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Private Proposal Photoshoot in Paris

Capture your proposal in Paris with a dedicated photographer who works with you weeks beforehand to nail every detail. You'll have pre-shoot consultations to discuss locations, timing, and creative direction, then a one-hour session to document the moment itself. The photographer delivers polished images and video footage straight to your phone, so you've got proof of what actually happened—not some airbrushed fantasy.

Montmartre Walking Tour, A Journey Through Art and History

Explore Montmartre's winding streets on a 2.5-hour walk guided by a long-time resident versed in art history. You'll stand where Picasso and Van Gogh created, discover the Moulin Rouge and Sacré-Cœur, and learn how art, religion and politics shaped this neighbourhood. Small groups (max ten) follow quieter lanes away from the main crowds, using historical images on tablet to bring stories to life.

Kid Friendly Private Paris Louvre Tour with Tickets

A two-hour guided tour of the Louvre designed specifically for families, led by a licensed art historian who knows how to hold children's attention. Your tickets are sorted in advance, so you'll skip the booking queue and head straight into exploring one of the world's largest art museums. You and the kids will encounter the famous paintings—Mona Lisa among them—while picking up genuine stories about the artists and historical context behind the works.

2 hoursfrom AUD $416

Private tour of Bordeaux Unesco in Citroën 2cv

★ 5.0 (6)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

France

Private tour of Bordeaux Unesco in Citroën 2cv

Cruise through Bordeaux's 18th-century UNESCO quarter in a vintage Citroën 2CV convertible on this 75-minute private tour. Your guide navigates the city's architectural landmarks—from the vast Place des Quinconces and neoclassical Grand Theatre to the reflective Mirror of Water and medieval Porte Cailhau—while explaining how the city has evolved into a modern, sustainable hub without losing its character. You'll also glimpse contemporary additions like Wine City and the Chaban-Delmas Bridge, plus lesser-known corners where old-world elegance persists.

Oenological workshops at La Selve

Spend 90 minutes at Château de la Selve's private vineyard learning to taste wine like a winemaker. Four hands-on sessions guide you through sensory tricks—blind tastings in darkened glasses, mystery bottles to identify by vintage and variety, and the stories behind barrel versus amphora aging. The château's winemaking team runs each workshop, and you can opt to taste alongside producers from across France for deeper exploration.

Unique Van Gogh immersive tour in Auvers sur Oise - 1.5 hours

A 90-minute theatrical walk through Auvers-sur-Oise following the final months of Van Gogh's life. A professional actor portraying the artist guides you past the locations where he worked and lived, including the Auberge Ravoux and his grave. The tour weaves together accounts of his mental health struggles, his correspondence with brother Theo, and the circumstances of his death, while visiting over 15 sites that inspired his paintings.

Discover Clos Systey Organic and Biodynamic Wines

Spend 90 minutes at this family-run Saint-Émilion vineyard learning biodynamic practices directly from the owners and winemaker. Walk through the working vineyards and winery, understanding how the estate honours the soil and lunar cycles rather than relying on chemicals. Finish with tastings of two contrasting wines—a standard Saint-Émilion and the flagship Grand Cru—paired with regional charcuterie and cheeses. Suited to wine newcomers and seasoned drinkers alike.

Manufacturing of Customizable Bracelets in Paris

Craft your own bracelet in a Parisian jewellery studio, selecting from pearls, semi-precious stones and decorative elements to design something uniquely yours. This hands-on workshop takes about an hour and happens in an intimate, artisanal setting in central Paris. You'll leave with a finished piece that captures your taste, plus bottled water and all materials are provided.

Segway ride between Lac Bleu and the castles of Pessac-Léognan

Glide through the prestigious vineyards of Pessac-Léognan on a Segway, combining wine-country exploration with a hands-on electric ride. This one-hour outing takes you past the region's grand châteaux and rolling vineyard landscapes, guided by a certified instructor who'll get you comfortable on the machine before you head out. It's an unconventional way to cover ground and soak in Bordeaux's most distinguished terroir without breaking a sweat.

Montmartre Treasure Hunt — Fun and Cultural Investigation

Work through logic puzzles and visual clues across Montmartre's winding streets in this self-directed 3-hour investigation. You'll navigate Paris's bohemian quarter armed with a booklet of riddles, a map, and cultural tidbits—no guide, no app, just you and the neighbourhood. Solve puzzles at your own pace, pause for coffee when you fancy, and uncover the area's artistic character through observation and lateral thinking.

3 hoursfrom AUD $59

Paris City Tour 1h00 Citroën DS Vintage with Open Roof

★ 5.0 (6)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

France

Paris City Tour 1h00 Citroën DS Vintage with Open Roof

Cruise through Paris in a restored Citroën DS with its roof folded back, letting you drink in the city's landmarks without the confines of a tour bus. You'll set the pace—stop wherever catches your eye, hop out for photos, and soak up the Seine-side elegance from the passenger seat of France's most iconic motorcar. One hour, hotel pickup and drop-off included.

Private Family Louvre Tour for Kids with Interactive Activities

A private two-hour Louvre tour built around your kids' curiosity rather than adult schedules. Your guide leads the family through celebrated works—Mona Lisa, Winged Victory, Egyptian Sphinx—while children work through a custom activity booklet packed with visual puzzles and challenges. Designed for ages 5–10, it keeps younger minds engaged and older siblings entertained without the usual museum fatigue. Tickets included; activity book and small prizes yours to keep.

The Louvre, an artist's insight. A Private Tour & Tickets

A two-hour private tour of the Louvre led by an Irish artist and trained museum guide, capped at six people. You'll navigate the Sully and Denon wings to uncover the narratives behind masterworks—from the Mona Lisa to Michelangelo's sculptures—that reveal themselves only under expert eyes. Museum tickets and group reservation included. Book at least two days ahead; contact the guide directly to confirm availability.

Wine & Cheese in Montmartre: A True Taste of France 6-ppl Max

Walk through Montmartre's narrow lanes with a local guide who knows where the best food actually is. You'll taste your way through nine stops—from a baker's still-warm baguette to aged cheese and wine in a proper cave. The route covers ground (expect hills and steps), but you'll learn how Montmartre's cooks and producers work, and finish with a proper pairing lesson in an intimate setting. Two hours, six people max.

Paris Best of Louvre Guided Tour with Pre booked Tickets

A 2-hour guided tour of the Louvre with a licensed expert and no more than 6 people. You'll move through the museum's masterpieces—Greek sculpture, Renaissance paintings, French works—hearing the stories behind the Mona Lisa, Venus de Milo, and Winged Victory. The guide tailors the pace to your interests, whether you're versed in art history or finding your footing in museums for the first time. Pre-booked tickets mean you skip the entry queue.

Unique Montmartre photo tour with VOGUE photographer

Spend an hour in Montmartre with a fashion photographer who's logged a decade shooting commercial work and had their portraits featured in Vogue. You'll learn posing techniques used on runways whilst exploring the neighbourhood's most photogenic corners. Walk away with 20 professionally edited images and 200+ unretouched originals delivered the same day.

Montpellier Private Walking Tour with a Local

Navigate Montpellier's layered past and present with a local who knows the city's rhythms. This flexible private walk spans 2–6 hours through medieval laneways and grand neoclassical squares, weaving between centuries of architecture. Your guide steers you past postcard landmarks towards neighbourhood cafés, local markets, and lesser-known corners that reveal how Montpellier actually works. The pace and focus adjust to your interests—whether that's Renaissance facades, 1980s urban design, or where locals queue for coffee.

2 hours – 6 hoursfrom AUD $67

Private Sidecar Tour of Montmartre : Off the Beaten Path

★ 5.0 (6)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

France

Private Sidecar Tour of Montmartre : Off the Beaten Path

Tear through Montmartre's backstreets in a sidecar and discover the neighbourhood's grittier chapters—the artists who struggled here, the revolutionaries who fought the Paris Commune, and the shadowy underbelly of Belle Époque nightlife. This two-hour private tour trades polished monuments for raw, scandalous stories that shaped the quarter's rebellious character. You'll hear about tortured creatives, cabarets that operated in darkness, and the neighbourhood's most unsettling legends, all while feeling the wind and rhythm of the streets yourself.

Montmartre Marvels Small Group Guided Stroll in Bohemian Paris

Climb Montmartre's winding streets with a local guide who reveals the neighbourhood's bohemian past and artistic legacy. Over two to two-and-a-half hours, you'll reach Sacré-Cœur Basilica and get sweeping city views from the hilltop, then explore the area's cultural landmarks including the famous Moulin Rouge cabaret. Groups stay small at fifteen people maximum, keeping the experience intimate and conversational.

2 hours – 2h 30mfrom AUD $151

Notre Dame Cathedral Outdoor Tour with optional Sainte Chapelle

★ 5.0 (6)

🛕 Culture & History

France

Notre Dame Cathedral Outdoor Tour with optional Sainte Chapelle

Walk around Notre Dame Cathedral with a knowledgeable local guide who unpacks its architectural DNA and turbulent past. This 90-minute outdoor circuit examines the Gothic façade, ornate stonework, and the cathedral's evolution from medieval landmark to modern restoration project. You'll get the building's full story—its spiritual weight, technical ingenuity, and role in Parisian culture—without stepping inside. Add Sainte Chapelle or the crypt if you want to extend the experience and cross the threshold.

Versailles Palace and Gardens Private Experience

Skip the queues and explore Versailles with a dedicated guide leading a group of up to 10 people through the palace's gilded rooms, the Hall of Mirrors, and formal gardens over two hours. Your guide shares the stories behind Louis XIV's seat of power, then releases you to wander the fountains, Grand Canal, and Trianon estate at leisure. All entry fees and transport arrangements (if booked) are covered, leaving you free to absorb the scale of French absolutism without the usual crowds.

Lyon Bites & Stories: A Tasty City Adventure with a Local

Walk through Lyon's Presqu'île and Old Town with a knowledgeable local guide who reveals the city's layered history and culinary traditions. Over 2.5 hours, you'll navigate elegant squares and narrow medieval streets while sampling three traditional Lyonnais pastries. Start at Place des Jacobins and finish near the Cathedral, picking up stories and flavours that explain why this riverside city punches above its weight gastronomically.

Sarlat : Private Tour to a Prehistoric Cave by Exploreo24

Explore prehistoric cave art and geology near Sarlat on this three-hour private tour. Start with hands-on demonstrations of how Palaeolithic people made fire, lit caves, and created pigments. Then descend into ancient caves to see ochre handprints and animal paintings stretching back 30,000 years, accessed outside regular visiting hours. Visit a second cave system featuring dramatic mineral formations and fossilised bear claw marks etched into the stone.

Guided Tour and Tasting at the Distillerie Baccae Paris

Walk through Baccae's Paris distillery to see how spirits are crafted, from copper stills to barrel storage. You'll taste across their product range in this compact one-hour session. Adults only (18+), this distillery visit cuts through the romance of French production to show you the actual craft: heat, fermentation, patience, and the precise chemistry that separates rough alcohol from refined spirit.

The Médoc in a sidecar, magic!

Explore the Médoc vineyard region of Bordeaux from the seat of a vintage sidecar, piloted by a local driver. This 3.5-hour circuit weaves between Grand Cru châteaux, stopping at a classified estate for a guided tasting led by a wine professional. You'll swap seats mid-ride—one passenger in the sidecar basket, one behind the pilot—to experience the route from different vantage points. Expect winding rural roads, château architecture, and hands-on insight into how the region's celebrated wines are made.

Dark Paris Myths & Legends Private Walking Tour

A 2.5-hour private walking tour through medieval Paris that traces the darker chapters of the city's past. Your guide navigates the Latin Quarter, Marais, and streets around Notre-Dame and Châtelet, unpicking gothic architecture, criminal hideouts, and alchemists' quarters that shaped Parisian history from the Middle Ages through to the 1960s. Groups stay small—maximum 10 people—so you'll move at a genuine pace through lanes most visitors miss.

Biarritz private surf lessons

One-and-a-half-hour private surf lesson on Biarritz's Marbella beach with a veteran instructor who brings three decades of water time to the lineup. You'll work one-on-one in genuine local conditions, learning technique and water awareness from someone who knows every break and rip. Board and wetsuit provided; all fitness levels welcome, though you'll need basic cardiovascular fitness for paddling and positioning.

Family Tour at the Musée d'Orsay

Explore the Musée d'Orsay with your family on a guided 2-hour tour through 19th-century art and architecture. Your children work through activity booklets while discovering works by Monet, Renoir, and Van Gogh across one of Europe's finest Impressionist collections. The guide pitches the experience as a gentle detective hunt, keeping younger visitors engaged without resorting to talk-down explanations. Professional guide and entrance included.

Discover Hidden Paris: Montmartre or Le Marais or Latin Quarter

A 3-hour private walking tour through one of Paris's three distinct neighbourhoods—Montmartre, Le Marais, or the Latin Quarter—led by a local guide who knows the backstreets and backstories. You'll wander cobbled lanes and hidden courtyards at your own pace, discovering the haunts of artists and revolutionaries whilst learning how ordinary Parisians shaped each quarter's character. A café stop halfway through lets you sit with coffee, wine, or tea and a pastry, experiencing the rhythm locals know.

Hiking and Wine between Côte-Rôtie and Condrieu

A 2.5-hour guided walk through the steep vineyard slopes of Côte-Rôtie and Condrieu in France's Rhône Valley. Your guide navigates lesser-known trails between the terraces, explaining how centuries of winemaking shaped this dramatic landscape. The hike builds toward a tasting of local wines overlooking the river, combining leg work with the region's viticulture story. Expect moderate physical effort and genuine conversation rather than tour-group logistics.

Le Marais Paris Walking Tour: Stories Beyond the Guidebook

A two-hour walking tour through the Marais that moves beyond the standard guidebook narrative, exploring hidden courtyards, Renaissance mansions, and the neighbourhood's layered history. Led by James, a long-term resident who knows the district's quieter corners and overlooked passages, this small group experience traces how the Marais evolved from medieval stronghold through royal favour to bohemian refuge. You'll discover why locals still treat these streets as their own rather than tourist territory.

Unique Tours Lyon: Private Walking Tour of the Traboules

Step through Lyon's hidden passageways with a licensed local guide on this entirely private 2–3 hour walk. You'll access traboules normally off-limits to visitors, threading through Vieux Lyon and Croix-Rousse whilst uncovering stories of silk workers and Resistance fighters who once used these secret corridors. Your guide tailors the route to your interests—whether architecture, medieval streets, or UNESCO heritage—moving at your own pace without a fixed script or tour groups in tow.

2 hours – 3 hoursfrom AUD $209

From Aix-en-Provence : Lavender & Wine Sidecar Tour

★ 5.0 (5)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

France

From Aix-en-Provence : Lavender & Wine Sidecar Tour

This two-hour sidecar adventure weaves through the countryside near Aix-en-Provence, combining the region's two most evocative landscapes: sprawling vineyards and purple lavender fields. You'll ride in a vintage sidecar along quiet rural routes, stopping at a working lavender estate to understand organic farming practices, then move on to local wine producers who'll share their craft and pour tastings. The ride balances motion and stillness—enough speed to feel the Provençal air, enough pauses to absorb the scenery and meet the people who tend these lands.

Old Nice: 800 years of a carnival DE l'Histoire

A 2-hour guided walk through eight centuries of Nice's layered past, from medieval alleyways to carnival traditions. This isn't a postcard tour—your guide peels back the city's cheerful facade to reveal how geography, conquest and local character shaped one of Europe's most misunderstood coastlines. Expect sharp observations about what makes Nice tick beneath the sun-bleached surface, plus the occasional laugh at how outsiders get it wrong.

2 hours – 2h 15mfrom AUD $45

Paris Photographer: Secret Spots Photoshoot

★ 5.0 (5)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

France

Paris Photographer: Secret Spots Photoshoot

Hire a professional photographer for a private 1–2 hour session around Paris, visiting landmarks of your choice. Rather than juggling your phone between selfies and sightseeing, you'll walk freely while a skilled eye captures the moments. You'll receive 200–400 images in full resolution, with your top 10–18 selections lightly edited for brightness, framing and tone. Perfect for couples, families or solo travellers who want polished keepsakes without the technical hassle.

1 hour – 2 hoursfrom AUD $385

Bordeaux in 3 hours with tastings, in a private sidecar

★ 5.0 (5)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

France

Bordeaux in 3 hours with tastings, in a private sidecar

Explore Bordeaux's landmarks and hidden corners from a vintage sidecar over three hours, guided by a local enthusiast who shares the city's stories. You'll rotate between the sidecar basket and the pilot's seat, stopping freely for photographs whilst sampling local wines and regional bites. It's an unconventional way to discover both celebrated monuments and neighbourhoods tourists rarely find.

Paris, home for world musicians - Eng /Esp / Fr - 2h tour

Walk through the Latin Quarter and Saint-Germain-des-Prés on a two-hour tour tracing Paris's magnetic pull on musicians worldwide. Beyond the chanson legacy of Piaf and Gainsbourg, the city attracted Piazzolla, Miles Davis, Jim Morrison and countless others seeking creative refuge. Your art historian guide steers you past genuine landmarks while curated recordings play through personal headsets, letting the city's musical magnetism come alive on the streets where it happened.

Private 3-hour tour in Louvre Museum with official tour guide

Navigate the Louvre's masterpieces with a credentialled art guide on this private 3-hour tour. You'll explore the world's most-visited museum—housed in a 12th-century palace complex—from ancient artefacts through to 19th-century works. A specialist guide tailors the experience to your pace and interests, steering you through galleries at a deliberate tempo rather than the typical tourist crush.

Paris Private Tour - Elegant Cultural Tour, Le Marais district

Spend two and a half hours wandering Le Marais with a guide who knows the neighbourhood's layered past. You'll move between seventeenth-century mansions and contemporary galleries, pause at four food stops—think award-winning pastries, proper cheese, chocolate made on-site—and learn which restaurants actually deserve a booking. The district rewards slow walking: Place des Vosges, the Jewish quarter's narrow streets, Île Saint-Louis tucked alongside. Expect tastings woven into conversation, not rushed consumption.

Führung in den Salzgärten von Guérande

Walk through Guérande's salt marshes with a working salt farmer who demonstrates centuries-old harvesting methods across these shallow ponds where seawater transforms into crystalline salt. This one-hour guided tour reveals how locals have worked the same techniques for generations, shaping a landscape of shimmering pools and weathered wooden rakes. You'll taste edible wild plants (seasonal), sample local salt varieties, and hear stories rooted in the region's salt-making heritage.

1 hourfrom AUD $17

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