Tours in France
Small-group tours, day trips, cooking classes and multi-day adventures. Every tour vetted for traveller reviews first.

Private Tour D-Day Beaches of Normandy from Honfleur
Eight hours exploring Normandy's D-Day beaches with your own driver-guide, departing from Honfleur. You'll navigate the landing sites at your own pace rather than moving as part of a larger group. The guide shares local insight while you determine how long to linger at each location. On-board reference materials cover the history and geography; children's guides included if needed. Fully customisable itinerary to suit your interests.

Private round transfer to Normandy D Day Beaches from Paris
A 12-hour private transfer from your Paris hotel to the Normandy D-Day beaches and back, giving you roughly four hours to explore the landing sites at your own pace. Your driver handles the route whilst you take in the Norman coast and its wartime history. The journey itself is comfortable—air-conditioned vehicle, water, WiFi—leaving you free to absorb the landscape and reflect on what happened here.

San Sebastian, Bilbao, and Guggenheim Tour from Biarritz
This 11-hour day trip from Biarritz takes you across the border into Spain's Basque Country, anchored by Bilbao's Guggenheim Museum and a walking tour of its medieval quarter. You'll lunch on pintxos paired with local wine, then head to San Sebastian to explore La Concha beach and the Old Quarter with a knowledgeable guide who'll point out where locals eat and what makes the city's food culture tick. Transport, museum entry, and all guided walks are included.

private transfer from Le Havre cruise port to Paris
Door-to-door private transfer whisks you from Le Havre cruise terminal straight to your Paris address in two and a half hours. Your driver tracks your ship's arrival in real time, so you'll be met the moment you disembark—no waiting, no hassles. Travel in a premium Mercedes or spacious van with Wi-Fi, chilled water, and climate control. Stop wherever you like en route; your driver speaks English and knows the route intimately.

Private Flying Dress Photoshoot Experience by the Eiffel Tower
Hire a photographer and assistant for a styled photoshoot around Paris landmarks, with your choice of 70+ flowing dresses in various sizes and colours. You'll spend an hour posing while your dress catches the wind, with a professional capturing high-resolution images against the [Eiffel Tower](/places/eiffel-tower) or other iconic backdrops. The shoot includes hair and makeup styling options, props like crowns and flowers, and ten edited digital files you own outright.

Discover D Day: Guide, Bus and Lunch from Le Havre Cruise Port
This ten-hour coach tour from Le Havre departs the cruise port for Normandy's pivotal World War II sites. Your local guide leads you through the beaches and memorials that shaped 1944, including Omaha Beach and the American Cemetery. The itinerary syncs with your ship's schedule, so you board and return without fuss. A homemade lunch keeps you fuelled between stops, leaving you free to absorb the history rather than hunt for food.

Cursed Gold Bricks and Pink Clay Self Guided Tour of Toulouse
Explore Toulouse's architectural and social history on your own terms with this app-based walking tour covering 2–4 hours. Discover how the city earned its Pink City nickname through pastel brick and Renaissance wealth, from Roman gold legends to the merchant dynasties who built mansions that shaped European law. Navigate via your phone with audio narration, offline maps, and written notes—pause whenever you like for food, churches, or simply to breathe in the squares.

Versailles Gardens by Golf Cart and Private Palace Experience
Experience Versailles without the queues on this private 2.5-hour tour with a dedicated guide who takes you straight into the royal apartments and Hall of Mirrors, then drives you through the gardens by golf cart to absorb their symbolic design. After the guided portion, you're free to wander the grounds and visit the Petit and Grand Trianon independently. It's Versailles at your own pace, away from the throngs.

Discovery Tour of Château Haut Breton Larigaudière
A one-hour guided tour of Château Haut Breton Larigaudière in France's Margaux region, led by an estate specialist. Walk through production areas and cellars to understand how the vineyard crafts its wines, then taste four carefully selected examples. You'll move beyond the standard marketing spiel to grasp the technical decisions that shape each vintage.

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.

Private Normandy Tour DDay Landing Beaches from Deauville
An eight-hour private tour tracing the Allied advance across Normandy's D-Day beaches. You'll visit Omaha and Gold Beach with a knowledgeable guide, walking the actual terrain where soldiers landed on 6 June 1944. The Overlord Museum deepens your understanding of the invasion's scale and logistics. Travel by air-conditioned minivan from Deauville with a professional driver-guide who prioritises your comfort and questions throughout.

Full-Day Private Wine Tour in Côte de Beaune
A seven to eight-hour private tour through Côte de Beaune's finest vineyards, led by a local wine specialist. You'll travel by air-conditioned minivan to UNESCO-listed terroirs, tasting 10–15 wines from hand-picked estates while learning the intricacies of Burgundian classification and climate designations. The day includes lunch at a traditional wine-village restaurant serving French cuisine, offering an unhurried exploration of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay production.

Extra Virgin Olive Oil tasting and fruit discovery
Spend half an hour at a French olive oil shop learning to taste like a sommelier. You'll discover how terroir and tradition shape each bottle's character, then work through tasting notes—green fruit, black fruit, ripe fruit—and find out which oils pair best with your favourite foods. Gilles handles the details; you just show up and explore.

Lavender - Verdon Canyon - Castellane - Moustier - Small Group
A full-day journey through Provence's most striking landscapes, combining the dramatic Verdon Canyon with hilltop villages and seasonal lavender expanses. Travel in a climate-controlled minivan with a knowledgeable guide steering you through eight to ten hours of French countryside. You'll navigate the canyon's limestone walls, wander stone-built villages like Moustiers-Sainte-Marie and Castellane, and—during peak bloom—encounter rolling purple fields at their vivid best. The operator has twenty years' experience running this route.

Half-day in the Médoc : 2 wineries & 6 wines
Spend four hours exploring two prestigious Médoc estates with a local guide in a small group setting. Start at a Cru Bourgeois organic vineyard in Haut-Médoc, then travel to Margaux to visit a Grand Cru Classé property. Taste six wines across both stops and learn winemaking techniques directly from the producers. The tour departs from Bordeaux's Cité du Vin in morning and afternoon slots, returning by early evening.

Guided tour of Annecy + Fondue cruise on the lake from Lyon
A nine-hour excursion from Lyon that combines guided exploration of Annecy's medieval Old Town with an evening fondue dinner aboard a private lake cruise. Your driver collects you early from your Lyon accommodation and deposits you with a local historian who unpicks the city's Alpine heritage, leading you past Renaissance arcades and along the canal network that earned Annecy its 'Venice of the Alps' epithet. After the walking tour, you'll board a boat for Savoyarde fondue whilst drifting across Lake Annecy's waters, finishing with time to browse local producers before returning to Lyon.

Paris 1e: Floral Haircomb workshop
Craft a long-lasting floral haircomb in central Paris under Kim's guidance, combining dried and preserved blooms that'll brighten your hair for five years or more. This 90-minute session walks you through colour selection and flower arrangement, with all materials provided. You'll leave with a wearable piece and professional photos from the session. Small groups of up to eight keep things intimate and conversational.

Private Professional Photoshoot near the Eiffel Tower in Paris
A 20-minute professional photoshoot around the [Eiffel Tower](/places/eiffel-tower) with a guide who knows the neighbourhood's best vantage points. You'll work across two locations to capture genuine portraits and group shots, then receive 20 polished, high-resolution images. The photographer prioritises natural light and your personality over staged poses, delivering photos that feel authentic rather than formulaic.

Ardéchois regional agreements
Spend two hours at Château de l'Ardèche sampling four exclusive wine cuvées paired with artisanal regional produce sourced from local makers who share the estate's farming ethos. You'll taste how Ardèche's varied terroirs shape distinctive flavours, learn the château's winemaking philosophy, and understand the principles behind matching wine with food. A curated exploration of what this corner of France does best.

Visit of the cellars of Château Gigognan with tasting
Explore Château Gigognan's organic vineyard and modern 2018 cellar nestled among lavender fields, beehives, and olive groves in France. This 90-minute visit traces the estate's approach to sustainable viticulture and small-scale production—wine, honey, and olive oil—before tasting wines in the cellars. The château's diversified landscape and heritage offer an intimate look beyond typical wine tourism.

Paris by Night Private illumination Tour Hotel pickup
A private vehicle tour through Paris after dark, picking you up from your hotel for a two-hour circuit of the city's illuminated landmarks. You'll see the [Eiffel Tower](/places/eiffel-tower), Opéra, and other iconic sights glowing against the night sky before being returned to your accommodation. The tour covers parking and uses a dedicated private vehicle, making it a straightforward way to experience Paris's evening character without navigating public transport.

Private tour of the villages of Luberon Gordes Roussillon Sénanque
A private seven-to-eight-hour drive through Luberon's most compelling villages, steering you past Gordes' stone terraces, Roussillon's rust-coloured quarries, and Bonnieux' medieval charm. Your driver navigates the backroads to Sénanque Abbey, where Cistercian cloisters sit ringed by lavender in bloom (June–July peak). Stop where you like, linger where you wish—the itinerary bends to your pace and curiosity, collected from your lodging or ship in a climate-controlled van.

Half Day Reims Discovery and Champagne Tastings
Spend four hours discovering Reims' architectural grandeur and sparkling wine heritage. You'll walk through the soaring cathedral, descend into Pommery's UNESCO-listed chalk cellars for a guided exploration and tasting, then settle on a café terrace for two more Champagnes. A local guide handles the narrative whilst a comfortable vehicle moves you between stops—an unhurried introduction to what makes this corner of France distinctive.

Electric bike rental in Paris
Explore Paris and beyond on a nimble electric bike, available for anything from a single day to a month-long adventure. Gear includes a sturdy padlock, integrated lights and racks, helmet, and round-the-clock support from staff who genuinely care about getting you safely around. Each rental comes with theft and damage cover, so you can focus on pedalling through Versailles gardens, rolling into Normandy villages, or simply navigating the Seine with zero petrol guilt.

Etretat - Garden Of Etretat & Cliffs-Transportation Private Trip
Spend ten hours exploring Étretat's dramatic coastline and manicured gardens via private electric vehicle from your accommodation. Your bilingual driver handles all transport logistics, freeing you to absorb the towering rock formations and coastal landscape that captivated Monet and generations of artists. The journey bridges cultivated parkland with raw clifftop scenery, offering both serene gardens and windswept beaches in a single outing.

Chambord, Chenonceau and Amboise Private One-Day Tour from Paris
A 12-hour private drive from Paris into the Loire Valley takes you through three of France's most celebrated châteaux: Chambord, Chenonceau, and Amboise. Travel with a driver who knows the region well, stopping to explore each castle's distinctive architecture and grounds at your own pace. Hotel pickup and drop-off from Paris bracket the day, with entrance fees included. You'll have time to wander Renaissance rooms, climb stone staircases, and stroll manicured gardens without the constraints of a guided group.

Paris Napoleon's Legacy Small Group Tour with Les Invalides
Spend two hours tracing Napoleon's footsteps through Les Invalides with a small group and knowledgeable guide. You'll start at the Honor Court, examining how Louis XIV's 17th-century complex later became the emperor's monument, then descend into the Dôme des Invalides to see Napoleon's tomb. The Army Museum fills gaps between these landmarks, connecting architectural design to the political ambitions of two centuries. Straightforward walking tour covering the building's dual purpose as hospital and mausoleum.

Mont Saint Michel Private VIP Tour with Champagne from Paris
A 12-hour private drive from Paris taking in two of Normandy's defining landmarks. Your chauffeur collects you from your hotel and delivers you to Mont-Saint-Michel, the fortified abbey perched dramatically on a tidal island, before heading south to Omaha Beach where D-Day landings reshaped European history. The journey includes a bottle of French champagne to toast the views en route. You explore each site at your own pace, with your driver pointing out key stops.

Paris Luxury Shopping Spree Discover the Best of High End Fashion
A four-hour guided shopping expedition through Paris's luxury fashion district, tailored to your taste and budget. A fashion consultant joins you to navigate boutiques—both flagship houses and lesser-known labels—handle translations, expedite checkout procedures, and advise on pieces that suit your style. You'll work through a pre-planned itinerary designed around your preferences, collected via a brief questionnaire beforehand.

Full day of navigation on the Gave de Pau
Spend seven hours paddling the Gave de Pau through the Argelès-Gazost Valley, reading the river's moods from your raft. This whitewater run gives you an unfiltered view of Pyrenean peaks and forest, with a qualified instructor steering you through the flow. Between July and September, expect mixed activities rather than continuous paddling. All gear, insurance and thermal kit included.

Australian - Fromelles-Ypres Day Tour - from Arras
Trace Australian soldiers' paths across the Western Front with a guide who knows these battlefields intimately. This 12-hour tour from Arras follows the 1916 campaign through Fromelles and Ypres, stopping at cemeteries, memorials and the ground where Australian units fought. Ideal for those researching family history or understanding how the war unfolded here. Small groups mean you can linger at sites that matter to you.

Private Journey to Nice Èze Monaco from Cannes
A private eight-hour loop from Cannes exploring the French Riviera's most picturesque corners: the clifftop village of Èze and the principality of Monaco. Your driver-guide collects you from your Cannes hotel or port, steering a plush Mercedes through winding coastal roads whilst sharing local knowledge and historical detail. You'll set the rhythm, stopping where you choose, moving at your own pace through medieval streets and Belle Époque grandeur before returning to Cannes by evening.

Private excursion from Villefranche in Citroën Méhari to Eze and Monaco
A four-hour private circuit from Villefranche in a classic Citroën Méhari, tackling the three corniche roads with stops for views. You'll explore Eze's medieval lanes and artisan shops, then motor through Monaco to see Monte Carlo, the palace, cathedral and museum at your own pace. The return journey follows the coastal route with further photo stops. All transport and pickups included.

Deauville & Honfleur from Le Havre | Private Tour
A private 7–8 hour tour from Le Havre into Normandy's Pays d'Auge, combining the working harbour town of Honfleur with the polished beach resort of Deauville. You'll walk narrow streets where Impressionist painters once set up easels, then shift gears to explore art deco architecture and the refined seafront that draws Parisians for weekends. Designed for cruise passengers with guaranteed return to ship.

Award Winning Paris Bakery Experience in Bastille
Roll up your sleeves in a working Bastille bakery where you'll learn to shape baguettes and laminate croissants alongside professional bakers. This 2-hour hands-on session gets you into the production zone before dawn, mixing dough and working the ovens just as the neighbourhood's regulars do. You'll take home your own baguette and a proper understanding of why French bread tastes different. Groups stay under 8 people, so you're genuinely underfoot, not watching from a distance. Breakfast included.

Chenonceau Castle: Private Guided with Ticket
A private two-hour guided walk through Chenonceau Castle with a local expert who shapes the tour to your interests. You'll explore the Renaissance château's rooms, courtyards, and flower-filled gardens while learning about its architectural evolution and the powerful women—Diane de Poitiers and Catherine de Medici—who shaped its history. The castle holds official French Heritage Monument status and offers genuine insight into 16th-century aristocratic life beyond the standard tourist narrative.

Private Oenogourmande Walk in the Luberon with Tastings
A three-hour guided walk through the Luberon wine region led by a certified wine professional and taster. You'll taste oils, wines and local food across three distinct stops, learning how to properly evaluate flavours and aromas like a trained palate would. The route takes in the Olive Oil Museum, which traces the crop's journey from ancient times through to modern cultivation and its role in Mediterranean health.

Paris: Ile De La Cité Walking Tour: Discover Paris' Birthplace
A compact two-hour walking tour through Île de la Cité, the medieval heart of Paris. Led by a local guide in groups of eight or fewer, you'll navigate narrow cobbled streets and riverside paths whilst uncovering stories of French royalty and Gothic architecture. The tour culminates at Notre Dame Cathedral, revealing how the island shaped Paris' development from its earliest days through to the present.

Wonderful Villefranche Citadel, Old Town and Royal Port Walking
A two-hour walking tour through Villefranche-sur-Mer, a fishing village perched between the Alps and Mediterranean capes. You'll navigate the old town's tight laneways, climb around the imposing Citadel, and trace the waterfront's shift from pirate anchorage to royal shipyard. The route reveals how this pocket-sized port captivated Russian and American naval forces, then became a creative refuge for filmmakers and artists throughout the 20th century.
