Tours in France

1 hour – 2 hoursfrom AUD $391

Paris: Montmartre Semi-Private Guided Walking Tour

Explore Montmartre's bohemian streets and artistic heritage on this two-hour guided walk through Paris's hilltop creative quarter. Your guide shares stories of the painters and writers who shaped this neighbourhood, leading you to Sacré-Cœur Basilica for sweeping city views. With groups capped at eight people, you'll navigate cobbled laneways and discover why artists were drawn here, without the crowds of larger tours.

Charm and Secrets of Paris Passages: Private Tour

Step into Paris's best-kept architectural secret on this guided walk through six surviving 19th-century passages—glassed-over arcades that predate modern shopping centres. Built when Baron Haussmann was reshaping the city, these elegant galleries showcase ornate ironwork, mosaic floors, and Belle Époque grandeur. Your private guide reveals the passages' role as gathering spots for writers and artists, threading through Passage des Panoramas and beyond. A two-hour journey through forgotten Paris, ideal when rain keeps you off the streets.

2 Hour Paris Centre Food Tour with 4 Tastings & Fine Wine

13 hours – 14 hoursfrom AUD $393

2 Hour Paris Centre Food Tour with 4 Tastings & Fine Wine

When Ben from our team ran this 2-hour food tour through central Paris, we wound through Rue Montorgueil and the old market district—the neighbourhood that literally fed the city for eight centuries. The route threads past the Louvre, weaving through Belle Époque arcades and heritage streets where you stop for brioche, Comté, wine, and a truffled croque monsieur at O'Chateau. It's a tight geography and a tight schedule, finishing steps from the Louvre itself, so it works well if you want to taste Paris's food history without half a day commitment.

WW1 Belleau Wood and American Monument in Château-Thierry - Day trip from Paris

This 13–14 hour excursion traces American involvement in the First World War across northern France, starting from Paris. You'll walk the grounds of Belleau Wood where US Marines faced fierce German resistance, pay respects at the Aisne-Marne American Cemetery, stand beneath the imposing American Monument overlooking Château-Thierry, and explore thousands of artefacts at the Museum of the Great War in Meaux. An air-conditioned vehicle and knowledgeable driver guide accompany the entire journey.

Full-Day Private Tour of Nice, Monaco and Eze Village with private guide

Full-Day Private Tour of Nice, Monaco and Eze Village with private guide

Spend eight hours exploring three French Riviera landmarks with a dedicated guide who knows the region intimately. Start in Nice's old town, venture into Monaco's principality, then climb to the medieval hilltop village of Eze. Your guide handles transport in a cool, comfortable vehicle while you absorb local stories and capture photographs at carefully chosen vantage points. This private arrangement lets you move at your own pace without the rush of group tours.

8 hoursfrom AUD $1321

Private Guided Tour in Champagne from Paris with Moet&Chandon visit.

9 hours – 11 hoursfrom AUD $1438

Private Guided Tour in Champagne from Paris with Moet&Chandon visit.

A day-long private wine tour from Paris into the Champagne region with a WSET-certified guide steering you through both grand houses and family vineyards. Travel in a Mercedes van with your expert for nine to eleven hours, visiting high-calibre producers classified as Grand Cru or Premier Cru. Your guide handles logistics and shares the region's winemaking secrets, history, and trade stories whilst you taste and explore.

Hike & wine at the top of "Pic Saint Loup"

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Hike & wine at the top of "Pic Saint Loup"

A half-day excursion from Montpellier combining a guided ascent of Pic Saint Loup with regional wine tasting. This five-hour outing takes small groups into the Languedoc countryside, where you'll climb to the summit of a distinctive limestone peak and sample wines from local producers. The route balances physical exertion with slower-paced appreciation of the landscape and glass.

5 hoursfrom AUD $109

Paris Multi-Day Custom Tour: A Unique Private Adventure

7 hours – 1 dayfrom AUD $736

Paris Multi-Day Custom Tour: A Unique Private Adventure

Build your own Paris itinerary with a private guide who knows the city inside out. Over however many days suit you, work together to plot a route through neighbourhoods, galleries, bistros, and backstreet finds that match what you actually want to see. Your guide handles restaurant bookings and logistics while you decide whether today is a Marais morning or a Left Bank afternoon. No fixed coach tours or group schedules—just you, a knowledgeable local, and the freedom to change your mind.

Short Day Tour around Aix en Provence and Wine Tasting

6 hours – 7 hoursfrom AUD $201

Short Day Tour around Aix en Provence and Wine Tasting

A 6–7 hour excursion from Marseille combining exploration of Aix en Provence's refined architecture with a guided wine tour through the Côtes de Provence Sainte-Victoire appellation. Start with ninety minutes to wander the city centre and grab lunch, then head to two established wineries nestled beneath Mont Sainte-Victoire. Your wine-knowledgeable guide walks you through vineyard practices, regional varietals, and cellar operations at each stop, followed by tastings of reds, rosés and whites.

🐠 Water Activities

7 hours – 8 hoursfrom AUD $834

La Ciotat Stand Up Paddle Board Rental

When Lily from our BugBitten team tried this La Ciotat paddle board rental, she found a straightforward way to get on the water along the Côte d'Azur. You show up, clip into a life jacket, grab a board and paddle, and spend an hour exploring the shoreline at your own pace. The vibe is laid-back and beginner-friendly — no pressure, no guided tour spiel, just you and the Mediterranean. It's the sort of thing that works whether you've paddled before or you're having your first go, and it pairs well with a morning wander through the town itself.

Completely tailor-made Vineyards§Castles of Provence Private Tour

Spend seven to eight hours touring the Var's premier wine estates in a private Mercedes, guided by a French Ministry–accredited expert with 35 years' experience. Visit elegant châteaux nestled among rolling vineyards, absorb countryside vistas, and explore three centuries of viticulture. Your guide handles logistics—restaurant bookings, activity planning—so you simply savour the day. Rosé built Provence's reputation, but the temperate climate yields compelling reds and whites too.

Tasting of Bordeaux White Wines Wine and Cheese Pairing

Tasting of Bordeaux White Wines Wine and Cheese Pairing

A one-hour introduction to Bordeaux's white wines led by a certified sommelier who believes wine should be approachable, not pretentious. You'll taste four selections paired with local cheese, guided through what makes each distinctive. Whether you're new to wine or looking to sharpen your palate, this session strips away the mystique and focuses on flavour and the pleasure of sharing a glass with others.

Paris Montmartre Guided Walking Tour with Tastings

Walk through Montmartre's bohemian streets on this 2-hour guided tour, tracing the creative paths of Picasso and Van Gogh whilst sampling regional food. You'll start at the legendary Moulin Rouge, wind through atmospheric lanes like Rue Lepic and Rue des Abbesses, taste three local snacks along the way, then reach Place du Tertre where street artists still work their craft. The tour finishes at Basilique du Sacré-Cœur with sweeping Paris vistas. A blend of art, architecture, and flavour.

Wine Creation Workshop and Wine and Trade Museum Tour

Blend your own wine in a hands-on workshop in France, selecting from different grape varieties to craft a personal cuvée. You'll design custom labels, seal your 75cl bottle, and take home a genuinely bespoke creation. The 90-minute session includes a curated board of cheese, charcuterie and chocolate to taste alongside your work.

Bordeaux Market Food Tour and Gourmet River Cruise

Spend four-and-a-half hours navigating Bordeaux's food scene with guide Aurélien, starting at a local shop for Lillet and regional tastings, then through the Chartrons market where he'll curate oysters, roasted chicken, cheese, charcuterie and pastries into a portable feast. Board a private boat for ninety minutes on the Garonne, eating your market haul with local wines while Georgian-era buildings frame the water.

4h 30mfrom AUD $239

Paris Top Sights Half Day Walking Tour + Wine Tasting Experience

6 hours – 7 hoursfrom AUD $230

Paris Top Sights Half Day Walking Tour + Wine Tasting Experience

Cover Paris's essential landmarks and neighbourhood character in one half-day walk, starting in Montmartre before hitting Napoleon's Arc, the Champs-Élysées, and the [Eiffel Tower](/places/eiffel-tower). You'll learn how the city's layout works, sample pastries at a proper boulangerie, and follow the streets that inspired Monet, Van Gogh and Picasso. A separate wine tasting experience follows at a time that suits you.

Excursion circus of Navacelles from Montpellier

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30 min – 1h 30mfrom AUD $201

Excursion circus of Navacelles from Montpellier

A seven-hour guided excursion from Montpellier to the Cirque de Navacelles, one of Hérault's most dramatic natural formations. Travelling in a small group with a local guide, you'll explore the amphitheatre-shaped canyon carved by the Vis River, taking in sweeping vistas across limestone cliffs and abandoned villages. The air-conditioned minibus handles transport while you focus on the landscape—raw, sculptural, and utterly unlike the Mediterranean coast.

Private Transfer from CDG or Orly Airport to Paris or Disneyland

Skip the airport scramble with a private Mercedes or van driver waiting for you at CDG or Orly. Your chauffeur monitors your flight in real-time, handles baggage, and drives you smoothly to Paris, Disneyland or Fontainebleau in a climate-controlled luxury vehicle. Multilingual professionals ensure a calm, secure journey whether you're travelling solo, with family or as a group.

Aix-en-Provence Half Day Wine Tour with Picnic & Pétanque

Aix-en-Provence Half Day Wine Tour with Picnic & Pétanque

A half-day wine tour through the quieter valleys around Sainte Victoire that skips the usual circuit. You'll visit a working vineyard to learn how Provençal wines are made, then taste a lineup spanning white, red and three distinct rosés. Afterwards, play pétanque and eat a local picnic in a sleepy village square, with time to wander vineyards or side streets on your own. Pickup and dropoff included from Aix-en-Provence.

Cruise Tapas at sunset

A three-hour evening voyage along the French coast combining small plates, wine and water-based activities as daylight fades. Departing at 6:30 pm (April–September), the boat accommodates up to ten guests in a relaxed setting. Between courses of tapas you can paddle or snorkel from the vessel, or simply watch the horizon shift colour with a drink in hand. Suits couples after a quieter night out, small groups wanting something beyond a restaurant, or families seeking an active sunset experience without the rush.

Explore Montmartre like a local - Private walking tour

This private 2.5-hour walking tour guides you through Montmartre's winding streets and hidden corners, revealing the neighbourhood's artistic legacy and contemporary bohemian culture. You'll traverse the same cobbled lanes that inspired Monet, Picasso and Van Gogh, duck into independent food shops and galleries favoured by locals, and climb to Sacré-Cœur for sweeping views across Paris. A guide walks at your pace, steering clear of crowds to show you village life nestled within the city's 18th arrondissement.

Lyon: Local Specialties Food Tour & Wine Tasting

When Ben from our BugBitten team ran this food tour in Lyon, we skipped the usual circuit entirely and headed straight to Croix-Rousse, where a professional sommelier walked us through the neighbourhood's actual artisan producers. Over two hours, we tasted Lyon's signature bouchon fare — quenelles, saucisson, the lot — while picking products directly from the makers, then finished with a proper wine workshop learning how to taste Rhône Valley bottles properly. It's the kind of thing that works because your guide actually knows wine and the district, and you're not herded past a queue of other tour groups.

Wine and cheese tasting at Latin Quarter

Spend ninety minutes in the Latin Quarter sampling French wines alongside artisanal cheeses curated by enthusiasts who favour straightforward conversation over pretence. Three modest pours and at least two cheese varieties form the backbone of this tasting, with alcohol-free fruit juices standing in for younger guests. The hosts welcome all skill levels and backgrounds, treating each session as a chance to swap stories and palates alike.

Champagne Lamiable: Stroll and taste in the Grand Cru Champagne vineyard

Walk through the Reims Mountain vineyards with Champagne Lamiable to learn how growers cultivate Grand Cru grapes. You'll explore the terrain that gives these wines their character, then settle into a scenic tasting room to sample three glasses of exceptional Champagne. Two and a half hours of rolling slopes, chalk soil, and proper bubbles.

Paris Wine Tasting Experience in Montmartre

Taste five French wines—reds, whites, and a sparkling—in a working cellar steps from Sacré-Cœur in Montmartre. A sommelier guides you through regional styles, grape varieties, and production methods whilst you pair each pour with charcuterie and bread. Over 60 minutes, you'll develop a practical palate and learn how professional tasters evaluate wine. Walk away with a 10% discount on bottles and the option to ship purchases worldwide.

Day tour Tasting at Moët & Chandon and 2 Big Houses in Epernay

Spend a day in Epernay working through three legendary champagne houses on foot. You'll taste bubbly at Moët & Chandon, Mercier, and De Castellane, sampling seven glasses across the day. A three-course lunch with a champagne aperitif sits in the middle. Everything clusters within a 500-metre walk, so no transport needed—just your legs and your thirst.

Unusual wine tasting in DARWIN (Bordeaux)!

Spend an hour in Bordeaux learning how barrel-ageing shapes wine character. You'll taste the same wine across six different wood treatments, then blend your own to discover what your palate actually prefers. Rather than lecture, this hands-on session puts you at the winemaker's bench, demystifying why one bottle costs twice another and what oak really contributes to a glass.

1 hourfrom AUD $47

Carriage rides in the heart of the Luberon

Carriage rides in the heart of the Luberon

Clip-clop through the Luberon's rolling countryside from the picture-postcard village of Gordes on a guided two-hour carriage ride. Your guide Alexandre navigates quiet lanes and pastoral backroads, pointing out wildlife and local landmarks from your seat. Drawn by steady horses, you'll experience the landscape at the pace it deserves—slow enough to notice details, fast enough to cover real ground. Suits families, groups, and anyone after a gentler way to see rural Provence.

Private Transfer: Marseille Airport to / from Aix-en-Provence (and vicinity)

Door-to-door private car service connecting Marseille Airport with Aix-en-Provence and surrounding towns. A 30-minute journey in a climate-controlled sedan or van driven by professionally licenced chauffeurs. Skip the taxi queue and airport hassle—your driver meets you at arrivals with water and WiFi, handling luggage while you settle in for a smooth, direct transfer.

30 minfrom AUD $139

Marseille Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Tour

Marseille Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Tour

Navigate Marseille's streets by cracking riddles that unveil the city's major landmarks and lesser-known corners. This self-guided puzzle walk takes roughly two hours, letting you set your own pace through neighbourhoods while your smartphone guides you between checkpoints. You'll piece together clues, discover local architecture and history, and cover significant ground without a fixed itinerary or group schedule.

Notre Dame Paris Cathedral - Interior Private Tour

A private guided tour of Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris led by a licensed expert who tailors pace and focus to your interests. You'll start outside learning the building's Gothic secrets and fire recovery, then enter through the main entrance to explore soaring ribbed vaults, stained glass windows, and architectural details most visitors overlook. The 1-hour option covers the cathedral interior; the 2-hour extends across Île de la Cité tracing medieval history. No rushing, no audio loops—just genuine conversation with someone who knows the place.

1 hourfrom AUD $276

Guided and Private Tour of 3 hours through Paris aboard a Citroën 2cv

8 hours – 9 hoursfrom AUD $1463

Guided and Private Tour of 3 hours through Paris aboard a Citroën 2cv

Pack Paris's greatest hits into three hours from the iconic comfort of a Citroën 2CV. This guided spin targets travellers on tight schedules, hitting major landmarks whilst your driver shares genuine stories about the city's streets and neighbourhoods. You'll leave with solid photos and the peculiar thrill of seeing Paris from inside France's most recognisable car. Guides are vetted for safe driving, local knowledge, and actually caring whether you enjoy yourself.

Classes DE Surf Collectif DE 1H30

Spend 90 minutes learning to surf at Côte des Basques, Biarritz's legendary break. Qualified instructors tailor sessions to the day's conditions and your ability, whether you're catching your first wave or refining technique. Groups split by age and level so you get personal attention without feeling rushed. Everything's supplied—board, wetsuit, leash—so arrive ready to paddle out.

Paris Montmartre Decadent Food, Wine, Cheese and Pastries Tour

Walk through Montmartre's winding streets on a 3.5-hour tasting tour that pairs the neighbourhood's artistic heritage with French gastronomy. You'll taste your way through regional cheeses, charcuterie, pastries and coffee whilst learning about the bohemian figures—Piaf, Picasso, Van Gogh—who made this corner of Paris legendary. The route takes in a hidden working vineyard, a belle époque guinguette bar and a neighbourhood roastery, weaving food history into the broader story of how Montmartre became a magnet for artists and rebels.

Full-Day Private D-Day to Saint Lô Tour in Normandy

Trace the 29th Infantry Division's path from Omaha Beach to Saint Lô, the crossroads town that defined the Normandy campaign's opening phase. This eight to nine-hour private tour follows three regiments across the bocage and marshland, connecting you to the units' specific roles, objectives and hard-won advances during Operation Overlord. Your guide contextualises each stop—from the beach to the hedgerow terrain—with the division's tactical history and individual achievements across the campaign's most critical first days.

Pompidou Museum Paris Exterior 90 minutes Private Guided Tour

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Pompidou Museum Paris Exterior 90 minutes Private Guided Tour

Spend 90 minutes examining the Pompidou Centre's audacious architecture with a specialist guide. This private tour circles the building's celebrated exterior—its exposed pipes, steel framework and glass facades—treating the structure itself as the main artwork. Until 2030, while the interior undergoes reconstruction, you'll explore the plaza sculptures and learn how this 1977 design challenged convention and redefined what a museum could be. No queues, no interior access needed.

"Explore Saint-Émilion on e-Bikes: Small Group, half-Day Tour"

Glide through Saint-Émilion's vineyard slopes on e-bikes, powered by battery rather than leg-power alone. Over four hours, you'll roll past legendary châteaux—Angélus, Cheval Blanc, Petrus—with a guide steering you through the UNESCO-listed terrain. Stop halfway at a family winery for proper tasting and sample the region's famed canelé pastry. The e-bike removes the grunt from hillside touring, letting you absorb the landscape and chat with locals without gasping for breath.

4 hoursfrom AUD $166

Private Professional Photoshoot in Paris

4 hours – 7 hoursfrom AUD $878

Private Professional Photoshoot in Paris

Work with an English-speaking photographer for a private one-hour shoot across Paris's streets and landmarks. You'll direct the session, take natural portraits that feel unstaged, and walk away with 20 professionally edited images delivered within 24 hours. The photographer has fashion industry experience and knows how to frame each person's strengths without pretence or stiffness. No hidden costs, and you own full rights to print and share.

Normandy D-Day British and Canadian Sector Guided Tour

Walk the British and Canadian landing beaches with a historian guide who grounds you in the actual tactics, decisions and human cost of D-Day. This 4–7 hour tour covers the Norman coast where Allied forces broke ashore in June 1944, moving inland through villages and countryside to reveal how the beachhead became a foothold for liberation. You'll stand where soldiers landed, see the terrain they crossed, and hear the granular details of why this operation mattered.