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

RAFTING SAVOIE - Descent of the Isère (1h30 on the water)
Paddle down the Isère River in Savoie on a 90-minute guided rafting run that hits genuine whitewater without overcomplicating things. This three-hour outing—including gear collection and a debrief—works for groups wanting shared adrenaline without needing prior experience. Your certified guide handles safety while you handle the paddle. Finish at the base camp with hot showers, a change of clothes, and a terrace meal overlooking the river if you fancy it.

Private WW1 Canadian focused Tour including Vimy Ridge
A nine-hour private tour departing from Arras or Albert that traces the Canadian campaign across the Somme battlefields and culminates at Vimy Ridge. Your dedicated guide navigates the scarred terrain of the Western Front, unpacking how Canadian forces secured this pivotal position through tactics and sacrifice. The tour is built around your interests—bring family stories or soldier names and the operator will research and customise the itinerary accordingly, ensuring the experience speaks directly to your connection with the conflict.

Private Bordeaux History Tour with a glass of Bordeaux wine.
A two-hour private walking tour through Bordeaux's architectural and political landmarks, led by a historian who unpacks the city's layered past. You'll move between Gothic cathedrals, Renaissance squares, and neoclassical theatres—each with a story about merchant power, royal ambition, or revolution. The tour wraps with a glass of local wine at a spot where Bordelais actually drink, plus insider knowledge of a lesser-known vineyard worth visiting.

Normandy D-Day Beaches All-American Private Day Tour from Paris
Spend 13 hours tracing the American invasion route across Normandy's coastline, starting from your Paris hotel. Your private guide navigates you through Utah and Omaha beaches, the clifftop fortifications at Pointe du Hoc, and the solemn American Cemetery, connecting the landscape to the soldiers who fought there. This isn't a rushed coach tour—you move at your own pace with a dedicated driver-guide who can adjust the day's route based on your interests.

Private tour from Bayeux to Mont Saint Michel with Licence Guide
A nine-hour private tour connecting two of Normandy's most striking landmarks. Your licensed guide steers you through Bayeux's medieval streets and across the bay to Mont Saint Michel, weaving in local tales and regional context throughout. The itinerary bends to suit your group's interests, whether you're after architectural detail, historical depth, or simply a measured pace. Suitable for families with young children, though those with mobility concerns should reconsider.

Louvre Wheelchair-Accessible Private Tour – Stress-Free & Easy
Navigate the Louvre's greatest treasures at your own pace with a private guide trained in accessible touring. This 2.5-hour experience whisks you past the crowds to see the Mona Lisa, Venus de Milo, and other iconic works using step-free routes and lifts throughout the museum. Based in Paris and deeply familiar with the Louvre's layout, your guide crafts a relaxed itinerary tailored to your interests and mobility needs. Wheelchair rental, museum entry, and private transport from your hotel (optional) are included—arrive stress-free and simply enjoy.

3-Hour E-Bike Immersive Tour of Bordeaux - English Tour
Pedal 13 km through Bordeaux's UNESCO quarters, riverside paths, and neighbourhood gems on a guided e-bike route that reveals the city's layered character. Your English-speaking local steers you past landmarks and lesser-known corners—the Chartrons warehouse district, street art hotspots, pocket parks—stopping for an artisan canelé tasting midway. Small groups (10 max) move at a conversational pace on comfortable bikes with baskets, taking three hours total. Expect old-world architecture alongside contemporary vitality, told through your guide's neighbourhood knowledge and local stories.

Avignon : walking tour of the must-see sights and secret gems
When Charlie from our BugBitten team walked this Avignon tour, we got the classic hits—Palais des Papes, Place de l'Horloge, Pont Bénézet—but the real value was the detours. Our guide steered us into quiet squares, past private mansions, and down alleyways most tourists miss, threading together two thousand years of papal history with the kind of local colour that actually sticks. It's a brisk two hours through a city that feels like a living museum without the pretence.

Corsican Wine Tasting & Picnic in Balagne
Explore Corsican viticulture around Calvi with Émilie, a sommelier who's worked across three continents, and her dog Leika. This 3-hour experience takes you to one or two handpicked vineyards in Balagne, where you'll tour cellars, taste wines that reflect the island's terroir, stroll through working vines, and finish with a seasonal picnic. Learn how local winemakers shape Corsica's modern wine identity through their stories and bottles.

Normandy American D-Day Experience - Group tour from Bayeux
Explore the American landing beaches and airborne drop zones around Normandy with a knowledgeable guide who walks you through the 1944 invasion's pivotal moments. This 8.5-hour tour from Bayeux covers key battlefield sites across the US sectors, including the Airborne Museum, where you'll gain grounded insight into what troops faced and accomplished. Travel by minivan with up to 20 others, moving between locations at a manageable pace with time to absorb the landscape and history.

Paris Cooking Class and Lunch with Wine plus Market Visit Option
Cook a three-course French lunch from scratch in a Paris kitchen, guided by a professional chef. The 6-hour option starts with a foraging trip through the Latin Quarter's food market, where you'll handpick ingredients and taste local cheeses before returning to prepare your meal. Work through each course, absorb proper technique, then sit down to eat what you've made alongside carefully chosen French wines. Groups stay small—maximum 11 people—so you'll get genuine feedback rather than feel like part of a crowd.

Amazing Paris Segway Tour
Glide through Paris's most celebrated landmarks on a Segway, covering ground that would take a full day on foot in just 2.5 hours. Your guide—passionate about the city's layers—steers you past Les Invalides, the [Eiffel Tower](/places/eiffel-tower) and beyond, sharing stories that bring each monument into focus. Groups stay small (max 10 per guide) so you'll actually hear what's being said. Helmets, weatherproof kit and all protective gear included.

Paris Private Flexible Duration Guided Tour on a Vintage Sidecar
Navigate Paris from an open-air vintage sidecar, seated either in the bucket or perched behind your driver-guide. Choose anywhere from 40 minutes to a full day, tailoring your route to neighbourhood lanes and heritage landmarks whilst your guide shares lesser-known stories of the city. Options extend to day trips toward Versailles or Giverny, with hotel collection and drop-off included on most bookings.

Saint-Emilion Electric Bike Day Tour with Wine Tastings & Lunch
Explore Saint-Émilion's celebrated vineyards on electric bike over eight to nine hours, combining winery visits with countryside riding and a village walking tour. You'll pedal through quiet lanes connecting two châteaux for tastings, refuel with a picnic lunch among the vines, then wander the medieval streets and viewpoints of this UNESCO-listed village before returning to Bordeaux. An e-bike handles the terrain; you supply the enthusiasm.

The Most Complete and Best Rated Tour of Bordeaux
Walk through Bordeaux's architectural heart with a knowledgeable local guide over 2–3 hours. You'll explore the city's grandest monuments, including the soaring Cathedral and the striking Basilica of San Miguel, learning how each building shaped the region's identity. This comprehensive route covers the essentials without rushing, giving you genuine insight into what makes Bordeaux tick rather than ticking boxes on a list.

The "Break in Prison" room
You're locked in a holding cell with 90 minutes before transfer to maximum security. Work through puzzles and clues to pick locks, crack codes, and slip past guards before the van arrives. This escape room in France tests logic and teamwork under pressure, playable by anyone from curious beginners to seasoned puzzle-solvers. No experience needed—just a willingness to think fast and stay sharp.

Paris Latin Quarter Food Tour – Full French Meal by Do Eat Better
Wander the Fifth Arrondissement's medieval streets with a knowledgeable local who unpacks the stories behind Paris's food culture. Over three and a half hours, you'll graze through at least four carefully selected spots—fromage, cured meats, beef bourguignon, crêpes—building a full meal as you go. History bleeds into every corner of this quarter, making it the perfect blend of walking, eating and learning for both first-timers and repeat visitors to the city.

Bordeaux Old Town Food and Wine Tour
This three-hour food and wine tour through Bordeaux's medieval old town builds itself around your tastes rather than a fixed script. Your guide—a former chef, food writer, or wine expert—steers you through hand-picked artisanal shops: a proper bakery, butcher, fromagerie, cannelé maker, and wine merchant. You'll taste generously portioned cheese, charcuterie, bread, and Bordeaux wines, finishing with a pairing session in a cellar. No two tours are identical.

Paris by Night
Cruise Paris after dark in a restored 2CV, hitting the major landmarks without the walking fatigue. This 2h 45m private tour covers roughly three-quarters of the city's iconic sights, guided by drivers steeped in local history and neighbourhood lore. Skip the coach queues and see the [Eiffel Tower](/places/eiffel-tower), Arc de Triomphe, and Seine-side monuments from a vehicle that's part of Paris itself. Stops for crêpes or ice cream are built in, making it as much about savouring the city as surveying it.

Paris Pastry Tour - Croissants, Macarons & Iconic French Desserts
Taste your way through Paris's finest pastry craft on this 2.5-hour walking tour of neighbourhood bakeries, chocolate makers, and patisseries tucked away from the main crowds. You'll sample six-plus freshly baked treats—from buttery pain au chocolat to artisan macarons—whilst your local guide reveals the stories and techniques behind France's most beloved desserts. Wander through hidden passageways as you move between stops, discovering how these small producers have honed their recipes over decades.

Toulouse Victor Hugo Market Small Group Tasting Tour
Navigate Toulouse's largest covered market with a passionate local guide who reveals how to shop like a French foodie. Over 3.5 hours, you'll taste regional wines paired with artisanal cheeses, learn to identify quality bread, sample regional delicacies, and meet the makers behind them. The tour culminates in a generous tasting featuring charcuterie, foie gras, cheese and bread, followed by a sweet finish—substantial enough to skip lunch. Small groups of up to eight receive a personalised email recap with further recommendations to fuel future culinary exploration.

Private Golf Cart Tour: Paris Landmarks & Hidden Gems
Explore Paris from a golf cart over two hours, hitting major landmarks and quieter corners with a local guide who knows the city's stories. You'll stay comfortable in your own vehicle—blankets, rain covers, water, and WiFi included—while your guide steers you toward both the famous spots and places most visitors miss. Groups up to three per cart, coordinated together so larger parties stay connected throughout.

Leisure ride on an electric scooter
Glide through the Landes forest on an electric scooter, cruising beneath towering pines towards the Atlantic shoreline at Labenne and Ondres. This 90-minute ride welcomes anyone aged 12 and up, whether you're travelling solo or with a group. No experience needed—just show up, strap in, and let the forest unfold around you as you roll through southwestern France's quieter corners.

Paris City Tour by E-Scooter with Fun Guide (Small groups)
Glide through Paris on electric scooters with a knowledgeable guide over three hours. Starting in the Latin Quarter, you'll zip past the Louvre, along the Seine, and through Place de la Concorde before reaching the Pont Alexandre III—with glimpses of the [Eiffel Tower](/places/eiffel-tower) and Invalides' gilt dome. The route weaves through neighbourhoods both famous and hidden, balancing major landmarks with quieter corners that reveal how the city actually works today.

Canyoning of the Wolf Gorge
Tackle the Gorges du Loup, a canyoning route in southern France that delivers rappels, natural rock slides, and swims through crystalline pools in under two hours. Located within 45 minutes of Nice, Cannes and Antibes, this is the Riviera's most accessible canyon experience. The course suits newcomers through to seasoned abseilers, with every obstacle optional and guides managing the technical side so you focus on the adrenaline.

Historic Bayeux Daily Group City Tour In English 2 hrs (Apr-Sept)
A two-hour English-language walking tour through Bayeux's medieval streets and squares, exploring the town's layered history from ancient trades to wartime events. Your guide unpacks the architectural character of half-timbered houses and the cathedral's Gothic details, sharing both major historical moments and local anecdotes that bring the streets alive. Works well as a standalone introduction or a complement to visits to the Tapestry, D-Day sites, and museums.

Bertrand Bosc wine and food tour in Pic St Loup
This five-hour wine tour takes small groups into the countryside around Montpellier to explore Pic Saint Loup's viticulture. Your local guide drives you to two wineries (or one on Sundays) where you'll learn winemaking from vine to bottle and taste six wines across the region's terroirs. The route includes a medieval village and a countryside viewpoint, finishing with an optional farm-to-table meal at your guide's family home—a chance to eat what locals actually cook.

Private Day Tour including Normandy Landing Beaches & Battlefields from Bayeux
Spend eight hours retracing the D-Day landings with a private guide based in Bayeux. You'll visit the beaches and battlefields where British, American, Canadian and French forces fought on 6 June 1944, stopping at cemeteries and museums at your own pace. Your guide shares detailed accounts of what unfolded across these sites, helping you understand the scale and human cost of the invasion. Hotel pickup and transport in a comfortable minivan are included, with flexibility to shape the day around what matters most to you.

Morning - Loire Valley Wine Tour & Food Pairing, Vouvray
A half-day exploration of Vouvray's wine country with a knowledgeable guide who breaks down what terroir actually means and how it shapes the final bottle. You'll visit two family-run cellars, taste over ten wines across both stops, and eat local cheeses and cured meats alongside each pour. Small groups (max 8 people) travel by comfortable minivan, and your guide calibrates explanations for both newcomers and experienced drinkers.

Paris Sightseeing by Tuk Tuk Golf Cart 2 hours
Skip the megabus queues and see Paris through a local's eyes on this two-hour tuk-tuk spin. Your guide—someone who's lived here for years—threads through back streets and past lesser-known corners of the capital, weaving together landmark sightings with personal stories about how the city actually works. You'll cover iconic sites and pocket-sized discoveries in one compact route, designed to feel like you're being shown around by someone who knows which cafés are worth the detour.

Croissant Baking Class, Mastering the Art with a Pastry Chef
Work alongside a French pastry chef to hand-make croissants from scratch in a 3-hour class. You'll learn the lamination technique that creates those signature buttery layers, handle the dough yourself, and walk away with your finished pastries plus digital recipes to recreate them at home. Based in France, this class strips away the mystery of French pastry-making and proves croissants aren't as intimidating as their reputation.

Paris Macaron baking class with a Chef Patissier
Learn to make proper French macarons from a Le Cordon Bleu-trained pastry chef in this hands-on 2.5-hour workshop in Paris. You'll work through the fiddly technique of piping shells, preparing ganache fillings, and assembling these notoriously temperamental biscuits under expert guidance. Walk away with the chef's formula to replicate at home, plus the confidence that comes from getting it right the first time.

Marseille Guided Tour for 4 Hours with a Bilingual Local Guide
Explore Marseille on foot with a bilingual local guide over four hours, discovering why France's oldest city still pulses with contemporary energy. Navigate the narrow lanes of Le Panier, climb to Notre-Dame de la Garde for sweeping vistas, uncover street-level secrets, and finish at the working fishing village of Vallon des Auffes. Small group of eight maximum means genuine conversation and personalised recommendations tailored to your interests.

Luberon Small-Group Day Trip from Avignon
A half-day circuit through the Luberon valley from Avignon, visiting four villages where hilltop settlements overlook vineyards and olive groves. Three of the stops—Gordes, Roussillon, and Fontaine de Vaucluse—hold official status as France's most beautiful villages. You'll see ochre-coloured cliffs, riverside springs, and sweeping valley vistas from compact towns that feel genuinely lived-in rather than curated. Small groups of eight travel with one of the founders, who provide running commentary and local knowledge throughout.

Paris: Eiffel Tower Summit Small-Group Guided Tour Max 6 People
Ascend the [Eiffel Tower](/places/eiffel-tower) to its uppermost platform with a small group of no more than six people on this two-hour guided tour. You'll travel 276 metres skyward via glass lift, examining the iron lattice engineering that's fascinated visitors since 1889. Your English-speaking guide unpacks the tower's architectural innovation and cultural weight, whilst interactive displays chart its construction. The summit rewards you with unobstructed vistas across Paris—a moment most travellers reserve for memory alone.

Versailles Half Day Bike Tour with Marie Antoinette's Hamlet
Cycle through Versailles' sprawling grounds on a four-hour guided tour that covers the palace's essential sights without the usual queue fatigue. You'll ride to Marie Antoinette's private Hamlet, explore the Petit Trianon gardens, then enter the château itself to walk the Hall of Mirrors and its gilded state rooms. It's a compact way to see what makes the estate tick—the grounds, the intimate retreats, the public grandeur—all from saddle level.

Premium Tour on a Solar Powered Boat - Private Group
Glide along the French Riviera coastline aboard a silent, solar-powered vessel piloting out from Beaulieu for two hours. This private tour whisks you past grand villas and superyachts moored in crystalline shallows, steered by an experienced captain. The boat's zero-emission design means no engine noise or petrol fumes—just you, the sea, and uninterrupted views. Swim in summer or wrap up warmly in winter; the tour suits all fitness levels and works well for families.

Private Paris Landmarks Tour by Golf Cart (pickup included)
Cruise Paris's iconic landmarks in a private golf cart over two hours, starting with hotel pickup. You'll glide past the city's most recognisable sights from a different vantage point, then abandon the cart to wander Montmartre's sloped streets, ducking into neighbourhood boutiques and soaking up the quarter's particular character. A guide steers the route and context throughout.

Explore Toulouse Wine Bars with a Local Wine Expert
Spend two and a half hours discovering Toulouse's wine bars alongside a certified French Wine Scholar, tasting regional varieties from southwest France while learning proper tasting technique. You'll sample about three glasses of wine—think Négrette, Mauzac, and Braucol—paired with local charcuterie and cheese across several intimate venues in the city centre. This isn't a formal tasting; it's a relaxed evening built around the apéro tradition, where locals gather before dinner. By the end, you'll understand what you actually enjoy drinking and feel confident ordering wine anywhere.
