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Private Père Lachaise Cemetery Tour: Famous Graves & Monuments

★ 5.0 (5)

🛕 Culture & History

France

Private Père Lachaise Cemetery Tour: Famous Graves & Monuments

Walk through Père Lachaise Cemetery in Paris's 20th arrondissement with a private guide for 2.5 hours, visiting the graves of Oscar Wilde, Jim Morrison, Chopin, Édith Piaf and others. Your guide unpacks the lives behind the headstones and the cemetery's Napoleon-era origins, moving past ornate monuments and Holocaust memorials that chart Paris's cultural and historical arc.

Mary Magdalen Cave & Basilica of St Maximin on a private tour

This private 7–8 hour tour traces Mary Magdalene's legendary arrival in Provence and her decades of solitude in a remote mountain cave. You'll climb to the grotto in the Massif de la Sainte Baume, where daily Mass is offered at 11am, then descend to the hilltop town of Saint-Maximin to explore its medieval streets and visit the basilica housing her relics. Transport in a climate-controlled Mercedes van, with bottled water provided.

7 hours – 8 hoursfrom AUD $1407

Professional and Private Paris Photoshoot Session

★ 5.0 (5)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

France

Professional and Private Paris Photoshoot Session

When Jake from our BugBitten team booked a professional photo session in Paris, he got a tailored shoot across the city's most photogenic spots—think Eiffel Tower backdrops, leafy gardens, and intimate street corners. Whether you're after solo portraits, couple shots, or family snaps, the photographer guides you through poses to keep things natural rather than stiff. You'll walk away with 30 edited images plus RAW files delivered to a private gallery within days. It's 30 minutes of actual shooting, but the prep, location scouting, and post-work make it a proper investment in capturing your Paris moment.

30 minfrom AUD $246

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

Highlights of Normandy Private Tour from Paris

★ 5.0 (5)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

France

Highlights of Normandy Private Tour from Paris

Drive out from Paris to explore Normandy's coastal gems in a single day with your own private driver. This 10–12 hour route takes you to the elegant seaside towns of Deauville and Trouville, across the striking Normandy Bridge to the working harbour at Honfleur, and finishes among the dramatic chalk cliffs and gardens of Étretat. Travel in comfort aboard a luxury vehicle, stopping where you choose without the pace of a group.

10 hours – 12 hoursfrom AUD $2508

Best Private 12 hs tour to Mt. Saint Michel from Paris Hotel

★ 5.0 (4)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

France

Best Private 12 hs tour to Mt. Saint Michel from Paris Hotel

A 12-hour private excursion from your Paris hotel to Mont-Saint-Michel, the UNESCO-listed island monastery. Your guide leads a three-hour exploration of the Benedictine Abbey—its cloisters, refectory, ramparts and sweeping vistas—plus the Romanesque church, whilst you navigate the steep medieval streets at your own pace. Hotel pickup and drop-off included with a dedicated driver and vehicle for the full day.

12 hoursfrom AUD $1482

Paris Le Marais Organic Sweet and Savoury Tasting Food Tour

★ 5.0 (4)

🍜 Food & Cooking

France

Paris Le Marais Organic Sweet and Savoury Tasting Food Tour

A three-hour guided walk through Le Marais introduces you to Paris' independent food makers and their craft. You'll visit artisan shops, taste a World Championship finalist's pâté en croûte, stop at one of the capital's oldest markets, and sample organic quiches paired with wine and fresh juice, pastries, and coffee. Your gastronomy expert shares stories of French food traditions and the people who've preserved them.

Albi Traditional Food Tour - Do Eat Better Experience

Spend three and a half hours wandering Albi's medieval streets with a local guide who knows where the real food lives. You'll taste duck confit, foie gras, cassoulet, and aligot alongside Gaillac wine, stopping at family-run shops and producers who've been perfecting their craft for generations. This is how locals actually eat in southwestern France—no tourist menu, just genuine flavours and the stories behind them.

3h 30mfrom AUD $159

Paris Private Guided Professional Photoshoot

★ 5.0 (4)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

France

Paris Private Guided Professional Photoshoot

A one-hour Paris photoshoot where a professional photographer captures candid moments rather than staged poses. You choose your locations across the city, and receive fully edited, high-resolution images within 48 hours. The approach prioritises genuine emotion and unguarded instants—the kind of shot that makes you laugh when you see it later. Works for couples, families, and solo travellers wanting photos that actually feel like them.

1 hourfrom AUD $251

Cannes Private Tour: Film Festival, Secrets & Stunning views

★ 5.0 (4)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

France

Cannes Private Tour: Film Festival, Secrets & Stunning views

A three-hour private walking tour of Cannes led by a local guide who reveals both the city's film-festival glamour and its quieter neighbourhoods. You'll navigate narrow backstreets, discover local markets and gardens, visit viewpoints most visitors miss, and hear stories about the artists, celebrities and residents who've shaped Cannes' character. Your guide doubles as a photographer, capturing candid shots as you go.

Private Marais District Fashion Photoshoot Plus One Polaroid

Spend an hour with a professional photographer exploring the Marais's medieval streets and capturing your personal style. The session balances posed shots with candid moments, guided by an artist who draws out your authentic presence rather than forcing artifice. You'll leave with 20 edited high-resolution images delivered within 48 hours, one Polaroid keepsake, and the confidence that your clothes and character have been properly documented against one of Paris's most photogenic neighbourhoods.

Latin Quarter Paris Private Tour

A 2.5-hour private walking tour through Paris's Latin Quarter, tracing the intellectual legacy of figures like Hemingway and Sartre whilst navigating narrow medieval streets and student quarters. Your guide leads you through neighbourhood food markets and local cafés, revealing hidden corners that most visitors miss. Visit the Panthéon, final resting place of France's celebrated figures, and explore the grounds of la Sorbonne University, one of Europe's oldest institutions.

The Royal City of Loches, discovering a treasure that's off the beaten track

A three-hour guided walk through Loches, a medieval fortress town in France's Loire Valley, led by someone who manages heritage sites rather than lecturing from an art-history textbook. You'll hear overlooked stories: the women who shaped the place, how people actually lived (and washed) in the Middle Ages, the political manoeuvring of royal mistresses, a notorious prisoner, carved names left behind centuries ago, and the weapons that changed medieval warfare. Private guide for your group; entry fees separate.

Private Transfer FROM Orly Airport TO Paris

Direct car service from Orly to your Paris destination, operated by drivers familiar with the city's routes and neighbourhoods. This private transfer cuts out the hassle of public transport after your flight, with a dedicated vehicle ready on arrival. Air-conditioned comfort and flexible accommodation for families with young children. Service runs round the clock with phone support available whenever you need it.

15 min – 1 hourfrom AUD $88

Backroads to Omaha D-Day E-Bike and Cemetery Private Tour

★ 5.0 (4)

🏔 Adventure & Sports

France

Backroads to Omaha D-Day E-Bike and Cemetery Private Tour

This 5.5-hour e-bike tour departs Bayeux and traverses quiet Normandy backroads rarely visited by day-trippers, passing through stone villages, apple orchards, and farmland before reaching Omaha Beach. You'll ride to the American Cemetery at Colleville-sur-Mer, where nearly 9,400 white crosses cover the hillside, then return through the same rural landscape that shaped the D-Day landings. The pace is deliberate, allowing time to absorb the weight of the terrain and history.

Gothic Paris - Castles & Cathedrals (Marais History Walk-Small Group Tour)

Walk through medieval and Renaissance Paris with a historian guide who unpacks the architectural evolution of the Marais over two hours. You'll navigate hidden courtyards, grand mansions, and Gothic churches whilst learning how Baron Haussmann's 1850s renovations transformed dense medieval laneways into the broad, tree-lined streets you see today. See firsthand how Gothic gave way to Baroque design across the neighbourhood's most significant buildings.

2 hoursfrom AUD $150

Bayeux: Mont Saint Michel Experience Tour with Fast Pass

★ 5.0 (4)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

France

Bayeux: Mont Saint Michel Experience Tour with Fast Pass

An 8-hour guided tour departing Bayeux that takes you to [Mont Saint-Michel](/places/mont-saint-michel) with skip-the-line access. You'll explore the island's medieval architecture, narrow streets, and abbey at your own pace, aided by informed commentary that connects artefacts to the site's layered history. Private transport, bottled water, and air-conditioned comfort are included; bring your own lunch or eat at one of the island's restaurants.

8 hoursfrom AUD $1338

Paris Discovery Tour : private shopping with a fashion expert in Paris

★ 5.0 (4)

🛍 Shopping & Markets

France

Paris Discovery Tour : private shopping with a fashion expert in Paris

A three-hour private shopping expedition through Paris with a fashion expert who steers you towards the city's best-kept boutiques and flagship stores. Your guide tailors the route to your taste, whether you're hunting vintage gems, emerging designers or established maisons. You'll navigate beyond the obvious tourist strips into neighbourhoods where actual Parisians shop, learning how to read a collection and spot quality along the way.

Virtual reality experience in Paris

Step into a fully immersive virtual reality environment in central Paris where you and your team navigate collaborative challenges across impossible landscapes. This 60-minute experience pushes problem-solving, reflexes and teamwork through cutting-edge VR technology. You'll face puzzles and scenarios that demand communication and quick thinking—no passive spectating here. Afterwards, you'll take home a team photo as proof you made it through.

1 hourfrom AUD $50

Paris in Citroen 2CV Authentic and Vintage Experience

★ 5.0 (4)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

France

Paris in Citroen 2CV Authentic and Vintage Experience

Cruise Paris in a restored 2CV, the car that defined French practicality and style. This two-hour private tour trades the Metro for a convertible ride through the city's grandest quarters, with a knowledgeable guide narrating stories about the neighbourhoods you roll through. Stop when something catches your eye—a cathedral facade, a riverside café, a museum entrance—and photograph it properly from a car that turns heads wherever it goes.

Private tasting 5 Grands Pinot Noir

Taste five classified Pinot Noirs from Burgundy's Côte de Nuits over two hours, sampling wines from five prestigious villages: Vosne-Romanée, Nuits-Saint-Georges, Chambolle-Musigny, Morey-Saint-Denis, and Gevrey-Chambertin. You'll work through grand cru and premier cru selections, gaining insight into how terroir shapes these elegant reds across the region's most celebrated appellations.

Half-Day Tour of Juno Sector with a Professional Guide

A four-hour guided exploration of Juno Beach and the Canadian D-Day legacy in Normandy. Your historian-guide walks you through the strategic significance of this sector during Operation Overlord, from hotel pickup through Bayeux station to the beach itself. You'll stand where Canadian forces landed, visit the national cemetery, and tour a preserved German coastal battery still armed with its original guns. Designed for those wanting to understand Canada's crucial role in the Normandy campaign.

Private Full-Day Trip to Fontainebleau and Barbizon

This full-day private excursion departs Paris for two landmarks south of the city: the sprawling royal château at Fontainebleau and the small artist colony at Barbizon. Over 8 hours, you'll explore the palace's ornate rooms and gardens, then walk through the village where 19th-century landscape painters established their radical approach to nature studies. Your own driver collects you from your Paris hotel and returns you there by evening.

Saint-Émilion : Private Walking Tour & Magnificent Views

A two-hour private walking tour through Saint-Émilion that traces the medieval town's evolution from monastic settlement to present day. Your local guide leads you along the defensive ramparts and past significant landmarks—the monolithic church carved into bedrock, the collegiate church, the archbishop's palace, and fortification ruins—while revealing how monks shaped the region. The pace and focus are entirely yours; customise the route to hit major sites or venture into quieter quarters.

2 hoursfrom AUD $375

L'Isle-sur-la-Sorgue and Gordes Hidden Treasures of Provence

★ 5.0 (4)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

France

L'Isle-sur-la-Sorgue and Gordes Hidden Treasures of Provence

Spend nine hours exploring two cornerstone villages of the Luberon Valley. Begin in L'Isle-sur-la-Sorgue, threading through waterside lanes lined with antique dealers and art studios, then climb to Gordes perched on a hilltop with sweeping countryside views. The day finishes at a biodynamic vineyard near Ménerbes where you'll taste wines made on the property. Your English-speaking guide navigates you through each stop in a luxury Mercedes, leaving the driving to someone who knows the backroads.

9 hoursfrom AUD $2006

America's Founding Fathers in Paris, Walk in their Footsteps (Small Group Tour)

★ 5.0 (4)

🛕 Culture & History

France

America's Founding Fathers in Paris, Walk in their Footsteps (Small Group Tour)

Discover how French support proved essential to American independence, and how Revolutionary ideals flowed back across the Atlantic to ignite French political upheaval. This 2.5-hour walking tour traces the Paris residences and workplaces of the Founding Fathers, exploring the mutual debt between two nations born from revolution. Audio commentary guides you through the streets where American patriots negotiated alliances, secured funding, and shaped an ideology that would reshape Europe.

Beaujolais Wine Discovery - Private Tour - Half Day

Explore the southern Beaujolais vineyards on a half-day private tour through the rustic villages of Pierres Dorées—Golden Stones Country. Your Mercedes minivan whisks you past medieval hamlets built in distinctive honey-coloured stone, then settles at two family-run wineries where you'll taste eight different expressions: sparkling, white, rosé and red Beaujolais. Four and a half hours to understand why locals joke a third river runs through Lyon.

4h 30mfrom AUD $386

Discorver Lyon in a Private tour with your driver

★ 5.0 (4)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

France

Discorver Lyon in a Private tour with your driver

A three-hour private driving tour through Lyon's architecture and heritage. Your driver navigates you past the city's landmark buildings and significant historical sites, stopping at scenic overlooks that frame the urban landscape. You'll see the layered story of this confluence city without the effort of walking, from Renaissance quarters to modern districts, all from a climate-controlled vehicle stocked with water and light refreshments.

Private 3-hour Walking Tour of Toulouse with Official Tour Guide

A private three-hour walking tour through Toulouse with a certified guide reveals the city's layered history, from medieval basilicas to enlightenment-era monuments. You'll explore iconic structures including the UNESCO-listed Basilica of Saint-Nazaire, the 11th-century Church of Les Jacobins with its Romanesque stonework, and the Basilique of Saint Sernin, whilst your guide shares insider knowledge about hidden corners and local stories. The tour concludes at Place de la Trinité, where views stretch across the city and a statue commemorates the mathematician Blaise Pascal.

The Latin Quarter: Paris' Left Bank Private Half-Day Tour

Spend three hours on the Left Bank with a dedicated guide, tracing the intellectual currents and literary haunts that shaped modern Paris. You'll cross the Seine's famous lock-covered bridge, browse the independent bookshops where Hemingway and Orwell once lingered, and stroll the manicured grounds of Luxembourg Palace. This private tour moves at your pace, leaving room for photographs and spontaneous detours through one of Paris' most distinctive quarters.

3 hoursfrom AUD $277

Provence and Tradition - Private Guided Tour

★ 5.0 (4)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

France

Provence and Tradition - Private Guided Tour

An eight-hour guided loop through the hilltop villages and artisan heritage of inland Provence. Your driver navigates from Grasse's perfume houses to the medieval ramparts of Saint-Paul de Vence, calling at the working olive mill near Vence, the centuries-old Florian confectionery, and the cliff-edge village of Gourdon for sweeping views toward the Mediterranean. Hotel pickup and drop-off included; food and certain attractions cost extra.

8 hoursfrom AUD $1204

Private transfer to Reims or Epernay : one way OR 8 hours tour

★ 5.0 (4)

✈️ Transfers

France

Private transfer to Reims or Epernay : one way OR 8 hours tour

Door-to-door private car service from Paris or Charles de Gaulle airport to the Champagne region's heartland. Choose between a direct one-way transfer to Reims or Epernay, or book an eight-hour guided tour that takes in the major champagne houses. Travel in a climate-controlled luxury SUV with a professional driver, refreshments included.

1 hour – 8 hoursfrom AUD $398

Saint-Malo: 2-Hour Private Walking Tour & Commentary

★ 5.0 (4)

🛕 Culture & History

France

Saint-Malo: 2-Hour Private Walking Tour & Commentary

A two-hour private walking tour through Saint-Malo's walled old town, guided by a local who knows the city's layered past. You'll move at your own pace past the ramparts, cathedral, and quieter corners, with your guide tailoring the route to match your interests—whether that's major landmarks or hidden streets locals favour. The coastal breeze and intimate group size make this a straightforward way to get your bearings without the rush of a group tour.

Louvre Museum Private Guided Visit

Explore the world's largest art museum with a private art historian who shapes the tour to your knowledge and curiosity. This two-hour guided visit in Paris cuts through the crowds and noise to reveal lesser-known stories behind the Louvre's celebrated works. Whether you're stepping inside for the first time or returning after years away, your guide adjusts pace and focus to match what genuinely interests you, not a fixed script.

Potions in Paris Beverage Private Tour

Spend three to four hours threading through Paris's most walkable neighbourhoods—Marais, Montorgueil, Les Halles—stopping to drink like a local does. You'll start with something nonalcoholic to settle in, then work through coffee, hot chocolate, craft beer, wine and Aperol Spritz at carefully chosen venues. Between drinks, your guide points out the quarter's history and character, finishing with insider restaurant tips so you can stretch the evening into dinner.

3 hours – 4 hoursfrom AUD $142

Mont-Saint-Michel Medieval escape from Le Havre

★ 5.0 (4)

✈️ Transfers

France

Mont-Saint-Michel Medieval escape from Le Havre

Travel from Le Havre to the iconic island monastery of Mont-Saint-Michel in your own private van with a dedicated driver. This 8–10 hour excursion lets you explore the medieval settlement at your own pace, with the flexibility to adjust timing and stops along the way. Your air-conditioned vehicle and professional driver handle the logistics so you can focus on the stunning Norman coastline and one of France's most distinctive landmarks.

8 hours – 10 hoursfrom AUD $1672

Saint Tropez Guided Tour and Tarte Tropezienne Tasting

★ 5.0 (4)

🍜 Food & Cooking

France

Saint Tropez Guided Tour and Tarte Tropezienne Tasting

A local guide who's lived in Saint Tropez their whole life takes you through the village's hidden corners—the working port, maze-like old town, and Place des Lices where locals still gather for Saturday markets and petanque matches. You'll learn about the Bravade, one of Provence's most enduring traditions, then settle into La Tarte Tropézienne pastry shop for the town's signature cream-filled tart paired with your choice of drink. Two hours total.

Half-day tour of Omaha Sector with a professional guide

A focused five-hour exploration of Omaha Beach and its significance during the Normandy landings, led by a historian. Starting from your hotel or Bayeux station, you'll walk the sand where American forces faced their bloodiest day on 6 June 1944, then pay respects at the American Cemetery and Memorial. The tour includes a stop at a preserved German coastal battery, one of the few Atlantic Wall installations still standing with original armament intact.

5 hoursfrom AUD $936

Private Arcachon Full-Day tour, from Bordeaux

★ 5.0 (4)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

France

Private Arcachon Full-Day tour, from Bordeaux

A nine-hour private outing from Bordeaux that sweeps through the Bassin d'Arcachon's coastal landscape and heritage. You'll explore a working oyster operation with a tasting, wander Arcachon's belle-époque quarters and tree-lined parks, then tackle Europe's tallest sand dune at Pilat for panoramic bay views. Lunch breaks come with flexibility—grab a waterfront table or strike out alone through town. A boat excursion with wine is available as an add-on.

Musée d'Orsay: guided tour told in French

A French-language guided tour through the Musée d'Orsay led by Marion, a lecturer descended from an Impressionist painter. Over 90 minutes, you'll uncover the museum's collection through the lens of Marion's family history, tracing her ancestor Édouard's connections to the movement and a mysterious artist who mentored him. The paintings—by Manet, Monet, Renoir, Van Gogh and others—become threads in the story of how Impressionism transformed art.

1h 30m – 1h 40mfrom AUD $75

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