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Private Beaujolais wine tour
5.0 (15)
🍜 Food & Cooking
France

Private Beaujolais wine tour

Spend a full day in Beaujolais with a wine merchant guide, visiting two working vineyards to explore cellars and taste 15–20 wines spanning decades. After morning tastings, settle into a hilltop picnic featuring French cheeses and seasonal delicacies paired with Gamay wines from the 1960s onwards. A final tasting rounds out the afternoon before your private driver returns you to Lyon. Your WSET3-qualified host unpacks the region's winemaking traditions and grape characteristics throughout.

8 hours – 9 hoursfrom AUD $1672
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 Wine Tour of the vineyards on the French Riviera
5.0 (15)
🍜 Food & Cooking
France

Private Wine Tour of the vineyards on the French Riviera

Spend eight hours exploring three working vineyards in the hills above Nice with a knowledgeable local guide who'll walk you through production methods and regional wine culture. You'll taste around fifteen wines across red, white and rosé at each stop, meet winemakers, and discover why these Côte d'Azur estates punch above their weight. Private transport means the pace is yours—linger where it interests you, skip what doesn't. Landscape photography opportunities abound.

8 hoursfrom AUD $786
Médoc : Food and Wine Day Tour
5.0 (15)
🍜 Food & Cooking
France

Médoc : Food and Wine Day Tour

Spend seven hours touring three Médoc estates renowned for their Cabernet Sauvignon blends. Your English-speaking guide navigates you through vineyard landscapes, château cellars, and tasting rooms across Bordeaux's most celebrated wine territory. The day pairs three structured tastings with locally sourced food, striking a rhythm between wine education and genuine appetite.

7 hoursfrom AUD $316
Day at Scandola and Calanques de Piana in a small group
5.0 (15)
🐠 Water Activities
France

Day at Scandola and Calanques de Piana in a small group

Explore Corsica's dramatic coastal reserve aboard a nimble semi-rigid boat with a family-run operator. This 5 hours 45 minute voyage takes you through the Scandola Reserve and past the rust-coloured pinnacles of Calanques de Piana, weaving between sea caves and rocky outcrops. You'll navigate waters few larger vessels can reach, then break at Girolata village where you can beach-side picnic or dine ashore. Groups stay intimate at 12 passengers maximum, with entry fees supporting the reserve's conservation.

5h 45mfrom AUD $159
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
SharedTour to Discover the Pearls of the French Riviera Full Day
5.0 (15)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
France

SharedTour to Discover the Pearls of the French Riviera Full Day

Spend eight hours tracing the Mediterranean's layered history along the French Riviera's most compelling stops. This tour avoids the traffic-bound trap of other shared excursions by building in genuine time at each location—Nice's historic quarters, Monaco's racing heritage, and Menton's pastel waterfront. A university-qualified guide unpacks how Greeks, Romans, Phoenicians and later powers shaped the coast's character, whilst scenic roads frame coastal views most visitors miss.

8 hoursfrom AUD $234
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
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
From Nice: Cannes, Antibes and St Paul de Vence Private Tour
5.0 (15)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
France

From Nice: Cannes, Antibes and St Paul de Vence Private Tour

A five-hour private tour departing Nice that sweeps through three essential Riviera stops. Begin at Cannes to photograph the Palais des Festivals and its famous steps, then head to Antibes to explore the Picasso Museum within Château Grimaldi, browse the Provençal market, and watch the superyachts at Port Vauban. Finish in the hilltop village of Saint-Paul-de-Vence, where narrow lanes lined with art galleries and studios reveal a place that drew Chagall, Matisse, and Picasso. Groups capped at four passengers.

5 hoursfrom AUD $259
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
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
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
Half Day Côtes du Rhône Wine Tour by Vintage Range Rover
5.0 (15)
🍜 Food & Cooking
France

Half Day Côtes du Rhône Wine Tour by Vintage Range Rover

Travel through Côtes du Rhône wine country in a vintage Range Rover with a local guide, sampling wines directly from the barrel at small family vineyards in Côte-Rôtie. The four-hour loop covers two or three carefully chosen stops: working estates where you'll learn blending techniques, a centuries-old chapel tucked into woodland, and a village steeped in Rhône Valley lore. Base yourself in Lyon, Vienne, or Valence depending on convenience.

4 hoursfrom AUD $468
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
Cannes private shore excursion: tour the French Riviera & Monaco
5.0 (15)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
France

Cannes private shore excursion: tour the French Riviera & Monaco

This private 7–8 hour shore excursion departs Cannes port and covers the French Riviera's standout towns at your own pace. Your dedicated guide drives a small group (up to 8) through the coastal landscape, stopping at Nice, the hilltop village of Eze, and the principality of Monaco with its Monte Carlo district. The itinerary is flexible—adjust stops, timing, and focus based on what interests you most. You'll travel in a cool, spacious minivan with bottled water supplied, returning to the ship on schedule.

7 hours – 8 hoursfrom AUD $1271
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
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
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
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
Provence wonders from the port of Marseille
5.0 (15)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
France

Provence wonders from the port of Marseille

This eight-hour private tour explores Provence's most compelling landscapes and villages departing from Marseille. Your local guide drives an air-conditioned minivan through the region's patchwork of lavender fields, hilltop towns, and medieval architecture. The itinerary adapts to your interests, whether that's market culture, countryside scenery, or local history. Hotel pickup and return are included, along with running commentary that reveals why locals actually live here.

8 hoursfrom AUD $2508
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
Private guided American D-Day Tour from Cherbourg Cruise Port
5.0 (15)
🛕 Culture & History
France

Private guided American D-Day Tour from Cherbourg Cruise Port

Follow the American landings across Normandy's most significant D-Day sites in a full-day private tour departing from Cherbourg. You'll travel through the American sector visiting key locations including the airborne drop zone at Sainte Mère Église, the beachheads at Utah and Omaha, the fortified German positions at La Pointe du Hoc, and conclude at the Normandy American Cemetery. Throughout the day, built-in pauses allow you to photograph, rest and grab refreshments at your pace.

8 hours – 9 hoursfrom AUD $1914
Day tour Tasting at Moët & Chandon and 2 Big Houses in Epernay
5.0 (15)
🍜 Food & Cooking
France

Day tour Tasting at Moët & Chandon and 2 Big Houses in Epernay

Spend a day in Epernay working through three legendary champagne houses on foot. You'll taste bubbly at Moët & Chandon, Mercier, and De Castellane, sampling seven glasses across the day. A three-course lunch with a champagne aperitif sits in the middle. Everything clusters within a 500-metre walk, so no transport needed—just your legs and your thirst.

7 hoursfrom AUD $903
Half-Day Guided Wine Tasting Tour in Bordeaux Vineyards
5.0 (15)
🍜 Food & Cooking
France

Half-Day Guided Wine Tasting Tour in Bordeaux Vineyards

Skip the grand châteaux circuit and taste Bordeaux wine country through the lens of small producers who actually live here. This 5-6 hour afternoon tour hits two working family vineyards in the quieter corners of the region, where you'll sample 6–8 wines alongside locals who know every vintage story. Roll through gentle countryside and villages most visitors miss, with an English-speaking guide who treats wine as something to enjoy, not dissect.

5 hours – 6 hoursfrom AUD $167
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
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
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
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
Full day E-Bike rental in the Alpilles
5.0 (14)
🏔 Adventure & Sports
France

Full day E-Bike rental in the Alpilles

Rent an e-bike in Saint-Rémy-de-Provence and navigate the Alpilles at your own pace over 5–8 hours. The region's rolling terrain, olive groves and hilltop villages like Les Baux-de-Provence are built for two wheels. Electric assist means you can tackle longer distances without burning out, whether you prefer gentle circuits or more demanding backcountry routes. Helmets included.

5 hours – 8 hoursfrom AUD $70
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
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
WW1 Somme Battlfields
5.0 (14)
🛕 Culture & History
France

WW1 Somme Battlfields

Explore the 1916 Somme battlefields with a guide who's spent three decades studying this landscape. This 4–10 hour circuit winds through the countryside where major battles unfolded, taking in cemeteries, memorials and key sites. The route adjusts to honour your family's history if ancestors fell here. Combine with Amiens cathedral, a steam railway or local brewery if time allows.

4 hours – 10 hoursfrom AUD $401
Calanques National Park Kayak Day Tour
5.0 (14)
🐠 Water Activities
France

Calanques National Park Kayak Day Tour

Paddle through France's Calanques National Park on a seven-hour sea kayak adventure, navigating turquoise inlets and dramatic limestone cliffs from water level. You'll reach Île Verte, Bec de l'Aigle, and Calanque du Mugel—spots accessible only by boat. Your guide provides maps and route adjustments based on conditions, making this a year-round option for those wanting an intimate perspective of this protected coastline.

7 hoursfrom AUD $182
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
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
From Nantes - Vineyard of Nantes in Minivan - Half day
5.0 (14)
🍜 Food & Cooking
France

From Nantes - Vineyard of Nantes in Minivan - Half day

Explore France's premier white wine region in four hours by minivan from Nantes. Your local guide—rooted in the Muscadet Sèvre et Maine appellation—steers you through vineyard backroads and riverside villages, introducing lesser-known grape varieties and production methods. The experience culminates with tastings directly in the cellar, where you'll meet the winemaker and understand how this Loire Valley pocket achieves its distinctive character.

4 hoursfrom AUD $134
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