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Tours in France

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Private wine tour to Sancerre vineyards from Paris with Sommelier

An 11-hour private tour from Paris into the Loire Valley's Sancerre region, guided by a sommelier or wine professional. Visit two family-run wineries to taste crisp Sauvignon Blancs and structured Pinot Noirs, then stop at a celebrated cheesemaker to sample local fromage paired with regional wines. Hotel pick-up included; tours available in English, French, Spanish, Portuguese or Italian.

11 hoursfrom AUD $1338

Private Family Tour in Saint-Émilion : Village and Vineyards

★ 5.0 (11)

🍜 Food & Cooking

France

Private Family Tour in Saint-Émilion : Village and Vineyards

Spend a full day exploring Saint-Émilion's UNESCO-listed medieval lanes and surrounding vineyards with your family. A private guide tailors the experience to your children's ages, taking you through the village's narrow streets and stone buildings before heading to a working winery. Adults taste wines whilst children try grape juice and play vineyard games—everyone learns something. Six to seven hours, private transport included, no rushing between tour groups.

6 hours – 7 hoursfrom AUD $819

4x4 crossing in a Private Estate in Pays de Loire

★ 5.0 (11)

🏔 Adventure & Sports

France

4x4 crossing in a Private Estate in Pays de Loire

Take the wheel of a rugged 4x4 across a sprawling private estate in Pays de Loire for two hours of genuine off-road driving. Navigate steep climbs, descents, muddy tracks and uneven terrain at your own pace, with an instructor briefing you beforehand and keeping watch from a distance. The operation runs a fleet of twelve vehicles and welcomes solo drivers and pairs of all experience levels across their dedicated terrain.

2 hoursfrom AUD $82

Private Tour: Nice City, Monaco, Eze, Villefranche and more

★ 5.0 (11)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

France

Private Tour: Nice City, Monaco, Eze, Villefranche and more

A nine-hour private tour of the French Riviera's most compelling towns, with a dedicated driver-guide steering you through Nice, Monaco, Eze and Villefranche. Your itinerary is flexible—work with your guide to chase what genuinely interests you, whether that's morning markets, hilltop villages or coastal walks. Hotel pickup and drop-off included. You'll travel in a modern, comfortable vehicle tailored to your pace rather than a fixed group schedule.

9 hoursfrom AUD $1237

★ 5.0 (11)

🛕 Culture & History

France

Vieux Lyon tour

Explore Lyon's medieval quarter on foot with a knowledgeable guide. This two-hour walk threads through the Renaissance streetscape of Vieux Lyon, where narrow alleyways reveal hidden courtyards, ornate staircases, and period architecture. You'll pass the Gothic bulk of Saint-Jean Cathedral and duck into silk merchants' workshops that once made the city wealthy, stopping at neighbourhood bistros that still serve traditional Lyonnais fare. Ideal for getting under the skin of the city without the tourist rush.

Experience Baking Canele and Madeleine in Bordeaux

Learn to bake canelés and madeleines in a 17th-century Bordeaux workshop over two hours. This hands-on class teaches you the traditional techniques behind the city's most celebrated pastry, guided entirely in English by local instructors who share insights into Bordeaux's food culture. You'll work with authentic copper moulds, use proper ingredients, and finish by tasting your creations paired with local wine or a non-alcoholic alternative.

Private ride through the vineyards from Saint-Emilion - 1h30

Explore Saint-Émilion's rolling vineyards from a vintage sidecar in this 90-minute private excursion. Your guide navigates quiet country lanes connecting prestigious châteaux and panoramic viewpoints across Bordeaux wine country. You'll ride either in the sidecar or behind the driver, suited up with helmet and gloves, stopping to photograph the landscape and absorb the region's viticultural heritage at ground level.

1h 30mfrom AUD $184

Private Sidecar Tour of the Hidden Gems of Paris

★ 5.0 (11)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

France

Private Sidecar Tour of the Hidden Gems of Paris

Explore Paris's Left Bank neighbourhoods from the seat of a vintage sidecar, discovering lesser-known quarters beyond the usual circuit. Over two hours, your guide navigates you through the Latin Quarter, past the Panthéon, and into Montparnasse's bohemian corners, revealing the city's layered history and local character. You'll experience Paris at a different pace—moving through its streets while staying close enough to catch architectural details and street-level stories that rush past from tour coaches.

Paris starts here The Tour for first-time visitors

A brisk 2-hour walking tour through central Paris that traces the city's medieval origins and architectural evolution. Starting in the narrow lanes behind Notre Dame, you'll move through Île de la Cité visiting Sainte Chapelle, the Conciergerie, and Pont Neuf before reaching the Louvre complex. Your Parisian guide highlights lesser-known spots—the French Mint, the Académie Française, Kilometre Zero—whilst answering questions about why Paris developed as it did and why its landmarks matter globally. Small groups only, conducted in English.

2 hoursfrom AUD $25

★ 5.0 (11)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

France

Half day private tour for 2-3 person

A five-hour private tour departing from Avignon, shaped entirely around your interests. Your local guide drives and navigates, leaving you free to decide which corners of Provence warrant a stop—whether that's hilltop villages, lavender fields, or quieter corners missed by coach groups. Hotel collection and drop-off included.

Semi Private Organic Wine & Food Tasting Tour (From Nice)

A four-hour semi-private tour departing Nice that visits two contrasting vineyards on Bellet Hill—one established estate and one family operation—to compare production scales and methods. You'll taste organic rosé, red and white wines alongside Provençal specialities: olive oil, tapenade, preserves, savoury and sweet tarts, and oil-baked bread. The morning includes a brief stop in Nice before heading uphill, with each winery taking roughly an hour. Hotel pick-up and drop-off included; wine tastings paid separately on site.

Full Day Private Yacht Charter on our Pershing 40 in Saint Tropez

Spend eight hours aboard a 43-foot Pershing motor yacht exploring Saint Tropez's coastal gems. Cruise between dramatic headlands and turquoise anchorages—Cap Taillat, L'Escalet, Cap Camarat—with snorkelling gear and paddleboards at hand. The yacht's sun deck, dining area, and onboard amenities provide comfort between swims and beach stops. End the day at Pampelonne Plage if energy permits, or anchor in quiet waters for sunset.

8 hoursfrom AUD $4013

Southern Burgundy Wine Tour - Full Day Shared tour from Lyon

★ 5.0 (11)

🍜 Food & Cooking

France

Southern Burgundy Wine Tour - Full Day Shared tour from Lyon

Escape Lyon for a day exploring Southern Burgundy's sun-drenched vineyards and two working estates. Over eight hours, you'll taste around a dozen wines—Chardonnay, Gamay, Pinot Noir—learning how terroir shapes each glass. The region's lighter, fruit-forward character differs markedly from Burgundy's northern reputation. Travel by comfortable minibus with an English or French-speaking guide who explains production methods and soil composition. Lunch stops at a local restaurant (menu du jour available, roughly €20).

Montmartre Experience : Guided Tour, Tasting, and Art

Explore Montmartre with locals who know every corner of the neighbourhood. This 2.5-hour experience weaves together a vintage car journey from your hotel, a thorough walking tour taking in the Montmartre Museum and Renoir's former residence with gardens, a wine and cheese tasting featuring local Montmartre vintages paired with French varieties, and a portrait sitting with a neighbourhood artist. You'll move at a relaxed pace, absorbing the district's bohemian character through the eyes of someone who lives here.

Private Sunset Cruise in Juan les Pins

Glide across the Bay of Juan les Pins aboard a silent electric catamaran as the sun dips toward the Mediterranean. This 80-minute private voyage lets you experience the French Riviera's most dramatic coastline without engine noise or fumes—just the gentle lap of water and shifting light. Your skipper navigates at a relaxed pace, giving you space to absorb the colours and stillness that make sunset the coast's finest hour.

Nice Airport Transfer Service

Private car service connecting Nice Airport to your accommodation, with a driver meeting you on arrival. Choose from premium Mercedes, BMW, or Jaguar vehicles for a direct, hassle-free journey into the city. The service includes an hour of complimentary airport waiting time with real-time flight tracking, plus water and all fees. Ideal for travellers who value punctuality and comfort over shared shuttles or taxis.

Private Transfer Orly Airport ORY & Disneyland Paris

Door-to-door private transfer between Orly Airport and Disneyland Paris with an experienced driver and a vehicle stocked with amenities. Journey takes 30 minutes to two hours depending on traffic. Your driver handles the route while you settle in with WiFi, refreshments, and entertainment options. Specialised child seats available, and the car's climate-controlled comfort suits all fitness levels.

30 min – 2 hoursfrom AUD $79

Full Day Tour of Omaha and Utah Beach with a Professional Guide

★ 5.0 (11)

🛕 Culture & History

France

Full Day Tour of Omaha and Utah Beach with a Professional Guide

Walk two key American landing sites from the 1944 Normandy invasion with a historian guide. This seven-hour private tour departs from your hotel and covers Omaha and Utah beaches, German Atlantic Wall fortifications, and landmark locations featured in war documentaries. You'll stand where soldiers first came ashore and visit villages tied to pivotal moments of Operation Overlord. The guide contextualises each stop with period detail and personal accounts.

7 hoursfrom AUD $1237

In the Heart of Paris Sainte Chapelle to Notre Dame - Small Group

★ 5.0 (11)

🛕 Culture & History

France

In the Heart of Paris Sainte Chapelle to Notre Dame - Small Group

Explore Île de la Cité's architectural legacy across two hours with a guide who traces the evolution from Notre-Dame's pioneering gothic design through to Sainte-Chapelle's jewelled interior. This compact circuit hits the island's most significant religious buildings, showing how medieval Paris shaped European cathedral design. You'll move between two monuments that reveal the ambitions of different eras—one a foundational masterpiece, the other a royal chapel of extraordinary craftsmanship.

2 hoursfrom AUD $316

Private Guided Bike Tour of Cabourg and Dives in French

★ 5.0 (11)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

France

Private Guided Bike Tour of Cabourg and Dives in French

Pedal between two contrasting Norman towns on this guided 3-hour cycle. Start in Cabourg, a Belle Époque seaside resort with grand promenades, then venture inland to Dives, a quieter village where half-timbered buildings and local character reveal themselves off the main drag. Your guide steers you past the postcard spots towards backstreet discoveries—the kind of places you'd miss without someone who knows where to look.

Albi and Cordes sur Ciel Private Day Tour from Toulouse

A private seven to eight-hour tour exploring two exceptional medieval settlements in the Midi-Pyrénées. Your driver and guide collect you from Toulouse to visit Albi, known for its striking brick cathedral and Renaissance architecture, then ascend to the hilltop village of Cordes sur Ciel, where narrow streets and timber-framed houses offer sweeping views across the Tarn countryside. The pace is leisurely, with flexibility built in for those who find the steeper gradients challenging.

7 hours – 8 hoursfrom AUD $819

Tour of Paris and Montmartre in 2CV period with Champagne

★ 5.0 (11)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

France

Tour of Paris and Montmartre in 2CV period with Champagne

Roll through Paris in a lovingly restored mint-green Citroën 2CV with your own guide for two hours of motorised sightseeing. You'll navigate from Montmartre's hilltop streets down to iconic landmarks—the Eiffel Tower, Moulin Rouge, Champs-Élysées, Place Vendôme—with the car's roof down and French melodies playing. Stop for properly framed photographs, pocket a Polaroid souvenir, and taste a small artisanal treat along the way.

2 hoursfrom AUD $383

Guided and Private Tour of 3 hours through Paris aboard a Citroën 2cv

★ 5.0 (11)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

France

Guided and Private Tour of 3 hours through Paris aboard a Citroën 2cv

Pack Paris's greatest hits into three hours from the iconic comfort of a Citroën 2CV. This guided spin targets travellers on tight schedules, hitting major landmarks whilst your driver shares genuine stories about the city's streets and neighbourhoods. You'll leave with solid photos and the peculiar thrill of seeing Paris from inside France's most recognisable car. Guides are vetted for safe driving, local knowledge, and actually caring whether you enjoy yourself.

3 hoursfrom AUD $667

★ 5.0 (11)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

France

Full day Private Tour

Explore Provence's layered character on a tailored five-hour private tour that pivots around your interests—whether that's ochre hilltop villages, vineyard landscapes, Renaissance art, or regional food and wine. Your driver-guide handles transport in an air-conditioned minivan and draws on local knowledge to shape the day, collecting you from your hotel and returning you at day's end. Bottled water included.

5 hoursfrom AUD $1087

★ 5.0 (11)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

France

Discovery of Marseille by electric bike

Pedal through Marseille's layered neighbourhoods and waterfront on an electric bike with a knowledgeable local guide. Over three hours, you'll navigate from the bustling Old Port through the narrow lanes of Le Panier, past the striking contemporary MUCEM building, and out to the dramatic corniche hugging the Mediterranean coast. The ride covers both centuries-old quarters and modern cultural landmarks, finishing with views of the Basilica Notre-Dame de la Garde presiding over the city.

3 hoursfrom AUD $84

CANNES Shore Excursion: French Riviera Highlights with your Guide

★ 5.0 (11)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

France

CANNES Shore Excursion: French Riviera Highlights with your Guide

A 7.5-hour private guided tour along the French Riviera coast departing from Cannes. Your local guide drives you through Nice's bustling Cours Saleya market, follows the scenic corniche, visits the clifftop village of Eze, and explores Monaco's old quarter and Monte-Carlo. The itinerary flexes to match your interests, whether that's lingering in markets, photographing vistas, or diving into local history.

Paris Gay Marais Semi-Private Walking Tour

Explore the Marais district's pivotal role in Paris's LGBT+ landscape across two hours with a knowledgeable local guide. This semi-private walking tour traces five centuries of queer history through streets lined with galleries, cafés, and landmarks that shaped one of Europe's most significant LGBT communities. You'll discover the neighbourhood's transformation from Jewish quarter to cultural hub, stopping at bars, shops, and sites tied to activism and daily life. Beverages included.

American 101st & 82nd Paratroopers in Normandy battlefield tour

Walk the drop zones where the 101st and 82nd Airborne landed before dawn on 6 June 1944, guided through the Norman bocage and villages that saw intense fighting. This eight to ten hour tour covers the terrain paratroopers crossed on foot, visiting Sainte Mère Église and Angoville-au-Plain, where medics worked under fire. Local knowledge and period context bring the operational reality into focus—not sanitised heritage, but the actual ground where decisions meant life and death.

8 hours – 10 hoursfrom AUD $1271

D-Day private tour Omaha + Utah Beach from Caen with audio guide

★ 5.0 (11)

🛕 Culture & History

France

D-Day private tour Omaha + Utah Beach from Caen with audio guide

A nine-hour private D-Day exploration departing Caen, covering Omaha and Utah beaches with a dedicated driver and audio commentary. You set the pace across Normandy's invasion sites, stopping where you choose to linger. The driver, often a local with deep ties to the region, provides context as you move between locations. Bottled water and air conditioning keep you comfortable in a private vehicle—no crowded tour groups, no fixed schedule.

Sarlat : Private Tour to Prehistoric Cave + Castle by Exploreo24

This 4.5-hour private tour explores the Dordogne's prehistoric and medieval heritage. Start with a hands-on demonstration of Palaeolithic techniques—fire-making, cave lighting, and pigment application—then descend into Cougnac Cave for an after-hours visit to 30,000-year-old ochre handprints and animal engravings. After a scenic drive past La Roque Gageac, tour Beynac Castle, France's finest surviving medieval fortress. Departing Sarlat at 1:30pm or Les Eyzies at 1:10pm.

4h 30mfrom AUD $308

Best of Monaco Private Tour and Outlet Shopping Experience

★ 5.0 (11)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

France

Best of Monaco Private Tour and Outlet Shopping Experience

A nine-to-ten-hour private tour combining Monaco's highlights with luxury outlet shopping on the French Riviera. Travelled in a climate-controlled electric van with a certified guide who tailors the itinerary to your pace and interests. Whether navigating with young children, teenagers, or mobility considerations, the experience balances cultural exploration—palatial architecture, museums, harbour views—with retail therapy at premium outlets. The guide draws on regional knowledge to highlight nearby villages and estates across Provence if desired.

9 hours – 10 hoursfrom AUD $1087

Montpellier Private Walking Tour With A Professional Guide

★ 5.0 (11)

🛕 Culture & History

France

Montpellier Private Walking Tour With A Professional Guide

A two-hour private walking tour through Montpellier's layered neighbourhoods, tracing the city's journey from 10th-century feudal settlement to today's fastest-growing metropolis. Your local guide navigates medieval laneways and baroque plazas, revealing how Languedoc's wine trade, royal dynasties, and revolutionary fervour shaped the streetscape. Spot Gothic churches, 17th-century terraced gardens with sea views, and contemporary architecture that sits comfortably alongside centuries-old facades.

2 hoursfrom AUD $457

Paris Private Tour: Hidden Gems and Trendy Quarters with Coffee

★ 5.0 (11)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

France

Paris Private Tour: Hidden Gems and Trendy Quarters with Coffee

A three-hour private walking tour through Paris's quieter neighbourhoods and overlooked landmarks, guided by a local who navigates beyond the main tourist corridors. You'll explore République's residential charm, duck along the Saint-Martin Canal, settle into a neighbourhood café for proper French coffee, then venture to cultural anchors like the Bibliothèque Nationale, Opéra Garnier, and the rooftop vistas at Galeries Lafayette. Metro tickets included; your guide speaks your language.

Private Day Tour 82nd and 101st Airborne Utah Operations

Explore the Utah Beach sector of the Normandy landings on a private 7–9 hour tour through France, guided by someone with knowledge of the 82nd and 101st Airborne operations. You'll start with a briefing in Sainte-Mère-Église to contextualise the events of June 1944 and discuss any family connections to the campaign. The small-group format means the itinerary moves at your pace, with the option to spend an hour at one of three nearby museums—each documenting different aspects of the invasion—at a discounted rate.

7 hours – 9 hoursfrom AUD $1037

A Tapestry of Art and Romance in Montmartre

★ 5.0 (11)

🛕 Culture & History

France

A Tapestry of Art and Romance in Montmartre

Explore Montmartre's winding streets and bohemian heritage with a knowledgeable guide who unpacks the neighbourhood's 19th-century artistic legacy. This 90-minute walk traces where painters, writers and musicians once lived and worked, revealing the stories behind the district's iconic landmarks and hidden corners. You'll gain genuine insight into how this hilltop village became Paris's creative heartland and shaped modern art movements.

Stand-up-paddle on Laguna of Thau, rental, Sete

Paddle across France's largest southern lagoon on a two-hour stand-up-paddle rental in Sète. The Étang de Thau is a protected marine habitat where activity is carefully managed to preserve its ecological balance. You'll get fitted with a life-jacket and paddles, with straightforward parking included. The shallow waters suit all fitness levels, though the minimum age is 15 (younger paddlers need adult supervision). Bring water shoes or old sandals—sea urchins make bare feet inadvisable.

2 hoursfrom AUD $67

Urban Escape Game: In search of Goya's skull

★ 5.0 (11)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

France

Urban Escape Game: In search of Goya's skull

Chase down a historical mystery through Bordeaux's streets in this two-hour puzzle adventure. You'll work as a team to decode clues linked to a real 19th-century incident involving the painter Goya, moving between neighbourhood landmarks to gather evidence and crack the case. Everything you need travels in a single suitcase—think detective work meets neighbourhood exploration.

2 hoursfrom AUD $84

★ 5.0 (11)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

France

Montpellier private guided walking tour

A small-group walking tour through Montpellier's historic core with a local guide who shares neighbourhood secrets and prime photo locations. Over two hours, you'll move at a conversational pace through the city's architecture and streets, learning what makes the area tick. The guide offers practical tips for exploring further during your stay, and you'll receive a 4K video of the walk as a keepsake. Groups capped at 12 people; book at least 8 hours ahead.

2 hoursfrom AUD $318

Soul of the City: Montmartre Private Tour

★ 5.0 (11)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

France

Soul of the City: Montmartre Private Tour

Climb into Montmartre's tight-knit quarters, where Parisians actually live. Your guide steers you past the postcard clichés—through lanes too narrow for regular buses, past street artists and neighbourhood bistros—to reach the basilica at the summit. You'll stand above the city with views most tourists miss, explore the padlocked bridge, and get insider pointers on where locals eat. Three hours maximum; snacks included.

1 hour – 3 hoursfrom AUD $425

Vimy and Flanders Fields Canadian Battlefield Tour from Lille

★ 5.0 (11)

🛕 Culture & History

France

Vimy and Flanders Fields Canadian Battlefield Tour from Lille

This 9–12 hour guided tour traces Canadian sacrifice across the Somme and Ypres Salient, starting from Lille or Arras. You'll walk through Vimy's preserved trenches and dugouts, visit Hill 145 where Canadians broke through in 1917, then cross into Belgium to see the Passchendaele Memorial, St. Julien, and Tyne Cot Cemetery. The day ends at Ypres' Last Post ceremony. Hotel pickup, lunch, and air-conditioned transport included.

9 hours – 12 hoursfrom AUD $685

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