Tours in France
Small-group tours, day trips, cooking classes and multi-day adventures. Every tour vetted for traveller reviews first.

The story of Pont du Gard
This five-hour guided tour traces Roman engineering and medieval heritage across southern France. You'll start in Nîmes, where the amphitheatre and Maison Carrée showcase classical grandeur, then move through the ducal town of Uzès before reaching the Pont du Gard. The aqueduct, nearly two millennia old and UNESCO-protected, stands as a staggering feat of Roman construction spanning the Gardon River gorge. Travel time is built into the itinerary.

Cannes Ooh La La Croissant Tasting Tour
A two-hour morning walk through Cannes with a local food guide, stopping at the city's best boulangeries to taste artisan croissants—both sweet and savoury varieties baked fresh daily. You'll pair each pastry with your choice of coffee, tea, hot chocolate, juice or water whilst taking in views of the old town and Mediterranean coastline. The route covers roughly one hour of easy walking, threading through charming streets where you'll learn how Cannes' top pastry chefs approach their craft.

Lyon: a unique tour of Lyon's heroines
Walk through Lyon's Croix-Rousse district with a local guide uncovering the lives of women who shaped the city's past. From silk-workers who fought for fair conditions to underground operatives during the Nazi occupation, this 1.5–2 hour tour traces forgotten stories woven into neighbourhood streets. Small groups (max 10) hear accounts rarely found elsewhere, paired with sweeping city views and insider eating recommendations.

Gordes, Roussillon(+ Ochre Trail) & Fontaine de Vaucluse
Spend seven hours exploring three villages that define the Luberon's reputation for medieval character and natural beauty. Start at Gordes, a hilltop settlement of honey-coloured stone, then venture to Sénanque Abbey where 12th-century Cistercian architecture sits among blooming lavender. Continue to Roussillon, where ochre cliffs frame the village and a guided trail reveals centuries of pigment extraction. End at Fontaine-de-Vaucluse, where the Sorgue springs emerge in crystalline pools and a working watermill demonstrates traditional papermaking methods unchanged since the 1400s.

Private Full Day Wine Tour in Provence From Marseille cruise port
This private wine tour departs directly from Marseille cruise port, giving you 6–8 hours to explore Provence's finest vineyards. Your expert guide leads you through 2–3 hand-picked estates where you'll taste everything from the region's celebrated rosés to structured reds and crisp whites, learning how Grenache, Syrah and other varieties come together. The day wraps with a wander through one of three charming Provençal towns—Cassis, Aix en Provence or Lourmarin—before returning you to your ship.

Private Commented Excursion in Argelès-sur-Mer by 2 CV Citroën
Explore the Argelès-sur-Mer countryside in an iconic Citroën 2 CV, a two to three hour jaunt that pairs the charm of this legendary French motor with genuine local insight. Your driver steers deliberately down vineyard lanes and quiet backroads, steering clear of the standard tourist routes. Commentary draws on deep regional knowledge and adjusts to your interests—ask freely, and expect wit alongside substance. Photo stops can be arranged without compromising safety.

Private Full Day Tour From Bayeux
Trace the American D-Day landings across Normandy with a private guide over 8.5 hours from Bayeux. You'll visit the two main beaches where US forces came ashore—Omaha and Utah—plus Pointe du Hoc where Rangers scaled cliffs under fire, and Sainte-Mère-Église, site of the airborne assault. The tour concludes at the American Cemetery, honouring those killed in the liberation campaign.

Discovering Medieval Wonder of Chartres Cathedral
A 90-minute guided tour through Chartres Cathedral led by a certified local guide who unveils the architectural and spiritual layers of this 12th-century Gothic masterpiece. Based in Chartres, France, this experience goes beyond surface-level sightseeing to reveal the cathedral's intricate design, soaring ribbed vaults, and historical significance. Perfect for those wanting genuine insight rather than rushed commentary.

Private Guided Sidecar Tour in Burgundy from Meursault
Explore Burgundy's celebrated vineyards by sidecar from Meursault, a one-hour guided ride through UNESCO-listed terroirs. Your pilot navigates the distinctive patchwork of Climat vineyards, sharing local knowledge and genuine enthusiasm for the region. With just two passengers per sidecar—one in the basket, one behind—you'll experience the landscape at an intimate pace, feeling the subtle shifts between vineyard parcels that define Burgundy's reputation.

Discovery canyon in the Ossau valley in Gabas (64440)
Chase the Ossau Valley's mountain torrents on a half-day canyoning adventure near Gabas. Abseil past cascading waterfalls, plunge into emerald pools, and slide down natural rock chutes with Xavier, a qualified guide who keeps nerves steady and attention sharp. No lengthy approach walk—the canyon starts within minutes of the carpark. Gear up in neoprene and harness, then let the water and rock do the talking. Solo, paired, or in a group of friends and family, this is straightforward fun without unnecessary difficulty.

Private Full Day Wine Tour in Provence
Spend a full day exploring Provence's wine country with a private guide and tastings at hand-picked estates. You'll discover the region's signature varieties—Grenache, Syrah, Mourvèdre, Cinsault—and how winemakers blend them into crisp whites, aromatic rosés, and structured reds. The tour wraps with time in one of three charming Provençal towns: Cassis, Aix-en-Provence, or Lourmarin. Six to eight hours, private transport, all tastings and pick-up included.

Private Full day landing beaches tour From Honfleur and Le Havre
Explore Normandy's D-Day landing beaches on a private seven to eleven-hour tour departing from Honfleur or Le Havre. Travel with an English-speaking guide who contextualises the sites—from Omaha Beach to the American Cemetery—within the broader narrative of the 1944 invasion. You set the pace and focus; the itinerary flexes around what matters to you. Transport, water, pastries, and snacks are provided.

retro road trip/ Méhari, 2CV & Burton in Rochefort, La Rochelle
Hire a vintage Méhari, 2CV or Burton convertible for a self-guided exploration of Rochefort and the Charente-Maritime coastline. Choose from pre-planned routes covering everything from marshland ecology to maritime heritage sites, or carve your own path across town, beaches, and islands like Ré and Oléron. Trips range from a couple of hours to a full day. Unlimited kilometres included, so you set the pace.

Epernay and Reims Champagne Private Day Trip from Paris
Spend a full day exploring Épernay and Reims in France's Champagne region, visiting prestigious champagne houses and tasting their signature offerings. This eight to ten-hour private tour includes dedicated transportation, professional driver, and official house guides who walk you through cellars, production methods, and the craftsmanship behind world-renowned bottles. You'll sample champagnes across multiple estates and gain insight into the region's winemaking heritage. Lunch is on your own.

Paris 2-Hour Eiffel Tower Walking Tour with Professional Photo Shoot
Spend two hours around the Eiffel Tower with a professional photographer who'll capture 300 polished images of you exploring the area. Rather than fumbling with selfies, you'll walk the neighbourhood whilst Ari directs you through different angles and backdrops. Every shot gets retouched for exposure, colour and sharpness, then delivered within 24 hours—ready to print or share. The real draw is Ari's ease: fluent in English and French, patient, funny, and genuinely invested in making the session feel natural rather than stiff.

Private Boat Tour on the Côte d'Azur ( Nice - Monaco or Nice - Cannes )
Charter a private boat along the French Riviera for four hours, departing from Nice towards Monaco or Cannes at your preference. Work with the skipper to craft your day—drop anchor wherever appeals, whether that's a secluded cove for swimming, snorkelling in crystalline waters, or simply drifting with rosé in hand. No itinerary constraints, no other passengers, no surprise bills. The boat comes fully equipped: snorkelling gear, paddleboards, towels, and two bottles of chilled rosé included.

Authentic visit of Marseille
Medhi, a local Marseillais, guides you through the city's essentials on foot and by public transport over 2.5–3 hours. Perfect for cruise passengers and brief city-break visitors, this small-group tour prioritises authentic street-level discovery over the usual highlight reel. You'll navigate neighbourhoods and landmarks as a resident would, using the local network to skip tourist queues and see how the city actually works.

Six day French Cooking Course in Brittany
A six-day intensive cooking course in Brittany led by a Michelin-trained chef covering classical French and modern European techniques. You'll prepare over thirty dishes across multiple stations—sauces, charcuterie, seafood, pastry, bread—whilst staying in local accommodation with six nights' dinners and four lunches included. Between kitchen sessions, venture to Mont-Saint-Michel, Bayeux, and Carnac's ancient stones.

Private French Riviera West Coast, Hilltop villages, and lavender Full-Day Tour
Explore the western French Riviera's hilltop villages and lavender-dotted countryside in a full day with your own guide. Visit Antibes, wander through Gourdon and Tourrettes-sur-Loup (known for violet cultivation), then finish in the medieval charm of Saint-Paul-de-Vence. Your private minivan and local driver adjust the route to suit your pace and interests, departing from your hotel in the morning and returning by evening.

Normandy WW2 Full Day Classic Jeep Tour
Travel across Normandy's D-Day landing grounds in a restored wartime jeep, guided by a local historian through eight hours of pivotal Second World War sites. You'll follow the routes taken by Allied forces, stopping at museums, memorials, and coastal positions that shaped the 1944 invasion. The journey pieces together the tactical decisions and human stories behind Operation Overlord, moving between bunkers, cemeteries, and fortifications that remain largely unchanged.

Wine Masterclass & Cheese Tasting Workshop in Bordeaux
Master Bordeaux wine in 90 minutes with a local expert in the old town. You'll work through four tastings, learning how vineyards shape flavour, which grapes define the region, and the mechanics of proper tasting. Discover how to serve confidently and match wines to food. Cheese, bread and chocolate accompany the tasting; take home a guide sheet and local tips.

Paris Le Marais Walking Tour: An Incredible History - Small Group
Spend two hours exploring Le Marais with a small group (maximum eight) guided by a knowledgeable local. This neighbourhood layers medieval streets, Renaissance mansions, and contemporary galleries into one of Paris's most compelling patches. You'll navigate the Jewish Quarter, pause at Place des Vosges, and hunt through the market stalls of Marché des Enfants Rouges while your guide unpicks centuries of stories—from Templar intrigue to today's thriving creative scene.

Cross electric skateboard ride
Learn to ride electric skateboards in France with iZi Rider's 90-minute introduction. After a safety briefing on a closed course, you'll progress to open trails through the surrounding countryside. The boards feature oversized wheels for stable, forgiving handling—perfect if you've never skated before. Gear up with helmet, pads and gloves, then experience this thrilling form of powered travel at your own pace.

Paris Le Marais District Guided Walking Tour with Tastings
Explore Le Marais on foot with a local guide who unpacks the neighbourhood's layered past whilst you stop for proper tastings. Starting at Place de la République, you'll navigate through Paris's oldest covered market, sample regional produce, grab a coffee or tea, and finish at the Picasso Museum. Two hours of street-level history with flavour thrown in.

Private Highlights of Paris Tuk-Tuk Experience
A two-hour private tuk-tuk tour of Paris's most recognisable landmarks, navigating narrow streets and grand boulevards to reach the Eiffel Tower, Notre-Dame, Champs-Élysées, and Saint-Germain. Your guide shares historical context while you capture photos from your own vehicle, avoiding the crowds of larger tour groups.

Afternoon Champagne visit & tasting class near Epernay
Slip into a family-run Champagne house in Mareuil-sur-Ay for an afternoon grounded in how the region's signature wine actually gets made. You'll descend into 1850s-dug cellars, decode the winemaking mechanics via a traditional press, then sit down for a proper tasting class where you'll nose out aromatics, match flavours blind, and compete to identify three different bottlings—including a Grand Cru vintage. Local pastries and charcuterie round out the 90 minutes.

Saint-Emilion Private Full Day Wine Tour from Bordeaux
Spend eight hours exploring the Saint-Émilion wine region with a private guide, visiting three hand-picked châteaux for tastings and learning how terroir shapes the wines. You'll be collected from your Bordeaux hotel and driven through the UNESCO-listed village and surrounding vineyards in an air-conditioned minivan, gaining insight into local appellations and grape varieties from a professional English-speaking guide who tailors the day to your interests.

Discover Paris in a Classic French Car (2cv)
Roll through Paris in a restored 1977 Citroën 2CV with Christopher, a guide who's spent over a decade exploring the city's streets. This two-hour spin covers both iconic landmarks and quieter corners, with the car's convertible roof and vintage charm making every stop photo-worthy. You'll hear local stories and historical context from someone who actually knows Paris, not a script.

Honfleur Private Walking Tour
Spend two hours wandering Honfleur's lanes with a local who knows its layered past. You'll move beyond the postcard-famous harbour and church to discover courtyards, backstreet galleries and corners where artists and composers once lingered. The guide weaves stories of the city's medieval roots, maritime heritage and bohemian creative boom into a narrative that feels lived-in rather than recited.

Exclusive ! Discover Vibrant Bordeaux at Night :Night Tour!
A guided evening walk through Bordeaux revealing the city's illuminated architecture and vibrant nocturnal character. Over 60–100 minutes, your guide leads you past landmark buildings bathed in light while explaining the stories behind them. You'll gain a genuine feel for how locals experience the city after dark, moving beyond tourist postcards to discover neighbourhoods that come alive when the sun sets. A complimentary Bordeaux cannelé sweet rounds out the experience.

Private Day Tour Omaha beach and Pointe du Hoc
Explore Omaha Beach and Pointe du Hoc on your own terms with a private guide who frames the D-Day landings through personal context before you arrive. Over seven to nine hours in Normandy, you'll move at your pace across the American assault sites, with the option to spend an hour in a museum at a reduced rate. Your guide starts with a briefing to understand your family's connection to the invasion, then adapts the route to what matters most to you.

Villefranche Shore Excursion: Private Day Trip to Nice Eze Villefranche La Turbie and Monaco
A 7-hour private tour departing from Villefranche port that sweeps across the French Riviera's most charming corners. You'll explore Nice's seafront and old town, wander through the hilltop village of Eze, then drive to La Turbie for views spanning three countries. The route finishes in Monaco and Monte Carlo, where you'll see the Prince's Palace and the famous casino. Your private guide tailors stops to your interests, and an air-conditioned minivan handles all transport.

Bordeaux : Full Day Wine Tastings & Gourmet Lunch
Spend eight hours exploring lesser-known Bordeaux vineyards and tasting a dozen wines without the snobbery. You'll visit intimate producers across the Entre-deux-Mers region, sample their outputs at a relaxed pace, and sit down to a three-course traditional French lunch. Small group, air-conditioned transport, and a guide who knows the backroads—not the postcard châteaux everyone else queues for.

Half-day private tour in Saint-Emilion in a sidecar
Explore the Saint-Emilion vineyards by sidecar, a thrilling way to navigate UNESCO-listed terrain whilst sampling regional wines. This 4.5-hour private tour includes hotel collection, a château Grand Cru Classé visit, tastings, and a walk through the medieval village. Each sidecar accommodates one or two passengers, with your driver providing live commentary on the region's winemaking heritage and landscape.

Monaco - Monte Carlo - Eze Village- Small Group - Half Day Tour -
This 4–5 hour small-group tour covers the French Riviera's headline sights in a luxury minivan. Starting from Nice, you'll trace the Moyenne Corniche past the yachted estates of Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat, explore Èze's hilltop medieval lanes and its renowned perfumery, then head to Monaco for the Grand Prix circuit, the casino precinct, and Port Hercule's superyacht congregation. Your driver—a seasoned Riviera concierge—narrates the route and knows where locals actually go.

Discover Béziers differently with a Food Tour
Spend three to four hours roaming Béziers with Liesbeth, a local guide who navigates you past the obvious to regional food producers making the real stuff. You'll taste five or six dishes and drinks that reflect how this southern French town actually eats—artisanal producers, neighbourhood addresses, the sort of places locals know. The tour works whether you're new to Béziers or passing through again; the food story shifts with the seasons and what's being made.

Private Bordeaux History Tour with a glass of Bordeaux wine.
A two-hour private walking tour through Bordeaux's architectural and political landmarks, led by a historian who unpacks the city's layered past. You'll move between Gothic cathedrals, Renaissance squares, and neoclassical theatres—each with a story about merchant power, royal ambition, or revolution. The tour wraps with a glass of local wine at a spot where Bordelais actually drink, plus insider knowledge of a lesser-known vineyard worth visiting.

English Speaking Loire Winery Tours pickup from Amboise or Tours
Guided vineyard tours across the Loire Valley's premier wine regions—Amboise, Vouvray, Touraine—departing from Amboise or Tours. Half-day visits (3 hours) feature one or two estates with tastings direct from winemakers; full-day excursions (7 hours) span three properties with a homemade picnic lunch eaten at the vines. Sample 10+ wines spanning whites, rosés, reds, and sparkling varieties, walk through the terroirs, and explore underground cellars. Purchase bottles on-site; shipping to your home can be arranged.

Monaco - Monte Carlo - Eze - From Villefranche Harbor-Small Group
A five- to six-hour shore excursion from Villefranche that sweeps through Monaco, Monte Carlo, and the hilltop village of Eze. Designed specifically for cruise passengers, the tour uses real-time ship tracking to guarantee your return before departure. You'll travel in a plush eight-seat van with panoramic windows and leather seating, guided by a seasoned French Riviera specialist with over twenty years' experience. The pace balances sightseeing with breathing room, hitting the principality's most distinctive pockets without the rush.
