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The day begins around 9.00am at your hotel, and we'll be travelling to the Beaujolais region to meet two wineries in the morning, where we'll …More

Lyon, France

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Private Beaujolais wine tour

The day begins around 9.00am at your hotel, and we'll be travelling to the Beaujolais region to meet two wineries in the morning, where we'll...

8 to 9 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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$459

Chateau of Fontainebleau and Vaux le Vicomte 9-Hour Private Tour

Step into the elegance and grandeur of two of France’s most magnificent royal estates: Château de Fontainebleau and Château de Vaux-le-Vicomte. Discover over 800 years …More

Paris, France

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Chateau of Fontainebleau and Vaux le Vicomte 9-Hour Private Tour

Step into the elegance and grandeur of two of France’s most magnificent royal estates: Château de Fontainebleau and Château de Vaux-le-Vicomte. Discover over 800 years...

9 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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$171

Normandy D-Day British and Canadian Sector Guided Tour

Explore the D-Day British and Canadian beaches with an expert guide on this immersive historical tour of Normandy. Delve into the pivotal events of World …More

Caen, France

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Normandy D-Day British and Canadian Sector Guided Tour

Explore the D-Day British and Canadian beaches with an expert guide on this immersive historical tour of Normandy. Delve into the pivotal events of World...

4 to 7 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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$976

Loire Valley Most Visited Castles Private Tour from Tours or Amboise

Enjoy a private tour of the two most popular castles in the Loire Valley with a registrered guide. Discover chateau de Chenonceau, its graceful architecture …More

Blois, France

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Loire Valley Most Visited Castles Private Tour from Tours or Amboise

Enjoy a private tour of the two most popular castles in the Loire Valley with a registrered guide. Discover chateau de Chenonceau, its graceful architecture...

9 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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$202

From Avignon: A day in Pont du Gard and Orange

⚠️ New vehicle starting in March 2026! Hello dear visitor, my name is Arnaud and I will be your native guide in this magnificent Provence. …More

Avignon, France

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From Avignon: A day in Pont du Gard and Orange

⚠️ New vehicle starting in March 2026! Hello dear visitor, my name is Arnaud and I will be your native guide in this magnificent Provence....

6 to 7 hours Free Cancellation

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$124

Private Tour of Gorges of Verdon and Fields of Lavender in Nice

Opt for a private driver-guide with door-to-door transport from your accommodation and you customize your time during your visits to the gorges of the Verdon …More

Nice, France

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Private Tour of Gorges of Verdon and Fields of Lavender in Nice

Opt for a private driver-guide with door-to-door transport from your accommodation and you customize your time during your visits to the gorges of the Verdon...

8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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$625

Take a one day trip from Paris to see the city of Reims, the historic cellars at Veuve Clicquot and family champagne winery. Lunch and ten …More

Reims, France

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Veuve Clicquot Tour From Paris

Take a one day trip from Paris to see the city of Reims, the historic cellars at Veuve Clicquot and family champagne winery. Lunch and ten...

11 hours

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$650

Paris 8-hours VIP Private Sightseeing and Shopping Tour in Paris

Paris is beautiful but it's challenging to visit Paris in a short period. Don't worry, just grab a ticket for our tour and all your …More

Paris, France

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Paris 8-hours VIP Private Sightseeing and Shopping Tour in Paris

Paris is beautiful but it's challenging to visit Paris in a short period. Don't worry, just grab a ticket for our tour and all your...

8 hours Hotel pickup offered

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$344

Normandy D-Day Beaches and Caen Memorial Private Tour from Paris

Step back in time and immerse yourself in the monumental events of World War II with our Normandy D-Day Beaches & Caen Memorial Tour. From …More

Paris, France

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Normandy D-Day Beaches and Caen Memorial Private Tour from Paris

Step back in time and immerse yourself in the monumental events of World War II with our Normandy D-Day Beaches & Caen Memorial Tour. From...

10 to 12 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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$455

Loire Valley Ebike Tour to Chambord FROM TOURS

Visit the most renowned castle in Loire Valley on a day trip from Tours. Château de Chambord is known for its Renaissance architecture. With a …More

Tours, France

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Loire Valley Ebike Tour to Chambord FROM TOURS

Visit the most renowned castle in Loire Valley on a day trip from Tours. Château de Chambord is known for its Renaissance architecture. With a...

9 hours Free Cancellation

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$223

Full-Day Private WW1 Australian Battlefield Day Tour from Amiens

This tour covers the sites where the Australians fought in the Somme in WW1: from the 1916 battle of Pozieres to Villers-Bretonneux where the Germans …More

Amiens, France

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Full-Day Private WW1 Australian Battlefield Day Tour from Amiens

This tour covers the sites where the Australians fought in the Somme in WW1: from the 1916 battle of Pozieres to Villers-Bretonneux where the Germans...

9 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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$228

Champagne Private VIP Day from Paris: 8 Tastings & Michelin Lunch

Discover the Champagne region on a full-day premium tour, accompanied throughout the day by a wine expert guide, exploring prestigious houses, scenic vineyards, and enjoying …More

Paris, France

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Champagne Private VIP Day from Paris: 8 Tastings & Michelin Lunch

Discover the Champagne region on a full-day premium tour, accompanied throughout the day by a wine expert guide, exploring prestigious houses, scenic vineyards, and enjoying...

11 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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$789

Arles Small groupe tour : Private Day Trip to Luberon Villages

In this full-day private tour, explore some of the most charming Luberon villages: Gordes, Roussillon and Ménerbes. Go to l'Isle-sur-Sorgue and enjoy the little "Venise …More

Arles, France

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Arles Small groupe tour : Private Day Trip to Luberon Villages

In this full-day private tour, explore some of the most charming Luberon villages: Gordes, Roussillon and Ménerbes. Go to l'Isle-sur-Sorgue and enjoy the little "Venise...

8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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$1,144

French Riviera Private Vintage Car Tour from Nice

The most romantic way to discover the Côte d'Azur. Private and exclusive, feel the wind in your hair as you travel in style in this …More

Nice, France

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French Riviera Private Vintage Car Tour from Nice

The most romantic way to discover the Côte d'Azur. Private and exclusive, feel the wind in your hair as you travel in style in this...

8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

4.8 (15)

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$856

Explore the Normandy coastline and delve into Europe’s World War II history on this private 8-hour tour of the D-Day beaches from Caen. Visit the …More

Caen, France

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Private Tour: D-Day Beaches from Caen

Explore the Normandy coastline and delve into Europe’s World War II history on this private 8-hour tour of the D-Day beaches from Caen. Visit the...

9 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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$1,378

Veuve Clicquot Tasting and Fun Private Tour in Champagne

Perfect tour to experience Veuve Clicquot, a Boutique Winery and the city of Reims. We start off with a visit at Veuve Clicquot where you …More

Reims, France

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Veuve Clicquot Tasting and Fun Private Tour in Champagne

Perfect tour to experience Veuve Clicquot, a Boutique Winery and the city of Reims. We start off with a visit at Veuve Clicquot where you...

8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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$355

Mont Saint-Michel Small-group 2 to 7 people from Paris

Small-group trip from Paris up to 7 persons to Mont Saint-Michel with Abbey visit. Duration of 14 hours. You'll visit the Mont Saint-Michel city, Benedictine …More

Paris, France

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Mont Saint-Michel Small-group 2 to 7 people from Paris

Small-group trip from Paris up to 7 persons to Mont Saint-Michel with Abbey visit. Duration of 14 hours. You'll visit the Mont Saint-Michel city, Benedictine...

14 hours Free Cancellation

4.9 (14)

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$358

Normandy Rouen, Honfleur, Etretat Small group Day Trip from Paris

Small-group trip for 4 to 8 people to Normandy Highlights. Live guided. Tiered pricing. Hotel Pick up and Drop off offered. Three Top sights of …More

Paris, France

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Normandy Rouen, Honfleur, Etretat Small group Day Trip from Paris

Small-group trip for 4 to 8 people to Normandy Highlights. Live guided. Tiered pricing. Hotel Pick up and Drop off offered. Three Top sights of...

13 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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$369

American 101st & 82nd Paratroopers in Normandy battlefield tour

Embark on a one-of-a-kind journey through history with our American Airborne D-Day tour in Normandy. Step into the footsteps of the courageous paratroopers who play …More

Mont-St-Michel, France

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American 101st & 82nd Paratroopers in Normandy battlefield tour

Embark on a one-of-a-kind journey through history with our American Airborne D-Day tour in Normandy. Step into the footsteps of the courageous paratroopers who play...

8 to 10 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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$867

Full-Day Private Cannes Shore Excursion: Eze & Monaco

Enjoy a full-day private tour in the French Riviera with a guide driver on board of a air conditioned luxury van just for your party. …More

Cannes, France

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Full-Day Private Cannes Shore Excursion: Eze & Monaco

Enjoy a full-day private tour in the French Riviera with a guide driver on board of a air conditioned luxury van just for your party....

8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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$1,255

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