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Wild Organs: Grand Landscape, Plants, Geology, Birdsongs

🌿 Nature & Wildlife

Wild Organs: Grand Landscape, Plants, Geology, Birdsongs

A 3.5-hour geological and natural history walk through the Orgues de Thaurac in the Pyrénées-Orientales, led by a naturalist guide who unpicks the landscape's layered story. You'll move through dramatic rock formations whilst exploring how ancient peoples inhabited this massif, trace climatic shifts that shaped the terrain, spot local flora, and listen for native birds with your guide's commentary and occasional calls. The tour winds through cultivated gardens, including a truffle plantation, before heading to lesser-visited reaches of the site.

3h 30mfrom AUD $57

Geneva to Morzine Avoriaz or Les Gets Private Transfer

✈️ Transfers

Geneva to Morzine Avoriaz or Les Gets Private Transfer

Skip the airport queues and head straight to the slopes or trails with a private car from Geneva to Morzine, Avoriaz, or Les Gets. Your English-speaking driver handles the 90-minute alpine route while you settle in and plan your mountain days ahead. Suits solo skiers, families with kids, and small groups equally well. Modern, climate-controlled vehicles mean you arrive refreshed, not frazzled.

1h 30mfrom AUD $339

Prestige Tour and Cognac Tasting

🍜 Food & Cooking

Prestige Tour and Cognac Tasting

Step into a third-generation cognac house in France's heartland for a 90-minute guided tour that traces how grapes become spirit. You'll walk through the working distillery, peer into the bottling line, and finish with three aged samples that reveal what decades in oak actually tastes like. The pacing suits everyone from complete beginners to seasoned drinkers—there's genuine craft on display rather than theatre.

1h 30mfrom AUD $65

Private Orangerie Museum 2-Hour Guided Tour in Paris

🛕 Culture & History

Private Orangerie Museum 2-Hour Guided Tour in Paris

Spend two hours in the Orangerie with a private guide who unpacks the museum's art and backstory. You'll encounter works by Modigliani, Renoir, Picasso and Soutine alongside the peculiar tale of collector Coco Chanel and the assembled treasures themselves. Skip-the-line access means no queuing, leaving more time for proper looking and discussion.

2 hoursfrom AUD $198

Père Lachaise Cemetery Tour: A Stroll Through Immortal History

🛕 Culture & History

Père Lachaise Cemetery Tour: A Stroll Through Immortal History

Walk through Père Lachaise with a local guide who knows where the graves of literary giants, musicians, and artists lie buried. Over two hours in Paris's most storied cemetery, you'll discover the monuments, sculptures, and epitaphs that mark lives well-lived. Small groups of eight or fewer move at a measured pace through tree-lined paths, stopping at tombs with real stories behind them. This isn't a morbid tour—it's a window into how Parisians remember their dead with style and substance.

2 hoursfrom AUD $92

Private Louvre Teens Tour

🛕 Culture & History

Private Louvre Teens Tour

A 2.5-hour guided mystery hunt through the Louvre that turns masterpiece spotting into a detective game. Your group solves puzzles and cracks clues to expose a fictional art thief, unlocking gallery directions as you progress. A licenced guide coaches you through each challenge while revealing why these paintings matter. Designed for teens but genuinely engaging for mixed-age families who want their museum visit to feel like an adventure rather than a lecture.

2h 30mfrom AUD $1112

Chocolate and Pastry Walking Tour in Montmartre, Paris

🍜 Food & Cooking

Chocolate and Pastry Walking Tour in Montmartre, Paris

Wander through Montmartre's steep streets sampling chocolates and pastries from Paris's finest makers, guided by someone who reads your preferences and steers you toward standouts. Two-and-a-half hours of tasting high-calibre confections paired with anecdotes about the neighbourhood's colourful past. You'll leave with a curated PDF of addresses to revisit later, plus a group photo as a memento.

2 hours – 2h 30mfrom AUD $167

Crystal Workshop Learn to Create a Jewel

🍜 Food & Cooking

Crystal Workshop Learn to Create a Jewel

Spend 90 minutes in a Trocadéro workshop learning jewellery-making from Parisian craftspeople. You'll design a custom piece—necklace, bracelet or earrings—selecting from pearls, chains and findings in gold and silver plating, then master the assembly techniques to take home your finished creation. No experience needed; the team guides you through each stage.

1h 30mfrom AUD $132

Cannes Private Sailing Boat Tour to Lérins Islands – All Inclusive

🐠 Water Activities

Cannes Private Sailing Boat Tour to Lérins Islands – All Inclusive

Set sail from Cannes aboard Georgette, a award-winning Hanse 460, on a three-and-a-half-hour private charter to the Lérins Islands. Your skipper guides the boat across the Bay of Cannes to sheltered anchorages where you can swim, paddleboard and snorkel in crystalline waters. Rosé from a small Provençal producer, soft drinks and snorkelling kit are included. This is your boat, your crew, your schedule—no shared passengers, no compromises.

3h 30mfrom AUD $1923

Sightseeing tour of Nice : 3 hours Nice Segway XXL circuit

🏔 Adventure & Sports

Sightseeing tour of Nice : 3 hours Nice Segway XXL circuit

Explore Nice's layered geography on a guided three-hour Segway tour, starting with flat coastal stretches before tackling the city's historic quarters and hilltop vistas. Your instructor meets you at the agency for a 15-minute training session, then you'll roll along the Promenade des Anglais, navigate the cramped passageways of Vieux Nice and its vibrant market, sweep through the contemporary quarters near Place Garibaldi, cruise the working port, and ascend Castle Hill to take in the curve of the Baie des Anges and its waterfall.

3 hoursfrom AUD $125

Diving in Authentic Marseille with a local

🛕 Culture & History

Diving in Authentic Marseille with a local

A three-hour walking tour through Marseille's oldest quarters led by a local guide who weaves together the city's Greek heritage, medieval tales and present-day character. You'll wander hidden laneways, meet neighbours over drinks or pétanque, and taste regional specialities whilst your guide photographs standout moments. Finish with insider tips on where locals actually eat and drink, turning you into a seasoned Marseillais by day's end.

3 hoursfrom AUD $84

Paris Street Art bike tour - Open Air Museum

🛕 Culture & History

Paris Street Art bike tour - Open Air Museum

Cycle from central Paris into the 13th arrondissement's transformed industrial quarter, where massive murals by international street artists cover entire building facades. This 3.5-hour guided ride follows the Seine through galleries of colour—work by Shepard Fairey, Invader, Conor Harrington and others dominates walls ten to forty metres tall. You'll stop at Station F, the sprawling startup campus where Big Mama's restaurant collective occupies a former warehouse. A straightforward spin with plenty of stopping points to absorb the scale and ambition of contemporary urban art.

3h 30mfrom AUD $77

Transfers PARIS AIRPORTS CDG-PARIS/DISNEYLAND LUXURY VAN 1-7 pers

✈️ Transfers

Transfers PARIS AIRPORTS CDG-PARIS/DISNEYLAND LUXURY VAN 1-7 pers

Reliable airport transfers between Paris Charles de Gaulle, central Paris and Disneyland Paris in climate-controlled vans accommodating 1–7 passengers. Your driver speaks multiple languages and knows the city well enough to point you towards genuinely good pastry shops. Journey takes 1–3 hours depending on destination and traffic. Bottled water, WiFi and child seats included.

1 hour – 3 hoursfrom AUD $226

Guided walk from Vieux-Lyon to the Presqu’île

🛕 Culture & History

Guided walk from Vieux-Lyon to the Presqu’île

A 2-hour walking tour through Lyon's oldest and most dynamic quarters, moving from Vieux-Lyon's Renaissance alleyways to the Presqu'île's grand boulevards and cultural landmarks. Your guide steers you through centuries of architecture, local stories, and neighbourhoods where Lyonnaise life actually happens—past traboules, silk-weaver workshops, and squares where residents gather. Designed for those who want to understand how the city works rather than simply tick off sights.

2 hoursfrom AUD $33

Explore Montmartre like a local - Private walking tour

🛕 Culture & History

Explore Montmartre like a local - Private walking tour

This private 2.5-hour walking tour guides you through Montmartre's winding streets and hidden corners, revealing the neighbourhood's artistic legacy and contemporary bohemian culture. You'll traverse the same cobbled lanes that inspired Monet, Picasso and Van Gogh, duck into independent food shops and galleries favoured by locals, and climb to Sacré-Cœur for sweeping views across Paris. A guide walks at your pace, steering clear of crowds to show you village life nestled within the city's 18th arrondissement.

2h 30mfrom AUD $400

Paris Vintage Private & Bespoke Tour on a Sidecar Motorcycle

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Paris Vintage Private & Bespoke Tour on a Sidecar Motorcycle

Experience Paris from an open sidecar bolted to a vintage motorcycle, with a local driver narrating the backstreets and landmarks you'd otherwise miss. This 90-minute tour trades the usual coach-and-crowds approach for wind-in-your-face exploration, weaving through lesser-known quarters whilst your guide shares stories tied to the architecture and history rolling past. Two passengers per bike—one nestled in the sidecar, one behind the pilot—with the option to swap halfway through.

1h 30mfrom AUD $500

Old Paris Walking Tour: Explore Saint-Germain and Saint-Michel

🛕 Culture & History

Old Paris Walking Tour: Explore Saint-Germain and Saint-Michel

A two-hour walking tour through Saint-Germain and Saint-Michel that moves beyond postcard Paris. Your guide reveals the neighbourhoods' layered history—medieval lanes, literary haunts, bohemian cafés—and steers you toward details most visitors miss. You'll navigate quiet courtyards and backstreets where locals actually spend time, getting a genuine feel for how the city works rather than just ticking off monuments.

2 hoursfrom AUD $55

Treasure hunt in central Paris: from the Panthéon to the Louvre

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Treasure hunt in central Paris: from the Panthéon to the Louvre

Navigate central Paris on your own terms with a self-guided puzzle hunt spanning two hours between the Panthéon and Louvre. Solve fifteen riddles tied to landmarks, architectural details and hidden corners across the city's historic heart—the Sorbonne, Cluny Museum, Notre-Dame, Île de la Cité, Pont Neuf and beyond. You'll get a game booklet packed with clues, a map and historical snippets to deepen the experience. This works equally well for puzzle enthusiasts and history lovers keen to notice what they'd otherwise walk past.

2 hoursfrom AUD $50

Paris Private Food Tour with an Expert

🍜 Food & Cooking

Paris Private Food Tour with an Expert

A three-and-a-half-hour private food tour through Paris led by a French gastronomy specialist. You'll navigate beyond tourist traps to discover neighbourhood markets, independent shops, and quality producers that locals actually use. The guide shares practical knowledge about evaluating ingredients, selecting proper cheese, and understanding what separates pedestrian from exceptional on the Parisian table. Tastings throughout anchor lessons in flavour and tradition.

3h 30mfrom AUD $318

Quicksand Experience Mont Saint Michel

🏔 Adventure & Sports

Quicksand Experience Mont Saint Michel

Wade through the treacherous sands surrounding Mont Saint Michel with a certified guide who knows every shifting patch. This 75-minute quicksand encounter, unique to this corner of France, tests your balance and nerve as you sink and struggle free. It's equal parts thrilling and comedic—kids and adults alike emerge muddy, breathless, and buzzing. Your guide brings two decades of bay experience and stays close to catch anyone who gets properly stuck.

1h 15mfrom AUD $20

Private Photo Shoot at the Louvre

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Private Photo Shoot at the Louvre

A one-hour private photo session at the Louvre with a professional photographer who'll direct you through the museum's galleries, coaching posture and framing whilst capturing polished portraits against iconic backdrops. You'll receive edited, print-ready images within two days—a tangible record of your Paris visit that beats phone snapshots or relying on strangers behind the camera.

1 hourfrom AUD $82

Semi-Private French Revolution Tour

🛕 Culture & History

Semi-Private French Revolution Tour

Trace the Revolution's arc through central Paris, starting at the Bastille and threading through the Marais's narrow lanes where key figures once moved. This 2.5-hour walk examines what sparked the uprising, the descent into bloodshed and political chaos, and the fates of the royal family. Your guide unpacks the ideology and intrigue behind one of history's most volatile upheavals, moving beyond mythology to the actual streets where it unfolded.

2h 30mfrom AUD $249

Snorkeling Excursion 2h00 Cap Dramont & Ile d'Or in Saint-Raphaël

🐠 Water Activities

Snorkeling Excursion 2h00 Cap Dramont & Ile d'Or in Saint-Raphaël

A 2-hour snorkelling trip departing from Saint-Raphaël that takes you along Cap Dramont's dramatic rust-coloured rock faces before heading to Île d'Or and its distinctive medieval tower. You'll spend time underwater exploring the rocky seabed and marine life in calm, sheltered waters. A sports educator guides the session, and all gear is supplied. The route is accessible by train or bus, making it straightforward to reach from town.

2 hoursfrom AUD $117

Louvre Wheelchair-Accessible Private Tour – Stress-Free & Easy

🛕 Culture & History

Louvre Wheelchair-Accessible Private Tour – Stress-Free & Easy

Navigate the Louvre's greatest treasures at your own pace with a private guide trained in accessible touring. This 2.5-hour experience whisks you past the crowds to see the Mona Lisa, Venus de Milo, and other iconic works using step-free routes and lifts throughout the museum. Based in Paris and deeply familiar with the Louvre's layout, your guide crafts a relaxed itinerary tailored to your interests and mobility needs. Wheelchair rental, museum entry, and private transport from your hotel (optional) are included—arrive stress-free and simply enjoy.

2h 30mfrom AUD $498

Exclusive Gourmet Picnic Experience at the Eiffel Tower

🍜 Food & Cooking

Exclusive Gourmet Picnic Experience at the Eiffel Tower

A curated picnic spread served at the Eiffel Tower, tailored to your preferences across two hours. Choose from quiches, charcuterie boards, cheese selections, or baguette sandwiches—each box personalised to your taste. The operator handles the logistics: drinks arrive chilled in insulated bags, kids get toy surprises with their meals, and you take home a waterproof mat. Works equally well for families, couples, or groups wanting to eat without the usual tourist queue hassle.

2 hoursfrom AUD $174

Paris in Vintage Solex - Latin Quarter, St-Germain & Eiffel Tower

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Paris in Vintage Solex - Latin Quarter, St-Germain & Eiffel Tower

Pedal through Paris's Left Bank on an electrified Solex, the cult-classic motorised bike of 1960s France, now quietly modernised. This three-hour guided ride sweeps past Notre-Dame, the Panthéon and Musée d'Orsay, letting you cover ground faster than walking whilst staying grounded in the neighbourhood's bohemian character. A knowledgeable guide narrates the artistic and intellectual heart of the city from your seat.

3 hoursfrom AUD $99

Wine Tasting Tour in Menton - Early evening - Small groups

🍜 Food & Cooking

Wine Tasting Tour in Menton - Early evening - Small groups

Taste your way through Menton's wine culture on this three-hour evening stroll blending French and Italian traditions. Visit two citrus producers sampling fruit-forward wines, then settle into a wine bar for Provençal selections before finishing at a Michelin-starred restaurant. Nine wines total paired with local cheese, cured meats, and regional dishes—including a lemon tart finale. Small groups of eight maximum keep things conversational and unhurried along a flat one-kilometre route.

3 hoursfrom AUD $242

Private Guided Bike Tour of Deauville & Trouville in French

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Private Guided Bike Tour of Deauville & Trouville in French

Explore Deauville and Trouville-sur-Mer by bicycle on this leisurely 2.5-hour private tour led by a local guide. Pedal past Belle Époque villas, along the seafront, and through residential quarters most visitors miss. Discover the architectural heritage, spa culture, and stories that shaped these Norman coastal towns—all at an easy pace suitable for cyclists of any ability.

2h 30mfrom AUD $201

Private Vineyard Tour and Wine Tasting in Bandol

🍜 Food & Cooking

Private Vineyard Tour and Wine Tasting in Bandol

Spend two hours at a Bandol vineyard with a former Michelin-starred sommelier who breaks down winemaking from vine to glass. You'll walk through the production process, learn to taste strategically rather than guess, and sample the estate's range of wines. Half a bottle per person is included, along with transport and entry. By the end, you'll understand what you're drinking instead of just enjoying it.

2 hoursfrom AUD $125

Montmartre guided walking tour with local guide in small group

🛕 Culture & History

Montmartre guided walking tour with local guide in small group

Wander through Montmartre's hilltop streets with a local guide who unpicks the neighbourhood's artistic and bohemian roots over two hours and twenty minutes. Starting at Sacré-Cœur basilica and its sweeping interior mosaics, you'll navigate narrow lanes past the studios and haunts that shaped Paris's creative spirit—from Place du Tertre's artist gatherings to Picasso's workspace, the Pink House, and old cabarets tucked into alleys. Each corner carries the weight of cultural history, and the hill itself rewards you with unfiltered views across the city.

2h 20mfrom AUD $59

Petanque (boules) lesson in Provence

🏔 Adventure & Sports

Petanque (boules) lesson in Provence

Learn pétanque from locals in Provence over two hours, starting with the rules and history before moving straight into competitive play. You'll master the throwing technique, understand scoring, and settle disputes like a proper player—all while sipping rosé and soaking in Provençal countryside views. The afternoon wraps with a trophy presentation and an apéro featuring house-made pastis, local wines, and homemade regional spreads.

2 hoursfrom AUD $77

Free Perfume Museum & Opera District Tour (Tip-Based)

🛕 Culture & History

Free Perfume Museum & Opera District Tour (Tip-Based)

A 2-hour 15-minute walking tour through Paris's 8th arrondissement, combining architecture and fragrance. You'll navigate from Place de la Concorde through Madeleine Church, Place Vendôme, and Opéra Garnier, tracing the city's luxury heritage and Haussmann's urban design. The route concludes at the Fragonard Perfume Museum, where a guide walks you through scent composition and production techniques with interactive sampling.

2h 15mfrom AUD $4

Wine and cheese tasting at Latin Quarter

🍜 Food & Cooking

Wine and cheese tasting at Latin Quarter

Spend ninety minutes in the Latin Quarter sampling French wines alongside artisanal cheeses curated by enthusiasts who favour straightforward conversation over pretence. Three modest pours and at least two cheese varieties form the backbone of this tasting, with alcohol-free fruit juices standing in for younger guests. The hosts welcome all skill levels and backgrounds, treating each session as a chance to swap stories and palates alike.

1h 30mfrom AUD $65

Charm and Secrets of Paris Passages: Private Tour

🛕 Culture & History

Charm and Secrets of Paris Passages: Private Tour

Step into Paris's best-kept architectural secret on this guided walk through six surviving 19th-century passages—glassed-over arcades that predate modern shopping centres. Built when Baron Haussmann was reshaping the city, these elegant galleries showcase ornate ironwork, mosaic floors, and Belle Époque grandeur. Your private guide reveals the passages' role as gathering spots for writers and artists, threading through Passage des Panoramas and beyond. A two-hour journey through forgotten Paris, ideal when rain keeps you off the streets.

1 hour – 2 hoursfrom AUD $391

Pompidou Museum Paris Exterior 90 minutes Private Guided Tour

🛕 Culture & History

Pompidou Museum Paris Exterior 90 minutes Private Guided Tour

Spend 90 minutes examining the Pompidou Centre's audacious architecture with a specialist guide. This private tour circles the building's celebrated exterior—its exposed pipes, steel framework and glass facades—treating the structure itself as the main artwork. Until 2030, while the interior undergoes reconstruction, you'll explore the plaza sculptures and learn how this 1977 design challenged convention and redefined what a museum could be. No queues, no interior access needed.

1h 30mfrom AUD $376

Session of 30 minutes of Unique Sensations in Underwater Scooter

🐠 Water Activities

Session of 30 minutes of Unique Sensations in Underwater Scooter

Pilot an electric underwater scooter for 30 minutes of silent, effortless gliding through French waters. This once-exclusive activity is now accessible at a dedicated nautical base, letting you experience weightless propulsion without the yacht requirement or environmental footprint. The full session runs one hour including briefing and equipment setup. Snorkelling gear included.

1 hourfrom AUD $100

French Pastry and Dessert Walking Tour in Nancy with Local Guide

🍜 Food & Cooking

French Pastry and Dessert Walking Tour in Nancy with Local Guide

Walk through Nancy's Old Town and Place Stanislas sampling pastries at neighbourhood bakeries and pâtisseries chosen by locals, not guidebooks. A two-hour small-group tour with a resident guide who shares the stories behind each patisserie and regional Lorraine specialties. You'll taste your way through curated selections while learning how Nancy's architectural heritage shaped its culinary traditions—this isn't a rush-through tasting but a genuine introduction to how the city's people actually eat.

2 hoursfrom AUD $102

Paris Shopping Experience with a Personal Shopper

🛍 Shopping & Markets

Paris Shopping Experience with a Personal Shopper

A three-hour guided shopping session with a stylist who tailors the experience to your taste, budget and needs. Your personal shopper navigates Parisian boutiques and departments with you, offering fashion and beauty guidance along the way. Works for shoppers of any age or style preference—just brief them on what you're after and they'll chart a route that feels right for you.

3 hoursfrom AUD $219

Louvre Treasures Private Experience – Languages Available

🛕 Culture & History

Louvre Treasures Private Experience – Languages Available

A two-hour guided tour of the Louvre with a licensed expert who navigates you through the museum's most celebrated works—the Mona Lisa, Venus de Milo—alongside lesser-known pieces that reveal the breadth of the collection. Your guide provides context and stories that connect you to the art, rather than simply pointing out what to see. The tour includes your entrance ticket and leaves you free to explore independently afterwards.

2 hoursfrom AUD $1037

Food, wine & tragedies - The tour of Montmartre

🍜 Food & Cooking

Food, wine & tragedies - The tour of Montmartre

Walk through Montmartre's winding streets over three hours, stopping at neighbourhood spots to taste regional specialities whilst your guide recounts the district's colourful past. Starting at Anvers metro, you'll sample six dishes—from buttery pastries to savoury classics—as you climb toward Sacré-Cœur. This tour threads together the stories of artists and misfits who defined the quarter with the food that still defines it, offering a grounded sense of how Montmartre actually feels to those who know it.

2h 40m – 3h 10mfrom AUD $119

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