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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.

Strasbourg: Premium Tour with Tasting | Licensed Guide

A 2.5-hour guided walk through Strasbourg's medieval quarters led by Yann, a licensed local guide. You'll navigate from the Cathedral district through the tangled streets of Petite France, hearing tales and spotting lesser-known corners most visitors miss. The group stays small (up to 8 people), creating space for genuine conversation rather than megaphone commentary. A glass of Alsatian wine or soft drink paired with local cheese and charcuterie awaits at Mon Oncle Malker de Munster, a proper local provisions shop. Dogs welcome on lead.

2h 30mfrom AUD $149

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.

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.

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.

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

Monet & Van Gogh Giverny Auvers sur Oise Private Tour from Paris

★ 5.0 (6)

🛕 Culture & History

France

Monet & Van Gogh Giverny Auvers sur Oise Private Tour from Paris

A private car tour from Paris traces the footsteps of Monet and Van Gogh across two villages steeped in artistic history. Spend the morning in Giverny exploring Claude Monet's house and the water gardens that birthed his most celebrated paintings. After lunch at your own pace, head to Auvers-sur-Oise where Van Gogh's final chapter unfolded—visit the Ravoux Inn where he lodged, walk past the church he painted, and visit the graves of Vincent and Theo side by side. Your guide unpacks the stories behind each canvas along a 7–9 hour journey through the Île-de-France countryside.

7 hours – 9 hoursfrom AUD $894

Paris Sidecar Excursion with Hotel Pick-up !

★ 5.0 (6)

🏔 Adventure & Sports

France

Paris Sidecar Excursion with Hotel Pick-up !

See Paris from an unusual vantage point aboard a vintage motorcycle sidecar, whisked between major landmarks and quieter corners of the city. This 90-minute private tour collects you from your hotel, winds you past the [Eiffel Tower](/places/eiffel-tower), Notre-Dame, Arc de Triomphe, Louvre, Grand Palais and Invalides, then returns you at day's end. You'll ride in the sidecar or perched behind the driver—either way, the experience feels distinctly different from coach tourism.

Wine Degustation, Visit and Masterclass in Chateau L'Eperon

Spend 90 minutes at Château L'Éperon learning winemaking from owners who traded conventional careers for vineyard life. Walk through the production facilities and barrel room, then taste four wines whilst discovering how grape variety and technique shape what's in your glass. Pick up the fundamentals of flavour pairing and develop a working vocabulary for what you're actually tasting, rather than pretending to understand wine-speak.

1h 30mfrom AUD $33

Walking Tour of Montmartre for Families with Kids

★ 5.0 (6)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

France

Walking Tour of Montmartre for Families with Kids

Spend two hours exploring Montmartre's hilltop streets with kids in tow. Your local guide navigates the district's winding lanes, pointing out the basilica interior and the artist quarter at Place du Tertre. The route deliberately breaks up walking with playground stops and a carousel ride near Abbesses, where you'll spot the Wall of Love. The tour finishes at the Moulin Rouge's doorstep, giving families a manageable pace through one of Paris's most storied neighbourhoods.

Fondation Louis Vuitton (Alexandre Calder) Private Tour

Tour the Fondation Louis Vuitton's Frank Gehry-designed building and its current Alexandre Calder exhibition, exploring the artist's evolution from abstract paintings to kinetic sculptures and large-scale works. Spend three hours examining how Calder's inventive practice bridged engineering and fine art, then walk through the adjoining Jardin d'Acclimatation's verdant grounds where art and landscape converse. An optional portrait session in natural light concludes the experience, led by your artist guide among the garden's quiet corners and subtle installations.

3 hoursfrom AUD $318

Custom Private Island Tour St Maarten Experience

★ 5.0 (6)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

France

Custom Private Island Tour St Maarten Experience

When Jake from our BugBitten team booked a private island tour across St. Maarten, we got a tailored three-to-four-hour spin through the Caribbean's split French-Dutch territory. You're riding in an air-conditioned vehicle with a driver who shapes the itinerary around what you actually want to see — whether that's dramatic viewpoints, quieter beach coves, colonial architecture, buzzing street markets, or the tourist hotspots everyone photographs. It's the anti-rushed-bus-tour vibe: no fixed stops, no clock-watching, just you setting the pace through an island that shifts personality depending which side of the border you're on.

3 hours – 4 hoursfrom AUD $104

Lyon: Wine & Cheese Pairing with a Sommelier

★ 5.0 (6)

🍜 Food & Cooking

France

Lyon: Wine & Cheese Pairing with a Sommelier

When Noah from our BugBitten team ducked into a Croix-Rousse wine cellar, he found himself in a hands-on masterclass that strips away the pretension. A local sommelier walks you through wine-tasting technique, then the real action begins: pairing wines with French cheeses—deliberately bad pairings included—so you understand *why* certain combos work. The workshop builds logically from soft goat and cow cheeses through aged varieties to blues, touching on terroir (soil, grapes, climate) as you go. It's a solid 90 minutes of actual learning in a genuine neighbourhood cellar, not a tourist box-ticking exercise.

English Walking Tour to Great Monuments of Toulouse

When Lily from our BugBitten team walked this Toulouse circuit, she got a solid primer on the Pink City's heavyweight hits: Place du Capitole, Saint-Sernin basilica, the Garonne's riverside stretch, and the Jacobins Convent. Two hours is tight for four major stops, but the pace works if you're new to town and want context rather than depth. Toulouse trades on brick architecture, student energy, and serious food heritage — this tour hits the architectural landmarks that frame that identity without rushing you into fatigue.

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.

Best Intro to Reims in 2 hours with a Local

Spend two hours walking through Reims with a local guide who steers you past the obvious landmarks toward the corners where residents actually spend their time. You'll stand before the Cathedral of Notre-Dame and La Porte de Mars, but also discover quieter squares and side streets that reveal how the city really functions. A seasonal tasting of something distinctly Reims—perhaps a Baba au Rhum—anchors the experience in local flavour, while your guide offers genuine advice on where to eat well and navigate without fuss.

Historical Sidecar Tour of Le Havre – War & Architecture

Ride through Le Havre's post-war landscape in a vintage sidecar with a local guide, discovering how this Atlantic port rebuilt itself after 1944's devastation. Over two-and-a-half hours, you'll weave past Auguste Perret's modernist monuments—now UNESCO-listed—and hear stories of strategic wartime operations and urban renewal. The sidecar experience puts you at street level, wind-hit and genuinely present, rather than sealed behind glass.

E-Bike Tour to Mont Saint Michel // Private guided tour

Pedal through the bocage and apple orchards of Normandy on an e-bike, with a qualified guide steering you toward [Mont Saint-Michel](/places/mont-saint-michel). After riding the quiet lanes that lead to this UNESCO-listed island monastery, you'll have three hours to wander the medieval village and abbey at your own pace. Hotel transfers bracket the day, and the route favours bike-friendly roads over heavy traffic.

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.

4 hoursfrom AUD $184

Wine tour with vintage car - Saint Tropez Vineyards (3h)

★ 5.0 (6)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

France

Wine tour with vintage car - Saint Tropez Vineyards (3h)

When Charlie from our team tried this three-hour outing, we spent a sunny morning rolling through the Gulf of Saint-Tropez in a little 2CV named Paulette. The experience is private for two, so the car, the timetable and the chatter are all yours. The landscape is classic Côte d'Azur: vines stretching across gentle hills, pine-fringed lanes, and the glint of the sea somewhere off to one side. The area draws a mix of wine lovers, couples and holidaymakers who fancy something slower than a coach trip, and the pace suits people who like to look around as they go. Along the way you visit wineries and taste six to eight wines from the Côtes de Provence AOP. The roof stays open for most of the year, so the sea air comes straight in. Pick-up and drop-off can be arranged at a location of your choosing, which makes the whole half-day feel refreshingly low-key and easy to fit around the rest of your trip.

Paris Private Boat Tour with Champagne

Cruise the Seine aboard Nouvelle Vague, a rare wooden pinasse from Southwest France, for 90 minutes of private river time. You'll drift past Notre-Dame, the Louvre, Musée d'Orsay and the [Eiffel Tower](/places/eiffel-tower) whilst sipping champagne and nibbling gourmet bites. A bilingual crew weaves in stories about the river and its banks. Departs from Pont Alexandre III and accommodates 2–12 people.

Cooking with Agnes

Learn Provençal cooking from Agnes, who grows almonds and herbs on her family farm near St. Rémy. Over three hours, you'll prepare and eat dishes rooted in her family's generations-old recipes, working with seasonal local ingredients. The session weaves in stories of Provence's landscape, people and traditions. Dietary requirements—vegetarian, vegan, lactose-free—are accommodated. Optional market visits on weekday mornings let you meet regional producers and select produce together.

Private Transfer inside PARIS (Hotel / AirBnB / Train Station)

Door-to-door private car service across Paris, connecting hotels, apartments and train stations in 15–30 minutes. English-fluent drivers handle logistics so you can settle in without navigating public transport or negotiating taxi fares. Flat rates locked in upfront, real-time flight tracking, and round-the-clock support means someone's always on standby if plans shift.

15 min – 30 minfrom AUD $75

Private Notre Dame de Paris Exclusive Interior Access

★ 5.0 (6)

🛕 Culture & History

France

Private Notre Dame de Paris Exclusive Interior Access

Walk through Notre-Dame de Paris with a private guide and working artist who interpret the cathedral's rebuilt interior over 90 minutes. You'll examine the restored Gothic architecture, trace how coloured light moves through the stained-glass windows, and hear firsthand accounts of the fire and reconstruction. This isn't a standard group shuffle—your guide personalises the experience to your interests, whether you're drawn to medieval craftsmanship, religious symbolism, or the engineering behind the restoration itself.

Custom Half-Day Paris Sidecar Experience

Explore Paris from a vintage sidecar over three and a half hours, navigating both famous landmarks and lesser-known corners with a knowledgeable driver-guide. You can either request specific stops or trust the guide to reveal hidden pockets of the city. Tailor the experience further by arranging food, wine, or champagne beforehand. This is a motorised way to see the city that trades coach-tour predictability for something more intimate and flexible.

History of Paris from Antiquity to the Middle Ages

Walk through two millennia of Parisian transformation with a knowledgeable guide, tracing how Lutetia evolved from a minor Roman outpost into medieval Europe's most influential city. Over two hours, you'll move between the ancient amphitheatres, monastic ruins, and royal islands that shaped the capital's rise. Key stops include the Île de la Cité—seat of kings and home to Notre-Dame—and the right bank's bustling merchant quarters where commerce and power consolidated during the Middle Ages.

Wine cellar visit and wine tasting in Aiguèze

When Charlie from our team visited this cellar tasting in Aiguèze, we got a proper feel for what the local vignerons have built over generations. You're taken through the working cellar by one of the estate owners — usually Vincent or Laurent — who walk you through the winemaking process before pouring a selection of their own bottles. The tasting comes with a spread of local charcuterie and cheese, so you're eating and drinking in the medieval village itself, surrounded by stone buildings that have seen centuries of harvests. The whole thing runs about 90 minutes and suits pretty much any fitness level.

1h 30mfrom AUD $57

Private Romantic Photoshoot in Paris with Bouquet of Flowers

★ 5.0 (6)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

France

Private Romantic Photoshoot in Paris with Bouquet of Flowers

Capture your Paris moment with a private photographer during a one-hour guided walk around iconic [Eiffel Tower](/places/eiffel-tower) viewpoints. You'll receive 50 edited images via secure online gallery within 48 hours, plus a fresh flower bouquet to complete the scene. Perfect for couples marking a special occasion or celebrating time in the city.

1 hourfrom AUD $216

French Riviera and Provence Countryside Private Day Tour

★ 5.0 (5)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

France

French Riviera and Provence Countryside Private Day Tour

A nine-hour private tour combining the glitzy Côte d'Azur with Provence's quieter charm. Your driver-guide collects you from your accommodation and threads together hilltop villages like Saint-Paul de Vence, Cannes' famous seafront, and a working perfume factory. You'll have breathing room to wander at your own pace rather than being herded through stops. The itinerary bends to what interests you—ask your guide for detours or swaps as the day unfolds.

9 hoursfrom AUD $1237

Iconic Portraits in an Exclusive Photoshoot at the Eiffel Tower

★ 5.0 (5)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

France

Iconic Portraits in an Exclusive Photoshoot at the Eiffel Tower

Work with an editorial photographer for an hour-long portrait session at the [Eiffel Tower](/places/eiffel-tower). You'll receive three professionally edited images plus all raw files within 24 hours. The photographer specialises in capturing genuine emotion and detail, with meticulous post-production work that brings out the textures and colours of Paris. Sessions are accessible for all fitness levels and wheelchair users.

1 hourfrom AUD $201

Bruges Private Full Day Trip From Paris to Belgium

★ 5.0 (5)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

France

Bruges Private Full Day Trip From Paris to Belgium

A full-day private drive from Paris whisks you to Bruges, Belgium's medieval gem, where cobblestone lanes and waterways reveal centuries of Flemish history. You'll spend roughly two hours exploring with a guide, visiting highlights like the soaring Belfort tower, the tranquil Beguinage Monastery, and the city's celebrated chocolate scene. The remaining hours account for travel time between Paris and Bruges, plus flexibility to wander at your own pace. Your air-conditioned vehicle with professional driver and WiFi gets you there and back.

11 hours – 14 hoursfrom AUD $828

Paris & Versailles Exclusive Vintage Full Day Tour on a Sidecar

★ 5.0 (5)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

France

Paris & Versailles Exclusive Vintage Full Day Tour on a Sidecar

Trade the tour bus for a vintage sidecar and see Paris and beyond as locals do. This seven-hour personalised tour takes two passengers through the capital and into the surrounding countryside—think Versailles or Giverny—with a knowledgeable driver who shares the quirks and history that guidebooks miss. You'll swap seats halfway through if you like, experiencing the city from both the sidecar's intimate vantage point and riding behind the pilot. It's transport and storytelling rolled into one.

7 hoursfrom AUD $752

Eiffel Tower Surprise Proposal Engagement

★ 5.0 (5)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

France

Eiffel Tower Surprise Proposal Engagement

A bespoke proposal experience in Paris where a photographer orchestrates your engagement moment from planning through celebration. Working with you to scout locations and choreograph the surprise, they'll document your partner's reaction and capture intimate couple portraits around iconic Parisian backdrops. The session concludes with chilled champagne and a curated gallery of professionally edited images, ready to share or print.

Paris Historic Private 3-hour Walking Tour with WWII Landmarks

A three-hour private walking tour tracing Paris's World War II history, from Nazi occupation through liberation. You'll walk the actual streets where resistance fighters operated, tanks rolled, and communities were torn apart by deportations. Your dedicated guide covers the invasion, underground movements, and the human cost of occupation, stopping at key sites where you can photograph and absorb the gravity of these events.

Half Day Private Beaujolais Wine Tour

A four-hour private tour through South Beaujolais combining village exploration and winery visits. Start in Oingt, a medieval village perched among vineyards, then head to a family winery where you'll meet the producers, walk the grounds, and taste their range. The region's golden-stone architecture and fruit-driven wines make for a measured afternoon—no rushing, proper pacing.

4 hoursfrom AUD $552

★ 5.0 (5)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

France

Paris Private Family Segway Guided Tour

Glide through Paris on a private Segway tour designed for families, departing at 10:00 a.m. when the city feels unhurried. This 2.5-hour guided experience lets you cover ground without the usual crowds, seeing neighbourhoods and landmarks from a different vantage point. All safety gear is provided and sanitised before use, and the pace suits various fitness levels. Children under 12 cannot participate due to French regulations, but older kids and adults can enjoy the novelty of self-balancing transport through one of Europe's most walkable capitals.

2h 30mfrom AUD $132

Versailles Gardens Fountains Hamlet Small Group Bike Guided Tour

★ 5.0 (5)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

France

Versailles Gardens Fountains Hamlet Small Group Bike Guided Tour

Explore Versailles' expansive grounds on two wheels with a knowledgeable guide who shares court intrigue and royal gossip. This 5–6 hour tour combines cycling through the formal gardens, timed to catch the fountain displays, with a shuttle option to Marie Antoinette's Hamlet. You'll pedal past groves and water features, hear stories of palace scandal, then visit the queen's rustic retreat before a timed-entry slot at the Palace itself. Bikes suit all ages and abilities; families can opt for child seats or tandem setups.

5 hours – 6 hoursfrom AUD $176

Moulin Rouge Round-Trip Private Transfer from Paris

★ 5.0 (5)

✈️ Transfers

France

Moulin Rouge Round-Trip Private Transfer from Paris

Skip the Metro chaos and arrive at Moulin Rouge in a Mercedes, refreshed and on time. This private round-trip transfer from your Paris address handles both directions, giving you one less thing to think about during your evening out. Your driver waits up to 15 minutes at pickup, so no rushing to meet them. Water's on board, taxes and parking already sorted.

20 minfrom AUD $199

Discover Lyon while playing! Escape game - The alchemist

★ 5.0 (5)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

France

Discover Lyon while playing! Escape game - The alchemist

Navigate Lyon's streets armed with your phone and a puzzle-solving mindset. This two-hour escape game sends your team on a mission through the city, using an app to guide you between locations where you'll decode clues and unravel challenges tied to an alchemist's tale. You'll notice details most visitors miss—street signs, architectural quirks, hidden plaques—as the game threads together the urban landscape into its narrative.

Guided hike to Iraty by electric scooter

Explore the Iraty forest on an electric all-terrain scooter, a two-hour guided adventure through French Pyrenean woodland. This hybrid of sightseeing and active travel lets you cover ground without the grind, navigating forest tracks at a manageable pace whilst soaking up the canopy and slopes. Scooters handle the rough terrain effortlessly, making it accessible whether you're unfit or athletic. Helmets and gloves included. An unusual way to encounter wild landscape without breaking stride.

2 hoursfrom AUD $99

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