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Provence Wine Tour - Private Day Tour from Nice

★ 4.9 (108)

🍜 Food & Cooking

France

Provence Wine Tour - Private Day Tour from Nice

A private wine tour departing Nice that takes you through three distinct Provence vineyards over eight hours. Your own knowledgeable guide leads tastings across reds, whites and rosés—roughly fifteen wines total—while sharing two millennia of winemaking knowledge. Hotel pickup and air-conditioned transport included. The pace is relaxed; the setting intimate. Lunch isn't part of the package but the vineyards or nearby medieval villages offer affordable options.

Guided tour of Nancy, Great History and Little Anecdotes

A 90-minute walking tour through Nancy led by a history-qualified guide who works with the city's Tourist Office. You'll explore the city's architectural heritage and pivotal moments through a narrative that balances grand events with the smaller stories that shaped the place. The guide adjusts depth and pace to match your group's interests, whether you're after broad context or granular detail.

1h 30mfrom AUD $25

Versailles Domain Half or Full Day Private Guided Tour from Paris

★ 4.9 (102)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

France

Versailles Domain Half or Full Day Private Guided Tour from Paris

Skip the queues and explore Versailles with a private guide who knows the palace inside out. This half or full-day tour from Paris includes reserved entry to the château and gardens, plus door-to-door transport in a comfortable vehicle. Your local guide shares the stories behind the gilded rooms and manicured landscapes, giving you context most visitors miss. Choose your length—4 hours for the essentials, 8 hours to linger in the gardens and apartments.

4 hours – 8 hoursfrom AUD $901

Unique Guided Walking Tour of Great Women in Parisian History

★ 4.9 (93)

🛕 Culture & History

France

Unique Guided Walking Tour of Great Women in Parisian History

A two-hour walking tour through Paris's Left Bank that centres on the women whose contributions shaped the city—from intellectuals to artists to revolutionaries. Starting near a woman-owned café by Luxembourg Gardens, you'll traverse the neighbourhood with a local guide, stopping at landmarks like the Panthéon and Notre Dame whilst learning the stories typically left out of mainstream histories. Women of Paris, founded in 2016, specialises exclusively in this perspective, offering morning and afternoon slots to fit your rhythm.

Horse ride in Haute Provence Luberon and Forcalquier

Saddle up for a two-hour ride through the rolling hills and lavender-studded valleys of Haute Provence. Your guide is an experienced local horseologist who knows every trail around Luberon and Forcalquier. The animals are seasoned trail horses kept specifically for these excursions, so you're paired with reliable mounts on routes that deliver proper views without compromising safety.

2 hoursfrom AUD $111

Bordeaux Sightseeing Private Sidecar Guided Tour

★ 4.9 (87)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

France

Bordeaux Sightseeing Private Sidecar Guided Tour

Experience Bordeaux from an unconventional vantage point aboard a vintage sidecar, navigating the city's grand boulevards and architectural landmarks with a knowledgeable local driver. This 45-minute private tour accommodates solo travellers or couples in a single sidecar, or groups of three to four across two vehicles. You'll hear insider commentary on the wine capital's history and notable sites whilst feeling the genuine texture of the streets rather than viewing them through a bus window.

45 minfrom AUD $100

The Emblematic: visit of villages, Haut-Koenigsbourg, Wine tasting

★ 4.9 (84)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

France

The Emblematic: visit of villages, Haut-Koenigsbourg, Wine tasting

An eight-hour tour departing Colmar at 9:00 a.m. that threads through Alsace's wine country, visiting three picturesque villages perched along the Route des Vins. You'll explore the hilltop fortress of Haut-Koenigsbourg, then finish at a working winery for tasting direct from the producer. Returns to Colmar around 5:30 p.m.

Louvre Private Tour in Paris with Entry Tickets

Skip the queues and explore the Louvre with a private guide fluent in English, German, and French. This 2-hour tour covers the masterpieces—Mona Lisa, Venus de Milo—plus lesser-known works tucked away from the crowds. Your guide tailors the route to your interests, adjusting pace and focus as you go. Entry tickets are sorted beforehand; just show up and begin.

Louvre Museum Guided Family Treasure Hunt

Navigate the Louvre's vast galleries without losing the kids to art fatigue. This 2-hour guided hunt gives each child a custom activity booklet packed with visual puzzles and detective work tied to genuine masterpieces. A trained art historian leads the way, turning famous paintings and sculptures into a mystery game rather than a lecture. Adults get fast-track tickets; children stay engaged long enough to actually ask if they can go back tomorrow.

2 hoursfrom AUD $1053

Mona Lisa First Access - Louvre Private Guided Tour

★ 4.9 (80)

🛕 Culture & History

France

Mona Lisa First Access - Louvre Private Guided Tour

Beat the crowds to the Louvre with early access and a private guide who takes you straight to the Mona Lisa before the masses arrive. You'll spend time with Leonardo's masterpiece in relative calm, hearing the stories behind it, then work backwards through the museum to catch the Renaissance galleries, Napoleon's coronation scene, Venus de Milo, and Winged Victory. Your guide navigates the vast palace methodically so you see what matters most in 90 minutes, finishing with local tips for the rest of your Paris morning.

Winery Tour & Wine Tasting - Deli Plate & 3 Wines

Spend two hours at a French winery where the proprietor walks you through vineyard management, production methods, and barrel storage before pouring three wines alongside charcuterie. You'll hear firsthand how decisions in the field shape what ends up in your glass, swap stories with other wine enthusiasts, and leave with a genuine feel for what went into each bottle.

Van Gogh's Provence & Les-Baux-de-Provence - Afternoon Tour

Explore Arles and Les-Baux-de-Provence on this afternoon outing through Provence's Roman and medieval sites, tracing Van Gogh's footsteps across the region. Run by two local guides with over a decade's experience, the tour keeps groups to eight people, allowing genuine conversation and flexibility around your interests. You'll travel in a modern air-conditioned van through the countryside, stopping at landmarks while your guides share contextual stories and practical knowledge collected over years of leading visitors through these towns.

half-day excursion / snorkeling calanques de piana-capo rosso

A four-hour coastal boat trip along Corsica's Calanques de Piana, featuring dramatic rust-red porphyry cliffs and multiple swimming stops in sheltered coves. Your skipper navigates sea caves beneath towering rock formations whilst you snorkel in crystalline water. The geology shifts colour throughout the day—burnt orange to deep crimson depending on light—creating an ever-changing backdrop. Expect bracing swims between dramatic geology and straightforward snorkelling in shallow, protected spots.

Louvre Art and Mysteries: Guided Experience for 6-people Max

A small-group guided tour through the Louvre's celebrated galleries, limited to six people maximum. Over two hours, your guide unpacks the stories behind celebrated works—the Mona Lisa, Venus de Milo, Winged Victory of Samothrace—and steers you toward lesser-known pieces that reward closer looking. This isn't a rushed sprint through rooms; it's a chance to linger with art and understand the civilisations that created it. Entrance included.

2 hours – 2h 30mfrom AUD $232

Afternoon Tour to Monaco Monte-Carlo Eze from Nice

★ 4.9 (72)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

France

Afternoon Tour to Monaco Monte-Carlo Eze from Nice

Depart Nice at 1:00 pm aboard a minibus to explore three Côte d'Azur highlights in under six hours. Your guide navigates the coastal roads past Villefranche and Cap-Ferrat, then takes you through the hilltop perfume village of Èze, across the panoramic viewpoint at La Turbie, and into Monaco's old town and palace quarter. Finish at Monte Carlo's casino and Formula 1 circuit before returning to Nice by early evening.

5h 45mfrom AUD $159

Private Paris tour By Minivan, private guide, Champagne(optional)

★ 4.9 (72)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

France

Private Paris tour By Minivan, private guide, Champagne(optional)

A six-hour private minivan tour of Paris with your own guide, covering major landmarks and lesser-known spots across the city. The tour includes a bottle of premium champagne (optional for adults 18+) and bottled water. You'll travel in your own vehicle with a dedicated guide who knows the city's character—both its famous vistas and quieter corners worth discovering.

6 hoursfrom AUD $1170

★ 4.9 (68)

🛕 Culture & History

France

The Pere Lachaise Cemetery Private Tour

Explore Père Lachaise on a private guided tour through 44 hectares of sculpted grounds and 70,000 graves—a working cemetery that reads like a map of cultural history. Your guide navigates away from coach-tour crowds to locate the tombs of Morrison, Wilde, Piaf, Proust, Chopin and dozens more, connecting the dots between lives and legacies. Two hours, entirely shaped by your pace and curiosity.

Private 3.5-hour sidecar tour & cider tasting from Le Havre port

Rev up from Le Havre's cruise terminal for a 3.5-hour sidecar sprint through Normandy's Côte Fleurie. Your guide pilots you across the iconic Normandy Bridge, past the clifftop Notre-Dame-de-Grâce Chapel, and up to Mont-Joli's sweeping vistas. The finale: three glasses of cider, pommeau and calvados at a working orchard distillery where you'll chat with the makers themselves. This isn't a bus tour—it's wind-in-your-face storytelling on two wheels.

LOUVRE PRIVATE TOUR: Priority Access tickets & Local expert guide

Skip the queues at the Louvre and explore 4,000 years of art with a knowledgeable local guide steering you through the museum's vast galleries. Over two and a half hours, you'll navigate directly to masterpieces like the Mona Lisa and Venus de Milo, setting your own rhythm and asking questions freely. Your dedicated guide transforms what could be an overwhelming visit into a manageable, personalised experience.

Half-Day Walking Food Tour in Nice with Lunch

A four-hour walking tour through Nice's backstreet food scene, led by a local guide who shares lesser-known stories about the city's past. You'll stop at neighbourhood cafés and specialist food shops favoured by residents, sampling over nine dishes and visiting three venues for drinks. Public transport is included, as are all tastings, lunch, and beverages. Groups stay small at twelve people maximum to keep things intimate.

4 hoursfrom AUD $201

Aix-en-Provence, Cassis, Marseille - Private Tour From Marseille

★ 4.9 (66)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

France

Aix-en-Provence, Cassis, Marseille - Private Tour From Marseille

A seven to eight hour private tour threading through three distinct Provençal towns, each with its own character. Depart Marseille to explore the ochre-hued streets of Aix-en-Provence, the clifftop fishing village of Cassis, and return via the coastal city itself. Your driver knows these places well and moves at your pace, stopping where you choose.

7 hours – 8 hoursfrom AUD $1605

★ 4.9 (65)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

France

French Riviera Private Full-Day Tour

A private eight-and-a-half-hour sweep across the French Riviera's most compelling stops—Monaco's casinos and yacht-lined harbour, the clifftop village of Eze with its Mediterranean vistas, Antibes' working harbour and market culture, and St Paul de Vence's cobbled art-world heritage. Your own certified guide navigates you through these four destinations in a Mercedes minivan, with pickup from Nice or Villefranche-sur-Mer. No queues, no group rhythm—the day runs to your pace.

8h 30mfrom AUD $1904

Full Day Private Tour of Paris in a Van with photoshoot included

★ 4.9 (64)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

France

Full Day Private Tour of Paris in a Van with photoshoot included

A six-hour private van tour of Paris that hits the major landmarks—Champs-Élysées, [Eiffel Tower](/places/eiffel-tower), Notre-Dame, Sacré-Cœur—with a photographer on hand to capture your visit. Your multilingual guide (fluent in French, English, Spanish, plus Portuguese and Italian) navigates you through the city in an air-conditioned van that seats up to six. All photos are retouched and included. Exterior views only; entrance fees to monuments aren't covered.

6 hoursfrom AUD $1170

★ 4.9 (63)

🏔 Adventure & Sports

France

Seignosse electric scooter excursion

Explore the Seignosse coastline and inland routes on a fat-tyred electric scooter with experienced guides who tailor rides to your ability. This 90-minute outing takes you through beach towns and surrounding terrain at your own pace, suitable whether you're picking up a scooter for the first time or you've ridden before. Equipment and safety gear provided.

Tour Grasse and medieval villages of Gourdon, Tourette & St Paul

A nine-hour private tour through Provence's hilltop villages and the perfume capital of Grasse. You'll navigate stone-walled settlements at Gourdon, Tourette, and Saint-Paul, each perched above lavender-dotted valleys, learning their medieval heritage with a knowledgeable local guide. An air-conditioned vehicle handles the winding roads, leaving you free to absorb the architecture, narrow passages, and regional character without the hassle of public transport or group schedules.

9 hoursfrom AUD $199

From Strasbourg: Visit to the Black Forest in Triberg, Titisee, Freiburg

★ 4.9 (49)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

France

From Strasbourg: Visit to the Black Forest in Triberg, Titisee, Freiburg

This eight-to-nine-hour loop from Strasbourg takes you across the border into Germany's Black Forest, hitting three distinct stops in a single day. You'll visit Triberg's powerful waterfalls, the serene waters of Lake Titisee, and Freiburg's striking cathedral and medieval squares. Travelling in a small minibus with a multilingual guide, you get breathing room at each location to explore at your own pace rather than being herded through.

8 hours – 9 hoursfrom AUD $199

★ 4.9 (47)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

France

Paris Main Sights Bike Tour

Cycle through Paris's iconic landmarks on a guided 3–3.5 hour tour using sturdy Dutch bikes. You'll navigate dedicated cycle paths and pavements, stopping at major historical sites to hear their stories and snap photos. The 10 a.m. departure includes a 20-minute break (bring cash for refreshments or pack your own). Kids from 6 years ride their own bikes; younger children under 6 and under 22kg can use a specialised seat. Tours run with a minimum group size, or you'll receive a reschedule or refund.

3 hours – 3h 30mfrom AUD $67

Paris Segway Tour with Ticket for Seine River Cruise

★ 4.9 (47)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

France

Paris Segway Tour with Ticket for Seine River Cruise

Glide through central Paris on a Segway, covering iconic landmarks like the [Eiffel Tower](/places/eiffel-tower) and Arc de Triomphe in 90 minutes with a knowledgeable local guide. You'll clock up far more ground than walking while still catching the city's finest views from street level. A bonus Seine river cruise ticket lets you experience Paris from the water on your own schedule afterwards.

Private Vineyard Tour and Wine Tasting in Bandol

Spend two hours at a Bandol vineyard with a former Michelin-starred sommelier who breaks down winemaking from vine to glass. You'll walk through the production process, learn to taste strategically rather than guess, and sample the estate's range of wines. Half a bottle per person is included, along with transport and entry. By the end, you'll understand what you're drinking instead of just enjoying it.

Sports Canyoning of Écouges bas in Vercors - Grenoble

Drop into the raw limestone canyons of Écouges bas in the Vercors, four hours of technical descents through waterfalls, rock slides and natural chutes. This is the flagship canyoning route near Grenoble—serious enough to test your nerve but navigable if you're fit and comfortable in water. You'll abseil, jump, toboggan down polished stone and swim through narrow gorges carved by centuries of runoff.

Visit Marc Chagall Museum

Spend 1–2 hours exploring Marc Chagall's dreamlike canvases with a dedicated guide who unpacks the Russian-French master's symbolic language. Set in France, this focused museum visit reveals how Chagall layered colour, folklore, and emotion into works that feel both intimate and monumental. You'll walk away understanding the rhythms beneath his surreal compositions—the way love, loss, and longing pulse through every brushstroke.

1 hour – 2 hoursfrom AUD $301

Paris Cheeses and Wines Tour de France with Tasty Games

★ 4.9 (32)

🍜 Food & Cooking

France

Paris Cheeses and Wines Tour de France with Tasty Games

Spend two hours in the [Eiffel Tower](/places/eiffel-tower) district learning how the French actually eat—pairing six regional cheeses with four wines. Hervé guides you through tasting techniques, regional distinctions, and the logic behind matching cheese to wine. You'll taste blindfolded, eat fresh bread from a local bakery, and leave understanding why these pairings matter. Designed for people who'd rather eat like a Parisian than visit one more monument.

Small-Group Half-Day Châteaux of Montpellier Wine Tour

Explore two wine estates near Montpellier on a compact half-day tour. You'll travel by air-conditioned minivan with a knowledgeable guide, stopping at distinct châteaux to taste their wines and learn about the region's viticultural traditions. The route covers local heritage through architecture and cellar visits, offering a genuine introduction to Montpellier's wine country without requiring a full day commitment.

Guided Tour in Aix-en-Provence: Historical Old City

A 2.5-hour walk through Aix-en-Provence's medieval lanes with a historian-guide who connects architecture, personalities and drama spanning from Roman times to the present day. You'll pass fountains, townhouses and public squares whilst hearing tales of local figures, romantic entanglements and pivotal moments that shaped the city. The route incorporates stops at vibrant produce markets—daily affairs, with larger gatherings Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday—where the flavours and rhythms of Provençal life come into focus.

Louvre Late Opening Private Tour – Fewer Crowds & Highlights

Explore the Louvre on Wednesday and Friday evenings when visitor numbers drop and golden light softens the galleries. This two-hour private tour skips the daytime crush, letting you move through the museum at your rhythm with a guide who navigates the space daily. You'll see the iconic works—Mona Lisa, Venus de Milo, Victory of Samothrace—without fighting crowds. Pre-booked tickets mean no queuing; simply arrive and begin.

2 hoursfrom AUD $466

Paris Treasure Hunt – Explore the Seine from Louvre to Eiffel

★ 4.9 (18)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

France

Paris Treasure Hunt – Explore the Seine from Louvre to Eiffel

Work your way along the Seine solving puzzles and riddles that lead you from the Louvre's grand courtyard to the [Eiffel Tower](/places/eiffel-tower)'s base. This self-guided treasure hunt stretches across 2.5 hours and mixes cultural trivia with playful detective work, designed for families, mates, or corporate groups who want to explore central Paris on their own terms without a guide's script.

Half-day tour to Saint Emilion, a UNESCO site, with a private guide

Explore Saint Emilion's UNESCO-listed medieval village and surrounding vineyards with a sommelier guide who's spent seven years leading private wine tours across Bordeaux. This 6.5-hour outing takes no more than four people, letting you move at an unhurried pace through the region's most celebrated appellations. Your guide translates complex winemaking and terroir into straightforward conversation, building your understanding of why these slopes produce some of the world's most sought-after bottles.

6h 30mfrom AUD $1070

★ 4.9 (18)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

France

Full Day Private Tour from Avignon

A bespoke eight-hour private exploration of Avignon and Provence, shaped around your interests before you arrive. Your volunteer guide—a local passionate about regional history, culture and language—meets you beforehand to refine the itinerary, whether you're drawn to castle ruins, vineyard tastings, Roman ruins, Provençal markets, or the area's artistic heritage. Departing around 9:30 a.m., you'll travel by private transport to sites chosen specifically for you.

Private Family Chocolate Making Class in Paris

A hands-on chocolate workshop in Paris designed exclusively for families, where everyone from age six upwards gets stuck in making actual confections rather than watching from the sidelines. The one-hour session takes place in a proper working lab with instruction pitched to suit your kids' ages and abilities. You'll learn techniques worth practising at home, and the team can adapt for allergies or dietary requirements with advance notice.

Nice walking tour: Old City and Castle Hill

A 90-minute guided walk through Nice's Old Town and Castle Hill, led by a local who unpacks the layers of architecture, street life and provençal character. You'll navigate narrow lanes lined with shuttered buildings, detour through the flower market's riotous stalls, and climb to the castle ruins for views across the Baie des Anges. A food tasting included.

1h 30mfrom AUD $59

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