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On Mary Magdalene Path : Cave, Relics & Sainte-Baume Secrets

★ 5.0 (10)

🛕 Culture & History

France

On Mary Magdalene Path : Cave, Relics & Sainte-Baume Secrets

Trace Mary Magdalene's final years through Provence's hidden corners on this seven-hour pilgrimage. Begin with a solitary walk up to the grotto in Sainte-Baume massif where she spent three decades in retreat, then descend to the colourful hilltop town of Saint-Maximin-la-Sainte-Baume to visit the basilica holding her relics. A local sandwich and rosé sustain you mid-journey. The day closes with a leisurely drive through Sainte-Victoire valley, where you can wander vineyard rows or explore a quiet village at your own tempo.

7 hoursfrom AUD $1756

Somme Battlefield Tours Expert Led Historical Experiences

★ 5.0 (10)

🛕 Culture & History

France

Somme Battlefield Tours Expert Led Historical Experiences

When Sarah from our BugBitten team booked this Somme tour, she got Bart—a historian who runs the show from his B&B headquarters in Beaucourt-sur-l'Ancre—entirely to herself for eight hours. No other tourists, no diluted attention. The tour walks the key 1916 battle sites across the Somme region, a place that still feels heavy with history. Bart's willing to tailor the route around your interests or family connections if you've got them. It's a serious, intimate look at one of WWI's deadliest campaigns.

Marché Madness & Flea Markets: Full or Half day Privater Tours

Wander through Paris's working markets and sprawling flea markets at your own pace, guided by someone who knows where locals actually shop. Choose between a half-day Thursday or Sunday tour hitting neighbourhood stalls for produce, cheese and antiques, or commit to a full day at Saint-Ouen flea market hunting vintage designer pieces and furniture spanning centuries. Both include transport and refueling stops; both demand comfortable shoes and a willingness to haggle.

2 hours – 7 hoursfrom AUD $426

2 Hours Private Walking Tour of Mont Saint Michel

★ 5.0 (10)

🛕 Culture & History

France

2 Hours Private Walking Tour of Mont Saint Michel

A two-hour private walking tour of Mont Saint Michel guided by a local expert who reveals the island's layered past—from medieval fortress to pilgrimage destination. You'll navigate the narrow streets of the Grand Rue, climb into the Abbey to see the cloisters and church, walk the defensive ramparts, and finish at the tidal flats below. The guide unpacks the architecture, military strategy, and spiritual pull that made this UNESCO site essential to French identity.

Photo tour in Bordeaux - the most beautiful spots of "the Port de la Lune"

Explore Bordeaux's architectural gems along the crescent riverfront whilst a professional photographer guides you to the city's most photogenic corners. Over 90 minutes, you'll discover hidden angles and golden-light moments across Port de la Lune's UNESCO-listed waterfront, leaving with 100–150 polished images that capture what drew you to this riverside city in the first place.

Canyon Aventure in the Ossau valley in Laruns (64440)

Descend the Ossau valley's signature Lower Bitet canyon in a full-on 3.5-hour technical descent. This isn't a gentle walk—you'll abseil down rock faces, jump into pools, scramble through mineral gorges and slide down natural water shoots. Turquoise water threads through the canyon, creating a raw alpine experience that demands real fitness and swimming ability. Wetsuits and safety kit included. Expect sustained physical challenge from start to finish.

3h 30mfrom AUD $130

Paris Private Tour in a classic French Peugeot 404

★ 5.0 (10)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

France

Paris Private Tour in a classic French Peugeot 404

Roll through Paris in a restored 1963 Peugeot 404 with a knowledgeable local guide steering you past iconic landmarks and quieter neighbourhood corners. This private tour runs 1–3 hours, letting you dial in your pace and choose which pockets of the city matter most. Sit back in the vintage car's comfortable rear seats whilst your guide unpacks the stories behind the [Eiffel Tower](/places/eiffel-tower), Notre-Dame, and lesser-known Parisian gems. Photo stops built in.

1 hour – 3 hoursfrom AUD $232

Paris World Fairs Walking Tour Top Sights Along the Seine River

★ 5.0 (9)

🛕 Culture & History

France

Paris World Fairs Walking Tour Top Sights Along the Seine River

Walk the Seine's legacy of world's fairs, from the 1889 [Eiffel Tower](/places/eiffel-tower) to lesser-known architectural traces that shaped modern Paris. This two-hour small-group tour examines how late 19th and early 20th century expositions introduced cutting-edge technology, artistic movements, and cultural shifts that still define the city today. Your certified local guide reveals the political backdrop and innovation that made Paris the epicentre of global attention during these transformative decades.

Aix-en-Provence - Mt Sainte Victoire wines in search of Cézanne

Spend a full day exploring Aix-en-Provence and the Mont Sainte-Victoire wine region, tracing Cézanne's artistic footsteps through Provençal countryside. After wandering the old town, you'll drive south into the national park, stopping in the village of Puyloubier for lunch before visiting two local wineries: Domaine de St Ser, perched high against the mountain's slopes, and Domaine Terre de Mistral, a family operation known for award-winning reds, whites and rosés. Seven-and-a-half hours total.

Loire Valley 2 Days private tour all inclusive from Paris with train tickets

A curated two-day private escape from Paris into the Loire Valley's château country, travelling by TGV train to skip motorway gridlock. You'll explore Chambord, Amboise, Clos Lucé, Chenonceau and Chaumont-sur-Loire with an expert guide steeped in regional wine knowledge, bedding down in a private château or troglodyte suite. Every meal, wine tasting, entrance fee and ground transport is bundled in—just bring yourself and arrive at the station ready to go.

Fun Croissant and Pastry Baking Class With Local Chef in Paris

Learn to build croissant dough and shape three French pastry classics—croissants, pains au chocolat, and raisin-vanilla spirals—in this three-hour hands-on class with Chef Fanny in central Paris. You'll work through lamination, filling, and proofing while picking up the stories that make these baked goods iconic. Walk out with the techniques and confidence to recreate them at home.

Loire Private Wine Day from Paris: Castle, 6 Tastings & Lunch

Spend a full day exploring the Loire Valley's finest castles and vineyards on a private tour from Paris. Your wine-specialist guide collects you from your hotel and drives you through the region's heartland, starting with Chambord's Renaissance splendour. You'll taste over six wines at carefully selected estates, lunch on regional fare paired with local bottles, and return to Paris with a deeper understanding of Loire's distinct varietals and winemaking traditions. Roughly 10–12 hours total.

10 hours – 12 hoursfrom AUD $1528

Private Excursion Cassis and Marseille City Tour

★ 5.0 (9)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

France

Private Excursion Cassis and Marseille City Tour

Explore the Provençal coast and Marseille's storied streets on a private seven-and-a-half-hour tour. Start in Cassis, where dramatic limestone cliffs plunge into the Mediterranean, then venture into Marseille to discover the hilltop Basilica of Notre-Dame de la Garde with its sweeping city views, the grand Palais Longchamp, and the bustling Vieux Port—a harbour that has anchored trade and culture for 2,600 years. Your driver-guide navigates throughout.

7h 30mfrom AUD $1670

Unusual treasure hunt at the Christmas markets in Strasbourg

★ 5.0 (9)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

France

Unusual treasure hunt at the Christmas markets in Strasbourg

Solve puzzles and riddles scattered across Strasbourg's festive Christmas markets using your smartphone, racing against the clock over two hours. You'll navigate the stalls and decorations of Alsace's most atmospheric seasonal bazaar, collecting clues and snapping photos as proof. Pick your own start time and play at your own pace—whether solo, with colleagues, or as a family group. All answers funnel through the free mobile app, which timestamps your discoveries and builds your final score.

Half day in Pomerol and Saint Emilion in a classic car

Roll through Bordeaux's most celebrated terroirs in an iconic Citroën 2CV with Cécilia, a trained sommelier and vineyard specialist. This 4–5 hour circuit sweeps across Pomerol and Saint-Émilion, taking in château grounds and village streets within UNESCO-protected landscapes. You'll walk vineyard rows, descend into working cellars to see winemaking firsthand, then taste three wines selected by the producer themselves. A nostalgic, unhurried way to understand what makes these appellations distinct.

4 hours – 5 hoursfrom AUD $834

Half Day Omaha Beach & Pointe du Hoc DDay Tour from Bayeux

★ 5.0 (9)

🛕 Culture & History

France

Half Day Omaha Beach & Pointe du Hoc DDay Tour from Bayeux

A focused 4-hour exploration of the American D-Day landings, departing from Bayeux. Your guide—steeped in Norman wartime history—navigates you through Omaha Beach and Pointe du Hoc, two pivotal sites where US forces came ashore on 6 June 1944. Rather than racing through every memorial, this tour concentrates on carefully selected locations that piece together the tactical and human reality of the invasion, making it accessible without glossing over the weight of what happened here.

4 hoursfrom AUD $1421

Private Transfer FROM Paris TO Roissy-Charles de Gaulle Airport

★ 5.0 (9)

✈️ Transfers

France

Private Transfer FROM Paris TO Roissy-Charles de Gaulle Airport

Door-to-door private car service whisking you from Paris to Roissy-Charles de Gaulle Airport in 90 minutes. Professional drivers navigate the city's routes efficiently, arriving with time to spare for check-in. Air-conditioned comfort throughout, with child seats available. Established operator since 1991, offering straightforward rates and round-the-clock support if plans shift.

1h 30m – 1h 45mfrom AUD $94

Montmartre Cheese and Wine Private Tour with a Chef

★ 5.0 (9)

🍜 Food & Cooking

France

Montmartre Cheese and Wine Private Tour with a Chef

A three-hour private food tour through Montmartre led by a chef-guide who uncovers the neighbourhood's culinary identity. You'll move between eight to ten tasting stops sampling wines, cheeses, charcuterie, pastries and chocolates sourced from local producers. Rather than following standard tourist routes, this experience focuses on authentic encounters with Montmartre's food culture, from quiet side streets near Sacré-Cœur to neighbourhood wine merchants. Your guide tailors stops to your preferences, steering you towards genuine local flavours.

3 hoursfrom AUD $460

Private tour guide of Nice in electric taxibikes

★ 5.0 (9)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

France

Private tour guide of Nice in electric taxibikes

Explore Nice from a recumbent electric taxibike with a knowledgeable local guide who tailors the route to your interests. Over 45 minutes to two hours, you'll cover the city's landmarks whilst learning its history and lesser-known corners. Your guide steers you through architecture, shares neighbourhood stories, and can divert for churches, photo stops, or a quick bite of socca. Pick-up and drop-off anywhere in the city centre.

45 min – 2 hoursfrom AUD $100

Private tour in Avignon and Pont du Gard

★ 5.0 (9)

🛕 Culture & History

France

Private tour in Avignon and Pont du Gard

Explore two of Southern France's architectural landmarks on this 8-hour private tour combining Avignon's medieval centre with the Roman engineering of Pont du Gard. Your morning focuses on Avignon's papal legacy, wandering through the historic old town and touring the fortified Palace where popes once ruled. After lunch, travel to the aqueduct itself—a three-tiered Roman structure spanning the Gardon Valley—before returning to the city. A dedicated guide travels with you throughout, adjusting the pace to suit your interests.

6 hours – 8 hoursfrom AUD $836

From CDG Airport to Disney or From Disney to CDG Airport (one way)

★ 5.0 (9)

✈️ Transfers

France

From CDG Airport to Disney or From Disney to CDG Airport (one way)

Direct private transfer between Charles de Gaulle Airport and Disneyland Paris in a climate-controlled vehicle. This point-to-point service covers the 30–45 minute journey, handling one direction per booking. Travel solo or with family in your own car, driven by a dedicated operator, eliminating the hassle of shuttles or public transport after arrival or before departure.

30 min – 45 minfrom AUD $114

Latin Quarter Guided Tour with Panthéon Entry

★ 5.0 (9)

🛕 Culture & History

France

Latin Quarter Guided Tour with Panthéon Entry

Walk through Paris's Left Bank with a local guide who reveals the quarter's layered past—from Roman amphitheatre to revolutionary cafés to the Panthéon's neoclassical bulk. This 90-minute tour threads you past Saint-Étienne-du-Mont's Gothic spire, through Luxembourg Gardens, and into the Arènes de Lutèce before your guaranteed entry into the Panthéon itself. You'll hit the neighbourhood's quieter corners alongside its famous addresses, getting a sense of how intellectuals, students and rebels shaped this district across centuries.

Discover the secrets of the Louvre

Navigate the Louvre's masterpieces and lesser-known galleries with a Paris-based guide who treats the museum as a living studio rather than a mausoleum. Over two and a half hours, you'll encounter the Victory of Samothrace, Mona Lisa, Venus de Milo and works spanning the French Romantic movement, understanding how each piece arrived and what it reveals about cultural exchange. The guide shares how artists and writers still draw inspiration from these halls, reframing the palace's evolution from royal residence to public institution.

Cheese Tasting with an Expert in Paris

Spend 90 minutes learning how France's regional cheeses are made, classified and eaten alongside an expert guide in Paris. You'll taste a carefully curated selection paired with bread and wine, discovering the strict traditions and geographical distinctions that define French cheesemaking. The session balances rigorous knowledge with genuine hospitality—expect to leave with real understanding of why terroir matters.

Montmartre Private Walking Tour

Explore Montmartre's gritty artistic past on this 2-hour private walking tour led by an art historian. Discover where Impressionist painters worked and lived, trace the neighbourhood's evolution from smugglers' hideout to bohemian hub, and understand how the district became synonymous with artistic rebellion and creative innovation. Navigate narrow streets lined with studios and cafés that shaped modern art history.

2 hoursfrom AUD $502

Eze, Saint-Paul-de-Vence & Monaco Private Full-Day Tour

★ 5.0 (9)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

France

Eze, Saint-Paul-de-Vence & Monaco Private Full-Day Tour

This eight-hour private tour threads together three jewels of the French Riviera: the hilltop artist haven of Saint-Paul-de-Vence, the dramatic clifftop medieval village of Eze with its botanic gardens, and Monaco's palatial grandeur. Your dedicated guide drives you through the playground of European wealth, past Monaco's Formula 1 circuit and into Monte Carlo's Belle Époque heart. The itinerary includes the Prince's Palace with its noon guard ceremony and La Turbie's Roman monuments, offering a curated blend of art history, architecture, and coastal spectacle.

8 hoursfrom AUD $1839

Versailles Private Tour : Horse-riding, Gastronomy & the Palace

★ 5.0 (9)

🏔 Adventure & Sports

France

Versailles Private Tour : Horse-riding, Gastronomy & the Palace

Ride through Versailles' 2000-acre grounds as French nobility once did, then savour a three-course lunch prepared by Alain Ducasse's Michelin-starred team. This seven-hour experience from Paris pairs horsemanship along the palace's historic hunting trails with wine-paired gastronomy and a private guided tour of the château itself. Suited to riders of any experience level, the day weaves together equestrian adventure, architectural grandeur and classical French cooking.

7 hoursfrom AUD $4362

Paris Napoleon Walking Tour with an Historian Guide

★ 5.0 (9)

🛕 Culture & History

France

Paris Napoleon Walking Tour with an Historian Guide

Walk through central Paris tracing Bonaparte's footprint across the city's grandest monuments. This three-hour guided tour connects the Louvre, Les Invalides, Place Vendôme, École Militaire and the Legion of Honor—each a physical testament to his military ascent and imperial reign. A specialist historian unpacks how the French Revolution catapulted him from obscurity to absolute power, revealing the man behind the legend through the streets and buildings that shaped his era.

Paris shopping tour with a personal shopper (full day)

A six-hour guided shopping expedition through Paris with a dedicated style consultant who shapes the route to match your tastes and spending limits. Whether you're after high-street finds, vintage gems, or luxury pieces, your shopper navigates boutiques and districts tailored to what you actually want—not a generic tourist crawl. Works for anyone from solo hunters to families after their own angles.

Viality Tour: Cross the centuries at the Louvre in VR

When Tom from our team tried the Viality Tour at the Louvre, we got a hybrid experience that genuinely works: a flesh-and-blood guide leading a small group through the real courtyards and gardens whilst VR headsets let us peer back into the medieval fortress, Renaissance streets, and revolutionary Paris that once stood there. It's a 1 hour 15 minute walk that bounces between present-day Paris and layered history, with the virtual and actual world clicking together in ways that make the building's story stick. Small groups (max 10) keep it intimate, and the outdoor route means you're actually moving through the spaces you're learning about.

Visit to the Faugères Vineyards with Picnic from Béziers

Spend five hours exploring the Faugères wine region from Béziers with Laurent Grout, a bilingual guide who knows every corner of these Languedoc vineyards. You'll visit two working estates, taste their wines directly, stop at the restored Faugères mill, then settle into a proper picnic of regional food and local bottles in a quiet corner of the vines. Small groups (2–8 people) keep things relaxed and conversational.

Private Tour to La Vallée Village

Spend eight hours hunting down designer bargains at La Vallée Village, an outlet shopping complex 40 minutes southwest of Paris. Browse over 110 boutiques stocked with previous-season stock from Gucci, Prada, Balmain and others, with discounts reaching 60%. A private minivan picks you up from your hotel, handles the driving, and brings you back at day's end. The village layout is walkable and unhurried—perfect for a leisurely afternoon punctuated by lunch at the on-site dining options.

Blind Tasting : 4 Bordeaux Natural Wine + Cheese/Charcuterie

Taste four Bordeaux natural wines blind alongside curated cheese and charcuterie in this one-hour guided session with a sommelier. You'll sample expressions from family-run estates, many helmed by women winemakers, exploring the region's natural wine scene without the usual marketing spin. The tasting covers one white, two reds, and a sweet wine, paired thoughtfully with three cheeses and two cured meats. Vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options available.

1 hourfrom AUD $48

Private tour to Fontainebleau from Paris. Tickets included!

★ 5.0 (9)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

France

Private tour to Fontainebleau from Paris. Tickets included!

Your driver collects you from central Paris and drives you to Fontainebleau, where you have three hours to explore the château and grounds at your own pace. Entry tickets and an audio guide are included, so you can follow the rooms and gardens independently. The driver will suggest lunch spots if needed, then return you to your accommodation in Paris. The entire experience takes five hours door-to-door.

Eiffel Tower Tour in Spanish + Elevator + Top (Optional)

A Spanish-language guided tour of the [Eiffel Tower](/places/eiffel-tower) covering the 2nd floor with elevator access and optional summit visit. Your guide shares the monument's history and lesser-known details in a small group setting over two hours, then you're free to explore independently. The 2nd floor offers sweeping Paris vistas; if you've selected the summit option and it's operationally available, you can ascend to 276 metres for panoramic views across the city.

Authentic Cooking Class in a Typical French House

Learn to cook French home-style dishes in a lived-in kitchen with a chef who sources everything from her local Thursday market and nearby producers. Over three hours, you'll plan the menu together—whether casual weeknight fare or more elaborate fare—accounting for your tastes and dietary needs. Working with seasonal ingredients, often picked the same morning, you'll master techniques that work at your own table back home.

Welcome to Paris

A 2.5-hour walking tour led by a seasoned Parisian guide who navigates both iconic landmarks and quieter corners of the city. You'll cover major monuments whilst learning about French culture, Parisian history and contemporary life in the capital. The itinerary is flexible—ask questions, set the pace, and extend to half-day if you wish. Multilingual guides speak French, English and Spanish.

Montmartre Walking Tour, A Journey Through Art and History

Explore Montmartre's winding streets on a 2.5-hour walk guided by a long-time resident versed in art history. You'll stand where Picasso and Van Gogh created, discover the Moulin Rouge and Sacré-Cœur, and learn how art, religion and politics shaped this neighbourhood. Small groups (max ten) follow quieter lanes away from the main crowds, using historical images on tablet to bring stories to life.

Australian and New Zealand Battlefield Day Tour in the Somme from Lille or Arras

A 9-hour guided tour through the Somme's Australian and New Zealand battlefields, departing from Lille or Arras. You'll visit Le Hamel, where Monash pioneered combined tank-and-infantry tactics, plus Albert, Thiepval Memorial, Pozières, and the iconic Windmill. Private transport, lunch, and bottled water included. Moderate fitness required.

9 hoursfrom AUD $667

Private Tour with Tickets to the Louvre Museum & Crepes

★ 5.0 (9)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

France

Private Tour with Tickets to the Louvre Museum & Crepes

Walk across four centuries of Paris in a single afternoon, starting at Pont Neuf and threading through Île de la Cité's Gothic masterpieces before dropping into the Latin Quarter's winding streets. You'll cross back to the Right Bank, past City Hall and the Stravinsky Fountain, then refuel with savoury and sweet crêpes at a neighbourhood spot. A metro ride whisks you to the Louvre precinct, where you'll wander the palace gardens and Galerie Vivienne before entering one of Europe's largest museums with timed tickets and audio guide included. Four hours total.

4 hoursfrom AUD $242

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