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🐠 Water Activities

France

Private Cruise to Discover Paris

Cruise the Seine on your own private boat for 90 minutes, gliding past Paris's architectural landmarks without the crowds. You'll depart from Île aux Cygnes near the Statue of Liberty, sweep past the [Eiffel Tower](/places/eiffel-tower) and Notre-Dame, take in views of the Louvre and Musée d'Orsay, cross beneath iconic bridges like Pont Alexandre III and Pont des Arts, then loop back along the riverbanks. The boat's quiet engine means you hear only water and birdsong. Bring your own picnic if you fancy it; WiFi and a loo are onboard.

Le Marais Food and Wine Tour - French Gourmet Tastings

Spend three hours eating your way through Le Marais with a local guide who knows where Parisians actually eat. You'll move between neighbourhood restaurants sampling nine proper courses—cured meats, cheese, snails or soup, a hearty main like beef bourguignon, and French pastries—paired with wine throughout. This is a full meal disguised as a tour, designed for people who'd rather taste authentic Paris than photograph it.

3 hoursfrom AUD $249

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🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

France

2CV tour by night

Explore Paris at night in your own 2CV, a lovingly maintained classic car driven by a Parisian native who knows the city's backstreets and stories. Your two-hour journey is completely customised to your interests and pace, starting and finishing wherever suits you. Your driver—one of four who run this operation—shares local anecdotes and navigates traffic strategically so you actually see the city rather than sitting in gridlock.

Roots the Path of the Last Table

Walk the landscape that captivated Van Gogh during his final weeks in France. This 30-minute self-guided trail follows twelve marked stops through the countryside near Auvers-sur-Oise, using an audio guide to connect the terrain—exposed tree roots, a working quarry, rippling wheat fields—to the artist's last works. You'll move at your own pace through the locations where he sketched and painted, hearing context that deepens what you see underfoot and on the horizon.

Rude Bastards Tour of Paris

A two-hour walk through central Paris that treats history as a collection of scandals, power plays, and human folly rather than sanitised dates. Starting in Saint-Germain-des-Prés, you'll cross the Seine to Île de la Cité, visit Notre Dame, and finish at the Louvre, all while hearing stories the textbooks left out. Your guide pulls no punches and assumes you're keen for the gritty, ridiculous truth beneath the postcard mythology.

Lunch in Provence: Discovering Local Flavors in Aix-en-Provence

Wander through Aix-en-Provence's heart with a local guide who unpacks the city's culinary story in two hours. You'll navigate the Cours Mirabeau, bustling squares, and tucked-away lanes while stopping at artisan producers and markets. Taste house-made tapenade, aged regional cheeses, and the region's signature almond biscuits—Calissons—whilst learning how Provence's food traditions shaped its character.

Romantic Private Tour for 2 plus guide on your own Solar Powered Boat

Glide along the French Riviera coastline aboard a silent, solar-powered vessel with a private guide and captain. This one-hour tour departs from Beaulieu, ideally positioned between Nice and the Côte d'Azur, granting access to crystalline shallows where you'll spot Belle Époque villas and superyachts from the water. The boat's whisper-quiet operation and zero emissions make it surprisingly intimate—no engine noise, no fumes, just you and the seascape.

CDG Airport to Paris – Private Transfer with Meet & Greet

Sorted pickup from Charles de Gaulle Airport with a driver waiting for you at arrivals. This private transfer handles the logistics of getting into Paris without the hassle of negotiating taxis or shuttle queues. Your driver tracks your flight and adjusts timing accordingly, meeting you with a name board. The journey typically takes an hour depending on traffic. You'll travel in a well-maintained vehicle with WiFi, chilled water, and air conditioning. The service operates round the clock, so whether you land at dawn or midnight, there's a car ready.

Cannes Excursion to the Lerin Islands by private boat

Set out from central Cannes on a private boat skippered tour to the Lérins Islands, a Mediterranean gem just offshore. This 4-hour excursion takes you to crystalline waters ideal for snorkelling and exploring the islands at a leisurely pace. You'll have mask, snorkel and an underwater scooter to hand, with a knowledgeable skipper steering the way. Perfect for small groups wanting to escape the bustle without venturing far from the coast.

Impressionist Paris d Orsay and Montmartre Exclusive Guided Tour

Spend 5.5 hours tracing Impressionism from canvas to street with a dedicated guide. Begin at Musée d'Orsay, where you'll study how Monet, Cézanne and Van Gogh upended European art, then travel to Montmartre to walk the neighbourhoods where these painters lived and worked. See Moulin Rouge's Belle Époque grandeur and climb to Sacré-Cœur whilst learning how this hilltop colony shaped modern art. Private transport links both locations; entry fees and skip-the-line access included.

4x4 tour in a winery followed by a tasting

Explore a Provençal vineyard by vintage Land Rover Defender, then taste the estate's wines paired with local nibbles. This 90-minute tour combines off-road access to the property's terroir with insider conversation about the winery's methods and philosophy. You'll learn how the land shapes each bottle whilst enjoying Provençal hospitality in an intimate setting.

Dune of Pilat, Oysters and Arcachon ! What else?

A five-hour coastal loop centred on Europe's highest sand dune, followed by oyster tasting at an authentic working port. You'll climb Dune of Pilat with a guide who paces the group, absorb panoramic views from Arcachon's belvedere, then sample fresh oysters—or alternative seafood—with local wine at La Teste-de-Buch. Hotel pickup and drop-off included, with a professional driver throughout.

Electric cross skate initiation from 6 years old

Learn to ride electric cross skates with iZi Rider's instructors on a traffic-free course near France. This one-hour session suits children from age six onwards and beginners of all abilities. You'll receive a safety briefing, full protective gear, and hands-on guidance as you get comfortable manoeuvring these futuristic boards. It's a straightforward introduction to powered skating in a controlled environment.

1 hourfrom AUD $48

Beaujolais & Perouges Medieval Town (9:00 am to 5:15 pm - Small Group Tour Lyon

★ 5.0 (57)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

France

Beaujolais & Perouges Medieval Town (9:00 am to 5:15 pm - Small Group Tour Lyon

Roll out of Lyon for a full day exploring two of France's best-preserved medieval villages and the Beaujolais wine region. You'll wander the cobbled streets of Oingt and Pérouges, both ranked among France's 157 most picturesque towns, then taste four or five wines at a small family-run estate. Your expert guide handles both wine knowledge and local history across 8 hours 15 minutes, travelling in a comfortable minibus with a small group.

Area ,Opera, Jewellery,Fashion,Palais Royal walking tour

Explore Paris's grand 9th arrondissement on foot, tracing the evolution of French style through three centuries. This 2-hour 10-minute walk links the Palais Garnier opera house with the jewellery quarter and fashion boutiques that define the city's aesthetic reputation. You'll discover how Place Vendôme became the epicentre of luxury craftsmanship, wander streets lined with perfumeries and haute couture, and understand the cultural forces that cemented Paris as fashion's capital.

Private Day Tour including Normandy Landing Beaches & Battlefields from Caen

An eight-hour private tour departing Caen that traces the D-Day landings across Normandy's beaches and battlefields. Your dedicated guide shapes the itinerary around your interests, moving between invasion sites at your pace whilst explaining the roles played by British, American, Canadian and French forces. Visit war cemeteries, memorial museums and the actual stretches of sand where the 1944 campaign unfolded. Hotel pickup and air-conditioned transport for up to eight people included.

Lyon: Hidden Traboules and Old Town Walking Tour

This two-hour walk threads through Lyon's Renaissance heart, starting at Place Bellecour—Europe's largest open square—then navigating the traboules (secret passageways) that honeycomb Vieux Lyon. Your guide unearths the city's layered past: from Roman Lugdunum through its rise as a silk-weaving and banking powerhouse, revealing how narrow medieval streets connect to hidden courtyards and Renaissance facades that locals still use as shortcuts today.

Roman Heritage & Wine Legacy

Spend five hours exploring the Rhône Valley's wine and engineering legacy. Begin at two Châteauneuf-du-Pape estates, learning how papal vineyards shaped French viticulture through tastings of their flagship reds. Travel through sun-baked countryside to the Pont du Gard, where you'll encounter one of Rome's best-preserved aqueducts striding across ochre cliffs. The timing catches the late-afternoon light at its most forgiving for photographs. An air-conditioned vehicle handles all transport between sites.

Private Boat Tour Nice, Villefranche, St Jean Cap Ferrat

Cruise the French Riviera's most coveted waterfront on a private four-hour boat tour. Your guide navigates the coastline between Nice, Villefranche-sur-Mer, Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat and Beaulieu-sur-Mer, pointing out hidden anchorages and local knowledge you won't find in guidebooks. Stop to snorkel in the clearest waters, sip wine on deck, and watch millionaires' villas slip past.

4 hoursfrom AUD $1154

E-bike tour Chamonix – Chamonix glacier view (all levels)

★ 5.0 (42)

🏔 Adventure & Sports

France

E-bike tour Chamonix – Chamonix glacier view (all levels)

Ride an e-bike through Chamonix's alpine terrain to reach sweeping glacier vistas across the Mont-Blanc valley. This three-hour tour suits mixed fitness levels—electric assistance handles the climbs, leaving you to soak in the dramatic peaks and icefields that make this corner of France unmissable. You'll pedal genuine mountain trails, not tourist loops, earning views that feel genuinely remote despite the tech advantage.

Private Parisian Food Tour in Charming Neighborhood Le Marais

Spend three hours navigating Le Marais's medieval lanes with a local guide, stopping at independent food shops and restaurants to taste your way through Paris. You'll work through buttery croissants, creamy onion soup with wine, cheese boards, falafel, and chocolate—each paired thoughtfully. Le Marais itself is the draw: once home to the Knights Templar, now a bohemian quarter where Jewish heritage runs deep along Rue des Rosiers and galleries sit beside family-run bistros.

Full Day Wine Tour in Vouvray and Chinon with LUNCH at the winery

Spend nine hours exploring three Loire Valley wine estates across Vouvray, Bourgueil and Chinon with a knowledgeable guide. Your small group (max 8 people) visits working vineyards and underground cellars carved into rock, tasting up to 20 wines paired with regional cheeses and cured meats. A three-course gastronomic picnic lunch at one of the estates anchors the day. Travel between sites is handled in an air-conditioned Mercedes minivan with a driver.

Private Full Day Tour of the Somme Battlefields

This eight-and-a-half-hour private tour explores the Somme battlefields from either Arras or Albert, walking you through the 1916 offensive's planning and brutal reality. You'll visit preserved trenches, cemeteries, and memorial sites across the landscape where over a million soldiers fell. Your guide, deeply familiar with these grounds, tailors the experience to your interests—whether that's tracing a family member's steps or understanding a specific unit's role. You move at your own pace in an air-conditioned vehicle, with hotel or train-station pickup included.

Paris Le Marais District Guided Walking Tour with Tastings

Explore Le Marais on foot with a local guide who unpacks the neighbourhood's layered past whilst you stop for proper tastings. Starting at Place de la République, you'll navigate through Paris's oldest covered market, sample regional produce, grab a coffee or tea, and finish at the Picasso Museum. Two hours of street-level history with flavour thrown in.

Biarritz Guided Walking and Gourmet Tour Food Tour

Walk through Biarritz with a local guide who knows where to find the city's best food and drink. This 3.5-hour tour weaves through neighbourhoods whilst stopping at producers and bars to taste Basque specialities—cured meats, regional cheeses, craft beverages, and chocolate made by hand. You'll learn how locals eat, what they value, and why this corner of France tastes nothing like Paris.

Outdoor Escape Game in Paris : The Stone of Nicolas Flamel

Crack medieval puzzles while navigating Paris's oldest quarters on this three-hour hybrid treasure hunt and escape game. You'll carry a bag of props, antique maps, and cryptic sketches through the city streets, decoding historical riddles tied to real locations. It's part detective work, part city exploration—designed to reveal Paris's lesser-known corners and backstories rather than hit the tourist checklist.

Half-Day Guided Tour with Tasting of Beaujolais Wines

Spend four hours exploring the Beaujolais wine region south of Lyon with Justine Poncet, a local guide steeped in the area's vineyard culture. Visit working estates to meet winemakers, taste 8–10 wines across two distinct microclimates, and wander villages built from distinctive golden stone. You'll learn about Gamay and Chardonnay grapes, the AOP classifications that define the region, and the stories behind the wines. Comfortable Mercedes transport means you focus entirely on tasting and conversation.

Boat tour guided from Nice to Monaco with snorkeling

This 3-hour boat departure from Nice traces the Côte d'Azur eastward towards Monaco, stopping at four distinct snorkelling spots. You'll explore the Mala caves near Eze, swim the underwater trail off Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat, and anchor for 45 minutes in the sheltered waters of Villefranche-sur-Mer before returning to Nice. Snorkelling gear, life jackets and onboard music included.

Private Italian Tour of Paris : Centre/Montmartre/other

A private 2-hour walking tour of Paris led by an Italian-speaking guide who's lived in the city for over two decades. Choose from classic neighbourhoods like the Latin Quarter and Marais, bohemian Montmartre, or lesser-known spots such as Père Lachaise cemetery. Each route can be tailored to your interests, whether architectural history, street culture, or hidden corners. Tours of the Louvre are also available, though museum entry is separate.

2 hoursfrom AUD $154

Coastal Views in Honfleur and Deauville From Le Havre

★ 5.0 (22)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

France

Coastal Views in Honfleur and Deauville From Le Havre

This 6-hour excursion from Le Havre takes you into two of Normandy's most compelling coastal towns. Honfleur greets you with a working harbour ringed by pastel-fronted buildings and the remarkable wooden Church of Saint Catherine, while Deauville offers grand Belle Époque seafront architecture and expansive beaches. Guided introductions in each town give way to unstructured time to wander, photograph, and absorb the atmosphere at your own pace. All transport and walking tours are included; the itinerary flexes with weather to keep you comfortable.

Electric bike rental in Montpellier

Explore Montpellier's expanding network of cycle paths on a battery-assisted bike, pedalling 8 hours towards the coast and salt lagoons. You'll coast past the Maison de la Nature, Maguelone Cathedral, and Étang de Pérols where flamingos gather in shallow waters. Electric assist means less sweat, more time absorbing the landscape without engine fumes or traffic noise.

Private Louvre Museum Guided Tour - Timed entry included

Navigate the Louvre's vast galleries with a private guide who contextualises its most compelling works. Over two and a half hours, you'll uncover why Da Vinci's portrait captivates millions, trace artistic movements from ancient Egypt through the Renaissance, and understand how this former royal fortress became Europe's greatest art repository. Skip standard queues with timed entry and walk straight to masterpieces like Venus de Milo and Michelangelo's Slaves, avoiding the crowds that typically overwhelm solo visitors.

Orangerie Museum Paris 1.5 Hour Private Guided Tour

Spend 90 minutes with an art historian exploring the Orangerie's remarkable collection of impressionist and post-impressionist works. This intimate Paris museum captures art history's most vital moment—the turn of the 20th century—when painters abandoned tradition for radical experiment. You'll encounter Monet's monumental canvases alongside pieces by the era's boldest innovators, from cubists to surrealists, all introduced through your guide's distinctive perspective. Skip-the-line access and private group status mean you move at your own pace through one of Paris's essential galleries.

Sensory journey: chocolate, sweet treats, perfumes in the Marais

Wander through the Marais, Paris's medieval heart, sampling artisanal chocolates and pastries at independent shops while uncovering the neighbourhood's layered past. This 2.5-hour sensory walk takes you past the city's oldest residences, through the historic Jewish quarter, and to Place des Vosges—where you'll taste roughly ten chocolates, a macaron, a fresh pastry, and your choice of coffee, tea or juice along the way.

Sightseeing tour of Nice : 3 hours Nice Segway XXL circuit

Explore Nice's layered geography on a guided three-hour Segway tour, starting with flat coastal stretches before tackling the city's historic quarters and hilltop vistas. Your instructor meets you at the agency for a 15-minute training session, then you'll roll along the Promenade des Anglais, navigate the cramped passageways of Vieux Nice and its vibrant market, sweep through the contemporary quarters near Place Garibaldi, cruise the working port, and ascend Castle Hill to take in the curve of the Baie des Anges and its waterfall.

Private French Home Cooking Class near Nice with a Local Chef

Cook a three-course Southern French meal in Noël's home kitchen in Vence, near Nice, during a hands-on 3.5-hour session. You'll spend roughly 90 minutes prepping and cooking alongside your host, a passionate local chef, then sit down to eat what you've made together with Noël and his wife Amandine. The mountain views from the kitchen sweeten the deal. Vegetarian adaptations welcome—flag dietary needs when booking.

3h 30mfrom AUD $249

The Great Paris Layover: Private Tour with optional car upgrade

★ 5.0 (22)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

France

The Great Paris Layover: Private Tour with optional car upgrade

Squeeze Paris into five hours with a private guide who'll navigate you through the city's essential landmarks without the tourist shuffle. Starting from your hotel, you'll cover roughly three to five kilometres on foot, hitting iconic sights and ending in the Latin Quarter café scene. This tour assumes you're fit and willing to walk—it's designed so you'll leave understanding the Metro layout and itching to return for a proper stay.

Escape game in Guérande

Solve puzzles across Guérande's medieval streets using a GPS tablet and augmented reality challenges. This 1 hour 20 minute outdoor escape game turns the walled city into your playing field, requiring teamwork, observation and logic to crack location-based clues. Perfect for ages 12 and up, whether you're after a family outing or a group challenge that gets you exploring the town's hidden corners on foot.

1h 20mfrom AUD $44

Private Day Tour of Mont Saint-Michel from Caen

★ 5.0 (21)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

France

Private Day Tour of Mont Saint-Michel from Caen

A private eight-hour excursion from Caen that takes you to [Mont Saint-Michel](/places/mont-saint-michel), the UNESCO-listed Benedictine abbey perched on a tidal island off Normandy's coast. Your dedicated guide leads you through the abbey's medieval chambers and passages, then leaves you free to wander the stone-paved village at your own pace. Depending on how long you linger, there's potential to squeeze in a brief stop at a nearby town—Bayeux, Balleroy, or one of several others—though [Mont Saint-Michel](/places/mont-saint-michel) itself tends to fill the day.

8 hoursfrom AUD $832

Italian Riviera Monaco & Monte Carlo Private Tour from Nice

★ 5.0 (21)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

France

Italian Riviera Monaco & Monte Carlo Private Tour from Nice

A nine-hour private tour from Nice that sweeps you through the Italian Riviera's coastal villages and into the principalities of Monaco and Monte Carlo. Your guide steers you through working fishing ports, local markets brimming with regional produce, and the Belle Époque grandeur of Europe's playground. You'll taste the pace of Mediterranean life—unhurried markets, narrow lanes—before hitting the glittering casino district and yacht-lined harbours that define Monte Carlo's reputation.

9 hoursfrom AUD $1304

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