FRANCE
The ones worth booking.
The 15 most popular city tours. What each one is actually like, who runs it, and what it costs.
Marseille hop-on hop-off by Colorbüs: 11-language phone audio, live tracking, free Wi-Fi, and panoramic sights at your pace.
“It’s a hop-on-hop off tour. If people don’t get off at a stop, then there might not be room. Cheaper than taxis and Uber and you get the bonus of meeting people from all over the world. We had no issues and everyone was friendly.”
Eiffel Tower summit upgrade option plus Seine cruise and Paris bus sights in one 4-hour combo with mobile tickets and audioguides.
“It was great to skip the line to get to the top of the Eiffel Tower!! It was difficult finding the meeting spot. The tour was great however, it all seemed like something you could feasibly do yourself. There wasn’t that much extra information of the history from the guide. It was more of an…”
A small-group Paris day covering Montmartre, Louvre or Orsay, Île de la Cité, Eiffel Tower views, and a Seine cruise.
“It is the guide that makes for a great, or not so good tour, and Antoine was fabulous!!! He was knowledgable, passionate and easy to understand. He was also quick witted and resourceful. This tour was a great way to see many Paris highlights in a day.”
Paris City Highlights Bike Tour: ride bike lanes and the Seine with a local guide, see Eiffel, Louvre, Notre-Dame, and snap great photos.
“Hannah was a fantastic guide. Streets were bike friendly and we went to all the major sites and some lesser known and very interesting sites”
Hop on Lyon’s open-top bus for Fourvière views, Vieux Lyon streets, la Fresque des Lyonnais, and Confluence Museum with REWIND audio.
“A great way to learn a little about Lyon and see the sights. Excellent driving and an entertaining and informative audio commentary”
Skip Eiffel Tower lines, sail a glass-enclosed Seine cruise, and ride a panoramic bus with multilingual audio on a 3–4 hour Paris tour.
“Really enjoyed this trip. Great combination of activities and managed to see all the big attractions. Grat time had by all!”
Tip-based Paris city-center walk from Île de la Cité to the Eiffel Tower, with French Revolution stories, Seine bridges, and classic landmarks.
“We were a little confused as we met at the meeting place and a guide did turn up and we appeared to leave early. The tour was not what we were anticipating and although informative did not take in the landmarks were were anticipating. The tour ended in the Luxembourg Gardens earlier than anticipated and…”
Private electric golf cart tour in Paris with an English-speaking guide, hotel pickup, and flexible stop-anywhere photo moments for up to 3.
“Absolutely amazing & worth every penny!!! Our tour guide was very knowledgeable and we had an extroudary time & saw literally all the best of Paris in one day !”
Amphibious bus ride in Paris: Eiffel Tower views, Seine splash, and a bilingual guide for 105 minutes. $46 value.
“Surprisingly good! The guide was very nice and fun even though he was obliged to say everything twice, in French and in English. Kids will love it and grown ups will see parts of Paris that are not usually visited. Recommended”
Segway through Nice in 2 hours: Promenade des Anglais, Old Town, Cours Saleya, and Castle Hill views. Small group, brief training.
“Fransisco was an excellent tour guide. He managed to give the tour in both English and French with no one feeling left out. Fransisco was also very patient with those who were not as confident on a Segway. Overall, it was a very enjoyable tour with lots of good information. Highly recommend!”
See the Eiffel Tower at night plus a Paris coach loop and (optional) Seine cruise, with audio in multiple languages and great city views.
“I wish we could have just been sent our tickets to the Eiffel Tower and the boat tour. We didn't realize the city tour was a bus tour and separate from the boat tour. Also that it was not going to start until 4 hours after the "tour" started (not a tour because you meet…”
A one-hour open-top minibus circuit of Toulouse’s Pink City highlights, with clear audio in 8 languages and big-monument views from the curb.
“A very comfortable snap shot of Toulouse. Our driver was a wonderful lady. The retractable roof was terrific.”
A 90-minute air-conditioned Paris double-decker bus tour with app audio in multiple languages, passing the Eiffel Tower, Arc de Triomphe, and more.
“Very well organised. Bus was punctual. Staff were helpful and it was very informative.”
Guided Paris pub crawl in Châtelet with free shots, drink deals, and VIP club entry. Walkable stops, solo-friendly vibe, 90 min–4 hrs.
“One of the best days I had in Paris. It was my first time clubbing, and it was incredible. The guide was super friendly and made sure we were safe the whole time. Even though it was a Thursday, I met amazing people and had such a great time. I was worried about going alone…”
Walk Lyon’s highlights with Aidan or Ryan: Roman Fourvière, Vieux Lyon traboules, Saône views, and key squares. Two tour lengths.
“Excellent tour. Adrian was very informative and friendly.”
