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Small-Group Half-Day Languedoc Wine and Oyster Tour from Montpellier
★ 4.9 (26)
🍜 Food & Cooking
France

Small-Group Half-Day Languedoc Wine and Oyster Tour from Montpellier

Explore the Thau lagoon's wine and oyster culture on this half-day excursion from Montpellier. Visit working vineyards producing Picpoul de Pinet and Grès de Montpellier, then taste briny oysters straight from the water where they're farmed. Your guide navigates the Mediterranean landscape by air-conditioned minivan, connecting you with local producers and the region's distinctive flavours in just three and a half hours.

3h 30mfrom AUD $159
Paris Private Full Day Tour - Louvre & Sainte Chapelle Tickets
★ 4.9 (25)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
France

Paris Private Full Day Tour - Louvre & Sainte Chapelle Tickets

A guided six-to-eight-hour private tour covering Paris's essential landmarks and neighbourhoods. Your local guide walks you through Le Marais and the Latin Quarter, then arranges independent visits to the Louvre (with audioguide) and Sainte-Chapelle. You'll see Notre-Dame, the Panthéon, and the Sorbonne, punctuated by café stops and a traditional French lunch. Transport includes metro and taxi rides to beat foot fatigue across the city's considerable distances.

6 hours – 8 hoursfrom AUD $386
Half day Guided Tour: Monaco and Èze from Nice - local Highlights
★ 4.9 (25)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
France

Half day Guided Tour: Monaco and Èze from Nice - local Highlights

Squeeze the glamour of Monaco and the medieval charm of Èze into a single morning from Nice. This five-hour guided tour whisks you between the glittering Côte d'Azur's contrasting landscapes—from clifftop villages to yacht-lined harbours—with a local guide narrating the history en route. You'll tour the Fragonard perfumery and explore both destinations at your own pace, with hotel pickup and air-conditioned transport included.

5 hoursfrom AUD $125
Shore excursion to Nice Eze Monaco Monte Carlo from Villefranche
★ 4.9 (25)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
France

Shore excursion to Nice Eze Monaco Monte Carlo from Villefranche

This 6-hour coastal excursion from Villefranche explores three French Riviera highlights: the cliffside village of Eze, the principality of Monaco, and Monte Carlo's glittering casino quarter. You'll tour the Fragonard perfumery nestled in Eze's narrow medieval streets, wander Monaco's palace grounds and cathedral, then drive the famous Grand Prix circuit before reaching Monte Carlo. Private transport with an air-conditioned vehicle and professional guide included throughout.

6 hoursfrom AUD $1204
Shuttle Inter
★ 4.9 (25)
✈️ Transfers
France

Shuttle Inter

Shuttle Inter provides reliable ground transport across France, operating flexible routes from one to six hours depending on your needs. The air-conditioned vehicles handle everything from airport runs to regional transfers, serving travellers from North America and Europe who've trusted the service for over two decades. Infant seats are available, and the journeys work for any fitness level since you're sitting the whole way.

1 hour – 6 hoursfrom AUD $229
Lyon Segway Discovery Tour - 1h
★ 4.9 (25)
🏔 Adventure & Sports
France

Lyon Segway Discovery Tour - 1h

Glide through Lyon's compact centre on a Segway, learning to balance and steer whilst your guide navigates you between the Rhône and the city's core neighbourhoods. This one-hour outing hits the essential landmarks at an unhurried pace, making it ideal for those wanting to cover ground without walking feet raw. You'll get fitted with helmet and gear, and the route suits most fitness levels—just bring flat shoes and a willingness to look slightly ridiculous at first.

1 hourfrom AUD $50
Nice Airport Private Departure Transfer from Cannes, Monaco or Eze
★ 4.9 (25)
✈️ Transfers
France

Nice Airport Private Departure Transfer from Cannes, Monaco or Eze

Reliable private car service whisking you from your hotel in Cannes, Monaco, Eze or nearby areas straight to Nice Airport. Operating round the clock, this door-to-door transfer eliminates the hassle of navigating public transport with luggage. Your driver meets you at the hotel and handles the journey, typically taking around 30 minutes depending on traffic and time of day. Wheelchair accessible and suitable for travellers of all abilities.

30 minfrom AUD $95
Paris Passageways Walking Tour: Secrets Uncovered w/ Local Guide
★ 4.9 (24)
🛕 Culture & History
France

Paris Passageways Walking Tour: Secrets Uncovered w/ Local Guide

Explore Paris's covered arcades and hidden passageways on a two-hour guided walk that reveals the city beyond the main boulevards. Your local guide unveils the 19th-century architecture and cultural history of spaces like Galerie Vivienne and Passage des Panoramas, threading together tales of the artists and writers who shaped these intimate corridors. This tour works brilliantly on wet days, keeping you sheltered whilst discovering boutique shops and neighbourhood cafes tucked inside these time-capsule alleyways.

2 hoursfrom AUD $92
4 hours Paris Private Tour with hotel pickup & drop
★ 4.9 (13)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
France

4 hours Paris Private Tour with hotel pickup & drop

A four-hour private vehicle orientation of Paris with hotel collection and return. Your driver navigates the city's celebrated landmarks—[Eiffel Tower](/places/eiffel-tower), Louvre, Notre-Dame, Champs-Élysées, Latin Quarter, and Le Marais—from the comfort of a car, with optional walking time in the Marais district. Designed for travellers with limited time who want to see central Paris without the hassle of public transport or planning multiple stops.

4 hoursfrom AUD $400
Lyon Highlights Bike Tour
★ 4.9 (13)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
France

Lyon Highlights Bike Tour

Pedal through Lyon's architectural and artistic heart on this 2.5-hour guided ride. You'll follow the Rhône and Saône riverbanks to spot the cathedral, Hotel Dieu, and law courts, then roll into Croix-Rousse to explore its bohemian character and street art. Your guide steers you through the city's layered history and cultural neighbourhoods at a pace that suits all fitness levels.

2h 30mfrom AUD $59
Eiffel Tower Drawing Workshop at the Eiffel Tower
★ 4.9 (13)
🛕 Culture & History
France

Eiffel Tower Drawing Workshop at the Eiffel Tower

Sketch the [Eiffel Tower](/places/eiffel-tower) during a 45-minute drawing session at its base, equipped with all materials needed to capture your own vision of Paris's most recognisable landmark. Work from templates if you prefer structure, or improvise freely—no prior experience required. You'll finish with a photo of yourself, your finished piece, and the monument towering behind. Sessions run on the Trocadéro lawn weather permitting; indoor alternative at the Quai Branly museum if conditions turn poor.

45 minfrom AUD $33
Saint Malo and Saint Servan in vintage sidecar with driver
★ 4.9 (13)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
France

Saint Malo and Saint Servan in vintage sidecar with driver

A 50-minute sidecar tour through Saint-Malo and Saint-Servan takes you beyond the walled centre to quieter quarters rarely visited by tourists. Your driver navigates vintage streets through working neighbourhoods—Rosais, the marina, commercial docks—revealing a grittier, more lived-in side of the port city. You'll see where locals move cargo and moor boats, catching glimpses of industrial Brittany that guide books skip.

50 minfrom AUD $120
Grands Crus tour in e-Mehari and Chablis tasting
★ 4.9 (13)
🍜 Food & Cooking
France

Grands Crus tour in e-Mehari and Chablis tasting

Cruise through Chablis' vineyard slopes in an open-top electric Mehari, then taste wines at Domaine Clotilde Davenne in the town centre. This 45-minute to 90-minute outing blends leisurely sightseeing with serious drinking, letting you see how the terrain shapes what's in your glass. Adults only, and best for those without back or heart concerns.

45 min – 1h 30mfrom AUD $100
Historic Left Bank Walking Tour in Paris
★ 4.9 (13)
🛕 Culture & History
France

Historic Left Bank Walking Tour in Paris

Spend two and a half hours walking through Saint Germain des Prés and the Latin Quarter, two neighbourhoods that have shaped Parisian culture for centuries. Your guide unpicks layers of history—from medieval streets to literary cafés—revealing stories of philosophers, revolutionaries, and artists who made these quarters hum. You'll see surviving architecture and hear lesser-known details that bring each era to life, moving through time as you move through the streets.

2h 30mfrom AUD $75
Private 2-hour Walking Tour of Annecy with official tour guide
★ 4.9 (13)
🛕 Culture & History
France

Private 2-hour Walking Tour of Annecy with official tour guide

Walk through Annecy's lakeside charm with a knowledgeable local guide over two hours. This private tour covers the town's architectural highlights—from the medieval Old Town's narrow alleys to the Palais de l'Île, the cathedral, and the romantic Pont des Amours spanning the lake. Your guide handles logistics and historical context, leaving you free to soak in the Alps backdrop and Belle Époque elegance that define this French gem.

2 hoursfrom AUD $423
Private Yacht Charter with Skipper on The French Riviera
★ 4.9 (13)
🐠 Water Activities
France

Private Yacht Charter with Skipper on The French Riviera

Spend four hours aboard your own skippered yacht cruising the Côte d'Azur between Nice and Monaco. This private charter includes your captain, fuel, snorkelling kit and soft drinks, leaving you free to swim in secluded coves, explore underwater, and soak up Mediterranean sun. Perfect for groups up to seven seeking a relaxed half-day on the water without the hassle of navigation.

4 hoursfrom AUD $2508
Private 10-hour round transfer to Champagne Epernay from Paris. Best offer!
★ 4.9 (13)
✈️ Transfers
France

Private 10-hour round transfer to Champagne Epernay from Paris. Best offer!

Drive from Paris to Champagne's heartland in a private, air-conditioned car for ten hours. You'll reach Epernay and Reims, two towns built on centuries of sparkling wine production. Your driver handles navigation and traffic while you watch vineyards roll past. The route gives you freedom to explore cellars, taste at legendary houses, or simply soak in the region's burgundy-coloured architecture at your own pace. Water and WiFi included for the journey.

10 hoursfrom AUD $1112
Historical visit/Treasure Hunt of Aix en Provence
★ 4.9 (13)
🛕 Culture & History
France

Historical visit/Treasure Hunt of Aix en Provence

A 2-hour guided puzzle adventure through Aix-en-Provence that blends local history with interactive discovery. Your guide—a longtime resident—leads you around the city's landmarks whilst you solve clues and search for hidden prizes. Designed for mixed-age groups, it's part storytelling, part detective work, uncovering the Provençal city's past as you go. End with a small keepsake collection from the hunt.

2 hoursfrom AUD $59
Versailles Private Excursion
★ 4.9 (13)
🛕 Culture & History
France

Versailles Private Excursion

This six-hour private excursion takes you through Versailles with a professional art historian, exploring both the palace's opulent interiors—including the celebrated Hall of Mirrors—and its vast gardens designed to awe. You'll discover how Louis XIV's court lived amid unprecedented grandeur, walking through gilded rooms and past fountains, sculptured alleys and artificial lakes that showcase the era's architectural ambition. Round-trip transfer from your hotel or port is included, though six hours barely scratches the surface of this sprawling estate's layered history.

6 hoursfrom AUD $2090
Unusual Tour of Old Toulon: Secrets and Anecdotes
★ 4.9 (13)
🛕 Culture & History
France

Unusual Tour of Old Toulon: Secrets and Anecdotes

A two-hour guided walk through Toulon's old quarter unpicking the threads of a city shaped by soap-making prosperity, naval intrigue, and dramatic ruptures. Your guide traces the trajectory from Roman settlement through Revolutionary upheaval to twentieth-century bombardment, surfacing forgotten characters and the physical scars they left behind. Expect waypoints that include a former prison, the razed House of Heads, and the streets where local legend Vatel once moved. This isn't polished heritage tourism—it's the messier, more human version.

2 hoursfrom AUD $57
From Paris: Versailles Palace & Gardens w/ Transfers Private Tour
★ 4.9 (12)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
France

From Paris: Versailles Palace & Gardens w/ Transfers Private Tour

A private half-day tour of Versailles Palace and Gardens departing from Paris with dedicated car and guide. You'll navigate the Royal Palace's grandest rooms—Hall of Mirrors, King's State Apartments, Queen's Apartments—before cruising the manicured gardens by golf cart. The entire experience is yours alone, with seamless transport from Paris included and an expert guide unpacking the palace's royal history room by room.

5h 30mfrom AUD $777
Montpellier Private Walking Tour With A Professional Guide
★ 4.9 (12)
🛕 Culture & History
France

Montpellier Private Walking Tour With A Professional Guide

A two-hour private walking tour through Montpellier's layered neighbourhoods, tracing the city's journey from 10th-century feudal settlement to today's fastest-growing metropolis. Your local guide navigates medieval laneways and baroque plazas, revealing how Languedoc's wine trade, royal dynasties, and revolutionary fervour shaped the streetscape. Spot Gothic churches, 17th-century terraced gardens with sea views, and contemporary architecture that sits comfortably alongside centuries-old facades.

2 hoursfrom AUD $457
Notre Dame & Ile de la Cité Private 2-Hour Walking Tour in Paris
★ 4.9 (12)
🛕 Culture & History
France

Notre Dame & Ile de la Cité Private 2-Hour Walking Tour in Paris

Explore Île de la Cité, the historic heart of Paris, on this 2-hour private walking tour. Your guide will navigate you through medieval streets and into Notre-Dame Cathedral itself, sharing the layered history of this island quarter nestled between the Seine's banks. You'll walk where centuries of Parisians have walked, discovering how this cramped neighbourhood became the spiritual and administrative centre of the city.

2 hoursfrom AUD $102
Bordeaux Wine Trails: Bordeaux Food Tour
★ 4.9 (12)
🍜 Food & Cooking
France

Bordeaux Wine Trails: Bordeaux Food Tour

Walk through Bordeaux's neighbourhood streets and stop at neighbourhood haunts to taste what locals actually eat and drink. Over three hours, a guide takes you past landmarks and into backstreet spots where the city's food traditions live on—markets, fromageries, charcuteries, wine bars. You'll taste as you go, building a real sense of how Bordeaux eats rather than how it performs for tourists.

3 hoursfrom AUD $166
Lalande-de-Pomerol visit to Chatonnet vineyards
★ 4.9 (12)
🍜 Food & Cooking
France

Lalande-de-Pomerol visit to Chatonnet vineyards

Walk through Lalande-de-Pomerol's rolling vineyards and into Chatonnet's cellars on this 90-minute circuit. You'll see how grapes become wine, from soil to barrel, then taste three wines that showcase what the appellation does best. Pitched at everyone from curious newcomers to seasoned drinkers.

1h 30mfrom AUD $25
Nature walk to discover Brehat
★ 4.9 (12)
🌿 Nature & Wildlife
France

Nature walk to discover Brehat

Guided walk across Brehat's quieter trails to uncover wild and medicinal plants thriving in this coastal landscape. Over two hours, you'll learn how local flora has shaped island life through the seasons, discover what these plants offer medicinally, and understand the geology and tidal rhythms that define the place. A botanist's eye on a walker's pace.

2 hours – 2h 20mfrom AUD $27
Mont Saint-Michel from Le Havre - Guided Shore Excursion & Lunch
★ 4.9 (12)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
France

Mont Saint-Michel from Le Havre - Guided Shore Excursion & Lunch

A 10–11 hour guided journey from Le Havre to [Mont Saint-Michel](/places/mont-saint-michel), the tidal island fortress off Normandy's coast. You'll travel by coach with a professional guide who unpacks the site's medieval history and architectural significance, then have freedom to wander the island's steep streets and granite buildings. A packed lunch is provided; the abbey itself costs extra to enter. Coach returns you to the cruise terminal with time to spare before departure.

10 hours – 11 hoursfrom AUD $149
Burgundy Bike Tour with Wine Tasting from Beaune
★ 4.9 (874)
🍜 Food & Cooking
France

Burgundy Bike Tour with Wine Tasting from Beaune

Cycle through Burgundy's Côte de Beaune on this seven-hour guided tour, starting from Beaune with a minivan transfer to higher elevation. You'll descend through vineyard-dotted villages including Pommard, Volnay, and Meursault, stopping at a medieval castle or Chassagne estate for wine education and tastings. A local winery visit in Pommard rounds out the afternoon, followed by lunch at a village restaurant and return transport to Beaune. E-bikes available.

7 hoursfrom AUD $351
Bordeaux Food Tour – A Full French Meal by Do Eat Better
★ 4.9 (529)
🍜 Food & Cooking
France

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

Walk through Bordeaux's old town and Saint Pierre district with a knowledgeable local guide, stopping at four venues for a progressive meal. Taste organic regional wines and learn their production methods, sample classical French cuisine, finish with award-winning artisanal chocolate and the area's signature pastries—Cannelé and Dune Blanche du Bassin d'Arcachon. Three and a half hours of eating and drinking your way through the city's culinary landmarks.

3h 30mfrom AUD $142
Normandy D-Day Landing Beaches and Lunch from Le Havre Port
★ 4.9 (521)
🛕 Culture & History
France

Normandy D-Day Landing Beaches and Lunch from Le Havre Port

This 8–10 hour shore excursion from Le Havre guides you through Normandy's D-Day sites with a knowledgeable local historian. Visit Omaha Beach and the American Cemetery while learning the detailed accounts of the 1944 invasion. The itinerary slots neatly into your cruise schedule, getting you back to the ship in time for departure, with a packed lunch included to keep you fuelled between stops.

8 hours – 10 hoursfrom AUD $149
French Riviera Famous Cities Scoot Coupe Tour from Nice
★ 4.9 (516)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
France

French Riviera Famous Cities Scoot Coupe Tour from Nice

A 4-hour coastal spin along the French Riviera in a nimble Scoot Coupé, steering clear of tour-bus queues. Navigate from Nice through hillside forts and perfume factories, weaving past billionaires' retreats and seaside villages. Your guide narrates the route in your language, unlocking the backstories of fragrance-making and coastal charm whilst you grip the wheel or ride shotgun.

4 hoursfrom AUD $142
Loire Valley Day Tour Chambord and Chenonceau plus Lunch at a Private Castle
★ 4.9 (467)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
France

Loire Valley Day Tour Chambord and Chenonceau plus Lunch at a Private Castle

Spend nine and a half hours exploring two of the Loire Valley's most celebrated châteaux—Chambord and Chenonceau—with a knowledgeable local guide. Travel by air-conditioned minivan between these architectural landmarks, then sit down to lunch at a privately owned family castle away from the usual tourist crowds. Your guide shares historical details and local stories about the French royals who inhabited these estates, offering a deeper understanding of the region's aristocratic past.

9h 30mfrom AUD $400
Paris Le Marais Food Tour – Full French Meal by Do Eat Better
★ 4.9 (436)
🍜 Food & Cooking
France

Paris Le Marais Food Tour – Full French Meal by Do Eat Better

Walk through Le Marais, one of Paris's most characterful neighbourhoods, stopping at four neighbourhood spots for a progressive meal. Your Local Expert guide reveals the history and techniques behind each dish—from buttery croissants to house-made pâté—while explaining what makes this quarter such a culinary hub. By tour's end, you'll have consumed a full meal's worth of traditional French fare, including wine or beer, all woven together as you explore the district's winding streets and architectural gems.

3h 30mfrom AUD $132
Burgundy Grand Crus Route Day Tour - 14 Wines Tastings in Domains
★ 4.9 (289)
🍜 Food & Cooking
France

Burgundy Grand Crus Route Day Tour - 14 Wines Tastings in Domains

A guided tasting tour through Burgundy's premier wine appellations, starting from Beaune. Over 8.5 hours, you'll sample 14 wines across three distinct regions—Beaune, Nuits-Saint-Georges, and Chambolle-Musigny—visiting working domaines and tasting from Village through Grand Cru classifications. The route includes a stop at the historic Château de Vougeot and passes through the Romanée-Conti vineyard, with an optional lunch break at a local restaurant your guide recommends. Groups stay small (maximum 8 people) for a more personal experience.

8h 30mfrom AUD $460
Tasting of 6 Bordeaux wines and pairing charcuterie & cheese
★ 4.9 (285)
🍜 Food & Cooking
France

Tasting of 6 Bordeaux wines and pairing charcuterie & cheese

Taste six Bordeaux wines across white, red, and sweet styles over 75 minutes in France, guided by University of Wine–trained professionals. You'll learn tasting technique and how wine matches with charcuterie and cheese, building your palate knowledge with hands-on examples from both Left and Right Bank producers. Take home a personal tasting notes booklet to track what you've learned.

1h 15mfrom AUD $75
The only Paris Wine Tasting experience you need to do - 2 hours
★ 4.9 (276)
🍜 Food & Cooking
France

The only Paris Wine Tasting experience you need to do - 2 hours

A relaxed two-hour wine tasting in Paris led by a certified sommelier who knows French wines inside out. You'll taste five premium French wines paired with six cheeses and bread, learning how terroir and tradition shape what's in your glass. The approach is conversational rather than stuffy—expect genuine laughs alongside real knowledge, whether you're starting from scratch or already know your Burgundy from your Bordeaux.

2 hoursfrom AUD $142
Walking tour of Nice, the old town & the Coline du Château
★ 4.9 (246)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
France

Walking tour of Nice, the old town & the Coline du Château

Explore Nice's layered character on foot over two and a half hours, threading through the tangle of Vieux Nice before climbing Colline du Château for sweeping coastal views. Your guide navigates you past the vibrant Cours Saleya market, elegant Place Masséna, and tree-lined Promenade des Anglais, revealing hidden cafés, churches and squares tucked into the old town's narrow lanes. The ascent rewards you with vistas across the Bay of Angels, port and Mont Boron.

2h 30mfrom AUD $47
Private Quiz Game Session in Marseille
★ 4.9 (233)
🍹 Nightlife
France

Private Quiz Game Session in Marseille

Test your knowledge and reflexes on a proper television-style set in Marseille. This 75-minute quiz game puts you in the hot seat with genuine studio production values, where quick thinking and pop-culture trivia actually matter. You'll compete alongside friends in a format where multiple players can score points and bragging rights are very much on offer. Group size minimum is four adults.

1h 15mfrom AUD $43
Paris Montmartre Food Tour: Local Wine, Cheese & Bakery Tastings
★ 4.9 (212)
🍜 Food & Cooking
France

Paris Montmartre Food Tour: Local Wine, Cheese & Bakery Tastings

Wander through Montmartre's narrow streets with a local guide, sampling wine and cheese at five neighbourhood spots over three hours. You'll taste eight dishes and two drinks whilst learning how this former artists' quarter shaped French food culture. The 18th arrondissement's hilltop location offers sweeping city views, and you'll visit working bakeries, traditional bistros and family-run caves where Parisians actually eat and drink.

3 hoursfrom AUD $182
Private 2-Hour Guided Tour in Orsay Museum Paris
★ 4.9 (202)
🛕 Culture & History
France

Private 2-Hour Guided Tour in Orsay Museum Paris

Spend two hours inside Orsay Museum with a specialist art historian guide who unpacks the building's Belle Époque bones and the revolutionary paintings within. You'll move through galleries of 19th-century masterworks at a pace that lets ideas settle. The guide holds official credentials and speaks multiple languages, crafting the tour around what genuinely interests you rather than rushing through chronologies.

2 hoursfrom AUD $257
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