France
Private Full Day Tour Villages of the Luberon from Avignon
8 hours – 9 hoursfrom AUD $1204
Tours & experiences
Tours in France
Small-group tours, day trips, cooking classes and multi-day adventures. Every tour vetted for traveller reviews first.
3,579 tours in France · 4 h – 1 dayClear filters
★ 5.0 (22)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
France
Versailles Palace Family 5hour Discovery from Paris
Skip past queues and travel from Paris to Versailles with a guide trained to hold children's attention. Over five hours, you'll navigate the palace's gilded rooms and sprawling grounds, unlocking stories about Louis XIV and French court life through an activity booklet and narrative-driven storytelling. The route covers roughly four kilometres of flat ground, finishing with time to wander the gardens before the train back to the city.
5 hoursfrom AUD $1638
★ 5.0 (22)
🍜 Food & Cooking
France
Beaujolais and Burgundy Private Winter Wine Day Tour From Lyon
A private eight-hour winter exploration of Beaujolais departing from Lyon, where you'll visit four working estates and a family distillery in a vintage Defender. Pair regional wines with locally sourced charcuterie and cheese at tastings, break for lunch amongst winemakers at a traditional bistro, and discover everything from a medieval château to monastic vineyard heritage. Your guide is deeply embedded in the region's wine community.
8 hoursfrom AUD $819
★ 5.0 (22)
🛕 Culture & History
France
Private WW1 Canadian focused Tour including Vimy Ridge
A nine-hour private tour departing from Arras or Albert that traces the Canadian campaign across the Somme battlefields and culminates at Vimy Ridge. Your dedicated guide navigates the scarred terrain of the Western Front, unpacking how Canadian forces secured this pivotal position through tactics and sacrifice. The tour is built around your interests—bring family stories or soldier names and the operator will research and customise the itinerary accordingly, ensuring the experience speaks directly to your connection with the conflict.
9 hoursfrom AUD $752
★ 5.0 (22)
🍜 Food & Cooking
France
Private Basque Country Tour Hidden Villages and Culinary Delights
A seven-hour private tour through France's Basque Country with a local guide who knows the region's quiet corners. Visit postcard-worthy villages—Biarritz, Saint Jean de Luz, Espelette, Ainhoa—and meet artisans making wine, cheese, and cured meats. Your guide shapes the itinerary around what interests you, and you'll travel in a comfortable van with stops for tasting and exploring on foot. Bring an appetite and curiosity.
7 hoursfrom AUD $1003
★ 5.0 (22)
🛕 Culture & History
France
Private tour landing beaches from Le Havre cruise terminal
Spend nine hours exploring Normandy's D-Day beaches with a knowledgeable local guide departing from Le Havre cruise terminal. This tour traces the five landing sites of Operation Overlord on 6 June 1944, uncovering the tactical decisions, personal stories, and landscape transformations that shaped this pivotal moment. Your guide brings decades of regional expertise to bear, connecting the physical sites to broader wartime context. Suitable for families and mixed fitness levels, with practical provisions for young children.
9 hoursfrom AUD $1990
★ 5.0 (22)
🛕 Culture & History
France
Private Tour of the American Landing Beaches
Spend eight hours tracing the American D-Day operations across Normandy's landing beaches in a private nine-seat van with a knowledgeable local guide. You'll visit Utah Beach, the Colleville-sur-Mer cemetery, and the inland drop zones where paratroopers landed, hearing firsthand accounts from Norman residents and soldiers who lived through the invasion. The route is entirely flexible—your guide can adjust stops to include the Artificial Mulberry port at Arromanches, Brécourt Battery, or other significant sites based on your interests.
8 hoursfrom AUD $1170
★ 5.0 (21)
🛕 Culture & History
France
WW2 Jeep Tour Utah Beach Half Day
Travel Utah Beach in an authentic WW2 Jeep with a knowledgeable local guide who reveals the tactical movements and human stories of the D-Day landings. This four-hour circuit cuts through the Normandy bocage and quieter corners of the 1944 invasion zone, including Sainte-Mère-Église and lesser-documented sites that most visitors miss. You'll see the terrain as the Allied forces did, not sanitised monument grounds.
4 hoursfrom AUD $769
★ 5.0 (21)
🍜 Food & Cooking
France
Full day Wine Tour around Luberon from Aix en Provence
Spend a day exploring the Luberon wine region south of Aix-en-Provence with a knowledgeable guide. This 7.5-hour tour takes you through Mediterranean vineyards straddling Provence and Rhône Valley styles, visiting cellar doors to understand winemaking craft and sample distinctive reds and rosés. You'll have free time to wander Lourmarin, a village consistently ranked among France's finest, before returning to central Aix.
7h 30mfrom AUD $259
★ 5.0 (21)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
France
From Caen Bayeux D-Day and Food Tasting Tour by Range Rover
Explore Normandy's D-Day landmarks and regional food culture in a private Range Rover driven by a local guide over eight hours. Travel from Caen or Bayeux through hallowed sites and hidden gems, stopping at independent producers for tastings that reveal the region's culinary identity. Choose your lunch setting—whether bistronomic restaurant, countryside picnic, or village eatery—as the itinerary adapts to what genuinely interests you.
8 hoursfrom AUD $869
★ 5.0 (20)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
France
Full Coverage Paris Private City Tour
Spend 4.5 hours walking Paris with a passionate local who knows the city inside out. You'll tick off the iconic landmarks, but the real value comes from their insider knowledge—the family-run bistros, emerging neighbourhoods, and stories behind the facades that guidebooks miss. A small-group approach means you're never part of the tourist crush, and the guide earns fairly for their time.
4h 30mfrom AUD $311
★ 5.0 (20)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
France
Private Half-day Trip: Eze and Monaco from Nice by Minivan
This 5-hour private minivan tour whisks you from Nice along the dramatic Côte d'Azur corniche to the medieval perched village of Eze, then into Monaco's glittering principality. Travel in a luxurious 8-seater Mercedes through hairpin bends and panoramic vistas, explore Eze's cobbled lanes and optional perfume factory, then drive the famous Formula 1 circuit before strolling Monaco's harbour-side squares lined with superyachts and casinos. English and French narration included; other languages available.
5 hoursfrom AUD $472
★ 5.0 (20)
🍜 Food & Cooking
France
Moet et Chandon Tasting and Fun Private Tour in Champagne
Spend eight hours exploring the Champagne region's most prestigious producer and a family-run alternative. Your guide—a sommelier student with seven years' regional expertise—drives you through the Marne Valley to Moët & Chandon's vast cellars in Épernay, where you'll taste two glasses and hear the house's founding story. After lunch along the famous Avenue de Champagne, visit a small-scale producer to see traditional méthode Champenoise up close and sample three more glasses. A day built on genuine knowledge, not sales pitch.
8 hoursfrom AUD $751
★ 5.0 (20)
🐠 Water Activities
France
Cannes Day charter to the Islands
A four-hour sailing charter from Cannes aboard the Windy 37, a well-maintained yacht hosting up to eight guests. Navigate the Côte d'Azur towards Sainte-Marguerite and Saint-Honorat islands, with opportunities to swim, snorkel around an underwater sculpture installation, and explore sheltered coves. Your multilingual skipper navigates the route while you bring your own provisions and settle into the pace of the Mediterranean.
4 hoursfrom AUD $1670
★ 5.0 (20)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
France
The Highlights of the Côte d'Azur with Tour Company recommended by Rick Steves
A seven-hour guided tour along the French Riviera with a licensed guide drawing on two decades of local knowledge. You'll explore hilltop villages and coastal towns, learning the stories behind each location's architecture and history. The route takes in the region's most photogenic spots, with stops designed around walking and taking in views rather than rushing through checklists. Private transport and bottled water included.
7 hoursfrom AUD $1471
★ 5.0 (20)
🍜 Food & Cooking
France
Day Trip to the Sancerre and Pouilly Vineyards
Explore the Loire Valley's Sauvignon heartland on this eight-hour guided tour through Sancerre and Pouilly. A certified wine expert reveals why these vineyards produce distinctly mineral Sauvignons, walking you through castle grounds, production cellars, and medieval villages. Taste around 10 wines across multiple stops, pair your picks with local goat cheese at lunch, and visit a traditional fromagerie to understand Crottins de Chavignol—the region's prized cheese. Groups of 2–8 travel by comfortable minivan; Paris rail access available.
8 hoursfrom AUD $284
★ 5.0 (19)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
France
Day Trip to Fontainebleau : Horse Riding, Gastronomy and Castle
Escape Paris for a day centred on Fontainebleau's royal estates and forests. This eight-hour trip combines a two-hour horse ride through woodland terrain, a private castle tour (France's second largest), and lunch at a proper French bistro with wine pairings. You'll travel by private car from Paris, with a driver greeting you on arrival with pastries. The route suits both new and seasoned riders willing to cover moderate ground on horseback.
8 hoursfrom AUD $2705
★ 5.0 (19)
🍜 Food & Cooking
France
Saint Emilion Wine Tour by E-Bike- Bordeaux Pick up and drop off
Spend eight and a half hours pedalling through Saint-Émilion's vine-covered slopes on a powered e-bike, cutting out the legwork while soaking in genuine château hospitality and village wine bars. Departs from Bordeaux with a professional guide steering you through rolling countryside, stopping for château tastings paired with local cheese, a leisurely lunch overlooking the vineyards, and a tasting crawl through lesser-known producers in the medieval centre. You'll sample a dozen wines minimum, plus glasses through the day.
8h 30mfrom AUD $500
★ 5.0 (19)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
France
Giverny Half-Day Guided Tour from Paris
A 4.5-hour private guided tour whisks you from your Paris hotel to Claude Monet's house and gardens in Giverny. You'll bypass queues with guaranteed entry tickets and explore the artist's living studio, Japanese bridge, and water lily ponds with a licensed English-speaking guide who brings the Impressionist world to life. The tour runs April through November, with hotel pickup and return in a climate-controlled van.
4h 30mfrom AUD $635
★ 5.0 (19)
🛕 Culture & History
France
On the footsteps of Joan of Arc - Private day trip to Rouen
Step into medieval Normandy on this private day trip to Rouen by train from Paris. Your guide will walk you through nine centuries of history—from Viking settlement to Joan of Arc's final days—weaving together the lives of kings and heroes who shaped France and England. You'll explore half-timbered streets, climb the steps of Notre-Dame cathedral (which inspired Monet's famous paintings), and experience an immersive exhibition about Joan of Arc in the very town where she was executed.
9 hours – 10 hoursfrom AUD $502
★ 5.0 (19)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
France
Le Havre Shore Excursion: Private Tour of Giverny, Rouen and Honfleur
Step ashore in Le Havre and explore three of Normandy's most compelling destinations on this eight-hour private excursion. Visit Claude Monet's house and gardens in Giverny, walk through the soaring Gothic spaces of Rouen Cathedral, and stroll the working harbour of Honfleur lined with pastel-fronted buildings. Your private driver-guide connects these towns through their artistic heritage and medieval history, pointing out locations that inspired Impressionist masterworks. Choose your preferred pairing of sites when you book.
8 hoursfrom AUD $1224
★ 5.0 (19)
🛕 Culture & History
France
Guided tour from Utah Beach to Omaha Beach with Jeep immersion
Spend eight hours tracing the American D-Day landings across Normandy's beaches and bocage with a local guide. Travel by comfortable van from Utah Beach through the 101st Airborne drop zones to Colleville-sur-Mer cemetery, then swap the modern transport for a restored WWII Willys jeep to navigate narrow country lanes where paratroopers landed. Your guide weaves together soldier testimonies and civilian memories into the landscape, turning maps and monuments into lived history.
8 hoursfrom AUD $1421
★ 5.0 (19)
🏔 Adventure & Sports
France
The Carrières de Lumières by e-bike
Cycle through the Alpilles foothills around Saint-Rémy-de-Provence, pedalling past olive groves and limestone villages before descending into the Carrières de Lumières. This 5–8 hour outing pairs countryside riding with an underground art experience: a former quarry now hosting immersive light installations that sprawl across cavernous stone walls. Routes suit casual and confident riders alike, ending with ticket entry to the galleries.
5 hours – 8 hoursfrom AUD $100
★ 5.0 (19)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
France
Best of Riviera Shore excursion From (Villefranche, Nice, Cannes)
Hit the Côte d'Azur's standout stops in a single day with a private guide steering you through Nice, Eze, Monaco, Antibes and Cannes. Starting from Villefranche, Nice, Cannes or Antibes, this eight-hour tour balances famous sights with tucked-away corners locals know. Your guide navigates while you take in Mediterranean coastlines, hilltop villages and casino glamour. The itinerary bends to what appeals to you—skip museums if you prefer roaming streets and squares instead.
8 hoursfrom AUD $2675
★ 5.0 (18)
🐠 Water Activities
France
Private escape to discover Cannes & Lerins islands from the sea
Hire a sleek Bowrider speedboat in Cannes for a four-hour private voyage to the Lérins islands, accommodating up to eleven people. Anchor in sheltered coves to snorkel among submerged statuary, paddle board in crystalline shallows, or simply float with a glass of wine. The boat comes equipped with premium sound, full snorkelling kit, and sun protection—you steer the itinerary, whether that's exploring Fort Royal's historical ramparts or finding a quiet spot to swim.
4 hoursfrom AUD $819
★ 5.0 (18)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
France
Exceptional 2hp excursion in the Luberon (8h)
Explore the Luberon valley in a classic 2CV convertible over eight hours, discovering villages and vineyards at a pace that suits you. This bespoke route adapts to your interests—whether meeting local winemakers, visiting spots you've missed, or sampling regional produce. Your vehicle comes fully maintained with road maps and a detailed itinerary in hand. Optional picnics available to extend your stops.
8 hoursfrom AUD $400
★ 5.0 (18)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
France
Best of the French Riviera city's with your local Guide
A 4.5-hour guided tour of the French Riviera's standout towns, led by a knowledgeable local driver who weaves regional history and geography into the journey. You'll travel in air-conditioned comfort while your guide shares insider stories about the coast's cultural heritage and landmarks. Perfect for those wanting context without the coach-tour rush.
4h 30mfrom AUD $242
★ 5.0 (18)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
France
Paris Highlights Tour: Notre-Dame & Louvre Semi-Private & Private
Spend 7.5 hours navigating Paris's most recognisable landmarks with a knowledgeable local guide in a small group of no more than six people. Start with a two-hour walk across Île de la Cité, taking in Notre-Dame Cathedral's exterior and the Conciergerie's revolutionary history. After a break for refreshments, head to the Louvre with skip-the-line access for a guided tour of its celebrated works—Mona Lisa, Venus de Milo, and beyond. This combines medieval Paris with Renaissance masterpieces in a single day.
7h 30mfrom AUD $500
★ 5.0 (18)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
France
Luberon and its perched villages
A five-hour loop through the Luberon Valley capturing Provence's most photogenic corners. You'll visit Fontaine de Vaucluse's spring, the hilltop village of Gordes, the calm Abbaye de Sénanque monastery, and Roussillon's distinctive ochre-coloured cliffs. The route includes market stops (Tuesday in Gordes, Thursday in Roussillon) and lavender fields when in bloom. All travel time is built into the duration, so you're not rushing between points.
5 hoursfrom AUD $150
★ 5.0 (18)
🍜 Food & Cooking
France
From Lyon: Private wine tour of Beaujolais all inclusive
A seven-hour private exploration of Beaujolais wine country led by a certified guide who handles transport. Visit two working wineries, meet producers mid-vintage, and sit down to a three-course lunch paired with regional wines at a bistronomic restaurant overlooking the valley. Everything from tastings to meals to pickups from your Lyon accommodation is included. Designed for those keen on smaller, lesser-known producers rather than household names.
7 hoursfrom AUD $584
★ 5.0 (18)
🏔 Adventure & Sports
France
Canyoning in the Vercors Gorges
Descend the Furon Canyon near Grenoble in the Vercors massif, navigating waterfalls, natural slides, and rock pools over four hours. You'll abseil, swim through gorges, and scramble down limestone walls with a qualified instructor, who documents the day in photos. The route stays within the protected park, offering genuine alpine relief on warm days. Moderate fitness and swimming comfort required.
4 hoursfrom AUD $92
★ 5.0 (17)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
France
Visit the lavender fields, the Gorges du Verdon and Moustiers.
A guided day tour from Aix en Provence taking in three distinct corners of Upper Provence: the rolling lavender plateau around Valensole, the dramatic limestone canyon of Gorges du Verdon, and the hilltop village of Moustiers-Sainte-Marie. Your driver navigates the country roads whilst you absorb the landscape, with a pedal boat float on Lac de Sainte Croix as the centrepiece. Seven to eight hours total, fully flexible to your pace and interests.
7 hours – 8 hoursfrom AUD $1001
★ 5.0 (17)
🍜 Food & Cooking
France
Vineyard cycle tours in and around Chinon, in the Loire Valley
Pedal through Chinon's wine country on a guided cycle tour led by a former UK resident who fell in love with the region's lesser-known reds. Over five to six hours, you'll visit independent producers tucked amongst the vines, taste their output direct from the source, and understand why locals guard this appellation jealously. A locally made picnic breaks up the riding, making this equal parts exercise and discovery.
5 hours – 6 hoursfrom AUD $217
★ 5.0 (17)
🌿 Nature & Wildlife
France
Hike & wine at the top of "Pic Saint Loup"
A half-day excursion from Montpellier combining a guided ascent of Pic Saint Loup with regional wine tasting. This five-hour outing takes small groups into the Languedoc countryside, where you'll climb to the summit of a distinctive limestone peak and sample wines from local producers. The route balances physical exertion with slower-paced appreciation of the landscape and glass.
5 hoursfrom AUD $109
★ 5.0 (17)
🍜 Food & Cooking
France
Bordeaux Market Food Tour and Gourmet River Cruise
Spend four-and-a-half hours navigating Bordeaux's food scene with guide Aurélien, starting at a local shop for Lillet and regional tastings, then through the Chartrons market where he'll curate oysters, roasted chicken, cheese, charcuterie and pastries into a portable feast. Board a private boat for ninety minutes on the Garonne, eating your market haul with local wines while Georgian-era buildings frame the water.
4h 30mfrom AUD $239
★ 5.0 (17)
🌿 Nature & Wildlife
France
Alpine Mercantour Lakes hiking French Riviera
This eight-hour hike takes you into the Mercantour massif, where the southern Alps meet the Mediterranean climate. You'll traverse high-altitude trails linking pristine glacial lakes, with a knowledgeable guide navigating you through shifting terrain and alpine ecosystem. The route rewards steady effort with panoramic ridgeline views and the chance to spot chamois and golden eagles. Suitable for anyone with solid hiking fitness and proper mountain gear.
8 hoursfrom AUD $920
★ 5.0 (17)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
France
Shore Excursion: Half-Day In Monaco, Monte Carlo & Eze
This four-hour private excursion from Villefranche-sur-Mer covers Monaco's glittering waterfront and the medieval perched village of Eze. You'll travel in a luxury minivan with a professional guide, stopping to explore Monaco's Old Town, the Formula 1 Grand Prix circuit, Monte Carlo's casino quarter and yacht-filled harbour, then climb into Eze's narrow lanes with views across the Mediterranean. Morning or afternoon departures available.
4 hoursfrom AUD $431
★ 5.0 (17)
🍜 Food & Cooking
France
Wine Tour in Roussillon: Picnic & Tasting Day
Spend eight to nine hours exploring Roussillon's wine country with a retired cellar master who guides you through working vineyards and heritage-listed caves. You'll walk between rows of Catalan vines, taste wines in centuries-old cellars, then settle into a winery restaurant for a three-glass paired picnic overlooking both coastal plains and inland hills. The day balances physical exploration with leisurely tasting and eating, revealing how local winemakers have shaped this region's identity.
8 hours – 9 hoursfrom AUD $283
★ 5.0 (17)
🍜 Food & Cooking
France
Côtes du Rhone Private Wine Day Tour by Vintage Range Rover
Spend eight hours exploring the Côtes du Rhône's finest vineyards in a private Range Rover, guided by someone who knows the region inside out. Visit celebrated appellations—Côte-Rôtie, Condrieu, Saint-Joseph—and taste up to eight wines from both established family domaines and emerging producers. Stop at a hidden medieval village producing rare, sought-after bottles known only to insiders, then settle into lunch at a neighbourhood spot locals actually frequent. Learn the stories behind the wines, including peculiar traditions like fruit-in-glass techniques.
8 hoursfrom AUD $834
★ 5.0 (17)
🍜 Food & Cooking
France
Private Guided Tour in Champagne from Paris with Moet&Chandon visit.
A day-long private wine tour from Paris into the Champagne region with a WSET-certified guide steering you through both grand houses and family vineyards. Travel in a Mercedes van with your expert for nine to eleven hours, visiting high-calibre producers classified as Grand Cru or Premier Cru. Your guide handles logistics and shares the region's winemaking secrets, history, and trade stories whilst you taste and explore.
9 hours – 11 hoursfrom AUD $1438
Some tours listed with Viator, a Tripadvisor company. Prices and availability confirmed at checkout.