FRANCE
The ones worth booking.
The 15 most popular full-day tours. What each one is actually like, who runs it, and what it costs.
Cycle through Versailles gardens, stop at a local market for picnic supplies, and enjoy timed palace entry with stops at the Trianons.
“Lovely time with an exceptional tour guide- Rory was the best!! His explanation of French history was delightful and he did a wonderful job managing our group.”
Small-group D-Day tour from Bayeux: Omaha Beach, Pointe du Hoc, Utah Beach Museum, American Cemetery, and Sainte-Mère-Église.
“Travelling in the winter ensure to dress for the weather and the cold winds off of the Channel. The sites are very moving.”
See Château de Chambord, Chenonceau, and Cheverny in one long day trip from Paris, with guided or audio options and skip-the-line tickets.
“I liked the excursion very much, the Loire valley castles are beautiful! The driver was super! The bus was clean and neat. The only thing that I didn’t like was that the guides didn’t explain much during the travel between the castles. I am sure there is a lot of history and legends that they…”
Full-day French Riviera highlights from Nice with Monaco, Èze, Antibes, Cannes, Saint-Paul de Vence, plus Fragonard perfume.
“Fantastic day out. Thought the itinerary was great, where genuinely the description of the activity fitted the reality. We were picked up at 8-45am from our hotel and for the rest of the experience (about 10 hours) everything was outstanding. The places we visited were great, but what made it even more special was our…”
Small-group D-Day day in Bayeux with Omaha Beach, the American Cemetery, and Band of Brothers sites from Pointe du Hoc to Carentan.
“Our guide, Thierry, was great! He was very knowledgeable and interesting. He also made our visit personal by relating to our family experiences in the Normandy area. It was a long day but very worthwhile. I would only point out that I thought it was a private tour for our party of five, but there…”
Small-group D-Day tour from Paris with Omaha Beach, Pointe du Hoc, Overlord Museum, and the American Cemetery, plus a tasting stop.
“After being in center Paris for 4 days sightseeing the city, it was definitely refreshing to sit in a comfortable air-conditioned minivan with a small group of 8 people including driver trip while admiring the French countryside! We stopped at the Omaha Each and saw the German concrete bunkers, still standing. The breathtaking Cemetery with…”
From Paris to Reims and Épernay: cellar tours, blind tastings, and a 3-course lunch with hotel pickup on an 11-hour Champagne day trip.
“our guide Alex is amazing. he is knowledgeable, friendly and humble. he also give us a surprise. I wish him have a successful career and have time for lunch.”
Saint-Émilion UNESCO and Medoc châteaux with 8 tastings, an at-château picnic lunch, and a small-group guide from Bordeaux.
“This was an amazing trip with a great tour guide. Would highly recommend!!”
Full-day guided Versailles from Paris with palace highlights, Trianons, and Marie-Antoinette’s Hamlet. Coach ride, skip the line, set pace.
“It was wonderful. Our guide Francois was truly amazing. The bus issue getting back was horrible. Very poorly handled. Very! Lunch was nice. Not incredible. But nice.”
Full-day Geneva to Chamonix and Mont Blanc by coach, with time in town plus optional Aiguille du Midi and Mer de Glace.
“Our guide was brilliant , informative, friendly, and gave us a lot of knowledge about his home town, Chamonix. We had a man who became poorly, and our guide dealt with this with kindness, care, and professionalism. The cable car, the train, and the cave are a must-see. Fantastic trip.”
Explore Nausicaá in Boulogne-sur-Mer, with 70 aquariums, 58,000 animals, sea lion training, manta rays, and climate exhibits.
“A really good experience with great parking close by”
A private customized Paris day tour with a dedicated guide. Choose half or full day to hit Eiffel, Notre-Dame, Louvre, Montmartre, and more.
“We had an absolutely fantastic experience on our private walking tour with Max! From the very beginning, communication was smooth and professional, and everything went perfectly according to plan. Max greeted my mom and I warmly and immediately made us feel comfortable — his passion for the city and its history was contagious. Throughout the…”
Small-group D-Day tour from Bayeux to Sainte-Mère-Église, Utah, Omaha, and the U.S. cemetery, with Pointe du Hoc when open.
“The whole day was well timed, covered everything we wanted to see and we learned so much. Victor was the perfect host and made the day memorable.”
Provence highlights from Avignon: hilltop villages, ochre streets, Fontaine de Vaucluse, and Pont du Gard in a small guided group.
“Great experience wonderful guide. Very informative. Covered a lot. Provided a real taste of Provence”
Full-day guided trip from Paris to Mont Saint-Michel: scenic Normandy drive, expert tour, Abbey visit, village time, and easy logistics.
“Amazing day trip!! Well worth every penny. It takes about 4.5 hours by bus to get there. You have a rest period for toilets and having something to eat/drink and stretch the legs. The shuttle to the MSM was excellent and the line up went really fast. The location is just beautiful. Great guide through.…”
