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E-Bike tour of Sainte Victoire Mountain, Aix-en-Provence

★ 4.9 (195)

🏔 Adventure & Sports

France

E-Bike tour of Sainte Victoire Mountain, Aix-en-Provence

Pedal an electric mountain bike through the Provençal countryside surrounding Aix-en-Provence on this three-hour guided ride. Following routes that inspired Cézanne and other artists, you'll climb steep terrain with electric assistance, stopping at viewpoints across roughly 25 kilometres of rolling hills and mountain passages. Your guide shares stories about the landscape's cultural heritage, art history, and local character—or keeps conversation light if you prefer. It's a casual exploration of countryside that's equal parts visual feast and physical engagement.

Saint-Émilion & Pomerol Wine Tour: Tastings, Lunch & WSET Guide

Spend six hours exploring Saint-Émilion's rolling vineyards and medieval lanes with a WSET-qualified wine guide. Visit two Grand Cru Classé properties, taste current releases straight from the barrel rooms, and learn how Bordeaux's Left Bank reputation was built. A regional lunch of charcuterie, cheese and bread sits between tastings. Small groups keep things intimate; air-conditioned transport handles the driving between estates.

Private Round Trip Transfer to Vimy Ridge from Arras

Private car transfer from Arras to Vimy Ridge Canadian Memorial, a solemn First World War site north of the city. Michel, your driver, knows the region intimately and will collect you from your hotel or train station, drop you at the memorial to explore with available guides (English and French-speaking), then return you at an agreed time. Four hours total, up to four passengers per vehicle.

4 hoursfrom AUD $164

★ 4.9 (155)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

France

Nice City Best Highlights E-bike Tour

Cruise Nice's essential landmarks on an electric bike over 2.5 hours, starting from the Promenade des Anglais. Your guide steers you through the winding streets of Vieux Nice, up Castle Hill for sweeping city views, past the working port with its traditional pointus fishing boats, and finally to Mont Boron's ridge-top perspective. The e-bikes handle the climbs so you can focus on the scenery and local stories. Groups stay small at eight riders maximum.

Exclusive Food Tour in Menton - 3 hours - small groups

Taste your way through Menton's borderland kitchen on this 3-hour guided ramble through the old town. You'll hit local spots serving up Provençal and Italian staples—pichade, barbajuan, socca, fresh cheese, white truffle—paired with regional wines. The tour caps off with lemon-forward desserts and Italian coffee. Small groups of 10 max means you'll move at a proper pace, with a guide who knows the food history and why things taste the way they do here.

Paris to Normandy D-Day Tour Small Group : Utah, Omaha & Cemetery

This 11–12 hour small-group tour from Paris traces the D-Day landings across Normandy's most significant beaches and memorials. You'll visit Utah and Omaha beaches, explore Pointe du Hoc's dramatic clifftop positions, and pay respects at the American Cemetery. A licensed guide contextualises each stop while you travel in an air-conditioned coach, with museum entry and lunch included. The itinerary balances reflection with practical walking, covering the ground where the 1944 invasion unfolded.

11 hours – 12 hoursfrom AUD $500

★ 4.9 (123)

🐠 Water Activities

France

Guided sea kayak trip in Cap d’Agde

Paddle out from Cap d'Agde's volcanic coastline on a guided two-hour sea kayak exploration. Nathan, a qualified instructor, leads you past dramatic cliff formations whilst spotting local seabirds and coastal plants. The route suits paddlers of all skill levels—no experience necessary, but you'll need to swim confidently and have reasonable fitness. You'll cover accessible stretches of the Mediterranean shore, taking in the raw geology that makes this corner of France geologically distinct.

Nice Old Town & Local Markets Food Tour with 9+ Tastings

Spend three hours eating your way through Nice's Old Town with a local guide who knows where the best bites hide. You'll move between morning markets, neighbourhood bars and family-run restaurants, tasting over nine dishes that capture Provence's essence—from chickpea socca to Salad Niçoise, anchovy tarts to artisanal ice cream. Discover how Nice's position between sea and mountains, French and Italian influences, shaped its distinctive food culture.

Discover the Lérins Islands and the Bay of Cannes by Private Boat

Four-hour private boat excursion aboard a Beneteau Flyer exploring the Lérins Islands, a pair of largely untouched Mediterranean islets off the Cannes coast. Spend your time snorkelling amongst vibrant marine life, paddling into secluded coves by stand-up board, and floating in crystalline waters. The boat carries snorkelling gear, underwater scooters, and provisions—wine, water, soft drinks, and nibbles included. A skipper fee of €300 applies, payable onboard.

4 hoursfrom AUD $167

★ 4.9 (114)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

France

Nissa La Bella 1H40h

Explore Nice's landmarks and labyrinthine streets aboard an electric tuk-tuk over 100 minutes. Your local pilot navigates the Promenade des Anglais, flower market, castle hill, and Russian cathedral while sharing stories of the city's past. Stop whenever you like to photograph Belle Époque facades, grab a coffee, or linger in a quiet corner. Hotel pickup and drop-off included, with multilingual audio commentary and WiFi keeping you connected.

Rando Aqua - "Le Pont de Tusset" - Discovery Course

Float down the Verdon's white-water sections on a guided aquatic journey through France's wildest gorge country. Lasting three and a half hours, this discovery course equips you with full neoprene gear and safety kit, letting you drift past dramatic canyon walls and untamed riverside landscapes. It's less adrenaline spike, more meditative float through exceptional scenery—though the current keeps things engaging.

From Bayeux: 2-hour private sidecar tour in Normandy

Travel through Normandy's D-Day landscapes in a vintage sidecar, departing from Bayeux. This 2-hour tour takes you to Omaha Beach and the American military cemetery whilst navigating the rural roads where the 1944 invasion unfolded. Your driver shares firsthand accounts of the region's wartime significance, offering a tactile way to connect with the history rather than reading it from a museum placard.

2 hoursfrom AUD $234

5-Hour Private Sightseeing Tour of the Provence from Marseille in Luxury Car

★ 4.9 (103)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

France

5-Hour Private Sightseeing Tour of the Provence from Marseille in Luxury Car

Explore the countryside and villages surrounding Marseille in a private luxury vehicle with a driver who knows the region intimately. Over six hours, you'll discover how locals live, eat and farm across Provence's rolling landscapes. Stop where your guide suggests—lavender fields, hilltop towns, regional markets—and hear stories about the area's food, wine and character. Hotel collection and drop-off included.

6 hoursfrom AUD $1304

Chablis and Burgundy Wine Tour Run by Sommelier with Lunch

★ 4.9 (101)

🍜 Food & Cooking

France

Chablis and Burgundy Wine Tour Run by Sommelier with Lunch

Spend a full day exploring northern Burgundy's wine country with a WSET Level 4 sommelier, travelling 2 hours north from Paris. Visit the Chablis region and medieval monastic cellars, meet local producers, and taste over 15 wines across whites, reds and sparkling varieties. A paired lunch with cheese and charcuterie, all tastings, and return transport from Paris are included. Small groups (max 8) ensure a personal experience with someone who's judged international competitions.

10 hours – 11 hoursfrom AUD $502

★ 4.9 (92)

🏔 Adventure & Sports

France

The "Panic at the Factory" room

Hunt down Santa's missing route map before he departs on Christmas Eve in this festive escape room set inside a toy factory workshop. You'll have 60 minutes to help the panicked elves locate the misplaced itinerary and prevent Christmas from derailing. Designed for newcomers and seasoned players alike, this seasonal puzzle experience combines logic, teamwork and holiday chaos into one high-stakes hour.

1 hourfrom AUD $65

Private Tour: Discover Paris with Local, 3 hours on a Segway

★ 4.9 (87)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

France

Private Tour: Discover Paris with Local, 3 hours on a Segway

Cover ground across Paris on a Segway with a local guide steering you through the city's iconic landmarks. This three-hour private tour zips past the Champs-Élysées, delivers close-up views of the [Eiffel Tower](/places/eiffel-tower) and Louvre, and lets you absorb neighbourhood stories without the foot fatigue of traditional sightseeing. Your guide shares insider tips to extend your exploration beyond the ride.

Discovery of the Grands Sites de l'Hérault from Montpellier

An eight-hour guided tour exploring two significant natural and historical landmarks in the Hérault region outside Montpellier. Your guide, who knows these landscapes intimately, takes you to the medieval abbey nestled in Saint Guilhem's desert gorge and the dramatic amphitheatre-shaped rock formations surrounding Lake Salagou. The day involves moderate walking across varied terrain, with transport between sites in an air-conditioned vehicle. Bring your own lunch and plenty of water.

8 hoursfrom AUD $125

Private Tour of Bordeaux in a Sidecar 1h30

★ 4.9 (81)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

France

Private Tour of Bordeaux in a Sidecar 1h30

Explore Bordeaux's grand boulevards and wine-region landmarks from an unconventional vantage point aboard a vintage sidecar. This 90-minute private tour pairs you with a knowledgeable driver-guide who navigates the city's architectural highlights whilst you take in the scenery from either the sidecar basket or the seat behind. Perfect for small groups wanting a distinctive way to cover ground without the anonymity of a coach tour.

Skip the line Invalides Dome Louis XIV and Napoleon Guided Tour

Walk straight past the queues into the Musée de l'Armée, housed in the iconic gold-domed Hôtel des Invalides in central Paris. Over two hours, your dedicated guide unpacks France's military saga from Louis XIV through Napoleon to the World Wars, revealing artefacts and narratives that bring centuries of conflict and statecraft into focus. Whether you're drawn to military history or curious about how nations shaped themselves through warfare, this skip-the-line access cuts straight to the stories.

2 hoursfrom AUD $222

★ 4.9 (76)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

France

Amboise Discovery Segway 45mn

Glide through Amboise's streets on a Segway, discovering the city's lesser-known corners with a local guide. This 45-minute circuit includes a 15-minute introduction to master the machine, then rolls past the town's key landmarks at a leisurely pace. It's an efficient way to cover ground without the fatigue of walking, ideal for those wanting to see more in less time.

1 hourfrom AUD $47

Full Day Tour of Nice Eze and Monaco from Nice

★ 4.9 (75)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

France

Full Day Tour of Nice Eze and Monaco from Nice

A full-day guided drive through the French Riviera's most photogenic spots. You'll start at Colline du Château for sweeping views over Nice, then climb into the medieval hilltop village of Èze with its maze of stone laneways and sea vistas. The day finishes in Monaco, where you'll wander the old quarter, see the Prince's Palace and Princess Grace's Cathedral, tour the Oceanographic Museum, and finish at Monte-Carlo's legendary Casino and Hotel de Paris. Your guide provides local context and stories throughout.

Vineyard and Triple Tasting First Cru in the Mountains of Reims

Taste three Premier Cru champagnes sourced exclusively from first-press harvests at a highly-ranked Reims vineyard. This intimate one-hour session showcases wines with Premier Cru designation, celebrated for their refinement and complexity. You'll experience the house's signature cuvées in a setting that's earned multiple travel accolades. An ideal introduction to what distinguishes first-press champagne from standard bottlings.

Private guided tour of the city of Carcassonne

A private 90-minute walking tour through Carcassonne's layered medieval streets with a certified local guide. You'll navigate two and a half millennia of occupation—from Roman foundations through Cathar history to troubadour-era splendour—at your own pace. The guide unlocks access to restricted areas and shares insider knowledge of the fortress city's architecture, religious upheavals, and sieges, without the constraints of group timing.

1h 30m – 1h 40mfrom AUD $268

Toulouse Food Tour – A Full French Meal by Do Eat Better

★ 4.9 (70)

🍜 Food & Cooking

France

Toulouse Food Tour – A Full French Meal by Do Eat Better

Walk through Toulouse's medieval quarter with a knowledgeable local who steers you toward genuine restaurants serving regional classics. Over three and a half hours, you'll stop at four venues for successive courses—foie gras, local cheeses, aligot sausage, violet confections—that together constitute a full meal. Seasonal availability and supplier partnerships shape what lands on your plate, ensuring you taste what locals actually eat.

Beaujolais Crus wine tour from Lyon Full day

This six-to-seven-hour tour ventures north from Lyon into the rolling Beaujolais hills, a region celebrated for elegant, fruit-forward wines with genuine character. You'll travel by air-conditioned minivan with a local guide and driver, stopping at working vineyards to taste their distinctive bottlings. The route covers several of the Crus terroirs, each with its own personality and winemaking approach. This is a measured exploration rather than a sprint—time to chat with vignerons, understand the landscape, and develop your palate alongside knowledgeable commentary.

6 hours – 7 hoursfrom AUD $232

Cruise to Bonifacio and Snorkeling to the Lavezzi Islands

★ 4.9 (61)

🐠 Water Activities

France

Cruise to Bonifacio and Snorkeling to the Lavezzi Islands

A five-hour boat journey departing from Sant'Amanza that takes you along Bonifacio's dramatic coastline and out to the Lavezzi Islands. Your captain navigates sea caves and beneath towering cliffs, stopping for swimming and snorkelling in pristine Mediterranean waters. The route reveals hidden coves and underwater landscapes accessible only by boat, with all gear and refreshments provided.

Bordeaux Afternoon Food Tour : Sweets, Wine and Cheese

Spend two hours in Bordeaux's city centre with Aurélien, a former English teacher, sampling local patisseries and learning how wine pairs with cheese through hands-on tasting. You'll wander past seven landmarks whilst picking up insider tips on where locals actually eat, finishing with a guide to the city's best tables. It's equal parts indulgence and storytelling.

Verdun Battlefield Tour, Expert Historian & Tickets Included

Walk the scarred landscape of Verdun with a knowledgeable historian guiding you through one of WWI's deadliest offensives. Over eight hours, you'll traverse preserved trenches, visit fortified positions, and see the vast Ossuary—a sobering monument to the hundreds of thousands lost here. The guide unpacks the battle's tactical choices and human toll, connecting you to the soldiers who fought across this muddy, cratered ground.

Paris Private Shopping Spree & Walking Tour with a Local Guide

Spend three hours exploring Paris's best shopping streets with a local guide who knows where Parisians actually shop. Whether you're after vintage finds, emerging designers, luxury labels, or artisan goods, your guide tailors the route to your interests beforehand and walks you through neighbourhoods most visitors miss. You'll pick up insider tips on French shopping culture and how to navigate the city's retail landscape like a resident.

Paris Romantic & Private Tour By Night on a Sidecar Ural

Explore Paris from an unconventional vantage point aboard a vintage Ural motorcycle sidecar during a 90-minute guided tour. You'll weave through backstreet neighbourhoods and past iconic landmarks while your driver shares local stories and historical context. The open-air ride captures the city's romance whether you're departing at sunset or arriving as evening lights flicker on. Two passengers share each sidecar—one riding alongside, one perched behind the pilot—with the option to swap positions halfway through.

Cruise in a small group in Scandola Girolata Calanques de Piana

A four-hour coastal adventure aboard a nimble semi-rigid boat exploring Corsica's rugged western shores. Your skipper navigates past dramatic cliffsides and sea caves, skirting the Scandola Reserve's protected waters before pulling into the remote clifftop settlement of Girolata. On the return leg, you'll anchor in the Calanques de Piana for a swim among turquoise coves. The small-group format keeps crowds at bay and lets you feel the spray and spray-soaked wind as you cut through open water.

Dijon Wine Tour Côte de Nuits and Côte de Beaune Vineyards

This eight-hour tour from Dijon takes you through Burgundy's two premier wine regions, Côte de Nuits and Côte de Beaune. You'll visit three wineries for tastings of the region's signature Pinot Noirs and Chardonnays, stop for photographs across the rolling vineyard landscape, and explore Beaune's medieval streets. Your knowledgeable driver provides commentary throughout, and lunch is built into the itinerary to break up the day.

8 hoursfrom AUD $359

Secrets of Paris Bike Tour (English or Dutch)

★ 4.9 (42)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

France

Secrets of Paris Bike Tour (English or Dutch)

This 3.5-hour guided bike ride starts near the [Eiffel Tower](/places/eiffel-tower) and follows the Seine past major landmarks before peeling off into Paris's quieter corners. You'll discover neighbourhood gems, local stories and lesser-known spots that most visitors miss. The route covers about 12 km with some gentle climbs, built for confident urban cyclists comfortable sharing roads with traffic.

Orsay Museum Private Guided Visit

Spend two hours exploring the world's finest Impressionist collection with a dedicated art historian at Paris's Musée d'Orsay. Your guide steers you through galleries of late-19th and early-20th century works, unpacking the stories behind canvases by Van Gogh, Renoir, Degas, Cézanne and Manet. Skip the queues and move at your own pace through one of Europe's most rewarding museums.

Saint-Emilion Private Full Day Wine Tour from Bordeaux

Spend eight hours exploring the Saint-Émilion wine region with a private guide, visiting three hand-picked châteaux for tastings and learning how terroir shapes the wines. You'll be collected from your Bordeaux hotel and driven through the UNESCO-listed village and surrounding vineyards in an air-conditioned minivan, gaining insight into local appellations and grape varieties from a professional English-speaking guide who tailors the day to your interests.

8 hoursfrom AUD $853

Soirée at the Eiffel Tower: Small-Group Guided Experience

★ 4.9 (30)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

France

Soirée at the Eiffel Tower: Small-Group Guided Experience

Ascend the [Eiffel Tower](/places/eiffel-tower) on a curated evening with five other guests, guided by a knowledgeable local. You'll rise to the second floor, then continue to the summit just as Paris ignites with night-time shimmer. A glass of champagne at the top marks the transition from daylight to city lights—all without the usual queues. The experience lasts 1–1.5 hours and trades crowds for conversation and breathing room.

1 hour – 1h 30mfrom AUD $331

Lavender Harvesting and Distillation Workshop in Bellegarde

★ 4.9 (30)

🍜 Food & Cooking

France

Lavender Harvesting and Distillation Workshop in Bellegarde

Spend two and a half hours in a Bellegarde lavender field cutting blooms and operating a traditional copper still. You'll extract your own floral water and essential oil, bottling both to take home. The workshop runs you through the entire chain—from plant to finished product—using organic farming methods. It's hands-on work in the Provençal sun, and you'll leave with something you actually made.

RAFTING LA PLAGNE - Descent of the Isère (1 hour on the water)

Tackle the Isère's rapids on a guided 60-minute rafting descent near La Plagne. This 2.5-hour outing pairs an hour of river action with a relaxed finish at the base's riverside restaurant and facilities. You'll paddle with a certified guide through white water that suits most fitness levels, finishing with time to decompress on the terrace with a drink or meal.

Rolling-Stone, 1/2 D Canyoning in Ardèche, Go on an adventure!

Descend Ardèche's river canyons on a half-day adventure that combines abseiling, swimming and rock scrambling through narrow gorges. Led by experienced guides in groups capped at ten, you'll navigate natural waterslides and pools whilst equipped with all necessary safety gear and footwear. Four hours of genuine canyoning, not theme-park entertainment. Suitable for novices through to confident adventurers across three difficulty tiers.

4 hoursfrom AUD $112

★ 4.9 (29)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

France

Segway Nice – City Center Tour 1h30

Glide through Nice's most distinctive neighbourhoods on a Segway, covering 90 minutes at an unhurried tempo. Your guide navigates the seafront promenade, dips into the narrow lanes of Vieux Nice, stops at the flower market, and circles back through the grand Place Masséna. You'll cover ground most walking tours miss, with time for stories and photo stops along the way.

1h 30mfrom AUD $75

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