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Eiffel Tower Photoshoot. ONE PRICE (Solo, Couple, Group Up to 99)

★ 5.0 (100)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

France

Eiffel Tower Photoshoot. ONE PRICE (Solo, Couple, Group Up to 99)

One-hour professional photoshoot at the [Eiffel Tower](/places/eiffel-tower) with a photographer and full-frame camera setup. You'll receive every usable image from the session, professionally edited and delivered via digital gallery—no additional charges for extra shots. Single flat rate covers solo travellers, couples, and groups up to 99 people, making it economical for families and larger parties seeking polished photos without negotiating print limits or surprise fees.

Paris Cooking Class: Chocolate Éclairs and Cream Puffs

Spend three hours in a Paris kitchen learning to build choux pastry from scratch, then pipe and bake éclairs and cream puffs under expert guidance. You'll work through the fundamentals—achieving proper rise, mastering the piping technique, tempering chocolate—before sampling your creations with coffee or tea. Groups stay small (eight people maximum), so your instructor can spot technique issues and share insider knowledge about French pastry culture. Take home a box of six pastries and printed recipes to recreate the method at home.

Private tour landing beaches from Bayeux

A Normandy native guides you through the D-Day landing beaches around Bayeux over nine hours, weaving together coastal geography, wartime history, and regional culture. You'll walk the shorelines and clifftops where the 1944 invasion unfolded, hearing firsthand accounts from someone whose family has lived through these landscapes for generations. The pace suits families and various fitness levels, with flexibility built in for those travelling with young children.

9 hoursfrom AUD $1455

Full Day Private Tour of Beaujolais by vintage Land Rover

★ 5.0 (90)

🍜 Food & Cooking

France

Full Day Private Tour of Beaujolais by vintage Land Rover

Explore Beaujolais' lesser-known corners in a restored Land Rover, stopping at private estates, independent winemakers, and artisan producers across the region's ten premier crus. Your eight-hour journey weaves through medieval villages and vineyard-covered slopes, punctuated by tastings of local wines paired with carefully sourced charcuterie and cheese. Lunch happens either at a family-run restaurant or beneath the vines, depending on your preference. The itinerary flexes around what genuinely interests you—whether architecture, viticulture techniques, or quiet landscapes.

Small Group Guided Tour of the Secret History of Rouen

A 2–2.5 hour walking tour of Rouen led by Ludovic, a 30-year resident who blends storytelling with local knowledge. Dressed as a sailor, he navigates you through hidden corners and lesser-known quarters, weaving together medieval anecdotes, Viking lore, and tales of Joan of Arc alongside his own gastronomic recommendations. The tour includes a tasting of a regional speciality and trades polish for personality—expect humour, tangents, and the kind of insider detail you won't find in guidebooks.

2 hours – 2h 30mfrom AUD $167

Private Day Tour of Mont Saint-Michel from Bayeux

★ 5.0 (78)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

France

Private Day Tour of Mont Saint-Michel from Bayeux

An 8-hour private minivan tour from Bayeux that delivers you to [Mont Saint-Michel](/places/mont-saint-michel), the tidal island crowned by a medieval Benedictine abbey. Your guide leads you through the UNESCO-listed monastery, then releases you into the cobblestone village for independent exploration and bay views. Depending on timing and group pace, you might squeeze in a secondary stop—perhaps the pottery workshops of Villedieu-les-Poêles or the abbey at Cerisy—before returning to Bayeux.

Discovery day in the footsteps of Baudet du Poitou

Spend seven and a half hours cycling and paddling through the Marais Poitevin, a wetland maze in western France shaped by centuries of local ingenuity. Your guide leads you by bike along quiet towpaths, then by flat-bottomed boat through narrow waterways where willows drape overhead. Stop at a working soap workshop to see traditional methods, then settle for lunch featuring regional charcuterie and cheese. The day culminates meeting Baudets du Poitou—stocky donkeys once vital to marsh life—at a sanctuary where breeders explain their conservation efforts.

Paris 2-Hour Small Group Tour of Pere Lachaise Cemetery

Walk through Père Lachaise, Paris's largest burial ground since 1804, on a 2-hour guided exploration led by a knowledgeable local. You'll navigate the cemetery's maze of monuments, crypts and overgrown pathways while learning stories of the notable figures interred here—from musicians to writers to revolutionaries. A small group keeps the experience personal, leaving room for your questions and observations.

2 hoursfrom AUD $32

★ 5.0 (68)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

France

Luberon and its perched villages

A five-hour loop through the Luberon Valley capturing Provence's most photogenic corners. You'll visit Fontaine de Vaucluse's spring, the hilltop village of Gordes, the calm Abbaye de Sénanque monastery, and Roussillon's distinctive ochre-coloured cliffs. The route includes market stops (Tuesday in Gordes, Thursday in Roussillon) and lavender fields when in bloom. All travel time is built into the duration, so you're not rushing between points.

Private ride with sea bath in Solar Catamaran

Glide along the Cap d'Antibes coastline aboard a silent, solar-powered catamaran skippered by a local. This two-hour private cruise departs from Juan-les-Pins and lets you take in the Mediterranean's rugged shoreline at a leisurely pace—no engine noise, no fumes, just the water and sky. A swim stop is yours to arrange; snorkelling gear included. Works for all ages and fitness levels.

Canyoning discovery 3h in Aix les bains / Chambéry: Ternèze

Navigate the Ternèze Boyat canyon near Aix-les-Bains over three hours, tackling natural waterslides, rock jumps, and carved stone formations. Your guide adjusts the difficulty to match your group's ability, so you'll progress through water-carved terrain without feeling rushed or overwhelmed. You'll experience genuine canyoning challenges—rappelling, swimming through narrows, launching off ledges—in a compact gorge that packs variety into a manageable half-day.

Mt St. Michel Private Tour with Abbey tickets and tour guide

A three-hour private guided tour of [Mont Saint-Michel](/places/mont-saint-michel) that adapts to your tempo and curiosities. Your guide meets you at a central location or hotel, then escorts you across the causeway into the medieval village and up to the Abbey atop the mount. You'll navigate the fortified streets, duck through historic gateways, and explore the Abbey's multi-level complex—Gothic church, cloisters, refectory, scriptorium, and crypts. The guide splits time evenly between village and Abbey, adjusting the itinerary to suit your pace and interests throughout.

3 hoursfrom AUD $451

Private Paris Half-Day Tour – Customizable 4-Hour Experience

★ 5.0 (53)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

France

Private Paris Half-Day Tour – Customizable 4-Hour Experience

Shape your own Paris itinerary with Walid and Clara, two local guides who tailor four hours around your interests. Whether you want to queue inside the Louvre, wander Montmartre's backstreets, or tick off famous sights, you set the agenda beforehand and they handle the logistics. They'll collect you from your hotel, navigate you via metro and bus (or upgrade to a private car), and keep the pace comfortable so you're not sprinting between photo stops. Museum entry fees are separate, but you'll leave with a sense of the city that matches what you actually wanted to see.

Full-Day Private Tour, 6 Premiers & Grands Crus, The Best of Burgundy

A seven-hour private tour through Burgundy's finest vineyard estates, tasting across three properties with 15–20 wines spanning Premier and Grand Cru classifications. Your guide navigates the rolling landscape whilst you sample exceptional bottlings, then settle in for lunch at one of the estates (or a gastronomic restaurant if unavailable). Hotel pickup and drop-off bookend the day, covering roughly 125–150 km through France's most prestigious wine region.

7 hoursfrom AUD $1162

Versailles Royal Palace & Gardens with Hidden King's Apartments

★ 5.0 (51)

🛕 Culture & History

France

Versailles Royal Palace & Gardens with Hidden King's Apartments

Access the rarely-seen private chambers where French kings actually lived, beyond the formal state rooms tourists typically see. This 2 hours 45 minutes semi-private tour of Versailles (maximum six people) combines the palace's grand halls, artwork, and sprawling gardens with exclusive entry to the Petit Apartments—rooms that once required royal permission just to enter. Your English-speaking guide walks you through centuries of court intrigue, scandal, and the daily life of absolute monarchy.

Unusual guided tour of Dinan immersed in the Middle Ages

Step into 1400s Dinan through the eyes of Barbe, a working mason navigating the city's transformation during the Breton-French conflict. Over 90 minutes, this guided walk traces ramparts and medieval laneways, revealing how ordinary people adapted to constant fortification work. Your guide, dressed and equipped as a period tradesperson, unpicks construction techniques, military strategy, and the often-overlooked roles women held in medieval urban life. Small groups of adults and children aged 8+ move at an accessible pace.

A beautiful escape on an electric bike

Pedal the Côte d'Azur aboard an electric bike with a local guide on this 3.5-hour route. Starting from Nissalentours, you'll roll down to Villefranche-sur-Mer for a waterside break, then climb to Mont Alban Fort for sweeping coastal vistas. The evening variant swaps the fort for a sunset ride overlooking Nice. E-bikes handle the gradient; you just steer and soak in the Mediterranean light. Small group sizes mean your guide stays close enough to answer questions.

3h 30mfrom AUD $100

Loire Valley from Tours : Azay-le-Rideau, Villandry, 2 Wineries

★ 5.0 (49)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

France

Loire Valley from Tours : Azay-le-Rideau, Villandry, 2 Wineries

A full-day exploration of the Loire Valley based from Tours, combining two of the region's most striking chateaux with tastings at established Vouvray vineyards. Start at Azay-le-Rideau's riverside fortress, then move through Villandry's ornate pleasure gardens before spending the afternoon with local winemakers. Your guide remains with the group throughout, offering regional insight and practical context. Nine hours total, travelling by air-conditioned minivan with entrance fees and tastings included.

Virtual Room Bordeaux - 1st team virtual reality experience

Step into a fully immersive virtual reality room in Bordeaux where your team tackles collaborative challenges across imaginative scenarios. You'll spend an hour solving puzzles, reacting to dynamic environments, and relying on each other's quick thinking and logic. The space uses cutting-edge VR tech to create genuinely demanding moments—think less游戏 and more genuine teamwork under pressure. Your group leaves with a team photo and a better sense of who works well together under stress.

Tasting Bandol Wines & Visit of Cellar (in English)

Spend an hour at a Bandol winery exploring how their wines are made, then taste six wines across two categories. You'll walk through the cellar for about 30 minutes learning production methods, then sample three Vin de Pays alongside three Bandol varieties—rosé, red, and white. It's a straightforward introduction to what makes this corner of Provence distinctive, suitable for anyone regardless of fitness level.

1 hourfrom AUD $20

Private Full-Day Tour on the French Riviera from Cannes

★ 5.0 (47)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

France

Private Full-Day Tour on the French Riviera from Cannes

A tailored eight-hour private tour departing from Cannes that threads through the Riviera's most polished corners. Your guide steers you through the hilltop medieval village of Eze, past the Fragonard perfumery, then down to Monaco's glittering heart—Casino Square, the Prince's Palace, and the famous F1 circuit. You'll navigate according to your pace and interests, with hotel collection and drop-off included, travelling in an air-conditioned minivan.

8 hoursfrom AUD $1204

"Le petit Alsacien" Luxury Tour Local private friendly driver

★ 5.0 (46)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

France

"Le petit Alsacien" Luxury Tour Local private friendly driver

Spend three hours exploring Alsace's finest villages and countryside with Stéphane's crew—locals who know every cobbled corner and regional story worth telling. Travel in a Tesla Model S or X, sipping water and wine whilst learning about the region's food, traditions, and yes, colourful Alsacian expressions. Fully tailored to what interests you, whether that's half-timbered towns, vineyard routes, or hidden forest spots. Perfect for those wanting insider knowledge without the tour-group feel.

Private Walking Guided Tour of Historic Bayeux English or French

A private two-hour walking tour through Bayeux's medieval streets with a knowledgeable local guide fluent in English and French. You'll explore the city's architectural heritage, from its imposing cathedral to timber-framed buildings, whilst learning about Norman history and the trades that shaped the region. The itinerary flexes to suit your group's interests and pace, whether you're travelling with children, elderly relatives, or need mobility considerations.

2 hoursfrom AUD $217

Monaco and Eze Half Day Private Tour with a Local Guide

★ 5.0 (28)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

France

Monaco and Eze Half Day Private Tour with a Local Guide

A 7–8 hour private tour exploring the French Riviera's most coveted villages with a knowledgeable local driver. You'll visit the clifftop medieval stronghold of Eze, the glittering principality of Monaco, and the refined coastal towns of Villefranche-sur-Mer and Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat. Travel in a luxury air-conditioned vehicle with all logistics handled—tolls, parking, petrol included. Your guide tailors stops and pace to your interests, sharing insider knowledge of each location's history and character.

7 hours – 8 hoursfrom AUD $1220

Nice: Old Town Food Tour with 12 Tastings & Local Wine

★ 5.0 (28)

🍜 Food & Cooking

France

Nice: Old Town Food Tour with 12 Tastings & Local Wine

When Tom from our BugBitten team ran this food tour through Nice's Old Town, it was a proper deep-dive into three millennia of Mediterranean eating. You're walking the tight medieval laneways with a local guide, stopping at seven spots to taste 12+ dishes — socca, pissaladière, tourte de blettes, the works — paired with local wine. Small groups (max 8) mean it feels personal, not herded. Three hours, and you've basically had lunch while picking up the real stories behind why Nice eats the way it does.

Guided Tour of Nancy, French Capital of Art Nouveau

Explore Nancy's role as the European epicentre of Art Nouveau design on this 90-minute walking tour led by a qualified local guide. Wander the city centre to discover how the movement shaped the architecture and decorative arts here, from ornate building façades to the influential work of the School of Nancy collective. You'll gain insight into why this French city became synonymous with the style's most ambitious experiments.

Full day E-Bike rental in the Luberon

Rent an electric bike for a day in the Luberon and navigate this Provençal landscape under your own steam. The region's patchwork of quiet vineyard tracks, valley paths, and hillside routes connects medieval hilltop settlements like Bonnieux, Gordes, and Roussillon. E-assistance handles the climbs between villages, so you control the pace—dawdle through lavender country or tackle steeper terrain depending on your mood and energy. Bikes and helmets supplied.

Tasting of Bordeaux red wines, wine and charcuterie pairings

Spend an hour in Bordeaux's revitalised Bastide district learning to taste red wines like a pro. Your guide—a University of Wine graduate—leads a relaxed tasting of four glasses paired with charcuterie, shattering the pretence that surrounds wine culture. The stone-built tasting room sits 200 metres from the UNESCO-listed Pont de Pierre, in a neighbourhood mixing bohemian flair with industrial grit, surrounded by quirky spots like Darwin and the Botanical Garden.

3 Hour Sea Kayak Trip in the Canals of Sete

Paddle through Sète's network of waterways on a three-hour sea kayak journey, exploring the canals that earned this French port town its venetian reputation. You'll navigate narrow waterways and open water alike, moving at your own pace while discovering the architecture and character of this Mediterranean fishing village from the water. All equipment provided; swimming ability required.

3 hoursfrom AUD $84

8h Private tailor-made excursion on the FrenchRiviera from Nice

★ 5.0 (27)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

France

8h Private tailor-made excursion on the FrenchRiviera from Nice

Spend eight hours exploring the French Riviera on your own terms, departing from Nice with a private vehicle and local driver who knows the region well. You choose the route—classic landmarks or hidden villages—and set the pace. The driver handles navigation, parking, and logistics while offering historical context and local tips. Hotel, Airbnb, or airport pickup included. Perfect for travellers wanting genuine flexibility without the constraints of group tours.

8 hoursfrom AUD $1154

Furon discovery canyon in the heart of the Vercors massif

★ 5.0 (27)

🏔 Adventure & Sports

France

Furon discovery canyon in the heart of the Vercors massif

Explore Furon Canyon nested in the Vercors massif on this four-hour guided descent suited to beginners and seasoned canyoners alike. You'll navigate natural rock slides, learn abseiling technique, traverse underground passages, and encounter optional jumps of varying heights. The route scales to your confidence level—walk sections if you prefer, build skills progressively, and finish with a straightforward exit. Families, couples and small groups find their rhythm here.

4 hoursfrom AUD $84

Paris TV Show Tour in a Open Top Vintage French Car Citroen DS

★ 5.0 (27)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

France

Paris TV Show Tour in a Open Top Vintage French Car Citroen DS

Cruise Paris in a restored Citroën DS with your guide Benjamin, following routes made famous by classic French television. Over three to four hours, you'll glide through the city's most recognisable quarters—past landmarks that shaped both screen and street culture. With just four seats, the open-top experience keeps things intimate; Benjamin weaves local stories and historical context throughout, connecting the dots between television history and the neighbourhoods unfolding around you. Heating and legroom make the ride comfortable regardless of season.

3 hours – 4 hoursfrom AUD $751

Colmar Food Tour - Alsatian Full Meal by Do Eat Better

★ 5.0 (26)

🍜 Food & Cooking

France

Colmar Food Tour - Alsatian Full Meal by Do Eat Better

This 3.5-hour walking tour of Colmar guides you through Alsace's culinary traditions across four tasting stops, building to a full meal's worth of food. You'll sample bretzel, Bibeleskäs, Munster cheese, tarte flambée aux pommes, and regional biscuits whilst navigating the town's half-timbered quarters and hidden corners with a local guide. A beer or wine tasting is included, along with plenty of water to pace yourself through the eating.

3h 30mfrom AUD $112

All of Paris Tour in a Vintage Open-Top French Car Citroen DS

★ 5.0 (26)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

France

All of Paris Tour in a Vintage Open-Top French Car Citroen DS

Roll through Paris in a restored 1960s Citroën DS, a three-hour private tour that trades coach crowds for a handful of companions and a knowledgeable local driver. You'll pass the [Eiffel Tower](/places/eiffel-tower), Arc de Triomphe, Champs-Élysées and Louvre from an open-top vantage—the car itself a working piece of French heritage. Benjamin, your guide, handles both steering and storytelling, pointing out neighbourhoods and landmarks while you settle into those famously comfortable DS seats. Drop-off anywhere you like when the tour ends.

One Night Stay, Wine Tour, Wine and Dine for Two guests

Spend a night at a French winery with your travel companion, exploring the production process from barrel to bottle before sitting down to a paired dinner. You'll wake to a full breakfast, giving you time to linger over coffee before heading out. The package works for couples or friends after a genuine taste of wine country hospitality—no pretension, just good wine and solid food.

Menton Walking Tour: History, Lemon and Local Flavors

Walk through Menton's steep medieval streets with a local guide who unpacks how lemons, olives and artisan preserves built this French Riviera town's identity. Over three hours, you'll navigate narrow alleys and staircases while sampling regional specialities—both sweet and savoury—that reflect centuries of trade and local tradition. This private tour moves at your pace, whether you're drawn to architecture, food history or street-level curiosities.

Private day tour in Champagne

Spend seven hours exploring the Champagne region with a private guide, visiting family-run producers and tasting houses across UNESCO-listed villages. You'll start near Reims or Epernay with a small-scale grower, learning traditional production methods over three tastings, then enjoy lunch at a local restaurant. The afternoon takes you across the region to two larger cellars for deeper tastings covering Brut, Blanc de Blancs, Rosé, and other styles. Hotel pickup and drop-off included.

Dday experience Full Day Tour US Sector

Follow the American landings across Normandy's beaches in a small-group tour spanning 8–10 hours. Your guide walks you through the strategic objectives and human stories of D-Day 1944, tracing the paths US troops took from sand to inland positions. Travelling in a climate-controlled minibus with no more than eight passengers keeps the experience intimate and allows genuine conversation about this pivotal chapter.

8 hours – 10 hoursfrom AUD $192

★ 5.0 (25)

🏔 Adventure & Sports

France

Rafting Verdon Gorges

Paddle 14 kilometres down the Verdon River from Castellane to Pont de Soleil, tackling rapids and optional swims along one of France's most dramatic gorges. This 3.5-hour descent combines adrenaline with stunning canyon scenery—the river stays refreshingly cold even in summer, cutting through towering limestone walls. You'll work through whitewater sections that demand active participation rather than passive drifting, making it ideal for those wanting genuine engagement with the landscape rather than a gentle float.

2 Hours Tour in La Balaiterie Sweeper's House

Spend two hours at La Balaiterie in France exploring the craft of brush and broom-making with a bilingual guide. Walk through the working workshop to watch specialised machinery in action, then discover a remarkable collection of 58 hand-carved wooden vehicles. You'll learn how artisans select materials and employ traditional techniques to create these everyday tools, gaining insight into a trade that shaped domestic life for generations.

2 hoursfrom AUD $27

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