FRANCE
The ones worth booking.
The 15 most popular half-day tours. What each one is actually like, who runs it, and what it costs.
Half-day trip from Paris to Monet’s house and gardens in Giverny, with a self-guided audio app, comfy coach, and Versailles upgrade.
A half-day 4x4 Camargue safari from Arles: wild horses, bulls, flamingos, and a stop in Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer with an expert guide.
Half-day small-group tour from Nice to Èze, Monaco and Monte-Carlo with pickup, Fragonard factory, photo stops and a Formula 1 circuit drive.
“Isa was great on this tour!”
Half-day Normandy Beaches trip from Bayeux: Omaha Beach, Pointe du Hoc, and the American Cemetery with a small-group English guide.
“We did half day tour as did not have much time in Normandy . Our guide (sorry can not remember his name ) was friendly and very knowledgable about the beaches . It was a great afternoon . Would def recommend . Driver/guide went above and beyond”
Half-day Saint-Émilion from Bordeaux with a grand cru visit, red wine tasting, and a guided UNESCO village walk in a small minivan.
“Too much talking, too little drinking.”
Paddle the Côte Bleue calanques from Marseille to Carry-le-Rouet on a 3-hour kayak tour with a certified guide and a swim stop.
Camargue 4x4 safari with open-roof views, marsh wildlife, bulls and horses, Aigues-Mortes, plus a gourmet break and 5-wine tasting.
Half-day tour from Bordeaux to St-Émilion with a village walk and tastings at a Classified Growth chateau, plus wine history.
Half-day tour from Bordeaux to UNESCO Saint-Émilion plus a château visit with a guided walk and tasting of 3 wines.
Half-day cruise from Porto to Scandola Reserve, Calanche de Piana, and Capo Rosso, with captain commentary and wildlife sightings.
Half-day D-Day tour from Bayeux to Omaha Beach, the U.S. cemetery, and Pointe du Hoc—updated with La Cambe after Jan 2, 2026.
Half-day Bordeaux wine tasting with Saint-Émilion and châteaux visits, monolithic church access, and tastings, with bus from city center.
Half-day catamaran cruise from Cannes to Ste Marguerite with swimming, snorkel gear, and sea toys in the Bay of Cannes.
Half-day Bordeaux vineyards tour with a small-group coach ride, a rock-carved church visit, and wine tastings from local châteaux.
“Highly recommend this tour! Professional bus driver was great! Both wineries served delicious wines and explained the wine-making process. At our first stop, we got to visit the vineyards and taste grapes off the vine. Great views and landscapes too!”
Visit Lourmarin, Bonnieux, Roussillon and Gordes on a small-group Luberon tour from Aix-en-Provence with an expert English guide.
“Best of Provençal Villages, must see! Our tour guide Lucy speaks perfect English and explains the regional history and culture splendidly”
