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🛕 Culture & History

France

Exclusive Private DDay Tour from Rouen

A full-day private tour from Rouen exploring the 1944 Normandy invasion sites across eight hours. Your driver-guide navigates you through Omaha Beach, the American Cemetery, and Pointe du Hoc, connecting the landscape to personal accounts and tactical details of the landings. The 2-hour drive each way limits site numbers but allows deeper engagement with fewer crowds. Pickup and drop-off at your Rouen hotel, address, or Viking cruise ship.

8 hoursfrom AUD $2642

Private Luberon Discovery, Exclusive Tour

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🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

France

Private Luberon Discovery, Exclusive Tour

A 10.5-hour private tour through the heart of Luberon, visiting villages and landmarks that define Provence's character. Travel in an air-conditioned vehicle with a local guide to Gordes, Sénanque Abbey, the dry-stone hamlets of Bories, the ochre quarries of Roussillon, and the market town of Lourmarin. Each stop reveals layers of regional culture and history at your own pace, with no other groups sharing the experience.

Eleanor of Aquitaine Walking Tour in Poitiers

Walk through Poitiers with a local guide tracing Eleanor of Aquitaine's footsteps across this medieval city. Over 70 minutes, you'll visit Saint-Pierre Cathedral and the Count's Castle whilst learning how this formidable queen influenced both French and English courts. The tour unpicks Poitiers's architectural gems and reveals lesser-known corners of the city through stories of Eleanor's remarkable life and legacy.

Parisian Literary Tour & Pastry Tasting in the 16th Arr.

A two-hour walking tour through the 16th arrondissement led by Patricia, a Paris-born historian, tracing the footsteps of 19th-century literary giants like Hemingway and Hugo. You'll navigate lesser-known streets where these authors lived and worked, whilst sampling four different pastries—including Paris Brest and artisanal chocolate—and learning how French patisserie evolved alongside the city's literary scene. Patricia shares local dining and cultural recommendations throughout.

Nice Cruise Port to Cannes city - Round-Trip Private Transfer

Private car service between Villefranche-sur-Mer cruise port and Cannes town centre, returning the same day. Your driver meets you with a nameplate, handling the 90-minute journey in an air-conditioned vehicle so you skip the taxi queues entirely. All fees and taxes included, with professional, vetted drivers and reliable scheduling throughout your port stop.

Private Saint-Tropez Peninsula Wine Tour

Explore three distinct Côtes de Provence estates across the Saint-Tropez peninsula over eight hours, tasting reds, rosés and whites that capture the region's character. Each vineyard reveals its own approach to winemaking, from soil composition to harvest philosophy. You'll pick up practical knowledge about wine service and food pairing, punctuated by lunch in a village restaurant and chances to photograph the surrounding landscape and coastline.

Saint Emilion Self Guided E Bike Rental

Pedal through Saint Emilion's rolling vineyard country on a hired electric bike, charting your own route from the village centre. Eight hours gives you space to meander between the slopes and cellar doors at whatever tempo suits you. Finish back at the rental shop with a glass of local wine in hand—a straightforward way to see the region's geography and taste its output without a guide talking at you.

Private Transfer from Biarritz to Bilbao Cruise Port

Door-to-door private car service whisking you from Biarritz to Bilbao's cruise terminal in roughly two to two-and-a-half hours. A uniformed driver meets you with a nameplate, handles your luggage, and delivers you in a climate-controlled Mercedes with transparent pricing and no surprises at checkout.

2 hours – 2h 30mfrom AUD $657

Stroll on a Harley Davidson, Full day passenger duet with your guide

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🏔 Adventure & Sports

France

Stroll on a Harley Davidson, Full day passenger duet with your guide

Spend eight hours as a passenger on a Harley Davidson, riding quieter backroads through the Côte d'Azur hinterland with a local guide. The ride balances the distinctive rumble of the bike with stunning scenery between the Mediterranean and Alpine foothills, deliberately avoiding crowded tourist routes. Your guide adjusts pace and stops based on weather and group preference, so you experience the Riviera at a rhythm that suits you.

Golf initiation

Pick up a golf club for the first time at Toulouse's Hippodrome course, a welcoming nine-hole setup just ten minutes from the city centre. Whether you're flying solo, bringing mates, or making it a family outing, this is where golf stops feeling intimidating. The course sits inside the ring road with straightforward access by bus, metro or tram, plus decent car parks if you're driving. You'll find yourself swinging amongst genuine fairways and greenery—a proper break from urban sprawl.

1 hourfrom AUD $84

The Best Perched Villages of the French Riviera Private Tour

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🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

France

The Best Perched Villages of the French Riviera Private Tour

A nine-hour private tour threading through four hilltop villages perched above the Côte d'Azur. Start in medieval Eze with its narrow stone lanes, then swing through Saint Paul de Vence's gallery-lined streets and Tourrettes-sur-Loup, known for violet cultivation. Top out at Gourdon, the region's highest village, before descending to the Saut du Loup waterfall. Your driver navigates the winding coastal roads while you soak in the views from a comfortable vehicle, returning you to your accommodation at day's end.

9 hoursfrom AUD $1237

PARIS ZERO LATENCY VR Virtual Reality Experience 30 min

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🏔 Adventure & Sports

France

PARIS ZERO LATENCY VR Virtual Reality Experience 30 min

Step into a wireless VR arena in central Paris for 30 minutes of tactical gaming across seven scenarios. Zero Latency runs two separate 8-player spaces simultaneously, letting you squad up against zombies, explore Far Cry's Rook Island, or tackle sci-fi missions in crystal-clear 5K. No cables, no backpacks—just you, a haptic gun, and your crew competing or cooperating in fully immersive environments. Book a session suited to your skill level, from newcomers to seasoned gamers.

Mont-St-Michel: Shared Tour (10 max) "Abbey Ticket Included"

A guided walk through Mont-St-Michel's medieval quarters with a small group (10 max) that includes entry to the abbey atop the island. Over two hours, your licensed guide navigates narrow stone streets and reveals the layered history of this UNESCO-listed landmark, finishing inside the abbey itself with views across the bay. Transport to the site is separate, but public options serve the area well.

Champagne Day Tours

Spend eight hours in the Champagne region with a producer-focused guide who knows the vineyards intimately. You'll visit two working cellars, taste wines directly from the makers, and learn how the region's geology and traditions shape each bottle. Lunch is included, and you can request optional activities like sabrage or vineyard harvesting to tailor the day to your interests.

Paris Private Food Tour: A Taste of French Gastronomy

Spend three hours eating your way through Paris's legendary Halles district with a local who knows where the real flavour lives. You'll taste six dishes and snacks across five stops—from a neighbourhood bakery's quiche through to cheese, a proper lunch with wine, sourdough, pastries, and a peek inside a heritage cooking shop. Small groups (maximum six) mean you won't be elbowed aside, and the guide drops practical tips about the neighbourhood and where to eat when you're back on your own.

Small Versailles of Provence & Calissons tasting. Marseille port

A four-hour excursion from Marseille's port to Aix-en-Provence explores the city's 18th-century elegance through its grand fountains, winding lanes, and animated plazas. Your guide uncovers local history while you navigate tree-lined streets and stop at the morning market to sample regional produce. The tour culminates at a traditional confectioner's workshop where you taste calissons, the city's signature almond-and-candied-fruit sweet, before returning to the port.

Burgundy Cote de Beaune Private Day Tour with Tastings from Beaune or Dijon

A private eight-hour exploration of Burgundy's Côte de Beaune wine region, departing from Beaune or Dijon. Visit the architecturally striking Hospices de Beaune, taste Meursault's acclaimed whites, and sample six additional wines in a traditional cellar. Your local guide navigates you through vineyards and production facilities whilst sidestepping tourist queues. Air-conditioned transport and hotel pickups included.

8 hoursfrom AUD $786

Latin Quarter Self Guided Tour for Kids and Families in English

★ 5.0 (2)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

France

Latin Quarter Self Guided Tour for Kids and Families in English

Explore Paris's Left Bank through an interactive app-based adventure designed for families with children aged 8–15. Starting at Place St Michel, you'll navigate to landmark sites and lesser-known corners of the Latin Quarter at your own pace over roughly two-and-a-half hours. The self-guided experience weaves in puzzles, trivia and storytelling to keep young minds engaged whilst revealing how this historic neighbourhood shaped French culture and intellectual life.

Escape Game Outdoor Theme Magic Team in Strasbourg

Navigate Strasbourg's streets on your own schedule with this app-based outdoor escape game designed for groups of friends, colleagues or family. You'll download a free app, receive a unique code, and work through a two-hour mystery scenario across the city's most atmospheric locations. The game captures your adventure automatically—photos and videos stream to your phone as you solve puzzles and uncover clues at your own pace.

2 hoursfrom AUD $115

Calanques Of Cassis, the Village and Wine Tasting

★ 5.0 (2)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

France

Calanques Of Cassis, the Village and Wine Tasting

A full-day coastal tour of Cassis combines boat exploration through dramatic limestone coves with time in the working village itself. Your private guide collects you from accommodation and drives you along the Côte d'Azur, stopping for lunch at a local table and sampling the region's white wines before visiting the Sainte Marie Madeleine basilica. The boat outing takes you past towering cliffs and into turquoise inlets inaccessible by road, revealing why sailors have sheltered here for centuries.

10 hoursfrom AUD $2658

Italian City, its Market and Menton Private Full Day Tour

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🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

France

Italian City, its Market and Menton Private Full Day Tour

Spend nine hours exploring the Italian Riviera and French Côte d'Azur with a private driver-guide. Start at a bustling Italian market, then head to Dolceaqua, a genuine hilltop village with narrow lanes and stone bridges. Drive the dramatic coastal route that hugs both countries' shorelines before reaching Menton, the elegant French seaside town. Your guide tailors the pace and stops to suit you, picking you up and dropping you at your lodging.

9 hoursfrom AUD $1237

Private Photo Session with a Local Photographer in Nice

★ 5.0 (2)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

France

Private Photo Session with a Local Photographer in Nice

Work with a local Nice photographer for a private 30-minute shoot tailored to your group. You'll get professional guidance on locations, posing, and styling, then receive edited HD images within four working days. Whether you're celebrating a milestone, documenting a family moment, or simply want candid shots without enlisting strangers, this is a hassle-free way to leave with polished photographs. The photographer operates across 700+ destinations globally and backs every session with a seven-day money-back guarantee.

French pastries in a small group with a cheffe

Learn to shape French pastries alongside a pastry chef in a hands-on two-hour workshop. You'll master caramelised custard tarts, butter-enriched almond cakes, and choux-based bites, working entirely from raw ingredients. The session suits curious kitchen novices and seasoned home bakers alike, with guidance tailored to your level and a relaxed, communal atmosphere.

2 hoursfrom AUD $199

Private Chenonceau, Blois, Chaumont Loire Castles Trip from Paris

★ 5.0 (2)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

France

Private Chenonceau, Blois, Chaumont Loire Castles Trip from Paris

A private 13-hour guided tour through three of the Loire Valley's finest châteaux—Chenonceau, Blois, and Chaumont—departing from your Paris hotel. Travel in a comfortable Mercedes minivan with a knowledgeable guide and professional driver, visiting each castle at a relaxed pace with all admission fees covered. Groups of 2–6 people enjoy personalised attention and flexible timing that larger coach tours can't match.

13 hoursfrom AUD $928

Day Trip from Basel to Lucerne and Mount Pilatus Alpine Panorama

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🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

France

Day Trip from Basel to Lucerne and Mount Pilatus Alpine Panorama

A private eight-and-a-half-hour loop from Basel that pairs Lucerne's lakeside charm with Mount Pilatus's Alpine vistas. Your dedicated driver collects you from your hotel and steers clear of tour-bus crowds, letting you linger over the Chapel Bridge, explore the Old Town's winding streets, and ride the mountain's cogwheel railway to 2,132 metres. The itinerary bends to your pace—stretch lunch by the lake, chase light for photographs, or simply breathe in the view from the summit without watching the clock.

Lunch in the Shadow of the Walnuts, with Wine tasting tour

Lunch surrounded by walnut groves in the Charente countryside, between Cognac and Saintes. This two-hour farm visit centres on seasonal cuisine featuring the family's organic nuts, served outdoors beneath the trees. After eating, explore the working orchard at your own pace, then venture to neighbouring Pineau and wine producers or the nearby Abbey of Fontdouce if time allows.

2 hoursfrom AUD $59

Étretat and Honfleur DayTrip from Paris Pearls of Normandy Coast

★ 5.0 (2)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

France

Étretat and Honfleur DayTrip from Paris Pearls of Normandy Coast

This 13-hour guided excursion from Paris travels to two essential Normandy coastal destinations. Start at Étretat, where towering white limestone formations and natural sea arches rise dramatically from the shore—the same cliffs that captivated painters including Monet. Walk the clifftop paths, absorb the Channel vistas, and stroll through the manicured Gardens of Étretat. Afternoon takes you to Honfleur, a working harbor town with narrow lanes and a vibrant waterfront lined with pastel buildings. You'll have leisure time to eat and explore independently before a guided wander through the Old Town and its wooden-beamed cathedral.

13 hoursfrom AUD $468

★ 5.0 (2)

🛕 Culture & History

France

Private excursion to Chartres Cathedral

Travel from Paris to Chartres Cathedral in a private Mercedes van with your own guide and driver. This four-hour excursion showcases one of Europe's finest Gothic structures, famous for its 2,700 square metres of intact medieval stained glass. Your guide reveals the architectural brilliance and spiritual significance woven into every window, vault and stone. The journey balances informative storytelling with leisurely exploration, suited to all ages and mobility levels.

4 hoursfrom AUD $502

Reims Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Tour

★ 5.0 (2)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

France

Reims Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Tour

Work through a series of puzzles and clues on foot around Reims, uncovering the city's main sights without a guide. Using the BugBitten app on your phone, you navigate between landmarks, solving riddles that reveal each destination. It's a hybrid between traditional sightseeing and a logic game—you set the pace, choose your route, and discover Reims on your own terms over roughly two hours.

Private direct transfer from Nice to Monaco, local driver

Skip the taxi queue and travel between Nice and Monaco in a private air-conditioned vehicle with an English-speaking local driver. This direct, door-to-door transfer takes 20–40 minutes depending on traffic, with luggage handling included and bottled water on board. Book for airport pickups, hotel collections, or any location in Nice—all fees are upfront with 24/7 customer support backing your journey.

20 min – 40 minfrom AUD $201

Private Tour of Dunkerque 1940 "Operation Dynamo" from Arras

★ 5.0 (2)

🛕 Culture & History

France

Private Tour of Dunkerque 1940 "Operation Dynamo" from Arras

Travel from Arras to Dunkerque with a dedicated historian to walk the beaches and bunkers where 300,000 Allied troops fled across the Channel in May 1940. This nine-to-eleven hour private tour covers the evacuation's pivotal sites, museum collections, and personal stories tied to Operation Dynamo. Your guide tailors stops around your interests—whether specific memorials, cemeteries, or strategic positions—ensuring no two visits feel identical. Groups stay small, capped at seven.

9 hours – 11 hoursfrom AUD $502

THE CREATION - Assembly & tasting workshop

★ 5.0 (2)

🍜 Food & Cooking

France

THE CREATION - Assembly & tasting workshop

Spend two hours in a winemaker's workshop in the Southern Rhône valley learning how to blend the region's signature grape varieties. Work alongside an oenologist to understand what makes each varietal tick, then craft and taste your own custom blend to take home. You'll discover why certain grapes work together and what each contributes to the final wine.

Guided Small Group Walk in the Vaucluse

Join a Friday morning walking group exploring the Vaucluse region of Provence, where rolling countryside frames Mont Ventoux and the Laces of Montmirail. Over two to three hours, you'll traverse gentle terrain at an unhurried pace, discovering how locals live amongst vineyards, orchards and villages. Your guide shares the landscape's natural and cultural layers—geology, agriculture, seasonal rhythms—without the fanfare of tourist sites. A local seasonal snack punctuates the outing.

2 hours – 3 hoursfrom AUD $33

Bike & Bites: The Ultimate Paris Food Tour on Two Wheels

★ 5.0 (2)

🍜 Food & Cooking

France

Bike & Bites: The Ultimate Paris Food Tour on Two Wheels

Pedal through Paris's most flavourful neighbourhoods on an e-bike, stopping at six neighbourhood gems handpicked by your local guide. This three-hour tour connects the Latin Quarter's medieval streets, Saint-Germain's café culture, and Le Marais's artisanal food scene—tasting aged cheeses, properly sliced charcuterie, warm pastries, and small-batch chocolates along the way. Groups stay small (max 10) so you'll actually get to know your guide and the city.

Private Wine Tasting in the Heart of Paris

Spend an hour in a tucked-away Parisian wine cellar tasting four carefully selected French wines alongside a knowledgeable sommelier. You'll learn the backstory of each bottle—what makes it tick, how to taste it properly—while nibbling on matching snacks. Pick up bottles to take home if anything catches your fancy, giving you a tangible memento of the afternoon.

Fishing in Provence

Cast a line into one of Provence's pristine waterways on this three-hour fishing outing. Whether you're chasing pike, perch or carp, you'll start with a spread of local provisions—bread, charcuterie, tapenade and wine—before heading out. First-timers get walked through rod assembly, casting technique and lure selection; seasoned anglers simply enjoy the quiet countryside and the pull of the water.

A Private Visit to the Louvre Museum

A 2–3 hour private tour of the Louvre led by an art historian who reads paintings like narratives. You'll move through galleries at your own pace, hearing stories that connect works across centuries and cultures. Rather than rushing past famous pieces, you'll understand why they matter. Your guide brings curatorial expertise and genuine enthusiasm, transforming the museum from a checklist into a conversation.

2 hours – 3 hoursfrom AUD $635

Nice Airport to Aix En Provence Private Transfer

★ 5.0 (2)

✈️ Transfers

France

Nice Airport to Aix En Provence Private Transfer

Skip the airport hassle and arrive in Aix en Provence refreshed. Your driver meets you at Nice Airport arrivals with a private vehicle, whisking you 3 hours inland to the elegant university town. Complimentary water and wifi keep you comfortable during the journey. This straightforward point-to-point service handles the driving so you can settle in and start your trip without negotiating taxis or shuttle schedules.

3 hoursfrom AUD $1030

Picnic at "Château Vaudois" private tour

★ 5.0 (2)

🍜 Food & Cooking

France

Picnic at "Château Vaudois" private tour

An eight-hour guided tour from Nice to Château Vaudois, where you'll walk through the estate's production facilities and taste three wines alongside their house oil. Your driver provides running commentary during the journey in a climate-controlled minibus, with hotel collection and return included. The château itself sets the agenda—you arrange your own provisions for lunch and handle all tasting fees on arrival.

8 hoursfrom AUD $1304

Discovery tour in 2hp with or without driver Hérault

★ 5.0 (2)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

France

Discovery tour in 2hp with or without driver Hérault

Explore the Hérault hinterland and coastline in a classic Citroën 2CV over four hours, with the option to drive yourself or sit back with a guide. This self-directed motoring adventure takes you through rural Languedoc at your own pace, stopping where you choose to soak in village life, countryside views, and seaside scenery. Perfect for groups wanting a flexible, nostalgic way to discover the region without the rigidity of a scheduled tour.

4 hoursfrom AUD $333

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