Taste Avignon – A Full French Culinary Tour by Do Eat Better
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Avignon, France
- 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Get an insider’s perspective on some of the best local eateries in Avignon with this small-group food tour. With a guide handling the route, explore the medieval town—known as the City of Popes—and sample some of the best food it offers, from Provencal tapenade and olive oil to traditional fougasse (flatbread) and local sweet treats. Visit spots most travelers miss out on, and enjoy a full meal across multiple stops, including a glass of wine.
- Taste your way through Avingnon on a food tour and eat like a local
- Sample local Rhone Valley wine and specialties you won't find elsewhere
- Balance food tastings with visiting historic sites for a well-rounded experience
- A small-group tour ensures more personal attention than a large excursion
Sample Menu
Starter
Provençal Apéritif
Enjoy a local aperitif with a glass of wine and local snacks such as goat cheese (dinner only)
Starter
Tapenade and Oil Tasting
Enjoy a tasting of two of the main ingredients from Provençal cuisine: olive oil and tapenade. (Lunch Only)
Starter
Pissaladière
Have a slice of the typical Pissaladière, with its savory onion garniture (lunch only)
Main
Roasted Cheese
The specialty of a local restaurant, in a Provençal way. And a glass of wine, of course!
Dessert
Cake
A slice of homemade cake, with meringue, raspberries, blueberries... so many choices!
Dessert
Sweet product tasting
A tasting of jam, confiture and honey, all typical from Provence (lunch only). At dinner, you will try some local flavoured biscuits!
What's Included
- MealsThis is an itinerant full meal. At the end of the tour, you will have eaten the equivalent of a full meal in at least 4 stops
- Water
- Alcoholic BeveragesAt least one alcoholic drink is included (only for over 18-year-old guests)
- English-speaking Local Tour Guide
- Gratuities
- Any additional food or drink
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- Palais des PapesPl. du Palais, 84000 Avignon, France
Please, meet your Local Expert for the Do Eat Better Experience Avignon Food Tour In front of the Palais des Papes, below the small entrance door on the right, near the black ladder.
End point
- Place des Corps SaintsPl. des Corps Saints, 84000 Avignon, France
Please, notice that the evening tour will end in Place des Corps Saints, whereas the lunch tour will end near the Pont Saint Bénezet. Please, bear in mind that the end point may slightly change according to the availability of our partners.
Itinerary
Avignon (Pass By)
1
Les Halles d'Avignon
1 hour • Admission Ticket Free
2
Rue de la Bonneterie
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
3
Rue de la République
1 hour • Admission Ticket Free
4
Place des Corps Saints
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
5
Pont Saint-Benezet (Pont d'Avignon)
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Infant seats available
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- Please be aware that the guide may speak both in English and French during the tour
- Please contact us for any food restriction before booking
- Minimum drinking age is 18 years old. Non alcoholic options are available.
- For safety reasons, guests with severe or life-threatening food allergies are unfortunately unable to participate in this experience
- Vegetarian options are available
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Reviews
4.9
based on 257 reviews
Darlene_W, Apr 2026
Zarah gave us great food tour with lots of history on the side. She has a wealth of information about Avignon. Thanks
Tiffany_F, Apr 2026
We had a wonderful time touring Avignon with our guide. She was so knowledgeable and the food tastings were exceptional. It’s a great way to see Avignon in a short period of time. Highly recommend!
Lisa_P, Mar 2026
Great tour! Learned a lot of fun history and enjoyed trying local foods and wines. Zahra was fantastic!!!
Steven_S, Mar 2026
Nastassja was a wonderful guide. She took us through the back streets with all the beautiful sights. We sampled unique dishes at each stop
It was a lot of fun
Jerrilee_T, Mar 2026
Zara was absolutely made the experience a 5 Star. The food at each stop was exceptional, but it was her knowledge of Avignon, the Provence Region and the local food providers that made the quality difference. It was a cold and overcast day, but we learned about Avignon, and Provence, the cuisine and culture. We shared exquisite food, smiles and laughter and have wonderful memories to share. A return trip is in the planning!
PeterGlatz, Nov 2025
Michelle was a fabulous guide. She communicated fluently. She curated a fascinating culinary tour. She also allowed us to message her later to seek advice and guidance.
Carol_S, Oct 2025
We enjoyed so many aspects of this tour. It was great to gain some historical knowledge not only about Avignon, but also the food of the region. Zahra's quick wit and ability to keep us engaged during our walk around the city and while eating made this experience very enjoyable.
Michelle_H, Oct 2025
Zahra was a wonderful guide. She explained so much and gave great insights into French cuisine, culture and history. We were very full with all the food and really enjoyed all the explanations.
Ajit_R, Oct 2025
Zhara was outstanding. She knows a lot of about Avignon history and places. The food experience was great in getting to know the Provence cuisine. The pace was relaxed, Highly recommend it.
Amber_N, Sep 2025
My husband and I absolutely loved this tour! We joined in mid-September with Zahra as our host, and it was the perfect start to our time in Avignon.
Zahra was amazing! Warm, knowledgeable, and full of great tips. My husband especially enjoyed the architecture and history she shared along the way. We met fellow travelers from around the world (Brits, Australians, and Americans), which made it even more fun. The time flew by, and the food was simply delicious. We tried candies, honey, cheeses, tapenades, desserts and more!
I highly (!!) recommend doing this on your first day in Avignon to get a lay of the land and insider tips for shopping and exploring. I dropped some map pins and went back for the best souvenirs and gifts the next day.
Zahra seems to know everyone and every great spot in town, so she can customize suggestions to your interests, just ask!
It wasn’t just about eating, we also learned why Avignon’s food is so special and how it’s prepared.
Wear comfortable shoes, bring a water bottle, and immerse yourself. You’ll leave having tasted something new and memorable, I promise.
Thank you, Zahra, for a fantastic experience. We would happily do it again!
Marilyn_M, Sep 2025
The tour starts with a visit to Les Halles where we sampled bread and some olive spreads and olive oil. The market itself is very nice and it would have been a better experience to have some time to see the whole market. From there we went to a cafe on the edge of the square and had a choice of two quiches or pizza. That came with a fresh salad and a glass of wine. From there we sampled some nougat and then to another location for a tart of our choice amongst five flavors. Then in the heat of the day we walked to a place with callisons and nougat and a taste of lavender syrup. The guide was a lovely young woman who was very pleasant but I thought the tour was light on information and knowledge of Provençal cuisine.
James_H, Sep 2025
The tour was very good. An opportunity to explore the city while sampling some tasty food. Our guide was personable, helpful, and took an active interest in the group members.
Christen_K, Sep 2025
Our host was amazing! Clara was fun, informative and engaging. The food was blah! Little samples of things we could have walk into the store ourselves and sampled. and then a quiche and simple salad for dinner. We experienced more unique food exploring on our own. And was disappointed to have a basic quiche for one of our dinners in France. We have had a food tour in another country that explored the more unique flavors of the region. I was hoping for that with this tour.
Response from Host, Sep 2025
Thank you so much for your thoughtful feedback! We’re thrilled to hear that Clara made your tour fun, engaging, and informative, she truly loves sharing her passion for our local food and culture. We appreciate your honesty about the meals and will take your comments into account as we continue to refine our culinary offerings. We’re glad you still enjoyed exploring and experiencing a taste of the region.
Ginger_M, Sep 2025
The food was yummy but as we reversed the town, we would have liked to hear about some the history of it, or the restaurants chosen or the food.
Nadia_C, Sep 2025
A very informative and interesting tour. The food was delicious and the vendors very friendly. Zahra was a great tour guide with a lovely sense of humour and a wealth of knowledge. We thoroughly enjoyed our tour and would recommend it to others.
pansius, Sep 2025
Really fun, interesting, tasty. Zahra is a wealth of information. Best part is we avoided a lot of the busy, touristy areas. Her English is terrific.
Christie_A, Sep 2025
Fabio!!!! Wow! Your love of the city, knowledge of history and where Rome fits in the world stage was great AND the food!!! Fabulous!!! Thank you!
Scott_C, Aug 2025
Clara did an amazing job sharing all about Avignon and its food culture! We throughly enjoyed our time with her! The quiche and salad were delicious!!!!
Karen_P, Aug 2025
The guide was informative both in suggestions for places to see and the history of the city. The food was both interesting and delicious and gave us insights into traditional French foods and cooking.
Sandra_L, Aug 2025
Zarah was wonderful! She imparted a lot of information and the food that was delicious! Great leader!
Maria_P, Jul 2025
Zahra was a great tour guide. Very knowledgeable about Avignon and foods we tasted. Highly recommend!
Denise_B, Jun 2025
Zahra was the best guide and made this tour incredible. She is so knowledgeable and personable. She went out of her way to ensure we had a great tour. The food was amazing and the places visited were fantastic. Can't wait to go back to Avignon again!
Courtney_J, Jun 2025
Melise was perfect for us! She was so knowledgeable, fun, authentic and patient with our many questions. It started as a rainy day but we were all game and she just marched on with us. We tasted olives, cheese, fois gras of so many kinds, truffles, honey, wine, lunched like a local, ice cream (I think gelato), all sorts of goodies infused with truffles and lavender...oh my goodness the list went on. And she was so informed about the town and area! I'm so glad we had her and highly recommend her to anyone looking to learn alot and have a fun time with a smart local!
lynn_m, Jun 2025
Zahra was amazing guide. Fun, energetic and informative! She knows Provence very well! The choices of our stops werr wonderful and varied. On the way we enjoyed lots of interesting and historic sites. Highly recommend this enjoyable food tour!
Nancy_H, May 2025
Zara was a really fun tour guide, and we learned so much about Avignon. The food was delicious, especially the quiche, salad and wine. My group of friends were celebrating a birthday and thoroughly enjoyed the tour!
Laura_T, May 2025
This was an amazing experience. Our guide Zarah was excellent. She told us the history of Avignon and the sites we saw. Gave us extra unique facts. The tastings we did at the quaint restaurants and shops were delicious. This tour was very well planned . Loved it ! Highly recommend!!
Sylvia_O, May 2025
In addition to sampling wonderful foods there is a casual tour of Avignon itself. We were made aware of the interesting sights we would not have otherwise noticed or understood without our knowledgeable guide. It is not just a tour of a market but our guide selected the best from a number of restaurants. Be prepared to walk so you can appreciate all of the food.
Joel_S, Apr 2025
We learned so much about Avignon and Provence in addition to great food! All the stops were wonderful and Zahra a wealth of knowledge. Maybe our beating many tours!
John_S, Apr 2025
Avignon is a very walkable city. There are numerous little side streets leading to small plazas with hidden away restaurants and pastry shops. Melissa was a fantastic guide. She took us to various places to get a taste of local treats and was a wonderful conversationalist as well. We have been in Avignon for a week and still found places we had not even seen thanks to her. Definitely a worthwhile tour while in the city. Plus, a great way to meet people with whom you get to tour. Big thanks to Melissa!
Linda_H, Mar 2025
Zahra was a superb tour guide. She had so much information to offer about the city, the food and Provence. Could not be better. The food was magnificent. We had seen so many food delights and didn't know where to start tasting while visiting. So many more food delights ahead. Thank you Zahra!!
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