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Paris Wine Tasting Experience in Montmartre
5.0 (16)
🍜 Food & Cooking
France

Paris Wine Tasting Experience in Montmartre

Taste five French wines—reds, whites, and a sparkling—in a working cellar steps from Sacré-Cœur in Montmartre. A sommelier guides you through regional styles, grape varieties, and production methods whilst you pair each pour with charcuterie and bread. Over 60 minutes, you'll develop a practical palate and learn how professional tasters evaluate wine. Walk away with a 10% discount on bottles and the option to ship purchases worldwide.

1 hourfrom AUD $216
French Pastry and Dessert Walking Tour in Nancy with Local Guide
5.0 (16)
🍜 Food & Cooking
France

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
Session of 30 minutes of Unique Sensations in Underwater Scooter
5.0 (16)
🐠 Water Activities
France

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
Pompidou Museum Paris Exterior 90 minutes Private Guided Tour
5.0 (16)
🛕 Culture & History
France

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
Food, wine & tragedies - The tour of Montmartre
5.0 (16)
🍜 Food & Cooking
France

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
Charm and Secrets of Paris Passages: Private Tour
5.0 (16)
🛕 Culture & History
France

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
Free Perfume Museum & Opera District Tour (Tip-Based)
5.0 (16)
🛕 Culture & History
France

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
Petanque (boules) lesson in Provence
5.0 (16)
🏔 Adventure & Sports
France

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
Wine and cheese tasting at Latin Quarter
5.0 (16)
🍜 Food & Cooking
France

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
Paris Shopping Experience with a Personal Shopper
5.0 (16)
🛍 Shopping & Markets
France

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
Paris Pere Lachaise Cemetery Small Group Guided Tour
5.0 (15)
🛕 Culture & History
France

Paris Pere Lachaise Cemetery Small Group Guided Tour

A guided walk through Père Lachaise, Paris's sprawling 44-hectare burial ground and the world's most visited cemetery. Over two hours, your small group uncovers the stories behind its most famous residents—Morrison, Wilde, Chopin, Proust—alongside lesser-known figures whose lives shaped the cemetery's character. You'll navigate stone monuments and tree-lined paths, piecing together both grand historical moments and intimate personal narratives that span centuries. After the tour ends, you're free to wander further and discover additional tombs at your own pace.

2 hoursfrom AUD $151
Aix en Provence Small group Croissant Baking Class with a chef
5.0 (15)
🍜 Food & Cooking
France

Aix en Provence Small group Croissant Baking Class with a chef

Spend three hours at a Provençal baking studio learning to shape, proof and bake croissants from scratch alongside a local chef. Based in central Aix-en-Provence, this small-group class strips away pretension—you'll work with proper ingredients and techniques, then eat what you've made. Walk out with your own batch and a recipe booklet to recreate them at home.

3 hoursfrom AUD $177
Immersive track game to discover the secrets of Old Nice
5.0 (15)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
France

Immersive track game to discover the secrets of Old Nice

Solve puzzles across Old Nice's winding streets to track down a stolen painting in this two-hour self-guided mystery game. You'll navigate the city with a phone transmitting clues and a backpack of physical puzzle pieces, uncovering lesser-known corners and histories as you work toward recovery. Ideal for groups wanting a mental challenge that doubles as exploration, without needing a guide hovering nearby.

2 hoursfrom AUD $59
Molinard Classic Perfume Workshop in Paris Ier
5.0 (15)
🍜 Food & Cooking
France

Molinard Classic Perfume Workshop in Paris Ier

Craft your own signature scent at Molinard's Paris workshop in the 1st arrondissement. You'll spend an hour blending from a palette of 90 essences, guided by an expert instructor, to create a bespoke 50ml eau de parfum you'll take home. This hands-on session works for complete beginners and requires no special fitness level.

1 hourfrom AUD $149
Sunset Picnic with View of Eiffel Tower and Live Music
5.0 (15)
🍜 Food & Cooking
France

Sunset Picnic with View of Eiffel Tower and Live Music

Settle on Île aux Cygnes with a spread of French charcuterie and regional cheeses while a live musician performs classic French standards and shares stories of the city. This 2.5-hour picnic unfolds on the Seine's tree-lined island, with the Eiffel Tower framed across the water. You get blankets, proper glasses, and all the kit to eat well; bring your own wine if you prefer. Works for couples after romance, families wanting something different, and anyone curious about how Parisians actually spend their evenings.

2h 30mfrom AUD $100
Wine tasting in Strasbourg: discovery of Alsace wines
5.0 (15)
🍜 Food & Cooking
France

Wine tasting in Strasbourg: discovery of Alsace wines

Spend 90 minutes exploring Alsace's distinctive wine landscape through guided tastings in Strasbourg's local bars and cellars. You'll sample at least six regional whites—dry, off-dry, and sweet varieties—while learning how terroir shapes each bottle's character. An English-speaking wine enthusiast leads groups of up to ten, sharing insights into Alsatian grape varieties and helping you identify your preferred styles. Available Thursday to Saturday afternoons and early evenings.

1h 30mfrom AUD $142
Explore & Taste Canal Saint Martin in Paris - Brunch or Wine Tour
5.0 (15)
🍜 Food & Cooking
France

Explore & Taste Canal Saint Martin in Paris - Brunch or Wine Tour

Walk Canal Saint-Martin with a local architect guide who unpacks the neighbourhood's creative evolution across three hours. This intimate group (max 10 people) stops at carefully sourced producers—organic, seasonal, zero-waste—for either a relaxed brunch or an apéro-style tasting with wine and charcuterie. You'll spot street art, chat with artisans, and taste what locals actually eat here, not what guidebooks suggest.

3 hoursfrom AUD $150
Private Airport Transfers in Paris
5.0 (15)
✈️ Transfers
France

Private Airport Transfers in Paris

Skip the airport queues and taxi lines with a private car waiting at Charles de Gaulle or Orly. Your driver meets you at baggage claim, handles your luggage, and drives you directly to your Paris accommodation in roughly an hour. The vehicle comes equipped with WiFi, water, and passenger insurance—no surprises, no negotiating fares. Government-vetted service means reliability from touchdown to hotel check-in.

1 hourfrom AUD $284
Paris History Walk: Medieval Marais, Notre Dame Islands & Stories
5.0 (15)
🛕 Culture & History
France

Paris History Walk: Medieval Marais, Notre Dame Islands & Stories

Walk the medieval lanes of the Marais and Île de la Cité on this 2-hour orientation tour led by James, an American who settled in Paris decades ago. You'll trace the city's roots from Roman times through the Renaissance, stopping at Notre Dame and the Louvre while picking up genuine local tips and restaurant recommendations. Small groups (max 8) mean real conversation, not megaphone tourism.

2 hoursfrom AUD $115
Visit of Albi in the Age of Enlightenment guided by Mme de Lapérouse
5.0 (15)
🛕 Culture & History
France

Visit of Albi in the Age of Enlightenment guided by Mme de Lapérouse

Walk through 18th-century Albi with Madame de Lapérouse, the navigator's wife, as your guide in full period dress. Over 90 minutes, she recounts her life during the reign of Louis XVI—from her courtship with the celebrated explorer to the social intrigue of Albi's prominent families. You'll drift through narrow streets and the Berbie gardens, hearing stories that bring the Enlightenment era alive. Suitable for adults and children aged 8+.

1h 30mfrom AUD $33
Marseille Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Tour
5.0 (15)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
France

Marseille Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Tour

Navigate Marseille's streets by cracking riddles that unveil the city's major landmarks and lesser-known corners. This self-guided puzzle walk takes roughly two hours, letting you set your own pace through neighbourhoods while your smartphone guides you between checkpoints. You'll piece together clues, discover local architecture and history, and cover significant ground without a fixed itinerary or group schedule.

2 hoursfrom AUD $16
Half Day Private Tour in Paris with Pink Citroen 2CV
5.0 (15)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
France

Half Day Private Tour in Paris with Pink Citroen 2CV

Roll through Paris in a vintage pink Citroën 2CV for three hours with a private guide who shapes the route around what you want to see. You'll get the local's perspective on the capital's neighbourhoods, landmarks and hidden corners—the kind of knowledge that doesn't make it into guidebooks. The convertible top means you're part of the city rather than sealed away from it. All transport and guide fees included; bring your own appetite if you want to add a French picnic or champagne stop.

3 hoursfrom AUD $293
Private Notre-Dame walking Tour w/ Optional Sainte-Chapelle Entry
5.0 (15)
🛕 Culture & History
France

Private Notre-Dame walking Tour w/ Optional Sainte-Chapelle Entry

Explore the Gothic masterpiece of Notre-Dame and the medieval streets of Île de la Cité with a private guide who knows Paris' layered history. This 2-hour walking tour keeps you outside the cathedral itself, letting you admire its exterior architecture, flying buttresses, and riverside setting at leisure. Opt to add entry to Sainte-Chapelle's stained glass or the Archaeological Crypt beneath the square. You'll also wander past the Seine's bouquinistes and Shakespeare & Company bookshop, seeing the city through a local's eyes.

2 hoursfrom AUD $416
Paris Christmas Lights & Stories with Tastings on Champs-Élysées
5.0 (15)
🍜 Food & Cooking
France

Paris Christmas Lights & Stories with Tastings on Champs-Élysées

A 90-minute walking tour down Paris's most glittering avenue, pairing seasonal sights with two carefully chosen tastings. Your local guide shares how Parisians mark Christmas as you move between landmarks—the Grand Palais, Pont Alexandre III, Les Invalides—stopping first at Fortwenger for spiced Alsatian gingerbread, then at Maison du Chocolat for silky hot chocolate and a macaron. Finish under the Arc de Triomphe's warm glow. The walk threads festive stories into the fabric of each street corner.

1h 30mfrom AUD $99
Luxury Private Transfers in Paris Airport
5.0 (15)
✈️ Transfers
France

Luxury Private Transfers in Paris Airport

Door-to-door car service from Paris airports with a focus on smooth handoffs and passenger comfort. Drivers meet you at arrival, handle luggage, and deliver you to your destination in an air-conditioned sedan. The journey typically takes 1–2 hours depending on traffic and location. WiFi keeps you connected, and families travelling with young children benefit from complimentary safety seats and pram storage.

1 hour – 2 hoursfrom AUD $334
Provençal Farmers market tour
5.0 (15)
🍜 Food & Cooking
France

Provençal Farmers market tour

Explore Aix-en-Provence's farmers markets with a local guide who knows where the real treasures are. Over 90 minutes, you'll navigate stalls of seasonal produce and regional specialities, learning how residents actually shop rather than following a tourist script. Your guide adapts the route to your dietary needs and food interests, pointing out quality producers you'd otherwise miss. Coffee or tea included.

1h 30mfrom AUD $59
Cruise Tapas at sunset
5.0 (15)
🐠 Water Activities
France

Cruise Tapas at sunset

A three-hour evening voyage along the French coast combining small plates, wine and water-based activities as daylight fades. Departing at 6:30 pm (April–September), the boat accommodates up to ten guests in a relaxed setting. Between courses of tapas you can paddle or snorkel from the vessel, or simply watch the horizon shift colour with a drink in hand. Suits couples after a quieter night out, small groups wanting something beyond a restaurant, or families seeking an active sunset experience without the rush.

3 hoursfrom AUD $159
Bordeaux Market Tasting by Food Lover Tour
5.0 (15)
🍜 Food & Cooking
France

Bordeaux Market Tasting by Food Lover Tour

A three-hour guided ramble through Bordeaux's food culture, starting with warm pastry from a neighbourhood bakery before moving through the city's flagship market to taste cured meats, cheeses, and oysters from Arcachon Bay. You'll finish with Bordeaux wines and learn how they're made. All tastings and a guide are included, though you'll need to arrange your own way there.

3 hoursfrom AUD $100
Champagne Lamiable: Stroll and taste in the Grand Cru Champagne vineyard
5.0 (15)
🍜 Food & Cooking
France

Champagne Lamiable: Stroll and taste in the Grand Cru Champagne vineyard

Walk through the Reims Mountain vineyards with Champagne Lamiable to learn how growers cultivate Grand Cru grapes. You'll explore the terrain that gives these wines their character, then settle into a scenic tasting room to sample three glasses of exceptional Champagne. Two and a half hours of rolling slopes, chalk soil, and proper bubbles.

2h 30mfrom AUD $92
Private tour of Bordeaux at night in a sidecar
5.0 (15)
🏔 Adventure & Sports
France

Private tour of Bordeaux at night in a sidecar

See Bordeaux's illuminated landmarks from an unconventional vantage point aboard a vintage sidecar. This 90-minute private tour pairs thrilling rides through the city's elegant streets with wine tastings and expert local commentary. Groups of up to four split between two sidecars, swapping positions to experience both the sidecar basket and seat behind the driver. Perfect for those after something beyond the standard coach tour.

1h 30mfrom AUD $184
Toulouse Gourmand by bike
5.0 (15)
🍜 Food & Cooking
France

Toulouse Gourmand by bike

Pedal through Toulouse's finest food and architecture on this three-hour guided cycle tour. You'll navigate a route linking the city's most striking squares—from the Renaissance grandeur of Place du Capitole to the soaring Saint-Sernin Basilica—before rolling into Marché Victor Hugo for a proper tasting session. Locally sourced cheeses, cured meats, crusty bread and regional wine make up your mid-tour break, giving you a genuine flavour of what Toulouse eats.

3 hoursfrom AUD $94
Ecouges canyon intermediate part
5.0 (14)
🏔 Adventure & Sports
France

Ecouges canyon intermediate part

Descend the sculpted middle section of Ecouges Canyon in the Vercors massif, a few hours from Grenoble. This sport canyoning session features up to 28-metre rappels, natural slides, and optional jumps into crystal pools. You'll work through a series of technical passages guided by someone qualified, equipped with all the kit you need. Roughly four and a half hours of proper adventure in remarkable terrain.

3 hoursfrom AUD $125
Paris or Versailles Chic Car Tour
5.0 (14)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
France

Paris or Versailles Chic Car Tour

Roll through Paris in a restored Range Rover Classic with a local guide steering you past the city's defining landmarks. This 60–90 minute private drive covers iconic monuments and neighbourhoods, giving you a cushioned, curated take on Paris without the Metro shuffle. Optional add-ons include a shopping-focused route or an evening circuit, plus a Seine-side champagne stop if you fancy it.

1 hour – 1h 30mfrom AUD $334
Sunset and champagne tasting in the vineyards
5.0 (14)
🍜 Food & Cooking
France

Sunset and champagne tasting in the vineyards

Roll through Champagne's vineyard slopes in a rugged Land Rover as the sun dips below the horizon, stopping at elevated vantage points to taste traditional brut straight from the region. This two-hour private outing across the terrain near Reims or Épernay suits small groups of up to eight, combining gentle walking routes with wine tasting at peak light. You'll settle into a vehicle built for rough ground, accessing spots regular tours skip, whilst the landscape shifts through amber and crimson.

2 hoursfrom AUD $217
Public visit of Aix-en-Provence | The streets are told
5.0 (14)
🛕 Culture & History
France

Public visit of Aix-en-Provence | The streets are told

Discover why Aix-en-Provence's 1,190 streets carry the names they do. This two-hour guided walk through the old town unpacks the city's street-naming history, revealing how architecture, notable figures, and local events shaped the urban landscape. Your guide decodes the patterns and stories embedded in the street names themselves, turning a simple walk into a detective mission through centuries of Provençal life.

2 hoursfrom AUD $20
Canyoning Grenoble: the Canyon of Ecouges
5.0 (14)
🏔 Adventure & Sports
France

Canyoning Grenoble: the Canyon of Ecouges

A three-hour technical canyon descent through the Écouges gorge near Grenoble, featuring a mix of abseiling, natural slides, and jumps. This isn't a gentle water walk—expect sustained intensity across varied terrain, including three substantial rope descents with panoramic valley views and exhilarating natural water chutes that build momentum. Guides provide technical kit and capture action shots throughout.

3 hoursfrom AUD $132
PARIS PHOTO - Joyful stroll for a Private Professional Shoot
5.0 (14)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
France

PARIS PHOTO - Joyful stroll for a Private Professional Shoot

A one-hour private photo session through Paris with Frédéric, a photographer who specialises in capturing people authentically. Whether you're solo, partnered, or bringing the whole crew, you'll walk scenic routes while he directs you through natural poses and interactions. You'll leave with polished digital files ready for printing or sharing online, plus his guidance on how to look genuinely comfortable in front of the lens.

1 hourfrom AUD $435
Louvre Late Opening Guided Tiny Group Tour
5.0 (14)
🛕 Culture & History
France

Louvre Late Opening Guided Tiny Group Tour

Skip the daytime crowds at the Louvre with this intimate after-hours guided tour, limited to just six people maximum. You'll explore the world's most visited museum during its evening opening in Paris, with direct entry included and the flexibility to adjust your route based on group interests. Your guide responds to what you want to see rather than rushing through a set itinerary, making this closer to a semi-private experience than a standard group visit.

2 hoursfrom AUD $299
Bayonne Walking Tour
5.0 (14)
🛕 Culture & History
France

Bayonne Walking Tour

A 90-minute guided walk through Bayonne's medieval quarters, tracing the city's centuries-old chocolate-making legacy. Your local guide leads you past timber-framed buildings and hidden plazas, sharing stories of how this Basque stronghold became France's chocolate heartland. The route covers about 2km at an easy pace, finishing with tastings that connect chocolate's history to the city itself.

1h 30mfrom AUD $48
Shared Tour - Wine tour from Saint Tropez
5.0 (14)
🍜 Food & Cooking
France

Shared Tour - Wine tour from Saint Tropez

A three-hour guided tour departing Saint-Tropez that visits two local wine producers in the Gulf region, sampling their offerings across both estates. Travelling in a cool van with a knowledgeable local guide, you'll taste wines directly at the source in a relaxed group setting, learning how the region's Mediterranean climate and terroir shape its distinctive styles. Perfect for getting beneath the surface of Saint-Tropez wine culture without the formality of solo vineyard visits.

3 hoursfrom AUD $199
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