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DDay Beaches Private Tour in Normandy from your Hotel in Paris

Custom private tour on the DDay beaches from your hotel in Paris (Omaha beach, Pointe du Hoc, and more) with a knowledgeable bilingual guide at …More

Paris, France

5.0 (111)

DDay Beaches Private Tour in Normandy from your Hotel in Paris

Custom private tour on the DDay beaches from your hotel in Paris (Omaha beach, Pointe du Hoc, and more) with a knowledgeable bilingual guide at...

12 to 14 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

5.0 (111)

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$373

From Bayeux: 2-hour private sidecar tour in Normandy

During this 2-hour vintage sidecar tour, explore the essential and iconic D-Day sites in Normandy. This exclusive experience will take you to Omaha Beach and …More

Bayeux, France

4.9 (104)

From Bayeux: 2-hour private sidecar tour in Normandy

During this 2-hour vintage sidecar tour, explore the essential and iconic D-Day sites in Normandy. This exclusive experience will take you to Omaha Beach and...

2 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

4.9 (104)

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$159

Full-Day tour to Saint-Emilion and Margaux, from Bordeaux

Depart from the city center of Bordeaux to discover the most beautiful vineyards of both banks, for a day. To start, you will visit Saint-Emilion …More

Bordeaux, France

4.8 (401)

Full-Day tour to Saint-Emilion and Margaux, from Bordeaux

Depart from the city center of Bordeaux to discover the most beautiful vineyards of both banks, for a day. To start, you will visit Saint-Emilion...

8 hours 50 minutes Free Cancellation

4.8 (401)

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$205

Burgundy Grand Crus Route Day Tour - 14 Wines Tastings in Domains

Experience our divine, small-group wine-tasting guided tour from Beaune - the capital of Burgundy wines. You will have an opportunity to experience several Village and …More

Beaune, France

4.9 (276)

Burgundy Grand Crus Route Day Tour - 14 Wines Tastings in Domains

Experience our divine, small-group wine-tasting guided tour from Beaune - the capital of Burgundy wines. You will have an opportunity to experience several Village and...

8 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation

4.9 (276)

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$327

Full Day Best of Provence Tour from Avignon

See luminous provençal landscapes. Learn the secrets of the history and culture of the region. Walk in the charming narrow streets of the hilltops villages …More

Avignon, France

4.7 (157)

Full Day Best of Provence Tour from Avignon

See luminous provençal landscapes. Learn the secrets of the history and culture of the region. Walk in the charming narrow streets of the hilltops villages...

9 hours Free Cancellation

4.7 (157)

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$153

Visit Honfleur by sidecar 1.5 to 3.5 hour tour along the coast

Experience the RETRO TOUR NORMANDY adventure in and around Honfleur! Awaken your senses along the Côte Fleurie with an unforgettable journey. Your "Gentleman Sider," an …More

Honfleur, France

5.0 (137)

Visit Honfleur by sidecar 1.5 to 3.5 hour tour along the coast

Experience the RETRO TOUR NORMANDY adventure in and around Honfleur! Awaken your senses along the Côte Fleurie with an unforgettable journey. Your "Gentleman Sider," an...

90 to 210 minutes Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

5.0 (137)

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$141

Discover the beauty of Monaco, Monte-Carlo and Eze. You will discover the breathtaking view from the top of the medieval village of Eze and its …More

Nice, France

5.0 (142)

Monaco, Monte Carlo & Eze Private Tour

Discover the beauty of Monaco, Monte-Carlo and Eze. You will discover the breathtaking view from the top of the medieval village of Eze and its...

5 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

5.0 (142)

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$559

Louvre Private Tour in Paris with Entry Tickets

Discover the Louvre Museum your way on this 100% private guided tour. Your certified French national guide speaks excellent English and German, sharing expert commentary …More

Paris, France

4.9 (77)

Louvre Private Tour in Paris with Entry Tickets

Discover the Louvre Museum your way on this 100% private guided tour. Your certified French national guide speaks excellent English and German, sharing expert commentary...

2 hours Free Cancellation

4.9 (77)

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$165

Guided Tour of the Louvre Museum with Tickets Included

I propose a visit of 1h30 - 2h where I will obviously talk to you about what makes the Louvre famous and its great works …More

Paris, France

4.9 (182)

Guided Tour of the Louvre Museum with Tickets Included

I propose a visit of 1h30 - 2h where I will obviously talk to you about what makes the Louvre famous and its great works...

2 hours Free Cancellation

4.9 (182)

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$108

Arc de Triomphe and Champs Élysées Walking Tour

Immerse yourself in the epitome of Parisian elegance on our guided tour! From the majestic Grand Palais to the iconic Arc de Triomphe, indulge in …More

Paris, France

4.8 (61)

Arc de Triomphe and Champs Élysées Walking Tour

Immerse yourself in the epitome of Parisian elegance on our guided tour! From the majestic Grand Palais to the iconic Arc de Triomphe, indulge in...

1 hour 15 minutes Free Cancellation

4.8 (61)

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$57

Montmartre Highlights - Bohemian Streets & Sacré-Coeur Basilica

Discover the amazing atmosphere in the legendary red light district Pigalle, the artists's quarter on the hill of Montmartre and visit the overwhelming Basilica Sacré-Cœur. …More

Paris, France

4.9 (238)

Montmartre Highlights - Bohemian Streets & Sacré-Coeur Basilica

Discover the amazing atmosphere in the legendary red light district Pigalle, the artists's quarter on the hill of Montmartre and visit the overwhelming Basilica Sacré-Cœur....

2 hours Free Cancellation

4.9 (238)

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$45

Orangerie & Monet Water Lilies Guided Tour Semi Private 6ppl Max

On this 2 hour semi-private (6 Guest Maximum) tour, your expert guide will lead you through history to explain why this unique, yet overlooked collection …More

Paris, France

5.0 (101)

Orangerie & Monet Water Lilies Guided Tour Semi Private 6ppl Max

On this 2 hour semi-private (6 Guest Maximum) tour, your expert guide will lead you through history to explain why this unique, yet overlooked collection...

2 hours Free Cancellation

5.0 (101)

from
$150

Day trip: Colmar, Haut-Koenigsbourg, Riquewihr and Kaysersberg

Visit the most important places of the Alsace Wine Route with a convertible minibus. We start the day by discovering the Château du Haut-Koenigsbourg. Once …More

Strasbourg, France

4.7 (165)

Day trip: Colmar, Haut-Koenigsbourg, Riquewihr and Kaysersberg

Visit the most important places of the Alsace Wine Route with a convertible minibus. We start the day by discovering the Château du Haut-Koenigsbourg. Once...

10 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation

4.7 (165)

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$142

Versailles Golfcart and BikeTour: Gardens Hamlet Fountains

Explore Versailles' 2,000-acre Royal Estate on an unforgettable small-group adventure! Discover the Royal Gardens by golfcart, then enjoy an easy, scenic bike ride to Marie …More

Versailles, France

4.8 (249)

Versailles Golfcart and BikeTour: Gardens Hamlet Fountains

Explore Versailles' 2,000-acre Royal Estate on an unforgettable small-group adventure! Discover the Royal Gardens by golfcart, then enjoy an easy, scenic bike ride to Marie...

6 hours Free Cancellation

4.8 (249)

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$190

From Cherbourg Cruise Port: D-Day Beaches Shore Excursion

Discover the D-Day Landing Beaches, officially recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site since July 2026, honoring one of the most significant places in world …More

Mont-St-Michel, France

4.9 (79)

From Cherbourg Cruise Port: D-Day Beaches Shore Excursion

Discover the D-Day Landing Beaches, officially recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site since July 2026, honoring one of the most significant places in world...

8 hours Free Cancellation

4.9 (79)

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$81

Medieval Villages and Wine Tasting from Strasbourg

Our first stage will take you to Bergheim, a superb village on the wine route, which conceals many wonders hidden in the heart of its …More

Strasbourg, France

4.7 (63)

Medieval Villages and Wine Tasting from Strasbourg

Our first stage will take you to Bergheim, a superb village on the wine route, which conceals many wonders hidden in the heart of its...

10 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation

4.7 (63)

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$144

Orangerie and Monet Water Lilies Exclusive Tour Reserved Entry

On this 2 hour exclusive guided museum tour, your expert guide will lead you through history to explain why this unique, yet overlooked collection is …More

Paris, France

5.0 (103)

Orangerie and Monet Water Lilies Exclusive Tour Reserved Entry

On this 2 hour exclusive guided museum tour, your expert guide will lead you through history to explain why this unique, yet overlooked collection is...

2 hours Free Cancellation

5.0 (103)

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$150

Louvre Private Tour – The Essentials and More with Expert Guide

Discover the Louvre’s masterpieces in a private tour tailored just for you. With your expert guide, experience an intimate and engaging journey through art and …More

Paris, France

5.0 (269)

Louvre Private Tour – The Essentials and More with Expert Guide

Discover the Louvre’s masterpieces in a private tour tailored just for you. With your expert guide, experience an intimate and engaging journey through art and...

2 hours Free Cancellation

5.0 (269)

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$117

Unusual guided tour Toulouse in the Age of Enlightenment

Discover the Saint Etienne district of Toulouse by immersing yourself in the refinement of the 18th century during an unusual guided tour led by Mme …More

Toulouse, France

5.0 (61)

Unusual guided tour Toulouse in the Age of Enlightenment

Discover the Saint Etienne district of Toulouse by immersing yourself in the refinement of the 18th century during an unusual guided tour led by Mme...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation

5.0 (61)

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$24

Normandy: Private Tour of the D-Day Beaches (American Sector)

Our first stop will be at the American Cemetery in Colleville-sur-Mer, a poignant tribute to the allied soldiers who lost their lives. Here, you will …More

Caen, France

5.0 (106)

Normandy: Private Tour of the D-Day Beaches (American Sector)

Our first stop will be at the American Cemetery in Colleville-sur-Mer, a poignant tribute to the allied soldiers who lost their lives. Here, you will...

5 to 7 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

5.0 (106)

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$976

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