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Top 10 Historical & Heritage Tours in Arles, Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur
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1. Marseille Shore Excursion: Private Arles and Les Baux de Provence Tour
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
Take advantage of your time in port in Marseille with this private shore excursion to Arles and Les Baux de Provence.You will first stop in the UNESCO-listed city of Arles to see highlights like Café Van Gogh and the ancient Arles Amphitheatre. Then enjoy an afternoon at your leisure in the gorgeous cliff-top village of Les Baux de Provence.
Inclusions: Local guide, Port pickup and drop-off, Transport by air-conditioned minivan, Worry-free Shore Excursion Guarantee
Exclusions: Food and drinks, Gratuities, Hotek pick up / drop off, Monuments tickets entrances
Reviewed By GingerBrandy
This tour was so enjoyable. Our guide was knowledgable and fun. Best timing for seeing a lot but not to rushed. Best tour ever. The Castles, bridges,food and wine, all excellent places if you want history, scenic views and vibes. Thank you so much for the history book that came alive for me.
2. Small-Group Day Trip to Arles, the Alpilles and Pont du Gard from Avignon
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 13 reviews
Discover Roman masterpieces and Van Gogh's landscapes in a small group. Enjoy personal service and a friendly atmosphere. With our skip-the-line ticket to the Pont du Gard (included) you'll avoid the long lines and have more time to sightsee. Enjoy a small group wine tasting at a selected winery in Tavel, in the Rhone valley. In summer, we will be happy to stop along sunflower fields and give you time for souvenir pictures.
Inclusions: Driver/guide, Transport by air-conditioned minivan, Parking Fees, Live commentary on board
Exclusions: Entrance fees, unless specified, Food and drinks, Gratuities (optional)
Reviewed By HingLaw
PROVANS with Veronica and Nicolas is among the greatest tours we'd been. They extended their efforts to work with our schedule, picked us up at our hotel, then we had a terrific day through the Provencal countryside. We are looking forward to joining other tours by them in our next trip to the area. Or, even better is to arrange a bespoke itinerary out of the usual spots. Highly recommended!
3. Arles and Camargue Small-Group Half-Day Tour from Avignon
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 19 reviews
Enjoy a small-group tour from Avignon to discover Arles and Camargues with an experienced guide. During this half day tour you will visit Arles, where art and history meet in perfect harmony, pond of Vaccares, where you will see pink flamingos, white horses and black bulls in their natural habitat and Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer.
Inclusions: Driver/guide, Transport by air-conditioned minivan
Exclusions: Gratuities
Reviewed By Bhavesh R
Tour was fantastic! Gordana was very knowledgable and friendly, and this was one of our highlights of our trip to France. Highly recommend!
4. Full Day Trip to Arles - Les Baux de Provence and Saint Remy de Provence from Montpelier
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
In this full day tour, you will see the highlights of Arles the UNESCO World Heritage site due to its Roman monuments, including the Roman arena, a Roman theater, the Alyscamps, a huge Roman necropolis, Roman baths and the church of St. Trophime, before strolling in the footsteps of Van Gogh and the places which have inspired him art. Arles is a must-see. Then head up to les Baux de Provence and discover this medieval village on 245 meter high rocky spur to discover a breathtaking view. Finally, go to Saint Remy de Provence to visit the monastery Saint-Paul de Mausole (own expense) where Van Gogh used to live for one year. Visit the historical center and get a free walk in the old town.
Inclusions: Driver/guide, Port pickup and drop-off, Private tour, Transport by air-conditioned minivan
Exclusions: Food and drinks, Lunch, Gratuities
Reviewed By 670dylanh
Very friendly guide, good conversation and sights, lots of relevant history and info about the area.
5. Historic Arles to the wild & windswept beaches of the Camargue private tour
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
Arles, city of art, history & photography a Unesco World Heritage Site. Most visitors come in search of Van Gogh & Roman history - look for the cafe in Place du Forum he painted Cafe Terrace at Night. Arles founded in 46BC by Julius Caesar 2000 years ago, & Van Gogh who arrived in 1888. From Arles, we head into the Camargue region follow the River Rhône where it meets the Mediterranean & windswept beach of Piémanson, time to take in the air & beauty of the nature around. In the heart of the Camargue natural park, you will witness an amazing sight of wild animals & wild landscapes; pink flamingos, bulls & the famous white horses of Camargue. You also visit the capital of the regional park, Les Saintes Maries de la Mer, a town of Spanish gipsy traditions. Head to the rooftop of the town's church, admire the view of the Mediterranean before visiting the Ornithological park Pont de Gau with flamingos, egrets and many more species. It's a day discovering the secrets of the Camargue & Arles.
Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Bottled water
Exclusions: Lunch, Alcoholic Beverages
Reviewed By gene
This is a review about our experience "so far" with Christopher and Ooh Provence. A number of months ago, as usual, I did extensive research and found a photographer and I contacted him to see about a photo experience while in Marseille. He responded immediately and then told me about his tour company which extends beyond just photography. It was perfect...a guide that could help 2 amateur photographers get some unique shots in a great city plus learn about the history at the same time. I find this is a great way to explore a city. So, of course ,I booked and paid the deposit etc. and we confirmed our date. Then along came Covid 19 and I finally had to cancel .This company offers full refund up to 24 hours in advance of tour and Christopher had no problem with an immediate refund. I will add that is not the case with some hotels etc. I am so impressed with the customer service under very extraordinary circumstances and will definitely book with Ooh Provence in the future when we can return post Covid. Based on my experience so far I am sure we will have a great time touring Marseille and the surrounding area with Christopher. I often find the true test of a good travel company is how they handle unexpected problems and can be flexible. Christopher delivers on this for sure!!
6. History and Van Gogh Full Day Tour in Provence from MARSEILLE
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
Visit the main historic cities and places Provence is famous for. Small group tour. Kind and professional driver/guides. Fully air/conditioned vehicles.
Inclusions: Experienced guide
Exclusions: Bottled water, Gratuities, Entrance fees to the visited sites
Reviewed By Sylwia R
My sister and I booked the Monaco/Côte d'Azur tour which also included a stop in the beautiful medieval city of Eze and a tour of the Fragonard Perfumery. All in all we discovered Nice, Monaco (including a lunch stop in Monte-Carlo as per our request), Eze/Fragonard Perfumery, and Cannes in one day, without ever feeling rushed or like we had missed an opportunity. Silvio was a wonderful guide, his local knowledge excellent and his recommendations (such as to try a traditional treat in Nice) much appreciated. His driving was also terrific, which is important to note because we were in the car for a good portion of the day. We honestly had such a great experience and cannot recommend this tour or Silvio enough!
7. History and Van Gogh in Provence from AIX-EN-PROVENCE
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
Visit the main historic cities and places Provence is famous for. Small group tour. Kind and professional driver/guides. Fully air/conditioned vehicles.
Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Guide/Driver
Exclusions: Entrance fees to the visited sites, Bottled water, Gratuities
Reviewed By jonathanj165
The tour guide was super friendly and was knowledgable about the places we went to. Highly recommend!
8. Half-Day Van Gogh Tour of Provence from Avignon
Overall Ratings
4.7 based on 13 reviews
Enjoy a small-group tour from Avignon to follow the steps of Van Gogh with an experienced guide. During this half day tour we will guide you through the wonderful marriage of art and history. Following Van Gogh steps, we will visit Arles and Saint Rémy de Provence where he lived and painted. Explore the incredible perched village Les Baux de Provence one of the most visited destination in France.
Inclusions: Bottled water, Driver/guide, Professional guide
Exclusions: Gratuities
Reviewed By Bhavesh R
Tour was fantastic! Gordana was very knowledgable and friendly, and this was one of our highlights of our trip to France. Highly recommend!
9. Les Beaux-de-Provence & Arles Private Day Trip from Aix-en-Provence
Overall Ratings
4.7 based on 3 reviews
Explore the Roman city of Arles during a private half-day tour from Aix-en-Provence. Visit the historic center to see the main monuments on a 1-hour of guided walking tour and drive to the medieval hilltop village of Baux de Provence. Visit the village and 10th century fortress or enjoy a unique art show in the Carrières de Lumières.
Inclusions: Fuel surcharge, Driver/guide, Live commentary on board, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Private tour, Transport by air-conditioned minivan
Exclusions: Food and drinks, Gratuities, Lunch, Guided tour in Baux de Provence village, Tips
Reviewed By RolandR689
We had to cancel our excursion on 5/28/2020 because of the pandemic. I have requested a refund as per their policy, but they will not answer my calls or respond to my 4 emails. I know this is a difficult time, but they should at least acknowledge my requests. I have received refunds from all other excursions we had booked. I booked this per TripAdvisor recommendation.
10. Classic old town Arles from Romans to Vincent Van Gogh - half day private tour
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 4 reviews
Tour summary - classic old town Arles See the iconic sights of Arles - this picturesque town steeped in history dating back to a Greek settlement. Arles one of the most important cities of the Roman colony founded by Julius Caesar in 46 BC. Classical town with preserved ruins - the Amphithéâtre d'Arènes, Cloisters of Saint-Trophime, the Roman Theatre and Thermes de Constantin & Musée Réattu. Arles has a pleasant Provençal ambience, leafy public squares and slow-paced lifestyle. Highlights Wander & discover the old town of Arles Visit the Théâtre antique d’Arles coupled with a guided visit of Amphithéâtre d’Arènes. Enjoy the elegant surroundings of the towns numerous squares, historic buildings and architecture of Arles. Visit the terraces and cafe that inspired Van Gogh. Experience the bustling vibe & follow the Van Gogh trail to see the scenes of some of his paintings.
Inclusions: We always include a break for a coffee, tea or soft drink on all our visits - it's a nice way to relax during our visit, Admission to both historic Roman sites.
Exclusions:
Reviewed By gene
This is a review about our experience "so far" with Christopher and Ooh Provence. A number of months ago, as usual, I did extensive research and found a photographer and I contacted him to see about a photo experience while in Marseille. He responded immediately and then told me about his tour company which extends beyond just photography. It was perfect...a guide that could help 2 amateur photographers get some unique shots in a great city plus learn about the history at the same time. I find this is a great way to explore a city. So, of course ,I booked and paid the deposit etc. and we confirmed our date. Then along came Covid 19 and I finally had to cancel .This company offers full refund up to 24 hours in advance of tour and Christopher had no problem with an immediate refund. I will add that is not the case with some hotels etc. I am so impressed with the customer service under very extraordinary circumstances and will definitely book with Ooh Provence in the future when we can return post Covid. Based on my experience so far I am sure we will have a great time touring Marseille and the surrounding area with Christopher. I often find the true test of a good travel company is how they handle unexpected problems and can be flexible. Christopher delivers on this for sure!!
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