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Enjoy a full day private tour with an art historian visiting 2 key landmarks related to 2 of the most influential artists of the 19th …More

Paris, France

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Giverny Auvers sur Oise private tour

Enjoy a full day private tour with an art historian visiting 2 key landmarks related to 2 of the most influential artists of the 19th...

9 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

5.0 (4)

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$402

Chantilly Castle - Transportation Private Trip

THE PALACE : "The Domain of Chantilly is the work of one man: Henri of Orléans, the Duke of Aumale (1822-1897), who, throughout his life, …More

Paris, France

4.6 (5)

Chantilly Castle - Transportation Private Trip

THE PALACE : "The Domain of Chantilly is the work of one man: Henri of Orléans, the Duke of Aumale (1822-1897), who, throughout his life,...

7 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

4.6 (5)

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$522

NORMANDY: Landing Beaches (Best Offer) - Private Day Trip from PARIS

IT IS SAFE TO TRAVEL WITH US - All our services are privatized and without regrouping with unknown visitors coming from outside. - All our …More

Paris, France

5.0 (2)

NORMANDY: Landing Beaches (Best Offer) - Private Day Trip from PARIS

IT IS SAFE TO TRAVEL WITH US - All our services are privatized and without regrouping with unknown visitors coming from outside. - All our...

12 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

5.0 (2)

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$573

Private tour starting and ending in Nice. Tour duration of either 4, 6 or 8 hours. Discover Nice, the mediaeval village of Eze, Monaco, Casino …More

Nice, France

5.0 (4)

Private Tour from Nice

Private tour starting and ending in Nice. Tour duration of either 4, 6 or 8 hours. Discover Nice, the mediaeval village of Eze, Monaco, Casino...

6 to 8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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$918

Private tour and visits on the Medoc Castle Route (Luxury Minivan)

Discover in private tour, the ranking of 1855 and the prestigious vineyards of the Médoc on the mythical route of the Castles. This route alone …More

Bordeaux, France

5.0 (1)

Private tour and visits on the Medoc Castle Route (Luxury Minivan)

Discover in private tour, the ranking of 1855 and the prestigious vineyards of the Médoc on the mythical route of the Castles. This route alone...

8 to 9 hours Hotel pickup offered

5.0 (1)

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$660

Gorges du Verdon and Lavender Fields Full Day Tour from Nice

Treat yourself to this famous tourist hotspot (Les Gorges du Verdon). Drive into the deepest gorges in Europe until 700 meters deep. Observe a very …More

Nice, France

5.0 (1)

Gorges du Verdon and Lavender Fields Full Day Tour from Nice

Treat yourself to this famous tourist hotspot (Les Gorges du Verdon). Drive into the deepest gorges in Europe until 700 meters deep. Observe a very...

8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

5.0 (1)

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$1,244

One Day Mont-Saint-Michel and Landing Beaches Tour

Optimize your time and visit the highlights of Normandy in just one day. This tour is completely private and designed for early birds. From Mont-Saint-Michel …More

Le Havre, France

5.0 (3)

One Day Mont-Saint-Michel and Landing Beaches Tour

Optimize your time and visit the highlights of Normandy in just one day. This tour is completely private and designed for early birds. From Mont-Saint-Michel...

10 to 12 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

5.0 (3)

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$1,701

Private day-tour from Cognac : Vineyard and Craft Distilleries with Tastings

Cognac is not only a luxury product. It is also a terroir product elaborated by several thousands of vine-growers who are craft distillers. Explore, in …More

Cognac, France

4.8 (4)

Private day-tour from Cognac : Vineyard and Craft Distilleries with Tastings

Cognac is not only a luxury product. It is also a terroir product elaborated by several thousands of vine-growers who are craft distillers. Explore, in...

9 hours Free Cancellation

4.8 (4)

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$138

Private Tour: Rouen, Bayeux, and Falaise Day Trip from Rouen

Discover the hidden secrets and top attractions of Normandy on this private day trip to Rouen, Bayeux, and Falaise from Rouen. Explore the medieval streets …More

Rouen, France

5.0 (3)

Private Tour: Rouen, Bayeux, and Falaise Day Trip from Rouen

Discover the hidden secrets and top attractions of Normandy on this private day trip to Rouen, Bayeux, and Falaise from Rouen. Explore the medieval streets...

8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

5.0 (3)

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$1,378

Private Tour: St-Tropez Minivan Day Trip from Cannes

After being collected from your hotel, allow your guide to drive your through the Massif de l'Esterel before arriving at the port of Sainte Maxime. …More

Cannes, France

5.0 (3)

Private Tour: St-Tropez Minivan Day Trip from Cannes

After being collected from your hotel, allow your guide to drive your through the Massif de l'Esterel before arriving at the port of Sainte Maxime....

9 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

5.0 (3)

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$1,337

Italian Riviera Private Tour from Cannes

Discover the Italian Riviera, known as “la Baia dei Fiori” (Bay of Flowers) nestled between the sea and the mountains of the Italian Alps, with …More

Cannes, France

5.0 (1)

Italian Riviera Private Tour from Cannes

Discover the Italian Riviera, known as “la Baia dei Fiori” (Bay of Flowers) nestled between the sea and the mountains of the Italian Alps, with...

8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

5.0 (1)

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$1,033

Private New Zealand focused WW1 Somme Tour

From the beautiful towns of Arras or Albert we head out to the war scarred landscape of this region. Your experienced guide will tell you …More

Amiens, France

5.0 (2)

Private New Zealand focused WW1 Somme Tour

From the beautiful towns of Arras or Albert we head out to the war scarred landscape of this region. Your experienced guide will tell you...

9 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

5.0 (2)

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$514

Enjoy a full day tour on the French Riviera, discovering the natural beauty of the shore, it's smartest places such as Cannes & Monaco and …More

Nice, France

5.0 (3)

Private French Riviera Tour (from Nice)

Enjoy a full day tour on the French Riviera, discovering the natural beauty of the shore, it's smartest places such as Cannes & Monaco and...

8 hours Hotel pickup offered

5.0 (3)

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$976

From Nice Italian Market San Remo, Menton & La Turbie

Cross the border to discover the Italian market of San Remo. Then, discover the city of Lemon, Menton and the perched village of La Turbie …More

Nice, France

4.3 (7)

From Nice Italian Market San Remo, Menton & La Turbie

Cross the border to discover the Italian market of San Remo. Then, discover the city of Lemon, Menton and the perched village of La Turbie...

8 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation

4.3 (7)

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$158

Provence Sea & Countryside Full-Day Private Tour

Starting with hotel pickup in Nice, this private 8-hours tour of Provence gives you the chance to discover the hidden treasures and typical delights of …More

Nice, France

5.0 (3)

Provence Sea & Countryside Full-Day Private Tour

Starting with hotel pickup in Nice, this private 8-hours tour of Provence gives you the chance to discover the hidden treasures and typical delights of...

8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

5.0 (3)

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$1,114

Private Tour: Glamourous Monaco and French Riviera Villages

In this 8 hours private tour, you will feel the spirit of the Côte d'Azur. The beautiful houses retained their unique architectural heritage. The renowned …More

Nice, France

5.0 (2)

Private Tour: Glamourous Monaco and French Riviera Villages

In this 8 hours private tour, you will feel the spirit of the Côte d'Azur. The beautiful houses retained their unique architectural heritage. The renowned...

7 hours 30 minutes Hotel pickup offered

5.0 (2)

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$1,084

Deep in the heart of Provence, we'll visit our favorite hilltop villages of the Luberon. Gordes, considered one of the most beautiful villages of France …More

Marseille, France

5.0 (3)

Hilltop villages in Luberon-7 hours

Deep in the heart of Provence, we'll visit our favorite hilltop villages of the Luberon. Gordes, considered one of the most beautiful villages of France...

8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

5.0 (3)

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$1,198

From Marseille : discover the famous lavender capital of Sault and the scented lavender fields in bloom ! …More

Marseille, France

4.5 (8)

Lavender Tour Sault from Marseille

From Marseille : discover the famous lavender capital of Sault and the scented lavender fields in bloom !...

10 hours Free Cancellation

4.5 (8)

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$183

Small Group Full-Day Trip to French Riviera Highlights from Nice

You will experience top French Riviera highlights in just one day. In this 9-hour small group tour, discover some of the most beautiful places in …More

Nice, France

4.3 (6)

Small Group Full-Day Trip to French Riviera Highlights from Nice

You will experience top French Riviera highlights in just one day. In this 9-hour small group tour, discover some of the most beautiful places in...

9 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

4.3 (6)

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$143

Shore Excursion Private Tour from Villefranche-sur-Mer (Nice)

Shore excursion private tour leaving from the port of Villefranche-sur-Mer (Nice). Various options available to visit, depending on the duration of your tour. …More

Villefranche-sur-Mer, France

5.0 (4)

Shore Excursion Private Tour from Villefranche-sur-Mer (Nice)

Shore excursion private tour leaving from the port of Villefranche-sur-Mer (Nice). Various options available to visit, depending on the duration of your tour....

4 to 8 hours Free Cancellation

5.0 (4)

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$970

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