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★ 5.0 (163)

🛕 Culture & History

France

Carcassonne During World War 2

Explore Carcassonne's World War 2 landmarks and memorials across this 2 hour 15 minute walking tour. Your guide unpacks the conflict's local impact through archival photographs and personal accounts of those caught in the occupation and liberation. You'll move through streets and sites that shaped this corner of France during the war, gaining insight into how ordinary lives intersected with extraordinary events. The tour skips the medieval citadel, focusing instead on the town's wartime geography.

A Day of Exploring Black Paris

This six-hour walking tour traces Black presence across Paris neighbourhoods, connecting African, Caribbean, and diasporic histories often absent from standard guidebooks. You'll move through communities and landmarks that reveal how Black culture has quietly and openly shaped the city's character. The pace allows for genuine conversation and reflection rather than rushing between photo stops. Includes all-day metro pass and a croissant with quality butter and hot drink to start.

6 hoursfrom AUD $299

Sunrise Biking Tour: Paris Before the Crowds

★ 5.0 (152)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

France

Sunrise Biking Tour: Paris Before the Crowds

Pedal through Paris during the quiet hours before dawn breaks and tourist crowds descend. This 2-hour guided bike ride loops past the [Eiffel Tower](/places/eiffel-tower), Louvre, Alexander III Bridge, and Notre-Dame whilst the city is still yours to explore. Stop at a neighbourhood café for traditional French breakfast—fresh croissants and coffee—before traffic picks up. Limited to 8 riders.

2 hoursfrom AUD $115

★ 5.0 (149)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

France

Paris One-Hour Private Photo Shoot

A professional photographer meets you at a Paris landmark for a guided one-hour shoot, coaching you through poses while capturing candid moments across the city's most photogenic streets. You'll receive 30 edited images plus 150+ unedited shots via WeTransfer, ready to print, frame, or share. The photographer—a Paris local—scouts locations beforehand via WhatsApp and adapts the session to your vision, whether that's couples portraiture, family portraits, or solo shots. Rain won't stop the shoot; covered spots work equally well.

Private Full day American D-Day Guided Tour in Bayeux

Spend nine hours exploring the D-Day landing sites around Bayeux with a dedicated guide in a private vehicle. This customisable tour covers the American sectors of the Normandy beaches and surrounding historical landmarks at your own pace, with no group constraints. Your guide provides full attention throughout, tailoring stops and timing to suit your interests. The air-conditioned car handles all transport, leaving you free to absorb the significance of each location.

9 hoursfrom AUD $1001

Private Guided Tour in WW2 Jeep of the Landing Beaches

★ 5.0 (139)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

France

Private Guided Tour in WW2 Jeep of the Landing Beaches

Travel the Normandy coastline in an authentically restored 1944 American military Jeep on this two-hour private tour. Your local guide navigates backroads and forgotten corners around the D-Day landing sites, sharing regional stories and historical context that standard tours miss. You'll weave through characteristic Norman villages, bocage hedgerows, and coastal areas, getting a tactile sense of the landscape that shaped the 1944 campaign. Completely refurbished for comfort and safety, the Jeep itself becomes part of the historical narrative.

First canyoning in Grenoble in the Vercors

Your first canyon descent in the Vercors, just outside Grenoble, takes you down water-carved gorges through forested terrain. This 3.5-hour guided session pairs you with certified instructors who handle the technical bits—abseiling, jumping, sliding—while you focus on the thrill. You'll kit up in wetsuit and harness, work through natural obstacles, and emerge with action shots from the day. It's accessible to beginners who can swim and manage moderate exertion.

Normandy WWII Private Half-day Sidecar Tour From Bayeux

Travel through Normandy's D-Day sites aboard a vintage sidecar with a knowledgeable local operator. This 4-4.5 hour half-day tour departs Bayeux and visits Arromanches, Omaha Beach, and the American Cemetery via quiet country lanes untouched by coach groups. The open-air format lets you absorb the landscape at a measured pace. Finish with an optional cider and Calvados tasting at a working fortified farm, or head straight back.

4 hours – 4h 30mfrom AUD $354

Traditional Gourmet Food & Wine Tour in Bordeaux

★ 5.0 (122)

🍜 Food & Cooking

France

Traditional Gourmet Food & Wine Tour in Bordeaux

Wander Bordeaux's medieval lanes with a local guide who knows where the best food hides. Over 3.5 hours, you'll taste your way through seven carefully chosen stops: buttery pastries, aged cheeses, house-made chocolates, crispy cannelés, and regional wines finished in an intimate cellar tasting. Everything's included, the groups stay small (eight people maximum), and your guide adapts the pace to what the group enjoys.

Musee d Orsay and Montmartre Guided Tour Semi Private 8ppl Max

Spend 5.5 hours tracing the Impressionist movement through Paris's two most evocative locations. Begin at Musée d'Orsay with reserved entry to view paintings by Monet, Cézanne and their contemporaries in the museum's main galleries. Then walk through Montmartre's bohemian streets where these artists lived and worked. Groups stay small—maximum 8 people—with a dedicated guide and private transport between venues.

Lyon Old Town Private Food Tour with 6 French Delicacies & Wines

Explore Lyon's legendary food culture on a three-and-a-half-hour private walking tour through the Old Town. Your guide leads you to neighbourhood bistros and artisan producers, stopping for six tastings paired with regional wines—from the Canut silk-worker's breakfast to fresh pastries, aged cheeses, and the day's speciality dish. You'll understand why locals treat eating as a fundamental part of daily life, not mere sustenance.

Guided tour of Montmartre in songs with a professional

A two-hour walking tour through Montmartre's backstreets led by a professional singer who performs two decades of French classics a cappella at thirty significant locations. Rather than the crowded main squares, you'll explore lesser-known corners while hearing stories of the neighbourhood's musicians and bohemian past. Each stop pairs songs like 'La Vie en Rose' and 'La Bohème' with historical details about the singers and the hill's cultural legacy.

Louvre Museum Evening Premium Guided Tour BEST Avoid The Crowds

Skip the daytime crush and explore the Louvre's greatest hits during evening hours when galleries feel spacious and unhurried. This 2.5-hour guided tour (maximum 6 people) takes you through iconic works like the Mona Lisa and Venus de Milo, with an expert guide unpacking both the art and the palace's architectural story. Entrance included. Best for those wanting genuine access rather than shoulder-to-shoulder viewing.

Normandy D-Day Private Tour with Omaha Beach from Paris

A 13-hour private tour from Paris tracing the D-Day landings across Normandy's coastal battlegrounds. Your dedicated guide walks you through the strategy and human cost of the 1944 invasion, visiting Omaha Beach, Pointe du Hoc's clifftop battery, the American Cemetery, and Pegasus Bridge. Travel in a climate-controlled van with hotel pickup, moving at your own pace and adjusting stops to match your interests—particularly useful if you're researching a specific ancestor or unit.

13 hoursfrom AUD $3272

Paris Occupation History WWII 2 Hour Walking Tour

★ 5.0 (94)

🛕 Culture & History

France

Paris Occupation History WWII 2 Hour Walking Tour

Walk through central Paris and chart the geography of German occupation from 1940 to 1944. This two-hour tour positions you at the actual sites where wartime events occurred, revealing how the city functioned under Nazi control and how ordinary Parisians navigated daily life under foreign rule. Using archival photographs held against today's streetscape, you'll build a spatial understanding of occupied Paris that lingers well after the tour ends.

Unusual guided tour Toulouse in the Age of Enlightenment

Walk through Toulouse's Saint-Étienne district with Mme de Cambon, a descendant of Canal du Midi engineer Pierre-Paul Riquet, who recounts life during the 1700s in period dress. Over 90 minutes, she shares accounts of pre-Revolutionary society, court intrigue, and her family's standing in Louis XVI's judicial hierarchy. A character-driven exploration of how the Enlightenment played out on Toulouse's streets and in its parlours.

Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport Private Arrival Transfer

Skip the airport queues and taxi lines with a private car waiting at CDG. Your English-speaking driver tracks your flight and allows an hour's free waiting, so delays won't leave you stranded. You'll spot them holding a nameplate at arrivals, then settle into an air-conditioned vehicle for a direct route into Paris. Available 24/7 with email and WhatsApp confirmation, this transfer gets you from tarmac to your accommodation without faffing about.

40 min – 3 hoursfrom AUD $293

Retro Electric Topolino Ride on the French Riviera

★ 5.0 (82)

🏔 Adventure & Sports

France

Retro Electric Topolino Ride on the French Riviera

Cruise the French Riviera in a restored Topolino electric car, a two-hour guided route showcasing the coast's most photogenic corners. You'll stop at Coco Beach, Fort Mont Alban and the exclusive Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat peninsula, with time to shoot pictures and soak in the Mediterranean views. The vintage vehicles run silent and emission-free, blending old-school style with modern sustainability—no petrol engines, no fumes, just you and the turquoise water.

Pere Lachaise Cemetery Paris Exclusive Guided Walking Tour

Walk through Père Lachaise's 2.5-hour circuit with a guide who knows where the notable tombs are. You'll navigate the cemetery's sloped terrain and winding paths in eastern Paris, learning stories behind the graves—from musicians to writers who ended up here. Bring proper footwear; the ground's uneven and there's genuine elevation to manage.

Small Group Walking Tour of Montmartre -10 people max

Explore Montmartre's winding streets and bohemian past with a bilingual guide steering groups of ten or fewer through two and a half hours of Parisian history. You'll navigate past the Moulin Rouge cabaret, visit the still-functioning vineyard tucked into the neighbourhood, spot the distinctive rose-coloured building, and learn how artists like Picasso shaped the district's creative legacy. The Sacré-Cœur basilica anchors the walk, offering views and context for understanding how this hilltop village became synonymous with artistic rebellion and Belle Époque glamour.

Private Sunset Tour in Solar Boat near Nice and Monaco

Glide silently along the Côte d'Azur aboard an electric solar boat for 80 minutes, departing from Beaulieu-sur-Mer. Your private guide navigates the coastline between Nice and Monaco, revealing the architectural grandeur of Belle Époque villas and superyachts anchored in gin-clear shallows. The boat's whisper-quiet propulsion and zero emissions mean you'll hear only water lapping the hull—perfect for all ages and fitness levels.

Discover Versailles on electric 2-wheelers (Yes to PRM)

Glide through Versailles on easy-to-handle electric scooters with a local guide steering you through palace grounds, hidden corners, and the town's historic quarters. This two-hour ride skips the walking fatigue while keeping you nimble on designated bike paths and green spaces. Groups stay small at seven people maximum, and the route adjusts to suit your comfort level. Fully accessible, including adapted transport for mobility needs.

2 hoursfrom AUD $109

Private and customizable: Alsace Wine Route HIGHLIGHTS in 3 hours

★ 5.0 (70)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

France

Private and customizable: Alsace Wine Route HIGHLIGHTS in 3 hours

A three-hour private tour of the Alsace Wine Route centred on the villages and cellars around Colmar. Travel in an air-conditioned vehicle with a local driver-guide who doubles as photographer, navigating at your own pace through towns like Eguisheim, Riquewihr, and Kaysersberg. The itinerary adapts to your interests—whether you're after architectural details, wine tastings, or regional food stories—with stops chosen to suit your schedule and energy levels.

3 hoursfrom AUD $585

★ 5.0 (70)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

France

Explore Paris Highlights by Bike

A four-hour bicycle tour that strings together Paris's most recognisable landmarks—the [Eiffel Tower](/places/eiffel-tower), Louvre, Musée d'Orsay, Seine riverbanks, Place de la Concorde, and Place Vendôme—at a pace that lets you absorb each one rather than rush past. Your guide unpacks the history and backstory of each stop, offering practical insights for exploring the city beyond the tour. You'll navigate like a Parisian on a comfortable bike fitted to your size.

4 hoursfrom AUD $67

Private Paris Full-Day Experience – Fully Customizable Itinerary

★ 5.0 (68)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

France

Private Paris Full-Day Experience – Fully Customizable Itinerary

Spend seven hours exploring Paris with Walid and Clara, two local guides who shape the day around what matters to you. Pick your angle—landmark classics, museum deep-dives, neighbourhood backstreets, or a chauffeured route—then let them lead. Hotel pickup included, plus metro and bus passes to move between stops. You steer the pace and priorities; they handle the logistics and stories.

Discover Braastad Cognac

Step into a fourth-generation cognac producer in the Charente region and trace how grapes become spirit. This 90-minute visit takes you through the distillery floor and barrel-filled cellars, ending with a tasting of aged expressions. You'll see the bottling workshop and understand the meticulous process behind each release. Whether you're new to cognac or seasoned, the house's collection and production methods reveal how tradition shapes flavour.

Louvre Museum Essential Guided Tour Semi Private 6 GUESTS MAX

Skip the queues and explore the Louvre's masterpieces with a guide who actually explains what you're looking at. This 2.5-hour semi-private tour keeps groups to six people maximum, so you'll move through the galleries without fighting crowds. Your reserved entry ticket is included, and you'll see the Mona Lisa, Venus de Milo, Winged Victory, and other essential works that anchor the collection. Expect storytelling over lecturing—the pace lets you absorb rather than rush.

Top Private Cruises in Paris with French Champagne and surprises

Glide down the Seine on a private boat chartered just for your group, sipping genuine French champagne whilst Paris unfolds along the riverbanks. This 90-minute cruise departs from Port Javel Haut near the Statue of Liberty and navigates past the [Eiffel Tower](/places/eiffel-tower), Notre-Dame, Pont Neuf, and the Orsay Museum. Choose between a compact vessel for up to 4 passengers or a roomier, more stable boat accommodating 8, both offering unobstructed views of the city's iconic landmarks from the water.

Omaha and Utah beaches

Trace the American amphibious and airborne operations across Normandy's D-Day beaches. This 9-hour guided tour covers the landing zones where V and VII Corps came ashore at Omaha and Utah, following the routes of the 1st, 29th, and 4th Infantry Divisions. You'll also visit the scattered drop zones where paratroopers from the 82nd and 101st Airborne touched down in darkness on 6 June 1944. A local historian and driver provide context as you move between sites by private vehicle.

9 hoursfrom AUD $254

Versailles Bike Tour with Market, Gardens & Guided Palace Tour

★ 5.0 (1,419)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

France

Versailles Bike Tour with Market, Gardens & Guided Palace Tour

Cycle through Versailles with a licensed guide who leads you inside the Château itself—no audio guides, no crowds. This eight-hour tour covers the palace interiors, the vast Royal Gardens, the Fountains, and Marie Antoinette's Hamlet. You'll bike between sites, accessing corners most visitors miss, then return to the town market. Local guides who know Versailles as home mean real insight, not rehearsed patter. Small groups keep things intimate.

Lyon Highlights & Secrets Walking Guided Tour (small group) including Funicular

A three-hour guided exploration of Lyon that moves beyond postcard landmarks to uncover the city's layered past and present. You'll traverse the old town's Renaissance passageways, ride the funicular up to the basilica, and hear the anecdotes that shaped France's former publishing hub, Resistance stronghold, and gastronomic epicentre. Small group size keeps the pace intimate and the conversation genuine.

3 hoursfrom AUD $55

Paris Segway Express Tour (12 monuments in 1 hour and 30 minutes)

★ 5.0 (634)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

France

Paris Segway Express Tour (12 monuments in 1 hour and 30 minutes)

Glide past twelve of Paris's most iconic landmarks in 90 minutes aboard a Segway, covering roughly 5 km with photo breaks at each stop. This compressed introduction to the city works well if you've got limited time—you'll pass the [Eiffel Tower](/places/eiffel-tower), Pont Alexandre III, the Invalides, and lesser-known gems like the Lavirotte Building's Art Nouveau facade. A 10-minute training session gets you comfortable before your guide leads the way, pointing out architectural details and historical context as you roll.

Chateauneuf du Pape wine tour

Spend seven hours exploring three estates across the Châteauneuf-du-Pape appellation, thirty minutes south of Avignon. A bilingual sommelier and local guide lead tastings at each stop, with a highlight visit to a medieval cellar steeped in vineyard history. You'll taste the region's signature Grenache-based reds in their proper context—rolling vineyards, stone cellars, and the passionate producers who tend them.

7 hoursfrom AUD $293

Photo Session in Paris - Photographer at the Eiffel Tower

★ 5.0 (556)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

France

Photo Session in Paris - Photographer at the Eiffel Tower

Work with a Paris-based photographer for a 40-minute portrait session around the [Eiffel Tower](/places/eiffel-tower). Rather than fighting crowds at the main viewing platforms, you'll visit three quieter spots whilst the photographer directs you through poses suited to your group. Whether you're marking an engagement, anniversary, or just want decent travel photos, the session wraps with 15 edited images delivered within three days.

Montmartre District and Sacre Coeur - Exclusive Guided Walking Tour

Walk through Montmartre's winding streets with a private guide who knows the neighbourhood's hidden corners and colourful past. This 2.5-hour tour traces the Belle Époque era when bohemians, artists and cabaret performers transformed these hilltop lanes into the cultural heart of Paris. You'll discover windmills, sweeping city views and the stories of the people who made Montmartre legendary, with a guide entirely focused on your experience.

2h 30mfrom AUD $87

Private Guided Professional Photoshoot by the Eiffel Tower

★ 5.0 (415)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

France

Private Guided Professional Photoshoot by the Eiffel Tower

Work with Max Rumeau, a seasoned Paris photographer, for a private one-hour shoot around the [Eiffel Tower](/places/eiffel-tower). He'll direct you through poses and compositions to capture twenty polished images (thirty for groups), delivered via a personal online gallery. Max knows Paris intimately and doubles as a city guide, so expect direction that feels like exploring with someone who understands the light, angles and story of each location around this iconic landmark.

Saint-Émilion Wine Tour By Premium Electric Bike, Lunch Included

Explore Saint-Émilion's vineyard landscape by electric bike, visiting two châteaux with a knowledgeable guide who shares regional stories and winemaking insights. This 7–8 hour tour includes tastings of over 10 wines, a leisurely lunch served in château gardens with local fare, and glasses of classified wine at day's end. E-bikes handle the rolling terrain, making the experience accessible regardless of fitness level.

7 hours – 8 hoursfrom AUD $293

★ 5.0 (301)

✈️ Transfers

France

Transfers between Paris and Paris Airports/Disneyland/Versailles

Door-to-door private car service connecting Paris airports, Disneyland, and Versailles. Your driver meets you with a nameplate, whisks you away in a Mercedes, and knows the fastest routes through traffic. No waiting for shuttles or hunting taxis—just get in and arrive refreshed. Bilingual staff handle luggage and route questions. Works for single journeys or multi-stop itineraries across the region.

5 min – 2 hoursfrom AUD $176

Paris Time Machine! A local perspective (English Walking Tour)

★ 5.0 (297)

🛕 Culture & History

France

Paris Time Machine! A local perspective (English Walking Tour)

Walk through Paris's quieter quarters with Quentin, a local guide who peels back layers of two millennia in under two hours. You'll trace the city from Roman foundations through medieval alleyways, the Jewish quarter, and Revolutionary upheaval—all without fighting crowds. Rather than tourist-ticked boxes, this is Paris as a village where residents still live, work, and argue over pétanque matches. Expect real stories about real places, including Notre-Dame's ongoing restoration and the bullet scars history left behind.

Excursions Palmée excursion discovered of Estérel and its islands!

A four-hour boat excursion along the Var coast exploring the Estérel reserve and its islands through both surface cruising and underwater snorkelling. You'll navigate crystalline waters teeming with fish and starfish, discovering dramatic red rock formations and hidden coves. The trip welcomes everyone from infants to older adults, making it an accessible way to experience this protected Mediterranean corner without specialist diving skills or extreme fitness demands.

4 hoursfrom AUD $109

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