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Small Group Marais/Place des Vosges Walking Tour -10 people max
2 hoursfrom AUD $84
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★ 5.0 (27)
🍜 Food & Cooking
France
Hidden Paris and Wine Class : A Walking Tour
Wander through Paris's oldest quarters while sampling wine at neighbourhood bars in this three-hour blend of history and tasting. You'll explore hidden corners of the Marais and Île Saint-Louis with a local guide, sipping champagne, natural wine, and French reds whilst learning the stories behind each neighbourhood. Small groups keep things intimate, and paired snacks complement the four glasses you'll taste along the way.
3 hoursfrom AUD $199
★ 5.0 (27)
🛕 Culture & History
France
The Story of Lourdes Walking Tour IN ENGLISH
A three-hour guided walk through Lourdes tracing the 1858 apparitions witnessed by Bernadette Soubirous and their spiritual aftermath. Your English-speaking guide covers all 18 visions, the basilicas built at the sanctuary, and the daily pilgrimage rhythms that still define this French pilgrimage town. Suited to those encountering Lourdes for the first time or returning to deepen their knowledge of its religious significance.
3 hoursfrom AUD $368
★ 5.0 (27)
🛍 Shopping & Markets
France
Flea Market Secrets near Montmartre: A Paris Hunt for Treasures
Explore the sprawling Marché aux Puces de Saint-Ouen, Europe's largest flea market, on a curated two-hour hunt through three handpicked markets near Montmartre. A local guide steers you past the tourist traps toward genuine finds—antique furniture, artwork, vintage clothing, and jewellery—while sharing dealer knowledge and the provenance of standout pieces. This is Paris shopping stripped of gloss: you're hunting for real treasures, not souvenirs.
2 hoursfrom AUD $142
★ 5.0 (27)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
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Visit Arcachon in a fun and captivating way!
Navigate Arcachon's city centre on a self-guided smartphone game over 2.5 hours, solving puzzles to liberate the notorious CAYOCKS gang from ten iconic locations. Work at your own rhythm through the streets, cracking each riddle to unlock a gang member and uncover local history along the way. Rack up eight keys or more and you might pocket a prize from a local vendor. Simply click the link you'll receive after booking—no app install needed.
2h 30mfrom AUD $42
★ 5.0 (27)
🍜 Food & Cooking
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Parisian Bohemian Walking Food Tour with Gourmet Tastings
Stroll through Montmartre's winding lanes sampling France's finest artisanal foods. This 3.5-hour walking tour stops at independent fromageries, charcuteries, pâtisseries and chocolatiers, where you'll taste croissants, macarons, cured meats and cheese paired with wine, guided by a local who explains how Parisians actually eat. Small group size means real conversation and genuine discovery among shopkeepers proud of their craft.
3h 30mfrom AUD $184
★ 5.0 (27)
🛕 Culture & History
France
2 Hour Street-art Walk and Space Invaders Hunt in Paris
Hunt for pixelated Space Invaders mosaics across Paris with a street-art guide who knows the city's quirky corners. This two-hour ramble trades conventional sightseeing for a treasure-hunt approach that appeals equally to video game enthusiasts, pop-culture nerds and anyone keen to see Paris through a local's eyes. Discover hidden artworks tucked into façades across both famous and off-the-radar neighbourhoods, picking up odd tales about the city's street-art scene along the way.
2 hoursfrom AUD $50
★ 5.0 (27)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
France
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.
5 hours – 6 hoursfrom AUD $251
★ 5.0 (27)
🍜 Food & Cooking
France
Languedoc Vineyard Tours
A half-day private tour through Languedoc's premier vineyards, hosted by an in-house wine specialist. Groups of 2–6 explore working vines alongside tastings, gaining insider access to producers and terroirs rarely shown to casual visitors. You'll move through the landscape itself, understanding how soil and climate shape what ends up in your glass, paired with regional charcuterie, cheese and bread.
4 hoursfrom AUD $268
★ 5.0 (26)
🍜 Food & Cooking
France
An Unforgettable Gourmet Morning in Nice
Spend 90 minutes in a Nicois apartment learning to cook a modern French breakfast with your host Emma. You'll prepare and eat seasonal pastries, fresh breads, and flavoured waters whilst picking up techniques you can recreate at home. The intimate setting welcomes all fitness levels and is accessible by public transport, making it an easy morning outing that doubles as a cultural introduction to how the French approach their morning table.
1h 30mfrom AUD $109
★ 5.0 (26)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
France
Private 4 - Hour Paris Highlights Tour by Golf Cart Mini Moke
Tour Paris in a silent electric Mini Moke with a knowledgeable driver who steers you past the famous landmarks and lesser-known corners of the city. Over four hours, you'll navigate from the grand monuments to hidden squares in Saint-Germain-des-Prés, getting the geographical and historical context that brings each neighbourhood to life. The small vehicle means you'll slip through the city more nimbly than a coach, and the zero-emission approach keeps the experience low-impact.
4 hoursfrom AUD $343
★ 5.0 (26)
✈️ Transfers
France
CDG Euro Disney Private Shuttle Transfer
Direct shuttle from Charles de Gaulle airport to Disneyland Paris in a comfortable Mercedes-Benz van. The 45-minute journey includes airport meet-and-greet, flight tracking, and 90 minutes of free waiting time, so you're never rushed. Bottled water and all taxes are covered. A straightforward option that costs less than standard taxis or public transport without skimping on comfort or reliability.
45 minfrom AUD $251
★ 5.0 (26)
🍜 Food & Cooking
France
Pastries & Stories of Lyon with a Local Guide
Walk through Lyon's pastry tradition with Anna, a local guide who knows the city's best artisan bakers and the stories behind each creation. Over two hours, you'll taste buttery croissants, praline brioches, and other Lyonnais specialities from family-run shops favoured by residents. This isn't a rushed sugar hit—it's a window into how the city eats, told by someone who actually lives here.
2 hoursfrom AUD $115
★ 5.0 (26)
🍜 Food & Cooking
France
Full-Day Beaujolais Wine Tour - Picnic Lunch Included
Spend eight and a half hours exploring Beaujolais, the compact wine region just outside Lyon. You'll visit two independent family wineries for tastings and conversation, wander through the golden-stone villages of Pierres Dorées, including Oingt (rated among France's most beautiful), and settle down for a countryside picnic lunch with local produce and wine. Motorised throughout, relaxed pace, small groups.
8h 30mfrom AUD $385
★ 5.0 (26)
🍜 Food & Cooking
France
Lyon: Private dining experience through 3 restaurants
Skip the single-restaurant trap and eat your way through Lyon's best-kept neighbourhood bistros on this 2.5-hour crawl. Your local guide steers you between three carefully chosen establishments, each serving one course of a multi-venue meal tailored to the season and your tastes. Between bites, you'll wander the Peninsula's quieter streets whilst your guide unpacks the city's stories—part food tour, part living history lesson.
2h 30mfrom AUD $343
★ 5.0 (26)
🍜 Food & Cooking
France
Lyon: Private Burgundy Half Day Wine Tour by Vintage Land Rover
Explore Burgundy's Mâconnais wine country from Lyon in a restored Land Rover, stopping at family-run producers who define their craft within centuries-old traditions. This five-hour private tour moves beyond standard cellar visits—your guide reads the landscape like a local, steering you toward hidden estates and stories that won't make the mainstream circuit. Taste whites, nibble regional charcuterie and cheese, and understand why winemaking here is lived rather than packaged.
5 hoursfrom AUD $385
★ 5.0 (26)
🍜 Food & Cooking
France
Wine Tour of Mèdoc : Châteaux, Tastings and WSET Guide
Spend four hours exploring the Médoc wine region with a certified WSET guide, visiting two châteaux across appellations like Margaux and Haut-Médoc. You'll walk through vineyard landscapes, learn how winemaking traditions shape these prestigious wines, and taste from the cellars themselves. Small groups keep the pace unhurried, letting you ask questions and linger over glasses with fellow enthusiasts while air-conditioned transport handles the driving between properties.
4 hoursfrom AUD $268
★ 5.0 (25)
🏔 Adventure & Sports
France
Jet Surf in Corsica
Ride a hydrofoil board engineered to F1 standards across Corsican waters at speeds up to 65 km/h. This one-hour session teaches you to carve and launch above the surface whilst a support boat tracks your progress and offers real-time coaching. Boards are modern and responsive; instructors handle all setup and safety gear, making it accessible even if you've never tried anything like it.
1 hourfrom AUD $184
★ 5.0 (25)
🍜 Food & Cooking
France
Saint-Emilion and Pomerol : Private Tour Grand Cru Classé
A private 7–8 hour exploration of Saint-Émilion and Pomerol's Grand Cru estates, guided by a WSET-certified expert. You'll walk medieval streets, visit top-tier châteaux, and taste roughly 10–12 wines whilst learning how terroir and winemaking craft shape Bordeaux's signature reds. The itinerary flexes to your interests; lunch you source yourself from local bistros or vineyard restaurants (we'll suggest spots and book ahead).
7 hours – 8 hoursfrom AUD $819
★ 5.0 (25)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
France
Luberon Villages Day Trip from Aix en Provence
Spend eight hours touring the Luberon's most photogenic settlements, a string of hilltop villages perched above lavender fields and ochre cliffs. Your English-speaking driver customises the route around your interests, stopping long enough to wander medieval streets, peek into galleries and local shops, and absorb the slow pace of Provençal life. The itinerary flexes to suit your pace—you're not herded through; you're exploring at leisure.
8 hoursfrom AUD $1001
★ 5.0 (25)
🍜 Food & Cooking
France
Natural Wine Tasting with Cheese Pairings in Paris
Taste five natural wines paired with cheese in a relaxed Canal Saint-Martin wine bar run by Brave and Olivia, seasoned advocates of low-intervention winemaking. Unlike formal Parisian tastings, this 90-minute session happens in a neighbourhood haunt where wine chat flows freely and pretension stays at the door. Brave's decade-plus track record in Paris's natural wine scene means you'll learn what makes these bottles different—funky, alive, occasionally cloudy—without the lecture-hall vibe.
1h 30mfrom AUD $100
★ 5.0 (25)
🛕 Culture & History
France
Private Half Day Tour of the Battlefields of the Somme Offensive
A four-hour private guided tour of key Somme battlefields and memorials near Albert, where your guide contextualises the offensive's significance on the Western Front. You'll visit pivotal sites whilst paying respects to the multinational soldiers who fought here over a century ago. The tour is customisable—mention family connections or specific units, and your guide will weave them into the itinerary. Finish or begin your day exploring Albert's restaurants, shops and museum.
4 hoursfrom AUD $418
★ 5.0 (25)
🍜 Food & Cooking
France
Cooking Classes in Provence at La Belugue
Spend four hours in an 18th-century farmhouse kitchen in a working Provençal village, learning to cook regional dishes from scratch. You'll prepare lunch using local techniques and ingredients, then sit down to eat what you've made. It's a chance to understand how Provence actually tastes rather than how it's marketed.
4 hoursfrom AUD $326
★ 5.0 (25)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
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PRIVATE Versailles Palace & Gardens Tour with transfer included
A private four-and-a-half-hour guided tour of Versailles Palace and its gardens, with door-to-door transport and skip-the-line entry included. You'll explore the opulent rooms where French monarchy held court, discovering the dramatic palace intrigues and the rupture of the Revolution that reshaped Europe. Your personal guide navigates the lavish interiors and manicured grounds at your own pace, whilst you avoid the queues.
4h 30mfrom AUD $869
★ 5.0 (24)
🛕 Culture & History
France
WW II Private Guided Tour American Landing Beaches in Normandy
Spend 8–10 hours tracing the American assault on Normandy's coast with a dedicated guide. You'll walk Omaha and Utah beaches where troops landed, climb the bluffs at Pointe du Hoc where Rangers fought to disable German artillery, and visit the drop zones where American paratroopers first touched French soil. The tour concludes at the Normandy American Cemetery and Memorial, where thousands are honoured. A private vehicle and driver ensure you move at your own pace between sites without the constraints of group schedules.
8 hours – 10 hoursfrom AUD $1271
★ 5.0 (24)
🍜 Food & Cooking
France
Paris: Pastries & Damnations - A Sweet Tour of the Old City
A two-hour walking tour through Paris's Latin Quarter and Île Saint-Louis that pairs pastry tastings from neighbourhood bakeries with the darker histories lurking beneath the city's romantic façade. You'll sample at least five local treats whilst hearing accounts of the Notre-Dame fire, medieval violence, and forgotten tragedies that shaped the quarter. The walk concludes at the Panthéon, where France's intellectual giants are entombed. Designed for those drawn to both flavour and the grittier stories cities hold.
2 hoursfrom AUD $115
★ 5.0 (24)
🍜 Food & Cooking
France
Private Champagne Experience in a vintage car from Epernay
Explore the Champagne region in a restored 1989 Renault 4L, learning how centuries of winemaking shaped these rolling vineyards. Over three hours, you'll visit a producer's cellar to see fermentation tanks and ageing bottles, taste three distinct cuvées, then finish with glasses poured among the vines whilst mastering sabrage—the dramatic technique of sword-opening a bottle. Stops along country roads offer viewpoints for photos of the landscape that makes this corner of France legendary.
3 hoursfrom AUD $552
★ 5.0 (24)
🛕 Culture & History
France
Private Normandy Tour D-Day American Landing Beaches
An 8–9 hour private tour of Normandy's D-Day beaches led by a local historian who grounds the American campaign in personal testimony rather than abstractions. You'll visit Omaha and Utah beaches, Pointe du Hoc, and surrounding villages—places where your guide explains how geography determined strategy and how French civilians witnessed the invasion unfold. This isn't a facts-and-figures recitation but a landscape-based narrative that connects you to individual soldiers and the weight of their choices.
8 hours – 9 hoursfrom AUD $1819
★ 5.0 (24)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
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Private Paris electric bike ride with video
Glide through Paris's quieter quarters on a premium e-bike guided by a local cyclist who's spent a decade navigating the city's safest backstreets. This 90-minute private ride takes you into authentic neighbourhoods like the Marais and Île Saint-Louis, away from tourist clusters. Your guide films the experience for you—a keepsake of moving through Paris's hidden corners at whatever pace suits you.
1h 30mfrom AUD $99
★ 5.0 (24)
🛕 Culture & History
France
Guided tour of Albi at the time of the cathedrals
Step into 1390 Albi alongside Perette, a craftsman's wife who guides you through the city in character and period dress. Over 90 minutes, you'll trace the cathedral's rise as a symbol of episcopal power, wander the neighbourhoods that witnessed plague and English conflict, and hear unfiltered accounts of medieval daily life. This theatrical walk brings the city's transformation vividly to life, blending history with character-led storytelling.
1h 30mfrom AUD $33
★ 5.0 (24)
🌿 Nature & Wildlife
France
Visit Dune du Pilat in a fun and immersive way
Play an interactive mobile game at Dune du Pilat that casts you as a guardian protecting the iconic sand formation from a fictional industrial threat. Over 90 minutes, you'll tackle visual puzzles and trivia challenges whilst learning about the dune's ecosystems, wildlife and heritage. Score 800+ points to enter a monthly draw for local prizes. Access the game via smartphone on-site using a simple link and codes sent beforehand—no app download needed.
1h 30mfrom AUD $42
★ 5.0 (24)
🛕 Culture & History
France
Family Friendly Musee d Orsay Private Guided Museum Tour
Spend 2.5 hours exploring the Musée d'Orsay's world-class collection of 19th-century paintings and sculptures with a guide working exclusively for your group. This private tour cuts through the crowds to focus on Impressionist works and lesser-known gems across the converted railway station's galleries. Entry fees and reserved access are included; Thursday evenings offer a particularly peaceful atmosphere if you prefer fewer visitors around.
2h 30mfrom AUD $545
★ 5.0 (24)
🍜 Food & Cooking
France
Beaujolais Day Guided Tour - Winery Tours and Tastings
Travel through Beaujolais wine country with a knowledgeable local guide, stopping at two estates to taste roughly ten wines across the region's signature Gamay and Chardonnay varieties. This eight to nine-hour journey takes you south to north through villages like Oingt, with viewpoint stops and producer meetings built in. You'll travel in a comfortable Mercedes, and light snacks accompany tastings; lunch at a local restaurant is arranged separately.
8 hours – 9 hoursfrom AUD $266
★ 5.0 (24)
🍜 Food & Cooking
France
Stroll a Local French market & have a picnic
Wander through a bustling Parisian market with a local guide who teaches you French market etiquette and vendor chat while you hunt for picnic essentials. Over 2–3 hours, you'll sample seasonal produce, cured meats, cheeses and bread fresh from stalls, then settle into a nearby park for a leisurely spread paired with wine or champagne. Whether the weather cooperates or forces you indoors, the focus stays on eating well and soaking up how Parisians actually shop and dine.
2 hours – 3 hoursfrom AUD $150
★ 5.0 (24)
🐠 Water Activities
France
Your Private boat Captain Guide Explore Historical Paris
Cruise the Seine from near the Eiffel Tower aboard a private vessel captained by a knowledgeable Parisian. Over 90 minutes, drift past iconic bridges and landmarks—the Statue of Liberty replica, Pont Neuf, Musée d'Orsay, Île Saint-Louis, and Notre-Dame—from a perspective few tourists experience. Bring your own refreshments and settle in with up to five others for an intimate tour of the river that shaped the city.
1h 30mfrom AUD $767
★ 5.0 (24)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
France
Private 3 - Hour Must-See Paris Tour by Golf Cart Mini Moke
Navigate Paris's essential landmarks in three hours via private Mini Moke, a quirky alternative to tour buses. This circuit connects the Champs-Élysées and Saint-Germain neighbourhoods, moving between postcard sights and genuine local quarters. You'll see major monuments without the walking fatigue, guided by someone who knows which corners reveal Paris as Parisians experience it, not just as visitors expect it.
3 hoursfrom AUD $326
★ 5.0 (24)
🛕 Culture & History
France
Discovering Vieux-Lyon
Wander through Vieux-Lyon's Renaissance quarters with a local guide who reveals the stories behind ornate façades and hidden passageways. This two-hour walk spans from Saint-Jean to Saint-Paul, threading through narrow lanes where overlooked architectural details and centuries-old anecdotes come alive. You'll see the old town at street level without entering monuments, discovering the quirks and character that make Lyon's medieval heart distinctive.
2 hoursfrom AUD $216
★ 5.0 (24)
🐠 Water Activities
France
Golfe de Saint Tropez Private Boat Tour
Explore the Golfe de Saint Tropez aboard a private boat from Saint Maxime, cruising past the pastel villas of Port Grimaud and anchoring off the Côte d'Azur's most exclusive shoreline. Half-day trips focus on spotting megayachts and celebrity properties across Baie Canoubiers; full-day adventures push east to Pampelonne Beach and Cap Lardier for snorkelling in turquoise shallows. The captain welcomes custom routes. Runs 3.5 to 8 hours depending on your choice.
3h 30m – 8 hoursfrom AUD $1647
★ 5.0 (23)
🍜 Food & Cooking
France
Wine Tasting Tour in Nice - Early evening - Small groups
A 3-hour evening wine tour through Nice's older quarters, stopping at two established wine bars to taste six Provence vintages paired with local cured meats, cheeses, and Niçoise bites like pissaladière and barbajuans. You'll learn how to identify flavour profiles and understand the region's winemaking heritage whilst wandering between Place Masséna and Place Garibaldi with a small group. The tour wraps with gelato.
3 hoursfrom AUD $242
★ 5.0 (23)
🍜 Food & Cooking
France
Paris Watercolor Workshop – Create Your Own Framed Paris Souvenir
Spend nearly three hours painting watercolours at one of three iconic Parisian locations—the Seine, a garden near Petit Palais, or La Madeleine's columns. You'll work through a beginner-friendly process with a professional artist, using provided materials and easel, and walk away with your finished piece already framed. No experience necessary; families and solo travellers alike work at their own rhythm in a relaxed outdoor setting.
2h 50mfrom AUD $318
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