with a complimentary coffee or glass of wine to finalise your personalised plan before the day begins.
Includes
- Private transportation included - you’ll have dedicated transport for transfers and activities around Avignon City Centre, making it easy to reach local sites without relying on schedules.
- Door-to-door private transport in the area ensures a comfortable, direct way to move between your accommodation and event locations.
Excludes
- Possible tolls: you may encounter toll charges of 5–10€ on certain routes around the region.
- Possible parking fees: some parking facilities in and near the city centre may charge 1–3€.
- Possible entrance fees: select venues or attractions you visit may require entrance fees of 5–13€.
Other
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller, so you can keep little ones comfortable while you explore the area.
- Service animals are allowed, supporting travelers who rely on assistance animals during their visit.
- Public transportation options are available nearby, giving you flexibility to combine private transfers with buses or trains in the destination.
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels - activities and transfers are accessible whether you prefer a relaxed pace or a more active itinerary.
Customer Reviews
10/10
Based on 9 Reviews
Summary:
I used Imagine Tours for a day excursion through Provence. Our experience was amazing from start to finish, with regular communication leading up to our day trip. Our guide, Richard, exceeded any expectations we could have dreamed of. His goal was to show us as much as he could from our desired "wish list" and added in elements in each location, like lunch along the river in Fontaine de Vaucluse and a quick visit to the hospital in St. Rémy de Provence, just to name a few. Richard shared history, local insight, and his humor and personality made it an even more enjoyable day. It was a wonderful and enjoyable day, and I know I will likely book again in the future and recommend to other family and friends.
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We had the best time with Richard! He’s incredibly knowledgeable, learned so much about the history of each places we visited, made the experience very special for us. Highly recommend Richard!!
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Summary:
Our 7 day tour of Provence and Occitania was outstanding. Of all the many guided tours we have taken, Richard was the best guide we have ever had. He was an enormous help in planning our time in Provence and Occitania. For the tour itself, he was prompt, energetic, knowledgeable, and pleasant to be with. We felt we saw everything on our list and beyond. His sense of humor and positive attitude kept us going on the longer and more tiring days. He consistently made the touring easy for us, dropping us off at our B & B when we moved from Avignon to Arles. In every city and village, he knew where to park, the best places to eat, exactly what to see. His knowledge of history and local culture was extremely useful touring the museums and historic sites.
We found Imagine Tours easy to work with and the pricing fair, especially considering the intensity of our planned tours.
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Know more about Avignon City Centre
You’ll start by sharing your interests during first contact so the volunteer guides can plan a tailored art and culture day. Before the visit, you’re invited to meet over a glass of wine or coffee to fine-tune the itinerary. Excursions typically begin around 9:30 a.m. and last about eight hours, focusing on local museums, Provençal traditions, Roman heritage and literary or craft highlights.
You can choose a full-day, family-friendly sightseeing excursion that suits all ages. Each visit is unique and can include landscapes, heritage sites, folklore and gentle outdoor activities. The program is designed by volunteers to be accessible and engaging for families, with planning starting at first contact and finalized at the arrival meeting.
If you’re interested in workshops or crafts, the association tailors visits to include hands-on sessions, meetings with local artisans or folklore-focused stops. You’ll describe your preferences up front, meet your guide on arrival to refine the plan, and then spend about eight hours immersed in creative and cultural activities.
Yes. Your bespoke visit can center on tastings and discoveries of nearby vineyards and Provençal markets. The local volunteer guides will adapt the route to your tastes, confirm details at the pre-visit meeting, and build a full-day experience that showcases regional food, wine and market culture.
Your personalized itinerary can be built around landscapes, legends and castles or broader heritage themes including Occitan and Roman culture. The volunteer-led excursions highlight natural scenery and historic sites, combining storytelling with visits to regionally significant locations for a full-day exploration.
For a romantic or private day, the volunteer guides create a customized route based on your interests-art, wine tastings, scenic landscapes or intimate heritage sites. You’ll have a pre-visit meet-up to personalize the experience, and the excursion generally starts mid-morning and runs for approximately eight hours.
