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Private Tour of Bayeux and Omaha Beach from Le Havre or Honfleur
5.0 (3)
🛕 Culture & History
France

Private Tour of Bayeux and Omaha Beach from Le Havre or Honfleur

An eight-hour private tour departing from Le Havre or Honfleur that explores two cornerstones of Normandy's history. You'll spend time with a knowledgeable local guide examining the Bayeux Tapestry, an 11th-century embroidered chronicle of the Norman Conquest, then travel to Omaha Beach to stand on the sand where thousands fell during the D-Day landings. Air-conditioned transport, bottled water, and tapestry entry included.

8 hoursfrom AUD $2759
One Day Mont-Saint-Michel and Landing Beaches Tour
5.0 (3)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
France

One Day Mont-Saint-Michel and Landing Beaches Tour

Squeeze Normandy's defining moments into a single long day, starting before dawn to beat the crowds at Mont-Saint-Michel, then tracing the D-Day landing sites where history shifted in 1944. Your private guide navigates you through thirteen centuries of layered French heritage, from the tidal island's medieval ramparts to the windswept beaches where thousands waded ashore. Breakfast, snacks and water sustain you throughout the 10–12 hour itinerary; you'll arrange your own lunch stop.

10 hours – 12 hoursfrom AUD $2491
Private Scavenger Hunt in Montmartre
5.0 (3)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
France

Private Scavenger Hunt in Montmartre

Solve a fictional crime whilst exploring Montmartre's winding streets in this team-based scavenger hunt across 2.5 hours. You'll gather clues scattered throughout the neighbourhood, piece together evidence, and race against the clock to identify culprits. Designed for groups—whether stag dos, corporate teams, or friends competing together—this activity blends neighbourhood exploration with puzzle-solving, rewarding strategy and teamwork over speed alone.

2h 30mfrom AUD $92
Beaujolais Crus Wines & Castles (9:00 am - 1:30 pm) - Small Group Tour from Lyon
5.0 (3)
🍜 Food & Cooking
France

Beaujolais Crus Wines & Castles (9:00 am - 1:30 pm) - Small Group Tour from Lyon

A morning tour through the Beaujolais crus vineyards north of Lyon, visiting a family winery and château cellar to taste 9–10 expressions of Gamay. You'll drive past hilltop castles and through villages that define this wine region, guided by someone who knows both the bottles and the landscape. Four and a half hours, small group, minibus from Lyon.

4h 30mfrom AUD $182
Visit of the fortified heritage of Vauban in VTTAE
5.0 (3)
🛕 Culture & History
France

Visit of the fortified heritage of Vauban in VTTAE

Pedal through three centuries of military architecture on this guided cycle route above Briançon. You'll traverse Vauban's fortified network—stone ramparts and bastions engineered by Louis XIV's master strategist—whilst soaking in views across the Alpine valleys. The three-hour ride balances steady riding with cultural stops, ideal for those wanting heritage without the museum walls.

3 hoursfrom AUD $103
Fall In Love With Paris: Private Half-Day Highlights Tour
5.0 (3)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
France

Fall In Love With Paris: Private Half-Day Highlights Tour

A four-hour guided walk through central Paris with a private guide who shapes the route to your interests. You'll see the architectural landmarks that define the city—Notre Dame, Sainte-Chapelle, the Latin Quarter—but the real focus is understanding how Parisians move through these neighbourhoods. Your guide steers you away from bottleneck crowds, points out the details most visitors miss, and adjusts the pace if you want to linger or skip ahead. No entry fees; you're viewing exteriors and soaking in atmosphere.

4 hoursfrom AUD $376
Villefranche Shore Excursion: 6 hrs Private Tour Eze and Monaco
5.0 (3)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
France

Villefranche Shore Excursion: 6 hrs Private Tour Eze and Monaco

A six-hour private tour from Villefranche port that threads together three jewels of the Côte d'Azur: Nice's bustling old quarter and markets, the hilltop medieval settlement of Eze with its narrow alleyways and panoramic vistas, and the spectacle of Monaco and Monte Carlo. Your guide navigates you through Prince's Palace grounds, the Cathedral, and the famous Casino square, while the Formula 1 circuit delivers the glamour without the speed. Air-conditioned transport and flexible routing mean you set the pace.

6 hoursfrom AUD $1321
Half Day Giverny Monet's Gardens Tour
5.0 (3)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
France

Half Day Giverny Monet's Gardens Tour

This half-day coach tour whisks you 90 minutes west from Paris into the Normandy countryside to Giverny, the village where Claude Monet spent four decades painting water lilies and Japanese bridges. You'll walk through the flower gardens where he sketched tulips and irises, cross the famous arched bridge, and peek inside his house and former studio. The journey captures the landscapes that fuelled his obsession with light and reflection.

5h 30mfrom AUD $241
Paris Luxury Shopping Spree Discover the Best of High End Fashion
5.0 (3)
🛍 Shopping & Markets
France

Paris Luxury Shopping Spree Discover the Best of High End Fashion

A four-hour guided shopping expedition through Paris's luxury fashion district, tailored to your taste and budget. A fashion consultant joins you to navigate boutiques—both flagship houses and lesser-known labels—handle translations, expedite checkout procedures, and advise on pieces that suit your style. You'll work through a pre-planned itinerary designed around your preferences, collected via a brief questionnaire beforehand.

4 hoursfrom AUD $920
Lou Camin Gourmand
5.0 (3)
🍜 Food & Cooking
France

Lou Camin Gourmand

Spend a full day exploring three hand-picked wineries across Provence's rolling countryside. Your guide walks you through cellars, explains the winemaking process, and leads structured tastings that showcase how soil and climate shape each vineyard's character. Between estates, settle into a village bistro for lunch featuring local seasonal cooking. Perfect for anyone serious about understanding how Provençal wine actually tastes and why.

6 hours – 7 hoursfrom AUD $326
Private Cruise Excursion "Highlights of the French Riviera"
5.0 (3)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
France

Private Cruise Excursion "Highlights of the French Riviera"

A seven to eight-hour private cruise along the French Riviera with a government-licensed guide who walks alongside you, pointing out landmarks and sharing local knowledge. You'll travel by private transport between coastal stops, taking in the region's architecture, history, and seaside character at a relaxed pace. Lunch isn't included, giving you flexibility to eat where locals do. The tour suits all fitness levels and works well for families with young children.

7 hours – 8 hoursfrom AUD $1471
Wine Getaway with Tasting in the Chablis Vineyard
5.0 (3)
🍜 Food & Cooking
France

Wine Getaway with Tasting in the Chablis Vineyard

Explore the nuanced world of Chablis through a two-hour tasting that reveals how a single grape variety expresses itself across different vineyard plots. Visit multiple sites within the region to sample five distinct wines, each shaped by its own soil and microclimate. Paired with warm gougères, this tasting unpicks what sets Chablis apart from other Chardonnay-producing areas.

2 hoursfrom AUD $150
Escape Game outdoor The Walking Dead in Lyon
5.0 (3)
🏔 Adventure & Sports
France

Escape Game outdoor The Walking Dead in Lyon

Navigate Lyon's city centre through a zombie-themed outdoor puzzle hunt using your own smartphone. This self-guided escape game lets you play whenever suits your group—no advance booking needed. You'll download a free app, receive a unique code, and work through a two-hour scenario designed around an eerie urban setting. The game saves photos and videos directly to your phone as you solve clues and progress through the narrative.

2 hoursfrom AUD $115
Private excursion from Villefranche in Citroën Méhari to Eze and Monaco
5.0 (3)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
France

Private excursion from Villefranche in Citroën Méhari to Eze and Monaco

A four-hour private circuit from Villefranche in a classic Citroën Méhari, tackling the three corniche roads with stops for views. You'll explore Eze's medieval lanes and artisan shops, then motor through Monaco to see Monte Carlo, the palace, cathedral and museum at your own pace. The return journey follows the coastal route with further photo stops. All transport and pickups included.

4 hoursfrom AUD $584
Private Tour from Monaco
5.0 (3)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
France

Private Tour from Monaco

A private guided tour departing from Monaco that explores the principality's grand landmarks—the Old Town's narrow streets, the iconic Casino Square—before tackling the famous Formula 1 circuit. Choose your duration (4, 6 or 8 hours) to extend into the French Riviera's hilltop villages: the medieval charm of Eze, the coastal energy of Nice, or the artistic enclave of Saint-Paul-de-Vence. Your driver-guide navigates while you take in the views from an air-conditioned minivan.

4 hours – 8 hoursfrom AUD $1505
Private Tour from Saint-Tropez to the flowers city
5.0 (3)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
France

Private Tour from Saint-Tropez to the flowers city

A six-hour private excursion from Saint-Tropez to Bormes-les-Mimosas, a hillside village celebrated for its winter mimosa displays and layered medieval architecture. Your guide navigates you through steep cobbled lanes flanked by mustard-coloured shutters and bougainvillea-draped walls, revealing artisan shops and family-run restaurants tucked into centuries-old corners. Positioned between the Mediterranean and the Maures range, the town rewards wandering with vistas that stretch toward the sea.

6 hoursfrom AUD $660
Paris Napoleon's Legacy Small Group Tour with Les Invalides
5.0 (3)
🛕 Culture & History
France

Paris Napoleon's Legacy Small Group Tour with Les Invalides

Spend two hours tracing Napoleon's footsteps through Les Invalides with a small group and knowledgeable guide. You'll start at the Honor Court, examining how Louis XIV's 17th-century complex later became the emperor's monument, then descend into the Dôme des Invalides to see Napoleon's tomb. The Army Museum fills gaps between these landmarks, connecting architectural design to the political ambitions of two centuries. Straightforward walking tour covering the building's dual purpose as hospital and mausoleum.

2 hoursfrom AUD $211
Private Journey to Nice Èze Monaco from Cannes
5.0 (3)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
France

Private Journey to Nice Èze Monaco from Cannes

A private eight-hour loop from Cannes exploring the French Riviera's most picturesque corners: the clifftop village of Èze and the principality of Monaco. Your driver-guide collects you from your Cannes hotel or port, steering a plush Mercedes through winding coastal roads whilst sharing local knowledge and historical detail. You'll set the rhythm, stopping where you choose, moving at your own pace through medieval streets and Belle Époque grandeur before returning to Cannes by evening.

8 hoursfrom AUD $1304
Private Normandy DDAY Tour from Cruise Port Le Havre or Honfleur
5.0 (3)
🛕 Culture & History
France

Private Normandy DDAY Tour from Cruise Port Le Havre or Honfleur

An eight-hour private tour of Normandy's D-Day landing sites departing from Le Havre or Honfleur cruise terminals. Your specialist battlefield guide leads you through pivotal Operation Overlord locations, selecting sites that paint a coherent picture of the 1944 invasion. The itinerary adapts to your knowledge level—whether you're encountering the history for the first time or returning with deeper questions. You'll travel in a comfortable, air-conditioned minivan with hotel-style returns to your ship.

8 hoursfrom AUD $2591
Private Full Day Tour Avignon & Wine Tasting Chateauneuf du Pape
5.0 (3)
🍜 Food & Cooking
France

Private Full Day Tour Avignon & Wine Tasting Chateauneuf du Pape

Spend eight hours exploring Avignon's medieval core on foot before heading south to Châteauneuf-du-Pape for a wine tasting. Your guide navigates the narrow lanes revealing the city's papal history, then transitions to the renowned vineyard region where you'll taste wines that defined the Southern Rhône. This private tour balances cultural discovery with viticulture, moving at your own pace without group constraints.

8 hoursfrom AUD $1789
Unusual Guided Electric Bike Tour of Montpellier
5.0 (3)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
France

Unusual Guided Electric Bike Tour of Montpellier

Pedal through Montpellier's quieter corners and overlooked heritage on this 3.5-hour electric bike tour. Starting at Place de la Comédie, you'll navigate past the botanical gardens, encounter a striking 1930s modernist church, and venture into the leafy Celleneuve district. The route culminates at Domaine Bonnier de la Mosson, an ornate 18th-century estate that rivals Versailles in ambition. Thermal springs at Juvignac offer a natural water stop before the return leg along Avenue de Lodève.

3h 30mfrom AUD $115
Corsican Wine tasting & Picnic in Patrimonio
5.0 (3)
🍜 Food & Cooking
France

Corsican Wine tasting & Picnic in Patrimonio

Spend three hours in Patrimonio's vineyards with a knowledgeable local guide exploring Corsica's distinctive wine region. You'll visit active wineries and cellars, taste wines made from the area's signature grape varieties, and learn how the island became a serious player in French winemaking. Finish with a picnic among the vines featuring seasonal local produce, giving you both the story and the flavour of Corsican viticulture.

3 hoursfrom AUD $176
The Original Syrah Wine Tour (9:00 am - 1:30 pm) - Small Group Tours from Lyon
5.0 (3)
🍜 Food & Cooking
France

The Original Syrah Wine Tour (9:00 am - 1:30 pm) - Small Group Tours from Lyon

Explore the steep, ancient vineyards of the Northern Rhône Valley, just 25 minutes south of Lyon. This four-and-a-half-hour small-group tour takes you through terraced slopes built during Roman times, stopping at two family-run wineries to taste acclaimed Syrah and Viognier wines across Côte-Rôtie, Condrieu, and St-Joseph appellations. Your expert guide speaks English and French, leading you through one of France's most dramatic and historic wine regions.

4h 30mfrom AUD $182
Private trip to Mont Saint Michel - A Day trip from Paris
5.0 (3)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
France

Private trip to Mont Saint Michel - A Day trip from Paris

Drive from Paris to the fortified island monastery of Mont-Saint-Michel, a UNESCO site perched on a tidal bay in Normandy. This 10–12 hour private excursion includes hotel collection, air-conditioned transport, and entry fees. Wander the medieval streets, climb to the abbey church where legend places an 8th-century angelic vision, and soak in centuries of monastic and military history—the site withstood siege and served as a royal fortress. Bring your own snacks; the island's restaurants and gift shops charge tourist prices.

10 hours – 12 hoursfrom AUD $752
Private 8-hours tour to US Landing Beaches from Le Havre
5.0 (3)
🛕 Culture & History
France

Private 8-hours tour to US Landing Beaches from Le Havre

Escape your Le Havre cruise berth for a guided exploration of Normandy's D-Day sites. Your private driver collects you from the port and delivers you to a licensed guide who leads a four-hour walk through Point du Hoc, Omaha Beach, the American Cemetery, and Longues Gun Battery—each location layered with tactical and human detail from June 1944. Your driver then returns you to the ship. Eight hours total, allowing breathing room between locations.

8 hoursfrom AUD $1890
Paris Full Day Live Guided Tour, Eiffel Tower, Louvre, Montmartre
5.0 (3)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
France

Paris Full Day Live Guided Tour, Eiffel Tower, Louvre, Montmartre

An 11-hour guided sweep through Paris's essential landmarks, departing from your hotel in a comfortable minivan. You'll walk through Montmartre and the Latin Quarter, visit the Louvre and Arc de Triomphe (with entrance included), photograph the Eiffel Tower, and explore the restored Notre-Dame precinct. Your guide provides live commentary throughout, with a lunch break built in. Covers roughly what most first-time visitors want to tick off, condensed into a single day.

11 hoursfrom AUD $811
Provence Shared Half Day Lavender Tour from Aix en Provence
5.0 (3)
🌿 Nature & Wildlife
France

Provence Shared Half Day Lavender Tour from Aix en Provence

Four-hour shared tour from Aix en Provence's city centre into the rolling lavender plateaux of Provence. You'll spend time across Le Plateau de Valensole's most striking fields, then visit a working lavender producer to watch how essence is extracted and learn the botanical distinction between true lavender and lavendin. An English-speaking guide leads the group in an air-conditioned vehicle, covering roughly 80 kilometres of Provençal countryside.

4 hoursfrom AUD $184
Beauvais airport shuttle to Paris round trip
5.0 (3)
✈️ Transfers
France

Beauvais airport shuttle to Paris round trip

Private shuttle service linking Beauvais airport to central Paris with fixed pricing and no hidden fees. Available round-trip, operating 24/7 to accommodate any flight time. Your driver meets you at the terminal; the journey typically runs 30 minutes to two hours depending on Paris traffic and your destination. Book by phone, email, or online messaging for a complimentary quote beforehand.

30 min – 2 hoursfrom AUD $309
Transfer service on the French Riviera
5.0 (3)
✈️ Transfers
France

Transfer service on the French Riviera

Door-to-door private car service across the French Riviera, handling airport arrivals and departures or point-to-point transfers up to six hours. Your driver meets you at baggage claim or your chosen location and takes you directly to your destination in a climate-controlled vehicle. WiFi keeps you connected during the journey, and all fees are included upfront.

1 hour – 6 hoursfrom AUD $184
Hyères | Discovery Morning | Porquerolles, Fort de Brégançon
5.0 (3)
🐠 Water Activities
France

Hyères | Discovery Morning | Porquerolles, Fort de Brégançon

Sail out from Hyères port aboard a spacious catamaran to explore the coastline fringing Port-Cros National Park. The three-hour voyage traces the Giens peninsula and Porquerolles Island before approaching Fort de Brégançon—a 17th-century fortress that reveals its dramatic architecture from the water. You'll drop anchor in a sheltered bay, swim, paddleboard or snorkel in transparent Mediterranean waters, then return to port as the crew serves drinks and light refreshments throughout.

3 hoursfrom AUD $115
Private Oenogourmande Walk in the Luberon with Tastings
5.0 (3)
🍜 Food & Cooking
France

Private Oenogourmande Walk in the Luberon with Tastings

A three-hour guided walk through the Luberon wine region led by a certified wine professional and taster. You'll taste oils, wines and local food across three distinct stops, learning how to properly evaluate flavours and aromas like a trained palate would. The route takes in the Olive Oil Museum, which traces the crop's journey from ancient times through to modern cultivation and its role in Mediterranean health.

3 hoursfrom AUD $167
Private Day Tour in Paris with Louvre Tickets
5.0 (3)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
France

Private Day Tour in Paris with Louvre Tickets

A nine-hour private walking tour that strings together Paris's essential landmarks with skip-the-line Louvre access. Your guide navigates you through the museum's highlights, then heads to Montmartre's winding streets and village squares before crossing to Île de la Cité to see Notre-Dame's reconstruction and survey the city from its most storied island. The day wraps at the Eiffel Tower viewpoint. Metro tickets included; pace is measured but requires steady walking fitness.

9 hoursfrom AUD $1087
Private Walking Tour of Marais
5.0 (3)
🍜 Food & Cooking
France

Private Walking Tour of Marais

Spend three and a half hours exploring the Marais, Paris's medieval quarter, with a local guide leading you through Renaissance architecture and artisan food shops. Stop at independent fromageries, a traditional boulangerie, and a neighbourhood café to sample French regional produce—aged cheeses, charcuterie, wine, escargot, and pastries. You'll walk narrow cobbled streets flanked by 17th-century hôtels particuliers whilst learning the district's layered history.

3h 30mfrom AUD $232
Private boat rental between Nice and Monaco
5.0 (3)
🐠 Water Activities
France

Private boat rental between Nice and Monaco

Hire a private boat for four hours along the French Riviera coast, departing from Nice and cruising past Beaulieu-sur-Mer, Cap Ferrat, Eze-sur-Mer, Mala and Monaco. You'll access hidden coves and sea caves unreachable from shore, swim in crystalline water, and arrive at Monaco's harbour with its forest of superyachts. The itinerary balances exploration with downtime on a well-appointed vessel stocked with wine, snacks and snorkelling gear.

4 hoursfrom AUD $2173
Versailles Gardens Fountains Hamlet Small Group Bike Guided Tour
5.0 (3)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
France

Versailles Gardens Fountains Hamlet Small Group Bike Guided Tour

Explore Versailles' expansive grounds on two wheels with a knowledgeable guide who shares court intrigue and royal gossip. This 5–6 hour tour combines cycling through the formal gardens, timed to catch the fountain displays, with a shuttle option to Marie Antoinette's Hamlet. You'll pedal past groves and water features, hear stories of palace scandal, then visit the queen's rustic retreat before a timed-entry slot at the Palace itself. Bikes suit all ages and abilities; families can opt for child seats or tandem setups.

5 hours – 6 hoursfrom AUD $176
Explore Le Marais like a local - Private walking tour
5.0 (3)
🛕 Culture & History
France

Explore Le Marais like a local - Private walking tour

A private 2.5-hour walking tour through Le Marais with a local guide who reveals why Parisians choose to live here rather than just visit. You'll navigate the neighbourhood's cobbled lanes, Renaissance mansions, tucked-away gardens and independent galleries—the parts that guidebooks miss. Starting at Saint Paul & Saint Louis church, this is architecture, food culture and artistic character filtered through someone who actually knows the quarter.

2h 30mfrom AUD $400
Private French Riviera Tour (from Nice)
5.0 (3)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
France

Private French Riviera Tour (from Nice)

Your driver-guide steers through eight hours of Côte d'Azur scenery, hitting Cannes and Monaco's glittering waterfront, then climbing into hilltop villages like Eze and Antibes where narrow cobbled streets open onto Mediterranean views. Travel in a climate-controlled minivan with bilingual commentary—no fighting traffic or hunting for parking. Lunch is your call; the guide knows where locals eat.

8 hoursfrom AUD $1421
Arrival Transfer Toulouse Airport TLS to Toulouse by Car or Van
5.0 (3)
✈️ Transfers
France

Arrival Transfer Toulouse Airport TLS to Toulouse by Car or Van

Skip the airport queue and get straight to your Toulouse accommodation with a private car or van. Your driver meets you at Toulouse Airport (TLS) and takes you directly to your hotel or lodging in the city, a journey of roughly 20 minutes. Choose between a Mercedes E Class sedan or V Class luxury van, both stocked with bottled water. Simply provide your flight details at booking and you're set.

20 minfrom AUD $75
Full Day French Riviera & Monaco With Wine Tasting and Boat Tour
5.0 (3)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
France

Full Day French Riviera & Monaco With Wine Tasting and Boat Tour

This 6–7 hour circuit threads together the French Riviera's coastal towns and the principality of Monaco, combining road and sea perspectives. You'll taste regional wines, explore signature landmarks and quieter pockets, then cap the day aboard a boat gliding past glamorous shorelines. Private transport handles the logistics between stops, leaving you to absorb the scenery and savour each location without navigation stress.

6 hours – 7 hoursfrom AUD $2667
Chenonceau Castle: Private Guided with Ticket
5.0 (3)
🛕 Culture & History
France

Chenonceau Castle: Private Guided with Ticket

A private two-hour guided walk through Chenonceau Castle with a local expert who shapes the tour to your interests. You'll explore the Renaissance château's rooms, courtyards, and flower-filled gardens while learning about its architectural evolution and the powerful women—Diane de Poitiers and Catherine de Medici—who shaped its history. The castle holds official French Heritage Monument status and offers genuine insight into 16th-century aristocratic life beyond the standard tourist narrative.

2 hoursfrom AUD $442
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