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★ 5.0 (14)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

France

Tour Cannes Nice Eze Monaco Mont Carlo

A guided route through four iconic French Riviera destinations—Cannes, Nice, Eze, and Monaco—completed in 4–5 hours. You'll travel in a climate-controlled vehicle with a driver-guide who tailors stops to your interests, whether that's architectural heritage, coastal scenery, or simply moving between towns at a comfortable pace. The journey respects local environments whilst hitting the highlights without rushing.

4 hours – 5 hoursfrom AUD $3344

Canyoning Grenoble: the Canyon of Ecouges

★ 5.0 (14)

🏔 Adventure & Sports

France

Canyoning Grenoble: the Canyon of Ecouges

A three-hour technical canyon descent through the Écouges gorge near Grenoble, featuring a mix of abseiling, natural slides, and jumps. This isn't a gentle water walk—expect sustained intensity across varied terrain, including three substantial rope descents with panoramic valley views and exhilarating natural water chutes that build momentum. Guides provide technical kit and capture action shots throughout.

3 hoursfrom AUD $132

Tour of Paris and Montmartre in 2CV period with Champagne

★ 5.0 (14)

🚌 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](/places/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.

Lyon Highlights: Fourviere Hill & Old Town private tour

A three-hour private walking tour covering Lyon's two most significant neighbourhoods. Start at the Fourvière Basilica atop the city's landmark hill, where Roman ruins tell stories of Lyon's role as Gaul's chief settlement. Descend into the Renaissance quarter to navigate the traboules—interconnected passageways threaded through centuries-old buildings and courtyards that locals still use today. Your guide reveals how the city functioned in antiquity and how residents live amongst its layered history.

Winery visit / tasting in the vineyards, Mas des Escarades

Spend ninety minutes among the vines at Mas des Escarades, where you'll taste wines in the vineyard itself whilst taking in the surrounding landscape. The estate's bottles and views make for an unhurried afternoon, the kind where conversation flows as freely as the pour. English-speaking guides lead the way, and the whole experience feels less like a tour stop and more like an afternoon with people who know their land.

Louvre Half-Day Private Tour

Skip the queues and explore the Louvre's greatest hits with a private art historian in 2.5 hours. You'll see the Mona Lisa, Venus of Milo and Victory of Samothrace alongside works by Da Vinci, Raphael and Michelangelo, moving through the former royal palace at your own rhythm. Your guide reveals the stories behind each masterpiece without the crowds.

Geneva to Annecy Private Transfer

Skip the hassle of arranging transport between Geneva Airport or city centre and Annecy with this straightforward private transfer. A seasoned driver handles the 50-minute journey through Alpine scenery, freeing you to settle in and start your trip. The service works for solo travellers, families, and small groups, with flexible pickups available round the clock and built-in waiting time at the airport or in town.

50 minfrom AUD $208

Full-Day Private Cannes Shore Excursion: Eze & Monaco

★ 5.0 (14)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

France

Full-Day Private Cannes Shore Excursion: Eze & Monaco

A private eight-hour tour departing from Cannes in a climate-controlled van, visiting the coastal highlights of the French Riviera. Travel through Nice, climb to the clifftop village of Ézé, and explore Monaco and Monte Carlo at your own pace. Your driver-guide navigates the scenic corniche roads whilst sharing regional knowledge, and adjusts stops based on what interests you most. Ideal for those wanting flexibility without the coach-tour crowds.

8 hoursfrom AUD $1839

★ 5.0 (14)

🍜 Food & Cooking

France

Wine tasting in Lyon & Secret Traboules

Explore Lyon's Renaissance heart via its secret traboules—narrow passageways threading through Old Town—before settling into a private wine room for five regional tastings. Your guide unpacks the local vineyard story whilst pairing each pour with cheese and cured meats, revealing how Lyon's gastronomic tradition connects field to glass. Three hours of architecture, wine knowledge, and genuine local flavour in a compact group setting.

Private catamaran cruise, Lérins Islands, Antibes , Cannes

A four-hour private catamaran journey along the Côte d'Azur, departing from Antibes or Cannes toward the Lérins Islands. You'll anchor in sheltered bays with crystalline water, swim at leisure, and explore underwater life with provided snorkelling gear or paddle boards. The Bali 4.1 catamaran offers full onboard facilities—shower, galley kitchen, refrigeration—plus two cabins and a spacious forward lounge with sound system, letting you set the pace and mood entirely.

4 hoursfrom AUD $2173

Excursion on electric scooter in Nice - The Unmissable

★ 5.0 (14)

🏔 Adventure & Sports

France

Excursion on electric scooter in Nice - The Unmissable

Glide through Nice on an electric scooter with a local guide who knows the city's quieter corners and best vantage points. This two-hour ride covers the essentials—Place Masséna, the Promenade des Anglais, and Castle Hill—but at a pace that lets you actually absorb the architecture and stories rather than rush past them. You'll get a quick safety briefing before setting off, so even first-timers find their balance fast.

2 hoursfrom AUD $59

Private D-Day Tour to the Normandy Landing Beaches

★ 5.0 (14)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

France

Private D-Day Tour to the Normandy Landing Beaches

Travel through the Normandy coast by private Mercedes van on a seven-to-nine-hour journey tracing the D-Day invasion route. Your driver-guide collects you directly from ship or hotel and navigates the major landing sites—Omaha Beach, the American Cemetery, Arromanches—at your own rhythm. You'll hear detailed accounts of 6 June 1944 shaped to what interests you most, moving through each location without the constraints of group tours or fixed schedules.

7 hours – 9 hoursfrom AUD $1923

★ 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.

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.

Private WW1 Australian Tour Including Sir John Monash Centre

Trace Australian involvement across two pivotal 1918 battlefields in northern France on this eight-to-nine-hour private tour. Your guide takes you through Villers-Bretonneux, where Anzac forces confronted the German Spring Offensive, then to the Somme to explore trenches, memorials, and the brutal logistics of one of the war's bloodiest campaigns. The tour is tailored to your interests—mention family connections or specific units and your guide will weave their stories into the day.

8 hours – 9 hoursfrom AUD $677

Paris: Luxury Private Photo Eiffel Tower & Louvre pyramid

★ 5.0 (14)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

France

Paris: Luxury Private Photo Eiffel Tower & Louvre pyramid

A three-hour guided photo walk through Paris's most photogenic corners, led by a professional photographer. You'll visit iconic spots like Trocadéro and the Louvre alongside lesser-known vantage points, capturing Paris from angles most visitors miss. The walk concludes with delivery of 60+ professionally edited images in a private online gallery—a polished record of your time in the city.

3 hoursfrom AUD $368

Private Excursion to Marseille Aix Cassis

★ 5.0 (14)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

France

Private Excursion to Marseille Aix Cassis

A 6–7 hour private tour threading through three distinct Provençal destinations. You'll explore Aix-en-Provence, famed for its elegant fountains and refined architecture, then head to Marseille to wander the old port beneath the striking Basilica of Notre-Dame-de-la-Garde. The day closes in Cassis, a compact fishing village where dramatic limestone cliffs frame a sheltered harbour. An air-conditioned vehicle and local driver handle navigation; ideal for cruise passengers or those wanting flexibility without group constraints.

6 hours – 7 hoursfrom AUD $1119

UNESCO World Heritage: Mont St Michel Guided Tour from Cherbourg

★ 5.0 (14)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

France

UNESCO World Heritage: Mont St Michel Guided Tour from Cherbourg

When Lily from our BugBitten team joined this shore excursion from Cherbourg Port, we found a solid way to tick Mont Saint-Michel off the list without the logistics headache of independent travel. The tour bundles a comfortable air-conditioned drive (roughly 2–2.5 hours each way) with about 3–3.5 hours on foot around the island itself, exploring the UNESCO-listed Abbey and winding medieval streets. It's pitched at cruise passengers who want a cultural hit without eating up their whole port day, and the pacing felt realistic rather than rushed.

7 hours – 8 hoursfrom AUD $97

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.

Private tour of Nice with tasting of traditional dishes

A six-hour guided walk through Nice's old quarters with a local-born guide covering the city's history and culture. You'll navigate the tight medieval alleyways, stop at viewpoints worth photographing, and sit down to lunch featuring regional specialties: socca (chickpea pancakes), pissaladière (anchovy tart), and vegetable-stuffed preparations. Bottled water included.

6 hoursfrom AUD $1254

★ 5.0 (14)

🛕 Culture & History

France

Latin Quarter Private Walking Tour

A 2-hour private walking tour through Paris's Latin Quarter led by a native Parisian guide. Beyond the headline sights—Pantheon, Jardin du Luxembourg—you'll navigate quieter corners like Collège des Bernardins and Arènes de Lutèce, learning what locals actually value about this centuries-old neighbourhood. With your guide acting as a knowledgeable friend rather than a script-reader, you can ask questions freely and discover the area as an insider would.

2 hoursfrom AUD $425

Monaco - Monte Carlo - Eze - From Cannes Harbor Or City

★ 5.0 (14)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

France

Monaco - Monte Carlo - Eze - From Cannes Harbor Or City

A half-day loop from Cannes through the coastal heights of the French Riviera, visiting the hilltop village of Èze and the principality of Monaco. Your guide—seasoned on these roads for over 20 years—drives a comfortable minivan along the Corniche, stopping at Èze's perfumery and botanical garden, then guiding you through Monaco's Prince's Palace, Oceanographic Museum, and the glitz of Monte Carlo. Expect Mediterranean views, medieval stone, and the surreal wealth of the Côte d'Azur.

5 hours – 6 hoursfrom AUD $1921

★ 5.0 (14)

🍜 Food & Cooking

France

The exceptional course at Maison Brotte

Sample six distinguished wines from Maison Brotte's cellar in Châteauneuf-du-Pape, guided by a sommelier through the nuances of white and red varieties. This hour-long tasting reveals the estate's terroir and winemaking tradition, with each pour designed to build your palate's understanding. You'll learn practical approaches to appreciating wine rather than simply drinking it.

1 hourfrom AUD $42

Guided Tour of Montpellier City Centre by Electric Bike

★ 5.0 (14)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

France

Guided Tour of Montpellier City Centre by Electric Bike

Explore Montpellier's city centre on an electric bike over three and a half hours with a knowledgeable guide who shares the stories behind its most significant landmarks. The e-bikes are intuitive and comfortable, letting you navigate shaded streets and quiet lanes at an easy pace. You'll hit the key spots that define the city without the fatigue of a standard walking tour.

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

Orsay Private Museum Tour: 2h Highlights - Monet, Van Gogh & More

★ 5.0 (13)

🛕 Culture & History

France

Orsay Private Museum Tour: 2h Highlights - Monet, Van Gogh & More

Skip queues and see Orsay's masterworks with a knowledgeable guide who tailors the experience to your eye. This two-hour private tour cuts through the museum's labyrinth to focus on Monet, Van Gogh, Degas, and Manet—the paintings that defined a movement. Your guide knows which galleries breathe easiest at which times and what stories turn a canvas into a conversation. Afterwards, you're free to wander further if the mood takes you.

Paris Revolutionary Walking Tour: Iconic French Sights & Stories

This two-hour walking tour traces Paris's revolutionary upheaval through its most recognisable landmarks. Starting at the Assemblée Nationale and finishing near the Opéra Garnier, you'll move between the Place de la Concorde, [Eiffel Tower](/places/eiffel-tower), and other pivotal sites with a knowledgeable local guide. Small groups of up to eight mean genuine conversation rather than crowds. Learn how successive revolutions rewrote the city's streets, monuments, and very identity, and why that history still matters to Parisians today.

2 hoursfrom AUD $92

Paris Old Town and Latin Quarter Guided Walking Tour

★ 5.0 (13)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

France

Paris Old Town and Latin Quarter Guided Walking Tour

When Ben from our BugBitten team walked this Left Bank route, it delivered exactly what Paris walking tours should: a genuine local guide steering you through Saint Germain des Prés and the Latin Quarter without the usual tourist crush. Three hours covers the neighbourhood's bohemian history (cafés where writers actually hung out), Roman ruins tucked behind modern streets, and WW2 tales that give the cobblestones real weight. The route finishes at a proper crêperie, and you'll taste artisanal food stops along the way. It's the kind of tour that feels less like ticking boxes and more like a mate showing you their city.

Private Tour of Vimy Ridge & Arras battlefields from ARRAS

Spend eight hours exploring the Western Front's pivotal battlegrounds north of Arras with a specialist guide who knows these fields intimately. This private tour threads through Vimy Ridge and the Arras sector, visiting preserved trenches, artillery positions, cemeteries and command bunkers that shaped 1916–1918. You'll arrange transport from Arras (or nearby towns accessible by rail from Paris or Lille) and customise stops around family connections or particular regiments. The guide interprets the landscape through first-hand accounts and battlefield archaeology, making abstract history tangible.

Private and authentic tour of the Latin Quarter (Paris)

When Alex from our BugBitten team did this Latin Quarter walk, we got the real pulse of one of Paris's oldest neighbourhoods — not the postcard version. It's a 2–3 hour stroll through streets that still hum with the energy of centuries: Sorbonne debates, poets, everyday Parisians. Alex moves at a human pace, picking out the layers most visitors miss — the architecture, the forgotten stories, the way the quarter actually lives today. You'll taste something local and get decent coffee or tea in the mix. It's the kind of tour that works because there's no rushing.

2 hours – 3 hoursfrom AUD $148

Musée d'Orsay Tickets with Audio guide (Orsay Museum)

★ 5.0 (13)

🛕 Culture & History

France

Musée d'Orsay Tickets with Audio guide (Orsay Museum)

Wander the Musée d'Orsay at your own pace with a smartphone audio guide that highlights masterpieces without dictating your route. This Paris visit balances curated commentary on essential works with the freedom to linger over obscure paintings, sculpture, and decorative arts across two floors of the converted railway station. No fixed itinerary, no group, just you and 50 minutes to several hours of unrushed exploration.

50 min – 2 hoursfrom AUD $104

Private Wakesurf Wakeboard & Boat Experience Saint-Tropez

★ 5.0 (13)

🐠 Water Activities

France

Private Wakesurf Wakeboard & Boat Experience Saint-Tropez

When Ben from our team booked this Saint-Tropez boat experience, he got exactly what the name promises: a private, no-faffing-about afternoon on the water with a premium surf boat, a pro captain, and the freedom to shape the day however his group wanted. Two hours might sound tight, but it gives you genuine time to wakesurf or wakeboard, swim in the bay's clear water, and anchor for a sunset if conditions align. The boat handles everyone from nervous first-timers to confident riders, and fuel's included—no surprise bills at the end.

Eze Electric Bike Tour from Nice

Ride electric bikes from Nice to the hilltop village of Eze, covering 50 km of coastal and mountain terrain. The motorised assistance takes the strain out of steep climbs, letting you focus on the Mediterranean views and medieval streets. You'll spend roughly an hour exploring Eze's narrow lanes and its exotic succulent garden, with skip-the-queue access included. A four-hour outing that trades driving hassle for two wheels and fresh air.

Giverny by Monet A Unique Walking Tour by an Actor Guide

When Ben from our BugBitten team wandered Giverny, an actor portraying Claude Monet himself led the way—not as a guide in the traditional sense, but as a theatrical presence moving through the village where the painter spent his final years. This isn't a straightforward history lesson; it's a performance exploring Monet's later life, his obsession with capturing light, and the paradox of reinvention after fame. The tour threads through Giverny's streets for around an hour, blending character work with the landscape that defined his work. It's a neat concept for anyone curious about Monet's mind rather than just his paintings.

Skip the line Les Invalides War Museum Exclusive Guided Tour

Walk straight past the queues into the Musée de l'Armée at Les Invalides with a dedicated guide steering you through two hours of military history. You'll navigate the extensive collection of weapons, uniforms, and personal effects spanning both World Wars, gaining insight into how these conflicts shaped France and its people. The guide unpacks the stories behind the objects, connecting artefacts to lived experience rather than dates alone.

Escape Game in Bordeaux with Game Master dedicated

When Mia from our BugBitten team ran this outdoor escape game in Bordeaux, we were expecting a gimmick — but it genuinely shifts how you see the city. Instead of being locked in a room, your team spreads across Bordeaux's cobblestone quarters solving puzzles that tie into real landmarks and history. A dedicated Game Master keeps things moving and atmospheric over 90 minutes, and you leave with GoPro footage of the whole thing on SD card. It's the kind of activity that works for groups who want something more active than a museum crawl but still want that puzzle-solving buzz.

Medoc Private Half Day Wine Tour from Bordeaux

A curated four-hour wine tour through Médoc, Bordeaux's premier red wine territory. Your guide drives you in a private minivan to two hand-picked estates—likely Grand Cru or cru bourgeois properties lining the famous Castle Road—where you'll taste wines directly at source. Departs from your hotel at either 9am or 2pm, with a professional English-speaking guide steering the experience and conversation.

Sailboat tour to the island of Cannes

Set sail from Cannes aboard a traditional sailboat for four hours exploring the Lérins Islands. You'll anchor in sheltered bays with transparent waters, swim and snorkel in the Mediterranean, then settle in for lunch prepared fresh onboard. The pace is unhurried—whether you're travelling solo, as a couple, or with mates, there's room to unwind, read, or simply watch the coast recede. Wine and beer accompany the meal. Public transport reaches the departure point easily.

Blending workshop and tour of the chateau

Spend two hours at a French chateau learning the art of wine blending, then bottle your own creation to take home. After exploring the vineyard grounds, you'll work through the layering process that turns separate vintages into a balanced whole. Under guidance, you'll taste components, make blending decisions, and walk away with a personalised bottle that's genuinely yours—not a souvenir, but something you've made.

Full Day Private Battle of the Somme Tour from Albert

A six-hour private guided tour tracing the Somme's pivotal 1916 campaign across the Albert region. Your guide explores the battle's tactical decisions, staggering casualties, and lasting scars on landscape and communities. Moving through preserved trenches, cemeteries, and museum sites, you'll grasp how industrial warfare reshaped both the physical terrain and the lives of soldiers and civilians caught in it.

6 hoursfrom AUD $502

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