FRANCE
The ones worth booking.
The 15 most popular bergerac tours. What each one is actually like, who runs it, and what it costs.
Canoe the Dordogne from Vitrac past cliffs and chateaux. Easy, self-paced paddling with swim and picnic breaks for great value.
“This was a really fun way to see the Dordogne valley from a different vantage point. The canoes were great, and the staff at Canoes Loisirs very helpful. We had a great three hours paddling down the river.”
Small-group Dordogne day tour from Sarlat with Prehistory Museum and Lascaux IV, plus La Roque Saint-Christophe.
“The guide (Benoit) was fabulous!! We’ll versed in human prehistory and the understanding of the process and willing to share his knowledge so we could learn.”
Visit a working sturgeon farm in Neuvic, learn how French caviar is made, handle a sturgeon, and taste caviar, rillettes, and sparkling wine.
“Belle expérience. Un très joli parc, un guide très sympathique aux explications claires et intéressantes. Un cadre de dégustation épuré, et sobre. Je recommande vivement.”
Half-day Dordogne villages tour from Sarlat with a small group, English narration, included chateaux access, and a gabarre river cruise.
“Beautiful tour! Gave a great overview of the region! Especially enjoyed the boat for tour! This covered many of the items rated highest by Rick Steves!”
A 2-hour guided Sarlat market walk with 3 tasting stops. Try foie gras, walnuts, cheese, and Monbazillac wine for $102.12.
“This tour has a nice mix of the history of Sarlat and the food of the Périgord Noir. Our tour guide was Benoit. He was knowledgeable, spoke excellent English, and had a nice demeanor. This tour is worth the price and your time.”
Ride a quad tour around Bergerac with Nicolas. English-guided, private, about 3 hours, plus a Monbazillac castle photo stop.
“Nicolas was an excellent guide. The quads were brilliant. A fun afternoon. A good level to challenge each member of the family”
Explore the Troglodytic Village of Madeleine near Bergerac with a 2-hour English visit of 20,000-year-old caves and medieval life.
“It is well organised with lots of formation about the place. The free app in many languages was very informative. There.are tours, although we didn't use that option.”
Canoe on the Dordogne near Bergerac with provided gear, shuttle, and a paper guide. English option, calm scenic descent.
“One of the best activities we have ever done on a vacation! Beautiful scenery with castles above and charming villages to visit along the way. It rates more than 5 star!”
Ride quiet off-road e-scooters through vineyards and woods near Bergerac, then end with Monbazillac tastings in a private 3-hour tour.
“Brilliant e-scooter tour around the vineyards, woodlands and tracks around Monbazillac. Theo was an excellent guide and the e-scooters were great fun to use. Also a special treat to end with some Monbazillac wine, bread and pate. Thank you Theo for a wonderful experience during our stay in the area.”
Half-day, small-group trip from Sarlat to Rocamadour with an air-conditioned minivan and an expert English-speaking guide.
“Very rushed tour of Rocaadour...wish we had more time. Area is beautiful. Tour operator should include the cave.”
Half-day from Sarlat to Lascaux IV with private transport, an English driver guide, and visits to Les Eyzies and Saint-Leon.
“Fascinating. The cave recreation, workshop, and English-speaking guide in the cave was fascinating snd so interesting. However, Lena, our guide for the entire tour made the trip. It was the second time we toured with her. She is great!”
Private Dordogne Valley tour from Sarlat with A/C comfort, a small-group guide, and castle-and-village river views in 4 hours.
“Lovely half day trip with very knowledgeable and kind David. Very much recommend. Only criticism is that the tour only lasted 3 hours, so for the price we would have loved it to last the full 4. However, we did learn a ton”
Ride silent all-terrain electric scooters through Monbazillac’s vineyards and woods, with a Chateau stop and wine tasting breaks near Bergerac.
“Great morning out”
A private Dordogne afternoon with after-hours Grottes de Cougnac, Cro-Magnon fire demos, photo time in La Roque-Gageac, and Beynac Castle.
“David’s extensive knowledge of prehistoric history, art and culture. The truly awe-inspiring moment pf seeing paintings.”
Quad your way through Dordogne vineyards and forest paths, with a Monbazillac chateau stop, wine moment, and a foie gras starter.
“Great experience for this quad bike and scooter ride through vineyards, sunflower fields and orchards. A great adventure to discover beautiful landscapes and castles.”
