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Pastry Class with a Chef - Private class

★ 5.0 (6)

🍜 Food & Cooking

France

Pastry Class with a Chef - Private class

Learn French pastry techniques from a working chef in their Paris home over three hours. You'll mix, fold and bake alongside your instructor, crafting classic French desserts from scratch. This is a genuine kitchen apprenticeship—not a performance—where you work with real ingredients and techniques, then taste what you've made. Ideal for groups and families wanting to understand the precision behind French pastry.

The Grand eBike Tour of Lyon - 3h

Cover Lyon's span on two wheels with an electric bike, guided by someone who knows the city well. This three-hour tour moves from north to south, hitting the landmarks and neighbourhoods that shaped Lyon. You'll cycle at a relaxed pace on flat terrain, powered by modern eBikes that make distance effortless. A local guide steers you toward the spots worth stopping for, explaining what makes each one matter. Suits riders aged 14 and up, with minimal fitness demands—the electric assist does the heavy lifting.

Private visit to a winemaker - Champagne and perfume workshop

Spend two hours at a private winemaker's workshop in France learning to identify aromas in champagne and bespoke perfumes. You'll explore how scent connects these two French traditions, guided by someone with genuine expertise in both crafts. The session includes tastings and teaches you to develop your nose for nuance—practical skills you'll use long after leaving.

2 hoursfrom AUD $142

Cité de Carcassonne and Wine Tasting Private Day Tour from Toulouse

★ 5.0 (6)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

France

Cité de Carcassonne and Wine Tasting Private Day Tour from Toulouse

A 9–10 hour private tour from Toulouse combining Europe's largest fortified citadel with wine country exploration. You'll walk the ramparts and lanes of medieval Carcassonne, then spend the afternoon among Languedoc vineyards learning how local producers craft their wines. Your own guide and driver handle logistics, leaving you free to absorb the hilltop fortress and taste regional bottles at a working estate.

9 hours – 10 hoursfrom AUD $928

Visits and Tastings in the Médoc in Small Group with Meal

★ 5.0 (6)

🍜 Food & Cooking

France

Visits and Tastings in the Médoc in Small Group with Meal

Spend eight hours exploring three prestigious Médoc estates with a knowledgeable guide who explains the region's terroir, grape classifications, and the historic 1855 rankings. Travel the legendary Route des Châteaux between world-class vineyards, taste wines at each château, and enjoy a proper lunch at a local restaurant showcasing regional cooking. Small-group format keeps things intimate whilst you learn what separates grand cru from the rest.

Exceptional visit and tasting of 7 wines

Explore Clos Triguedina, a Cahors estate with nearly two centuries of winemaking heritage. This two-hour session introduces you to seven distinct wines from the domain's portfolio, paired with light snacks. You'll walk through the property and taste across their range, learning how the terroir shapes what ends up in each bottle.

Fontainebleau Castle - Transportation Private Trip

Private car service to Fontainebleau Palace and Barbizon, the painters' village, over seven hours. Your bilingual driver collects you from your accommodation, handles all transport between sites, and returns you at day's end. The château itself spans twelve centuries of French royal and imperial history; you'll explore at your own pace before visiting the art-world village where 19th-century painters settled. Premium electric SUV, bottled water, and driver assistance included.

Between Vineyards and Night Lights Vineyard Adventure

Walk through Provençal vineyards after dark on this 90-minute sensory tour near the cellar in France. Start in an immersive underground chamber with sound and light installations, then venture onto a 2km trail through the vines illuminated by projected imagery. A local wine tasting rounds out the experience, paired with ambient storytelling. Suitable for families, couples, and groups seeking something beyond standard vineyard visits.

Private tour of Lyon on Fourvière hill - 2 hours

A two-hour guided tour starting at the Fourvière funicular station, exploring Lyon's layered history from Roman times onwards. You'll stand at the ancient forum overlooking the city, enter the vast Notre Dame de Fourvière basilica with its crypt and chapel, then descend to the archaeological excavations where a working theatre and odeon still host performances. Your guide offers optional access to the archaeological museum for deeper context.

2 hoursfrom AUD $334

Montmartre Sacré Coeur and Moulin Rouge best shops and cafés

★ 5.0 (6)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

France

Montmartre Sacré Coeur and Moulin Rouge best shops and cafés

A 90-minute guided walk through Montmartre's winding streets, stopping at Sacré-Cœur, the Moulin Rouge, and hidden cafés and shops that locals actually frequent. Your guide navigates you past the artisan bakeries, vintage boutiques, and independent designers tucked into this hilltop neighbourhood, whilst explaining where Picasso, Renoir and Van Gogh once sketched. You'll discover what to eat and drink in France's culinary heartland, and learn the stories behind the streets—including the famous wall of declarations.

Personal Assistant Service in Paris

Skip the logistical headaches of Paris and hire a personal assistant for the day who handles transfers, bookings, queues, and translations so you can actually enjoy yourself. Whether you're arriving at the airport, exploring neighbourhoods, or hunting down restaurant reservations, your assistant shadows you for eight hours, sorting the boring bits while you soak up the city. Think of them as a knowledgeable mate who knows every shortcut, speaks fluent French, and won't mind carrying your shopping.

Louvre Essential Private tour

Skip the crowds and hit the Louvre's unmissable works with a private guide steering you through three hours of the collection's finest. You'll explore the museum's architectural evolution and backstory while your guide fields questions about the pieces that shaped Western art. Based in Paris, this tour cuts through the noise and gets you face-to-face with paintings and sculptures that deserve more than a rushed glance.

Toulon Culinary and History Walking Food Tour - english speakers

Walk through Toulon's Old Town with a local guide who unpacks the city's food story across 2.5 hours. Stop at fishmongers, cheese vendors, and neighbourhood bakeries to taste Provençal cheeses, fresh street fare, handmade biscuits, and seafood starters. You'll hear how the port's fishing heritage and olive oil traditions shaped what locals still eat today, plus quirky details about convict-era meals that few travellers ever learn. Chat with the artisans who make these things daily.

A hoppy walk ! Craft Beer in Montpellier

A three-hour guided exploration of Montpellier's thriving craft beer scene, moving through the city's medieval streets to sample local brews at independent breweries and bars. Despite sitting in France's wine heartland, Montpellier has emerged as the south's craft beer hub, with new producers and dedicated venues multiplying rapidly. You'll taste six carefully selected beers across two tasting sessions, discovering how the region's brewers are challenging centuries of viticultural tradition.

The Great Sauternes Wine Tour

Explore the Sauternes wine region of South-West France with Paul, a guide who's spent over two decades in the area and maintains direct relationships with local château owners. This flexible tour spans 3–8 hours depending on your interests, offering private access to vineyards and producers you won't find on standard routes. Paul also arranges accommodation, dining, and other regional activities beyond the wine visits themselves.

3 hours – 8 hoursfrom AUD $543

See 30+ Top Nice Old Town Sights with fun guide

★ 5.0 (6)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

France

See 30+ Top Nice Old Town Sights with fun guide

Walk through Nice's Old Town with a knowledgeable guide, hitting 30+ landmarks across three hours. Starting at Place Masséna, you'll navigate narrow backstreets lined with shuttered buildings, sample Socca at a local stall, duck into Baroque chapels, and climb to Castle Hill for views across terracotta roofs towards the Mediterranean. The guide shares stories that connect the city's layers—medieval fortifications, Belle Époque elegance, street art—without treating it like a museum. You'll finish with a sense of how locals actually move through this corner of the Côte d'Azur.

Private day tour in Burgundy : Côte de Beaune & Côte de Nuits

Spend eight hours touring two family-owned Burgundy estates with tastings, then explore the legendary Clos de Vougeot château. Your guide navigates the Côte de Beaune and Côte de Nuits, explaining how soil and climate shape these world-class wines. Stop for lunch at a local restaurant (your cost) and wander vineyard rows between tastings. Hotel pickup in Beaune or Dijon included; travel by air-conditioned minivan.

8 hoursfrom AUD $981

★ 5.0 (6)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

France

Private Village Hopping Tour in Luberon

Spend eight hours exploring the hidden hamlets scattered through Luberon's sun-baked valley, where ochre-coloured stone villages cling to hillsides and lavender-scented air carries centuries of Provençal history. Your private vehicle carries you between settlements like Roussillon and Lacoste, each revealing distinct character through narrow lanes, local architecture, and landscapes that inspired literary and cinematic tributes. The mild climate and sweeping views across the valley frame a leisurely day at your own pace, suited to all energy levels.

8 hoursfrom AUD $1839

Loire Valley Castles Private Tour From Paris/skip-the-line ticket

★ 5.0 (6)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

France

Loire Valley Castles Private Tour From Paris/skip-the-line ticket

A fully tailored 12-hour private tour from Paris exploring the Loire Valley's architectural masterpieces with skip-the-line access. Work with your bilingual guide to shape the itinerary: tackle three châteaux or swap one for a tasting session at a family-owned vineyard. Begin at Chenonceau, a riverside marvel of Renaissance design, move on to Chambord—the valley's grandest fortress with Leonardo da Vinci's ingenious staircases—then either visit Cheverny (which inspired Tintin comics) or discover local wines. Includes dedicated driver, private vehicle, and art-focused commentary suited to all ages.

12 hoursfrom AUD $1438

Private tour by private car: Grasse, Cannes, Antibes

★ 5.0 (6)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

France

Private tour by private car: Grasse, Cannes, Antibes

Explore the French Riviera's trio of coastal gems—Grasse, Cannes, and Antibes—from the passenger seat of a restored 1953 Citroën Traction Avant. This four-hour private tour trades standard coach transport for a vintage motor that turns heads at every stop. Visit perfume houses in Grasse, the world's fragrance capital, then cruise through Cannes and Antibes' charming streets. You'll arrive at each destination feeling every bit the film festival regular.

Kid Friendly Private Paris Louvre Tour with Tickets

A two-hour guided tour of the Louvre designed specifically for families, led by a licensed art historian who knows how to hold children's attention. Your tickets are sorted in advance, so you'll skip the booking queue and head straight into exploring one of the world's largest art museums. You and the kids will encounter the famous paintings—Mona Lisa among them—while picking up genuine stories about the artists and historical context behind the works.

2 hoursfrom AUD $416

Sarlat : Private Afternoon Tour to Rocamadour by Exploreo24

★ 5.0 (6)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

France

Sarlat : Private Afternoon Tour to Rocamadour by Exploreo24

Travel by electric van from Sarlat through Dordogne Valley scenery to Rocamadour, a dramatic medieval settlement carved into a canyon cliff. Your guide walks you through the village's thousand-year-old pilgrimage heritage, showing you the cliff-face chapels, the Black Virgin icon, Saint Amadour's stone tomb, and the legendary sword Durandal embedded in rock. The descent uses a cross-cut trail; a lift carries you back up. The return journey includes a stop at either a functioning medieval watermill or an intact stone village, depending on season.

4h 30mfrom AUD $358

Aix-en-Provence Marseille and Cassis Provence Private Tour

★ 5.0 (6)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

France

Aix-en-Provence Marseille and Cassis Provence Private Tour

A seven to eight-hour private tour threading through three Provençal destinations. Start in Aix-en-Provence exploring its 17th-century palaces and bustling markets with a knowledgeable guide, then head to the clifftop village of Cassis overlooking the Calanques before finishing in Marseille at the commanding Basilica of Notre-Dame de la Garde. Hotel, cruise port, or residence pickup included.

7 hours – 8 hoursfrom AUD $1655

★ 5.0 (6)

🛕 Culture & History

France

Private Proposal Photoshoot in Paris

Capture your proposal in Paris with a dedicated photographer who works with you weeks beforehand to nail every detail. You'll have pre-shoot consultations to discuss locations, timing, and creative direction, then a one-hour session to document the moment itself. The photographer delivers polished images and video footage straight to your phone, so you've got proof of what actually happened—not some airbrushed fantasy.

Private car- Giverny Monet and Impressionists Tour with Lunch

Spend eight hours tracing Impressionism's origins through Monet's eyes on a private tour of Giverny. Your guide walks you through the artist's house and gardens northwest of Paris, unpacking how his broken brushwork and colour theory shattered 19th-century conventions and influenced a generation. Lunch at a local restaurant overlooks the very landscape that captivated him. Private car throughout; guides available in English and French.

8 hoursfrom AUD $585

Private tour of Bordeaux Unesco in Citroën 2cv

★ 5.0 (6)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

France

Private tour of Bordeaux Unesco in Citroën 2cv

Cruise through Bordeaux's 18th-century UNESCO quarter in a vintage Citroën 2CV convertible on this 75-minute private tour. Your guide navigates the city's architectural landmarks—from the vast Place des Quinconces and neoclassical Grand Theatre to the reflective Mirror of Water and medieval Porte Cailhau—while explaining how the city has evolved into a modern, sustainable hub without losing its character. You'll also glimpse contemporary additions like Wine City and the Chaban-Delmas Bridge, plus lesser-known corners where old-world elegance persists.

1h 15mfrom AUD $283

ITALY TOUR - Dolceacqua - San Remo - Menton - Full Day

★ 5.0 (6)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

France

ITALY TOUR - Dolceacqua - San Remo - Menton - Full Day

A full-day private minivan tour across the French-Italian border, visiting Dolceacqua, San Remo, and Menton over 7–8 hours. Your driver doubles as a knowledgeable guide with 20+ years exploring this stretch of the Riviera, navigating you through medieval villages, coastal towns, and quieter backroads in a premium black minivan. Bottled water included. Meals are on you.

7 hours – 8 hoursfrom AUD $1336

Taste Alsace: Tasting of our Alsace wines - No cellar tour

★ 5.0 (6)

🍜 Food & Cooking

France

Taste Alsace: Tasting of our Alsace wines - No cellar tour

Sample a curated selection of organic wines from this Alsace producer in a 45-minute seated tasting. No cellar exploration involved—just you, the wines, and the winemakers' enthusiasm for their craft. A straightforward introduction to what they're producing, without the walking or technical tour elements.

Private round trip transfer from/to Paris airports

Skip the airport queues and taxi rank chaos. Your driver meets you at arrivals with a nameplate, whisking you directly to your Paris hotel in a private vehicle. The journey takes 45 minutes to an hour depending on traffic and your destination. You travel in a clean, air-conditioned car with complimentary water and onboard WiFi so you can sort messages or map your evening.

45 min – 1 hourfrom AUD $33

★ 5.0 (6)

🐠 Water Activities

France

Private Boat Tour Nice to Monaco

Charter a private boat from Nice harbour for four hours along the French Riviera coastline. Your skipper navigates past Monaco's yacht-lined anchorages, pastel-painted villages perched on cliffsides, and secluded coves known mainly to locals. The itinerary flexes to your interests—whether that's Villefranche's deep-water harbour, the Belle Époque charm of Èze cliffside, or the exclusive villas lining Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat. You'll hear anecdotes about the region's aristocratic past and contemporary celebrity culture while sipping chilled beverages on deck.

4 hoursfrom AUD $1336

Montmartre Treasure Hunt — Fun and Cultural Investigation

★ 5.0 (6)

🛕 Culture & History

France

Montmartre Treasure Hunt — Fun and Cultural Investigation

Work through logic puzzles and visual clues across Montmartre's winding streets in this self-directed 3-hour investigation. You'll navigate Paris's bohemian quarter armed with a booklet of riddles, a map, and cultural tidbits—no guide, no app, just you and the neighbourhood. Solve puzzles at your own pace, pause for coffee when you fancy, and uncover the area's artistic character through observation and lateral thinking.

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.

Private Normandy D-Day trip to Top 5 Sights from Caen or Bayeux

A 10.5-hour private tour of Normandy's D-Day landmarks, departing from Caen, Bayeux or nearby towns. You'll travel in a Mercedes sedan or minivan with a driver-guide (live commentary for groups of 4+), visiting five key sites: the Caen Memorial, Arromanches' 360-degree cinema, Omaha Beach, the American Cemetery at Colleville-sur-Mer, and Pointe du Hoc. The private car cuts two hours off coach itineraries and can be adjusted to your interests.

Private Rhône-Valley wine tour

Spend eight hours exploring the Northern Rhône Valley's finest vineyard estates with a WSET-qualified wine merchant as your guide. Visit two handpicked winemakers in the morning, tasting their Syrah, Condrieu and Saint-Joseph offerings, then settle into a 19th-century villa for lunch and a masterclass spanning decades of Rhône wines. A private driver handles transport throughout; you'll taste 15–20 wines, sample artisanal French cheeses, and have the option to purchase bottles for shipment home.

8 hours – 9 hoursfrom AUD $2257

★ 5.0 (6)

🛍 Shopping & Markets

France

Private Paris Shopping Tour

Spend five hours browsing Paris's premier shopping quarters with a private driver and climate-controlled van at your disposal. Hit Avenue Montaigne's flagship stores, Le Marais's independent designers, or the Champs-Élysées as you prefer—your itinerary bends to your interests, not a fixed schedule. The driver ferries you between districts, sparing you Metro queues and heavy bags on crowded platforms. Pick up couture, vintage pieces, or artisanal food finds without fighting crowds or clock-watching.

Segway ride between Lac Bleu and the castles of Pessac-Léognan

Glide through the prestigious vineyards of Pessac-Léognan on a Segway, combining wine-country exploration with a hands-on electric ride. This one-hour outing takes you past the region's grand châteaux and rolling vineyard landscapes, guided by a certified instructor who'll get you comfortable on the machine before you head out. It's an unconventional way to cover ground and soak in Bordeaux's most distinguished terroir without breaking a sweat.

Guided Tour and Tasting at the Distillerie Baccae Paris

Walk through Baccae's Paris distillery to see how spirits are crafted, from copper stills to barrel storage. You'll taste across their product range in this compact one-hour session. Adults only (18+), this distillery visit cuts through the romance of French production to show you the actual craft: heat, fermentation, patience, and the precise chemistry that separates rough alcohol from refined spirit.

Paris Montmartre Semi-Private Walking Tour to Sacré-Cœur

When Lily from our BugBitten team ran this Montmartre walk, it ticked the boxes for anyone wanting Paris beyond the postcard shots. You're covering ground from Moulin Rouge up to Sacré-Cœur over two to three hours, threading through the tight lanes where artists once crashed and the cabarets still pulse. The guide weaves local colour into each stop — the Wall of Love, La Maison Rose, a working vineyard tucked in the hills — and keeps numbers small (max ten), so it doesn't feel like you're shuffling through a tour-group scrum. Good for first-timers, couples, and solo travellers after the village-in-the-city vibe without the tat.

2 hours – 3 hoursfrom AUD $74

Vine to Wine Discovery at Domaine Beaumont Distré Saumur

★ 5.0 (6)

🍜 Food & Cooking

France

Vine to Wine Discovery at Domaine Beaumont Distré Saumur

Spend two hours at Domaine Beaumont in Saumur learning how Gérald crafts organic wines without added sulfites. Walk through vineyard operations and taste wines that showcase the terroir's distinct character. The experience moves from grape selection through fermentation techniques, revealing the decisions that shape each bottle. Suited to curious drinkers whether you're returning to wine or exploring it for the first time.

Food Tour Marseille Local specialities only With a local

When Charlie from our BugBitten team ran this food tour, Marseille showed up properly — no tourist shortcuts, just a local guide steering us through tight neighbourhoods toward real food. Over three-and-a-bit hours, we tasted about ten dishes: the kind of stuff Marseillais actually eat. We kicked off at the Vieux-Port with the city's most famous starter, then drifted through hidden corners picking up Provençal wines, tapenades, and regional street finds. The last stop was Le Panier, Marseille's oldest quarter, where the flavour and the history sit on top of each other. Vegetarians get looked after too.

3h 15mfrom AUD $112

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