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Tours in France

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Wine Tasting In Paris

Work through six French wines across the country's premier regions in a intimate Latin Quarter venue with Thierry, a certified sommelier trained in Burgundy. Over two hours, you'll taste selections from Champagne, Loire Valley, Burgundy, Bordeaux, and the Rhône or Languedoc, learning the habits of professional tasters along the way. Groups stay small—maximum 12 people—so there's genuine space to ask questions and linger over each pour.

Family Friendly Louvre Museum Private Guided Tour

Skip the queues and explore the Louvre with a guide who speaks your family's language—literally. This 2.5-hour private tour whisks you past the crowds to stand face-to-face with the masterpieces: the Mona Lisa, Venus de Milo, and dozens more. Your dedicated guide crafts the experience around your kids' interests, mixing art history with the kind of stories that actually stick. Entry ticket included, pram-friendly, fully wheelchair accessible.

The Essential Louvre Masterpieces Tour - Limited to Six Guests

Skip the crowds and explore the Louvre's heavyweight collection in a group of no more than six. This 2.5-hour tour cuts straight to the iconic works—think Mona Lisa, Venus de Milo, and Winged Victory—while your guide unpacks the significance of pieces spanning from ancient Mesopotamia through French Romanticism. It's the smartest way to navigate one of the world's largest museums without feeling lost in the throng.

Paris E-Scooter Tour with fun & informative guide (small groups)

Zip through Paris's most iconic neighbourhoods on an e-scooter with a knowledgeable local guide. This three-hour tour covers major landmarks—the Louvre, Notre-Dame, the Seine—at a pace that lets you see more without exhausting your legs. Small groups keep things personal; your guide steers you toward photogenic spots and shares the stories that bring the city to life. Runs daily at 10 AM and 2 PM from central Paris.

3 hoursfrom AUD $109

Paris Highlights: Half Day Private Walking Tour

★ 5.0 (186)

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France

Paris Highlights: Half Day Private Walking Tour

This three-hour private walking tour surveys Paris's most recognisable landmarks, starting with the Louvre and finishing at the Eiffel Tower. You'll move at your own pace with a knowledgeable guide who steers you through the city's architectural and cultural heart. It's designed as a gateway to understanding what draws people to Paris—the scale of its monuments, the coherence of its public spaces, and the layers of history compressed into a few square kilometres.

Hot Air Balloon Flight over the castle of Chenonceau / France

Launch from the Loire Valley floor and drift above Château de Chenonceau, one of France's most photographed Renaissance landmarks, on a 3.5-hour hot air balloon adventure. You'll rise with an experienced pilot guiding the flight, drifting over the château's distinctive arches spanning the River Cher, surrounding vineyards, and medieval forests. The journey combines the stillness of altitude with sweeping countryside views—a perspective few travellers get of this UNESCO region.

Paris Private Food Tour – Taste 8+ French Classics in Le Marais

A 3.5-hour walking tour through Le Marais sampling over eight French staples, from flaky pastries and crusty breads to falafel, cheese, and wine. You'll navigate medieval streets and Place des Vosges whilst stopping at neighbourhood spots—including the legendary café where Jim Morrison lingered—to taste croque-monsieurs, a surprise dish, artisan chocolates, and macarons. History and hunger drive the route as much as the food itself.

Fantastic Evenings of Laurent Beretta

Laurent Beretta stages a two-hour magic show in a Parisian palace lounge, recreating the illusions of 19th-century French master Robert-Houdin. You'll watch hand-crafted automaton figures perform impossible feats, then meet Beretta for a photograph afterwards. It's theatre steeped in Belle Époque aesthetics, where period costumes and period props transport you to an era when magic felt genuinely otherworldly. Best suited to those who appreciate sleight of hand and historical stagecraft over loud contemporary spectacle.

Exclusive Private Boat Tour on a Luxury Day Cruiser - Nice/Monaco

Cruise the Côte d'Azur aboard a sleek day cruiser from Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat, exploring the peninsula's Belle Époque villas and hidden coves over 2.5 hours. Your skipper shares the history of these storied estates whilst you anchor off Eze-sur-Mer for French aperitifs and snacks, then venture to La Mala beach's sea cave to snorkel or ride the onboard seascooter through crystalline waters.

2h 30mfrom AUD $836

Parisian Life Style Private Photo Shoot at Eiffel Tower

★ 5.0 (109)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

France

Parisian Life Style Private Photo Shoot at Eiffel Tower

Spend an hour with a local professional photographer exploring Paris's most photogenic corners around the Eiffel Tower, capturing authentic moments instead of typical tourist snapshots. You'll receive 40 edited high-resolution images the same day, plus all unedited shots, making this ideal for couples, families, or groups marking a special occasion. The photographer speaks English, Spanish, French and Italian, and knows how to put nervous subjects at ease.

Montmartre Walking Guided Tour

A two-hour walking tour through Montmartre led by a local guide, exploring the hilltop neighbourhood where Impressionist and early Modern artists made their mark. Wander narrow streets lined with studios and cafés, visit the artists' square and the soaring Sacré-Cœur Basilica, and finish with sweeping city views stretching across Paris to landmarks like the Eiffel Tower and Invalides.

paragliding discovery flight

Launch into silent flight above the French countryside on a tandem paragliding discovery flight. Spend an hour aloft without engine noise or road clatter, drifting over climbing crags, walking trails, and pastoral valleys. Your pilot handles the technical work while you take in unobstructed views of the landscape below. Optional: request a burst of spiralling altitude for extra buzz before landing.

Louvre Evening Tour Semi Private 6ppl Max BEST Avoid The Crowds

Visit the Louvre on a small-group evening tour (maximum 6 people) with reserved entry, letting you see the Mona Lisa, Venus de Milo and other masterworks without the daytime crush. Your guide navigates the palace's art and architecture across 2.5 hours, with entry ticket included. Best suited for those comfortable with moderate walking through one of the world's largest museums.

Welcome to Strasbourg! Walking Tour

Walk through Strasbourg's essential neighbourhoods and landmarks with Kevin, a Chicago-born local who's called the city home since 2020. Over two hours and forty-five minutes, you'll see the cathedral's exterior, wander Petite France's half-timbered lanes, and discover the city's key squares. Expect a casual pace with local anecdotes, practical tips for the rest of your stay, and food spots worth trying—more mate than monument tour.

Louvre Museum Skip the Line Guided Tour with Artist

Skip the queue at the Louvre with a painter-guide who unpicks the technical and historical threads behind the museum's canonical works. This two-hour tour keeps groups to six people, moving through masterpieces from ancient Greece through the Renaissance. Your guide reads paintings like a practitioner—explaining brushwork, composition, and the choices that made each piece endure—rather than reciting dates and names. You'll stand before the Winged Victory and Mona Lisa with someone who understands how they were made, not just what they mean.

Paris: Experience Segway Top Highlights Small Group 2 Hours

Zip through central Paris on a Segway with a knowledgeable local guide in this 90-minute small-group tour capped at eight people. You'll cover more ground than a typical walking tour—gliding past the Seine, past the Eiffel Tower and Louvre with time to pause for photos. The guide shares insider tips for exploring the city further, making this both an efficient sightseeing option and a gateway to deeper Paris exploration.

Private Paris Photo shoot with a Film Director: Natural Style

A one-hour private photo session in Paris led by a filmmaker with two decades of set experience. Rather than directing stiff poses, the director guides you to move naturally whilst he captures the city's ambient light and quiet corners. Every image gets manual colour-grading for a cinematic finish—no automated filters or intrusive flash. You'll receive high-resolution digital files within a week, shot with the technical precision that frees you to simply exist in the moment.

Orangerie and Monet Water Lilies Exclusive Tour Reserved Entry

Skip the queues and explore the Orangerie's remarkable collection with a private guide over two hours. This former royal orangery, tucked away from Paris's museum crowds, holds work by France's finest painters. Your guide unpacks the building's eccentric history and the art within, from the famous Water Lilies series to lesser-known treasures that rival the city's blockbuster galleries.

Paris Montmartre Free Walking Tour in English

Wander Montmartre's steep streets and hidden squares with a local guide who knows where the artists still set up easels. This two-hour walk traces how a former vineyard became the crucible of modern art, from Picasso's studio days to the cabarets that still pulse with energy. You'll reach Sacré-Cœur's white dome for views across Paris, then duck into narrow alleys where the bohemian spirit lingers. Tip-based, so you pay what the experience was worth.

Orangerie & Monet Water Lilies Guided Tour Semi Private 6ppl Max

Walk through the Orangerie's intimate galleries on a carefully curated 2-hour tour with no more than 6 people. A knowledgeable guide unpacks the museum's royal past—originally built to shelter the king's orange trees—and reveals why its collection of French masterworks remains underappreciated. Reserved entry gets you straight in, no queuing.

Tour of a Vineyard, Winery & Cellar with Wine Tasting in Vouvray, Loire Valley

Follow a third-generation winemaker through her family's Vouvray vineyard in the Loire Valley to understand how grapes become wine. This three-hour experience walks you amongst the vines, through the working winery, and into the historic rock-carved cellars where wine develops. You'll taste six Loire wines paired with local charcuterie and cheese, guided throughout by Myriam herself. Small groups of no more than twelve mean genuine conversation and personalised attention from someone who grew up in these vineyards.

Romantic Private Tour for 2 plus guide on your own Solar Powered Boat

Glide along the French Riviera coastline aboard a silent, solar-powered vessel with a private guide and captain. This one-hour tour departs from Beaulieu, ideally positioned between Nice and the Côte d'Azur, granting access to crystalline shallows where you'll spot Belle Époque villas and superyachts from the water. The boat's whisper-quiet operation and zero emissions make it surprisingly intimate—no engine noise, no fumes, just you and the seascape.

1 hourfrom AUD $254

Historical Paris Walking Tour to Vibrant Food Market

★ 5.0 (69)

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France

Historical Paris Walking Tour to Vibrant Food Market

A 2–3 hour guided walk through Paris with a long-time resident who threads together landmark architecture and working neighbourhoods where locals actually shop and eat. You'll navigate the city's grand facades and bustling food markets, finishing with lunch. Ideal for travellers wanting to move beyond postcard Paris and understand how the city functions day-to-day.

2 hours – 3 hoursfrom AUD $318

Guided Tour in an Old Convertible Car on the Côte de Nacre

★ 5.0 (66)

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France

Guided Tour in an Old Convertible Car on the Côte de Nacre

Tour the Côte de Nacre in a 1976 Citroën Dyane convertible, a three-hour private drive along Normandy's coast from Ouistreham to Saint-Aubin-sur-Mer. Your local guide shares regional history, wartime heritage on Sword Beach, and architectural landmarks spanning Medieval through Art Nouveau periods. Visit hidden corners, sample local recommendations, and experience the coast's character with the wind at your back. Maximum three passengers; French or English spoken.

Segway tour of Paris - Bois de Vincennes by Segway

Glide through Bois de Vincennes on a Segway, exploring the woodlands where Parisians actually run and escape the tourist crush. This 2.5-hour tour covers ground equivalent to a full day's walking without the leg fatigue. Small groups of ten or fewer travel with knowledgeable guides who share their genuine affection for the city, offering a refreshingly different angle on Paris beyond the usual monuments.

2h 30mfrom AUD $99

Private ride in a Citroën 2CV in Paris - 2h

★ 5.0 (65)

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France

Private ride in a Citroën 2CV in Paris - 2h

Cruise Paris in a vintage Citroën 2CV for two hours, hitting the city's most recognisable landmarks from a charmingly low vantage point. Your driver picks you up from your accommodation and steers through grand avenues and tight backstreets, stopping for photos at iconic spots like the Eiffel Tower, Arc de Triomphe, Notre-Dame and Sacré-Cœur. You'll wander Montmartre's bohemian quarters where Picasso and Van Gogh once walked, catch glimpses of Belle Époque cabarets, visit the regal squares of Place Vendôme and Place Concorde, and detour through Saint-Germain's literary haunts.

PRIVATE Louvre Wonders & Hidden Treasures Visit

Explore the Louvre's masterpieces on a private guided tour lasting two and a half hours, capped at six people. Your expert guide navigates you through the museum's most celebrated works—the Mona Lisa, Venus of Milo, and Winged Victory of Samothrace—before revealing lesser-known paintings and sculptures that deserve equal attention. Entry tickets included.

2h 30mfrom AUD $500

★ 5.0 (61)

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Private Paris Tour in a Classic 2CV

Explore Paris from the canvas roof of a vintage 2CV with a local guide who's been showing visitors round the city since 2010. This hour-long private drive takes you past the grand sights and quieter corners that make the city tick, with your guide sharing stories about what you're passing and offering insider tips on where to eat, drink, and spend your remaining time. You control the stops and the pace.

1 hourfrom AUD $201

Private Guided Tour with Classic Van in Paris

★ 5.0 (57)

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Private Guided Tour with Classic Van in Paris

Cruise through Paris in a restored 1976 Volkswagen van or 1977 Citroën 2CV with a local guide who knows the city's layered history and quieter corners. This two-hour tour pairs vintage transport—complete with fold-back roof for unobstructed sightseeing—with insider knowledge of neighbourhood stories, architectural details, and cultural quirks. You'll hit iconic landmarks alongside lesser-known spots, stopping where a guide fluent in English can share context and answer questions. The classic vehicles themselves become part of the experience: photogenic, tactile, and a nostalgic way to see a modern city.

Truffle Hunting in Provence

Spend three hours at a Provençal truffle farm learning the craft from growers and hunters who've made careers from finding these prized fungi. You'll walk the plantation, watch trained dogs at work, and join a hunt across the countryside. Learn what separates authentic French black truffles from cheaper Asian imitations, and discover how chefs handle, store and cook with them. Walk away with bottles of estate olive and truffle oil.

3 hoursfrom AUD $193

Private Paris Landmarks Tour by Golf Cart (pickup included)

★ 5.0 (54)

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France

Private Paris Landmarks Tour by Golf Cart (pickup included)

Cruise Paris's iconic landmarks in a private golf cart over two hours, starting with hotel pickup. You'll glide past the city's most recognisable sights from a different vantage point, then abandon the cart to wander Montmartre's sloped streets, ducking into neighbourhood boutiques and soaking up the quarter's particular character. A guide steers the route and context throughout.

Gourmet Vegan Private Tour of Lyon 3 hours

Walk the winding streets of Croix-Rousse with a passionate local vegan guide who knows where the best plant-based food hides in France's gastronomic heartland. This 3-hour tour descends the neighbourhood's slopes with four tasting stops, revealing how Lyon's culinary scene accommodates creative vegan cooking. You'll discover family-run shops, neighbourhood cafés, and lesser-known spots that take vegetables seriously.

Pere Lachaise Cemetery Walking Tour Semi Private 12ppl Max

Walk through Père Lachaise's winding cobblestone paths and discover where some of history's most compelling figures are buried. This 2.5-hour guided tour covers the eastern Paris cemetery in groups of 12 or fewer, revealing monuments and stories from Oscar Wilde to Jim Morrison among thousands of ornate gravestones. The cemetery's quiet atmosphere and architectural detail make it feel like stepping into another era entirely.

Skip-the-Line Rodin Tour with Artist

A two-hour guided tour of the Rodin Museum in Paris led by a practising artist who decodes the sculptor's revolutionary approach to form and movement. You'll skip queues and explore both the indoor galleries and outdoor sculpture gardens with someone who understands Rodin's methods from a maker's perspective. Small groups capped at nine people mean genuine conversation and space to linger with the work that redefined what sculpture could express.

Montmartre Semi Private Tour: from Moulin Rouge, to Sacré-Cœur

This two-hour semi-private tour threads through Montmartre's hillside lanes, starting at the Moulin Rouge and climbing to Sacré-Cœur. Your local guide steers you past former artist studios, the vintage Au Lapin Agile cabaret, and Place du Tertre where painters still work outdoors. You'll sample warm bread from a neighbourhood bakery and finish with views from the basilica's steps. Small groups of six maximum keep the pace leisurely and the atmosphere intimate.

2 hoursfrom AUD $157

Paris Family Adventure- a Fun City Quest for Kids

★ 5.0 (51)

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France

Paris Family Adventure- a Fun City Quest for Kids

A 2.5-hour guided mystery adventure through central Paris that challenges families to crack clues at iconic landmarks. You'll start at the Stravinsky Fountain, hunt for secrets at the House of Nicolas Flamel and Saint-Eustache Church, decode patterns in the Palais Royal gardens, then follow the puzzle trail past the Louvre to the Seine. Each location holds a piece of the story. A bakery stop halfway through includes a pastry, and the whole thing wraps up with views of Notre-Dame and the Musée d'Orsay.

Louvre Museum Private 2-h Tour on Italian Art and masterpieces

Skip the bewilderment of navigating the Louvre's 35,000 artworks solo on this focussed 2-hour private tour through Italian and French masterworks. Your guide steers you past the endless corridors straight to the essentials—Venus of Milo, Nike of Samothrace, Mona Lisa—whilst unpacking the genius of Michelangelo, Giotto, Canova and their peers. Museum entry included. Based in Paris.

Champagne Lamiable: Traditional Tour & Tasting

Descend into a hand-carved chalk cellar beneath the Champagne region and taste three Grand Cru selections with a knowledgeable producer. This two-hour visit focuses on what makes each wine distinct rather than rushing through standard talking points. You'll handle glasses, ask questions, and leave understanding the geology and craft behind what you're drinking—ideal if you want substance over spectacle.

2 Hour Walking Tour in the Old Town of Antibes

A two-hour walking tour through Antibes' compact old town, led by a local guide who navigates both the polished landmarks and tucked-away corners most visitors miss. You'll weave through narrow medieval laneways, see the working port, explore the weekly market bustle, and spot contemporary street art alongside centuries-old stonework. The guide shares stories of Antibes' layered past, current neighbourhood life, and steers you toward worthwhile beaches, eateries, and things to do beyond the walk itself.

Secrets & Scandals of the Louvre - Limited to 6 Guests

A frank 2.5-hour exploration of art's most provocative corners, capped at six people to keep things intimate. You'll navigate the Louvre's collection through the lens of desire, power plays, and artistic rebellion—examining why certain works scandalized their era and what the artists were really after. This isn't a reverent march through hallowed halls; it's a conversation about bodies, ambition, and the messy human stories behind the frame.

2h 30mfrom AUD $299

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