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5-hour Private Tour of Mt St Michel From St Malo hotel or port

Discover the magic of Mont Saint-Michel on this 5-hour private tour from your hotel or cruise port in Saint-Malo. Travel comfortably with your private driver-guide …More

Rennes, France

4.9 (26)

5-hour Private Tour of Mt St Michel From St Malo hotel or port

Discover the magic of Mont Saint-Michel on this 5-hour private tour from your hotel or cruise port in Saint-Malo. Travel comfortably with your private driver-guide...

5 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

4.9 (26)

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$240

This tour brings the Australian story on the Somme to life through heartfelt storytelling, deep knowledge, and a true passion for remembrance. Guided with warmth …More

Amiens, France

5.0 (126)

Full day Australian Battlefields Tour

This tour brings the Australian story on the Somme to life through heartfelt storytelling, deep knowledge, and a true passion for remembrance. Guided with warmth...

8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

5.0 (126)

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$241

Paris: Eiffel Tower Guided Tour by Elevator

Make the best use of your precious time in Paris with pre-reserved tickets to the Eiffel Tower. Choose from a guided tour of the 2nd …More

Paris, France

4.7 (51)

Paris: Eiffel Tower Guided Tour by Elevator

Make the best use of your precious time in Paris with pre-reserved tickets to the Eiffel Tower. Choose from a guided tour of the 2nd...

2 hours Free Cancellation

4.7 (51)

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$67

Night at the Louvre: Guided Museum Tour | Max 6-Guests

Discover the Louvre after dark through the eyes of an expert guide on this intimate experience, limited to just six guests. Follow a thoughtfully curated …More

Paris, France

4.9 (92)

Night at the Louvre: Guided Museum Tour | Max 6-Guests

Discover the Louvre after dark through the eyes of an expert guide on this intimate experience, limited to just six guests. Follow a thoughtfully curated...

2 hours Free Cancellation

4.9 (92)

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$176

4x4 safari - 4h Alpilles Provence - Departure from Arles

Take advantage of this half-day excursion that offers a discovery of Provencal villages, olive groves, Roman remains, landscapes painted by Van Gogh. …More

Arles, France

5.0 (21)

4x4 safari - 4h Alpilles Provence - Departure from Arles

Take advantage of this half-day excursion that offers a discovery of Provencal villages, olive groves, Roman remains, landscapes painted by Van Gogh....

4 hours Free Cancellation

5.0 (21)

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$70

Small Group Guided D-Day Tour and Mémorial de Caen Museum

The D-Day Tour by the Mémorial de Caen is an unforgettable one-day trip for visitors staying in Normandy or in Paris. You benefit from the …More

Caen, France

4.8 (233)

Small Group Guided D-Day Tour and Mémorial de Caen Museum

The D-Day Tour by the Mémorial de Caen is an unforgettable one-day trip for visitors staying in Normandy or in Paris. You benefit from the...

9 hours

4.8 (233)

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$271

Food Tour in Bordeaux with Capucins Market & Wine Pairings

Discover Bordeaux's UNESCO-listed historic center through its culinary history. Led by a guide specialized in French gastronomy, explore medieval streets, meet passionate artisans, and enjoy …More

Bordeaux, France

4.9 (26)

Food Tour in Bordeaux with Capucins Market & Wine Pairings

Discover Bordeaux's UNESCO-listed historic center through its culinary history. Led by a guide specialized in French gastronomy, explore medieval streets, meet passionate artisans, and enjoy...

3 hours Free Cancellation

4.9 (26)

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$137

On the footsteps of Joan of Arc - Private day trip to Rouen

You will return into medieval times with this private day trip to Rouen by train. With the enthusiastic knowledge of your personal tour guide, this …More

Paris, France

5.0 (20)

On the footsteps of Joan of Arc - Private day trip to Rouen

You will return into medieval times with this private day trip to Rouen by train. With the enthusiastic knowledge of your personal tour guide, this...

9 to 10 hours Free Cancellation

5.0 (20)

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$136

Visit of Albi in the Age of Enlightenment guided by Mme de Lapérouse

Dive into the 18th century in Albi, guided by Madame de Lapérouse, wife of the famous Albigensian navigator. Madame de Lapérouse has been very bored …More

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Visit of Albi in the Age of Enlightenment guided by Mme de Lapérouse

Dive into the 18th century in Albi, guided by Madame de Lapérouse, wife of the famous Albigensian navigator. Madame de Lapérouse has been very bored...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation

5.0 (17)

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$23

Medieval Paris: Notre Dame, Sainte Chapelle and Conciergerie

This is where Paris all began, at its historic heart: Île de la Cité. Your expert guide will lead you through a journey starting with …More

Paris, France

5.0 (24)

Medieval Paris: Notre Dame, Sainte Chapelle and Conciergerie

This is where Paris all began, at its historic heart: Île de la Cité. Your expert guide will lead you through a journey starting with...

3 hours Free Cancellation

5.0 (24)

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$907

5h Private excursion on the FrenchRiviera from Cannes or Nice

1. A 100% private and personalized experience Unlike group excursions, this tour is entirely private: vehicle reserved just for you pace adapted to your desires …More

Cannes, France

4.9 (20)

5h Private excursion on the FrenchRiviera from Cannes or Nice

1. A 100% private and personalized experience Unlike group excursions, this tour is entirely private: vehicle reserved just for you pace adapted to your desires...

5 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

4.9 (20)

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$628

An Authentic and Warm Visit to Aix en Provence

During this tour, I will share with you my passion for the beautiful city of Aix-en-Provence and help you discover what makes it so special: …More

Aix-en-Provence, France

4.9 (15)

An Authentic and Warm Visit to Aix en Provence

During this tour, I will share with you my passion for the beautiful city of Aix-en-Provence and help you discover what makes it so special:...

2 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation

4.9 (15)

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$86

3-Hour Bordeaux E-Bike Tour in English by Monsieur Bacchus

Bordeaux without the effort, with all the fun! On our e-bikes, you glide through about 13 km of UNESCO-listed streets in 3 hours, with a …More

Bordeaux, France

5.0 (28)

3-Hour Bordeaux E-Bike Tour in English by Monsieur Bacchus

Bordeaux without the effort, with all the fun! On our e-bikes, you glide through about 13 km of UNESCO-listed streets in 3 hours, with a...

3 hours Free Cancellation

5.0 (28)

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$64

We will guide you through beautiful Provence on this spectacular full-day tour. See all of the highlights in one unforgettable day. Experience Provence’s breathtaking perched …More

Avignon, France

5.0 (376)

Highlights of Provence in One Day

We will guide you through beautiful Provence on this spectacular full-day tour. See all of the highlights in one unforgettable day. Experience Provence’s breathtaking perched...

9 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation

5.0 (376)

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$165

Mona Lisa and treasures: Louvre guided experience | Max 6-Guests

Get with us into the Louvre, where history and art come alive in breathtaking harmony. Marvel at iconic masterpieces like the Mona Lisa and Venus …More

Paris, France

5.0 (75)

Mona Lisa and treasures: Louvre guided experience | Max 6-Guests

Get with us into the Louvre, where history and art come alive in breathtaking harmony. Marvel at iconic masterpieces like the Mona Lisa and Venus...

2 hours Free Cancellation

5.0 (75)

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$166

Walking tour of Menton town centre, old town and graveyard, with panoramic views (option: visit the town's most incredible botanical park! An unforgettable & unusual …More

Menton, France

4.9 (22)

Walking Tour in the Old Town of Menton France

Walking tour of Menton town centre, old town and graveyard, with panoramic views (option: visit the town's most incredible botanical park! An unforgettable & unusual...

3 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation

4.9 (22)

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$69

Louvre Museum Closing Time Guided Tour with the Mona Lisa

Why Book This Exclusive Louvre Night Tour? Certified and Licensed Guides: Your tour is led by expert guides who are officially accredited, ensuring a rich …More

Paris, France

4.6 (97)

Louvre Museum Closing Time Guided Tour with the Mona Lisa

Why Book This Exclusive Louvre Night Tour? Certified and Licensed Guides: Your tour is led by expert guides who are officially accredited, ensuring a rich...

2 hours Free Cancellation

4.6 (97)

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$171

We’ll enjoy a fun and interactive two-hour tour through the heart of Nice. Along the way, we’ll share historical anecdotes, play fun quizzes, and visit …More

Nice, France

5.0 (20)

Walking Tour in Nice France

We’ll enjoy a fun and interactive two-hour tour through the heart of Nice. Along the way, we’ll share historical anecdotes, play fun quizzes, and visit...

2 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation

5.0 (20)

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$23

Mustard, Dukes and Medieval Secrets self guided tour of Dijon

In 1513, 40,000 Swiss soldiers surrounded Dijon. The citizens carried a mysterious wooden statue through the streets, and two days later the army vanished. Centuries …More

Dijon, France

4.5 (83)

Mustard, Dukes and Medieval Secrets self guided tour of Dijon

In 1513, 40,000 Swiss soldiers surrounded Dijon. The citizens carried a mysterious wooden statue through the streets, and two days later the army vanished. Centuries...

2 to 4 hours Free Cancellation

4.5 (83)

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$9

Versailles Palace and Gardens Guided Tour with Entry Tickets

The Palace of Versailles and its magnificent gardens are larger than many visitors realize, making it easy to miss some of their most remarkable sights. …More

Versailles, France

4.8 (57)

Versailles Palace and Gardens Guided Tour with Entry Tickets

The Palace of Versailles and its magnificent gardens are larger than many visitors realize, making it easy to miss some of their most remarkable sights....

2 to 3 hours Free Cancellation

4.8 (57)

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$153

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