FRANCE
The ones worth booking.
The 15 most popular historical tours. What each one is actually like, who runs it, and what it costs.
Louvre Museum entry with a Mona Lisa introduction and priority access. Skip the worst of the lines, then explore the museum your way.
“Please get this ticket and you won't be regarded. And Jade it was a great tour guide, he is fun! The ticket skipped the looooong queue, it was the best decision I ever made.”
A 2-hour evening walk through Parisian executions, Templar lore, and eerie Notre-Dame and theatre hauntings. English guide, rain or shine.
“We loved it! Our guide Morgan was an exceptional story teller who kept adults and kids thoroughly entertained. What a great way to see hidden parts of Paris and to learn about some of the more obscure parts of the city's history!”
Walk Vieux Lyon with Paul on an English 2-hour route featuring silk history, traboules, key landmarks, and WWII stories with entry fees included.
“Our tour with Paul was absolutely outstanding—one of the highlights of our time in Lyon. In just two hours, he managed to bring the city vividly to life through an extraordinary depth of knowledge about Lyon’s history, traditions, and culture, as well as the many influences that shaped it into what it is today. Paul…”
Ride a comfy e-bike through Bordeaux’s UNESCO core and Chartrons, learn city history with a guide, then end with a canelé tasting.
“Very well organised tour with great tour guide. Very knowledgeable about the city. The route was good covering lots of nice areas. Good way to cover the city. Bikes good.”
Strasbourg to Haut-Koenigsbourg, Riquewihr, Kaysersberg and Colmar in one long, well-paced Alsace day with audio guides and panoramic views.
“Excellent day out, Sebastian our guide was amazing, funny, helpful and knowledgeable. He made the day perfect. Wonderful drive through beautiful villages and our destination s were fabulous. The castle is lovely, plenty of time to explore, lots of stops to enjoy food etc. Great value.”
Chef-led English food walk in central Toulouse with 7 tastings and real stories at Place du Capitole and Basilique Saint-Sernin.
“Do this tour if you like learning both the history of a city, and getting to know the local cuisine! Alex is a great and engaging storyteller, each food item was delicious and well thought out. This was the most special city tour I've ever done!”
Small-group Burgundy wine tour from Dijon to Côte de Nuits and Côte de Beaune, with two tastings and free time in Beaune.
“Max was very friendly and extremely knowledgeable about wine and France in general - scenery was stunning, wines were delicious and we covered a great variety of locations and tastings throughout the day.”
Cruise Bordeaux’s historic center by bike with a local guide, vintage cruisers or e-bikes, bridge views, and a tasty garden break.
“Jean-Christophe was a great guide ! Really informative and a fantastic way to see the city . Would highly recommend.”
Small-group Le Marais walk in Paris: Place des Vosges, the Jewish quarter, and LGBT context with an English guide for $48.39.
“Great Guide, Jill, who was high energy, knowledgeable and fun. The subject matter was interesting but she gave it life. It was very cold but in spite of that she made the trip so meaningful that you forgot the cold. She even brought each of us a Christmas cookie.”
Historic Alps train from Nice to medieval villages and sandstone backstreets, guided hikes and lunch included for a small group day.
“Cyril was an absolutely incredible guide. He was knowledgeable, kind, funny, and went of out his way to make sure everyone on the tour was happy. For us, having Cyril as our guide made the tour! We visited La Brigue and Saorge, one destination more beautiful than the next. The tour was adaptable, and rather…”
A 2.5-hour guided walk through Strasbourg’s squares, Petite France half-timbered streets, and Gothic cathedral views, ending at Place de la Cathédrale.
“Danny brought the city to life with an engaging historical overview of the region. It was paced well and came away with some great restaurant recommendations. Highly recommend!”
2-hour guided walk from Place Kléber to Petite France, including Notre-Dame, Rohan Palace, covered bridges, and an Alsatian sweet.
“Stefania was a really great tour guide! She memorized all our names and answered all the questions asked. Highly recommend!”
Private 2-hour Paris fashion history walk with Ivo: Palais-Royal, Rue Saint-Honoré, Place Vendôme, ending near Concorde.
“Ivo was so knowledgeable, and had a good sense of humor and genuine interest in the link between fashion and society. A fun and educational few hours!”
A small-group, English walking tour through Bayeux’s overlooked medieval streets, Roman and French Revolution clues, plus cathedral views.
“Kristelle was very knowledgeable and provided a great tour. We appreciated the binder with photos that supported the conversations”
A 2-hour guided walking tour of Bordeaux’s key sights, from Monument aux Girondins to the Grand Théâtre and Place de la Bourse.
“Can be wet Well worth doing when in Bordeaux Great historical background to the city Our guide was a fountain of knowledge”
