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Arles Heritage Tour: Small Group Experience
4.9
78 Ratings
Avignon
Explore the UNESCO heritage sites of Roman and Medieval Arles and the aqueduct of Pont du Gard on a small-group day trip. Follow in the footsteps of Van Gogh and enjoy personalized service on this slow-paced tour.
Explore the UNESCO heritage sites of Roman and Medieval Arles and the aqueduct of Pont du Gard on a small-group day trip. Follow in the footsteps of Van Gogh and enjoy personalized service on this slow-paced tour.
Duration:
5 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- St. Paul de Mausole - Enjoy a brief drive from Avignon accompanied by your tour guide’s insightful commentary, leading to the tranquil setting of St Paul de Mausole’s asylum. Here, the renowned Dutch artist Vincent Van Gogh created iconic works such as “The Starry Night” and “Irises.” Be sure to admire the remnants of the ancient Roman town of…
- St. Paul de Mausole - Enjoy a brief drive from Avignon accompanied by your tour guide’s insightful commentary, leading to the tranquil setting of St Paul de Mausole’s asylum. Here, the renowned Dutch artist Vincent Van Gogh created iconic works such as “The Starry Night” and “Irises.” Be sure to admire the remnants of the ancient Roman town of Glanum, located just across the street. Please be aware that the hospital is still operational today. The tour does not include a visit to the replica of Van Gogh’s room, as time is either unavailable or very limited. The focus will be on the exteriors and the concluding segment of the St Remy Van Gogh Walk, featuring boards that display some of the artist’s most celebrated pieces.
- Les Baux de Provence - Set off on a picturesque drive through lush vineyards and aromatic olive groves to reach Les Baux de Provence, a dazzling gem nestled in the heart of the Alpilles massif. Your tour guide will drop you at the entrance of this charming pedestrian village, where every winding street and sunlit terrace offers stunning vistas. Perched like an eagle’s nest on a rocky plateau with views over the expansive Camargue, Les Baux is more than just a medieval fortress—it’s a place to meander, explore delightful shops, discover local crafts, and immerse yourself in the timeless Provençal ambiance.
- Arles - Join your driver and proceed to Arles, the lively and historic center of the Camargue. Your tour guide will provide maps and insights to enhance your visit. Enjoy an extended stop to stroll through Arles’ captivating streets, explore its extraordinary UNESCO-listed monuments, and trace Van Gogh’s footsteps, all while absorbing the town’s unique charm and rich history.
What's Included
- Drive and drop-off tour with live commentary onboard
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Parking fees
- Drive and drop-off tour with live commentary onboard
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Parking fees
What's Not Included
- Entrance fees, unless specified
- Food and drinks
- Entrance fees, unless specified
- Food and drinks
Additional Information
Explore the UNESCO World Heritage wonders of Arles, featuring its Roman and medieval landmarks and the charming streets that inspired Vincent Van Gogh. This tour stands out for its personal touch: groups are kept small, with only 8 participants, ensuring a relaxed, leisurely experience where questions are encouraged, history is explored, and insider…
Explore the UNESCO World Heritage wonders of Arles, featuring its Roman and medieval landmarks and the charming streets that inspired Vincent Van Gogh. This tour stands out for its personal touch: groups are kept small, with only 8 participants, ensuring a relaxed, leisurely experience where questions are encouraged, history is explored, and insider tips are shared. As a small business operated by just two individuals, each tour is personally guided, with meticulous attention to detail, sharing passion, knowledge, and stories with every guest. With over 11 years of expertise, each stop is designed to be engaging, informative, and customized to your interests. Travel comfortably in our modern, air-conditioned vans, making the journey through the stunning Provence countryside as delightful as the destinations. This is more than just a tour—it’s a personalized, unforgettable experience that allows you to connect with the region, its history, and its art in a way that few tours can offer.
- All children must be accompanied by an adult.
- The tour guide may have to speak multiple languages during the same tour.
- In case you plan to get to the meeting point by car, please contact us in advance so that we can suggest a parking lot and a more convenient meeting place.
- Not recommended for travelers with mobility problems
Location
Post Office
Cours Président Kennedy
To ensure the smooth running of the day, please plan to arrive a few minutes early, as we will depart promptly at 8:45 AM.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.9
(78 Ratings)
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Cathy_h
May 9, 2026
Perfect afternoon - Nico did an amazing job getting us to Les Baux and Arles giving us plenty of tips and maximum time for both. Plus a superb stop at the hospital where Van Gogh stayed. We thoroughly enjoyed our afternoon.
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Kenneth_t
Nov 13, 2025
Long day, but well worth it - We enjoyed the entire experience. Being Van Gogh enthusiasts, we enjoyed St. Remy. Other sites visited, including Les Baux-de-Provence, the Roman Colosseum and ampitheatre in Arles, and the Roman Aquaduct were also stunning and well worth the time. Long day, but we would highly recommend. Our Tour guide, Nikolas, was knowledgeable, personable, and very informative.
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Ericka_b
Oct 14, 2025
Wonderful small group experience. - Wonderful small group experience. The owners are the tour guides so they really care that you get a great experience. Arles was so interesting and the restaurant recommendation from our guide was terrific. There was plentyof time to exploreat each stop. I highly recommended this tour.
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Krista
Oct 4, 2025
Wonderful trip with an interesting mix of Van Gogh and Roman sites. - Interesting and fun day! Enjoyed the background and education during the rides, and the free time to explore the sites. Veronica provides lots of interesting details and pointed us to many sites. Variety of locations - scenic towns, larger cities, and of course the asylum and its surroundings.
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John_stubbs_may_2022
Sep 22, 2025
towns around Avignon - Veronica was an excellent guide and we had the perfect day for a tour around some of the outside locales near Avignon. Everything ran smoothly and we met some great people and really enjoyed day. Highly recommended
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Christinab495
Sep 19, 2025
A Great Tour with an Excellent Guide - We have just come back from the South of France where one of the standout experiences was the day tour with Provans.
Nicholas was a great guide, providing us with just the right amount of information. He was knowledgeable and yet not overly chatty.
We were only two people on the trip (lucky us) so he helped tailor the day's experiences to suit us (and the weather). We had enough time to see the Carrières et Lumiere at Les Baux and a little less time in the deluge at Arles. He saved us by finding some umbrellas and gave us good directions on where to find a place good to eat.
The Yellow Tour is an excellent way to see a lot of important sites around Avignon without being overly programmed.
I would definitely take another of Provan's tours and would highly recommend them.
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Gbebee
Sep 11, 2025
Wonderful tour with well curated selection of sites - Wonderful tour with well curated selection of sites and excellent commentary by Veronica.
There is not too much driving, and enough time at each location to get a good grasp of the site.
Comfortable van.
I highly recommend for a good sense of Provence in a one day tour.
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Ewigewanderlust
Jul 11, 2025
Perfect itinerary ❣️ - The itinerary for this excursion was well planned and perfectly executed. Our guide, Veronica, was friendly, knowledgeable, and helpful. We enjoyed all of our stops and never felt rushed or that we spent too much time at any location. It was an enjoyable day!!! We saw Van Gogh sites and historic sites dating back to the Romans. The Pont du Gard is a must experience. Veronica helped us understand how the bridge was built and how it has changed. If I had more time, I would sign up for another tour with Veronica. I can’t recommend this excursion enough.
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Mvt67
Jun 12, 2025
Provence private Day-Tours five stars! - We were in Provence for a week with 8 girlfriends. We were able to create two custom Day-Tours with Veronica. Her suggestions were exceptional. The two tours were fabulous. Veronica was first class all the way. She showed us Provence in a manner that we would not be able to have done on her own.
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Kerry_c
May 9, 2026
Nice trip into countryside. - Very nice tour guide, safe driver. I was expecting a little more in depth information about Van Gogh, nothing I had not heard before. Trip of Remy and psychiatric hospital highlight of trip to see the room lwhere Van Gogh stayed and the view from his room. Quite a bit of info here about the painter. The olive fields where he painted. Trip,to Arles a little light on with Van Gogh info but not surprising as this was the town that had petition to remove him from town. However, did see the river from which he sat on bank and painted Starry Night, a big expanse of sky here.
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