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Versailles Palace Guided Tour with Gardens Access

France’s Palace of Versailles is so massive, that if you explored it on your own, you’d surely miss something worth seeing or knowing. This Palace …More

Versailles, France

4.7 (626)

Versailles Palace Guided Tour with Gardens Access

France’s Palace of Versailles is so massive, that if you explored it on your own, you’d surely miss something worth seeing or knowing. This Palace...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation

4.7 (626)

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$96

Versailles Small Group Guided Tour with Tranportation from Paris

Leave Paris behind for a guided Tour of the Palace of Versailles and discover the home and gardens of Louis XIV, the "Sun King." …More

Paris, France

4.7 (687)

Versailles Small Group Guided Tour with Tranportation from Paris

Leave Paris behind for a guided Tour of the Palace of Versailles and discover the home and gardens of Louis XIV, the "Sun King."...

4 hours Free Cancellation

4.7 (687)

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$190

Musée de l'Orangerie Anytime Entry Ticket in Paris with Audio

Experience the Musée de l'Orangerie at your convenience with a reserved access entrance ticket. Eliminate the hassle of long queues and waiting for ticket sales …More

Paris, France

4.2 (124)

Musée de l'Orangerie Anytime Entry Ticket in Paris with Audio

Experience the Musée de l'Orangerie at your convenience with a reserved access entrance ticket. Eliminate the hassle of long queues and waiting for ticket sales...

1 to 2 hours

4.2 (124)

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$24

Notre-Dame Tour with Access to the Cathedral

Discover the heart of Paris on a guided walking tour of Ile de la Cité, starting at historic Pont Neuf. Explore hidden gems like Place …More

Paris, France

4.6 (721)

Notre-Dame Tour with Access to the Cathedral

Discover the heart of Paris on a guided walking tour of Ile de la Cité, starting at historic Pont Neuf. Explore hidden gems like Place...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation

4.6 (721)

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$33

Orsay Museum Premium Guided Tour 6 GUESTS MAX with Entry Included

Join our 2.5-hour premium guided tour of the Musée d’Orsay—designed for travelers who want more than a standard museum visit. Led by our top-rated expert …More

Paris, France

5.0 (644)

Orsay Museum Premium Guided Tour 6 GUESTS MAX with Entry Included

Join our 2.5-hour premium guided tour of the Musée d’Orsay—designed for travelers who want more than a standard museum visit. Led by our top-rated expert...

120 to 150 minutes Free Cancellation

5.0 (644)

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$72

Versailles Bike Tour with Palace Entry by Train from Paris

Our bike tours were one of the first on the Paris bike scene nearly 2 decades ago, and we like to keep that feeling of …More

Paris, France

4.9 (601)

Versailles Bike Tour with Palace Entry by Train from Paris

Our bike tours were one of the first on the Paris bike scene nearly 2 decades ago, and we like to keep that feeling of...

8 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation

4.9 (601)

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$124

Saint-Émilion Afternoon Tour - 2 Grand crus & French apéritif

Discover the diverse flavors of Saint-Emilion on this 5 hour and 30 min-small-group food and wine tour from Bordeaux. Explore the medieval streets of Saint-Emilion …More

Bordeaux, France

4.9 (761)

Saint-Émilion Afternoon Tour - 2 Grand crus & French apéritif

Discover the diverse flavors of Saint-Emilion on this 5 hour and 30 min-small-group food and wine tour from Bordeaux. Explore the medieval streets of Saint-Emilion...

5 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation

4.9 (761)

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$119

Train Exp. through the Alps (Royal Baroque Route from Nice)

⚠️ Normal physical conditions required (3-7km walk, some uphill for Monastery and Castle ruins) Get this Off-the-Beaten-Tracks Mountain Train Experience, now! Let it be through …More

Nice, France

4.9 (743)

Train Exp. through the Alps (Royal Baroque Route from Nice)

⚠️ Normal physical conditions required (3-7km walk, some uphill for Monastery and Castle ruins) Get this Off-the-Beaten-Tracks Mountain Train Experience, now! Let it be through...

11 hours Free Cancellation

4.9 (743)

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$198

Saint Emilion Day Trip with Sightseeing Tour & Wine Tastings from Bordeaux

Join this day trip to the Saint-Emilion (and surrounding) wine-making region of France. This full-day guided excursion from Bordeaux offers picturesque scenery, sightseeing and fine …More

Bordeaux, France

4.9 (1,100)

Saint Emilion Day Trip with Sightseeing Tour & Wine Tastings from Bordeaux

Join this day trip to the Saint-Emilion (and surrounding) wine-making region of France. This full-day guided excursion from Bordeaux offers picturesque scenery, sightseeing and fine...

8 hours Free Cancellation

4.9 (1,100)

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$182

St-Emilion & Médoc Wine Day Tour: Chateaus, Tastings and Lunch

At Rustic Vines, we believe that great wine experiences are about more than just tasting wine—they are about understanding the region, meeting the people behind …More

Bordeaux, France

5.0 (520)

St-Emilion & Médoc Wine Day Tour: Chateaus, Tastings and Lunch

At Rustic Vines, we believe that great wine experiences are about more than just tasting wine—they are about understanding the region, meeting the people behind...

9 hours Free Cancellation

5.0 (520)

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$221

Louvre Museum Small-Group Guided Tour with Masterpieces & Access

Skip the confusion and dive straight into the heart of the Louvre with a small-group guided tour led by a knowledgeable, English-speaking guide. With your …More

Paris, France

4.7 (538)

Louvre Museum Small-Group Guided Tour with Masterpieces & Access

Skip the confusion and dive straight into the heart of the Louvre with a small-group guided tour led by a knowledgeable, English-speaking guide. With your...

2 hours Free Cancellation

4.7 (538)

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$112

Annecy Scavenger Hunt & Highlights Self-Guided Walking Tour

The Best Way to Discover Annecy: Scavenger Hunt & Self-Guided Tour! Play, learn, and walk! Explore at your own pace with a 100% self-guided activity. …More

Annecy, France

4.1 (23)

Annecy Scavenger Hunt & Highlights Self-Guided Walking Tour

The Best Way to Discover Annecy: Scavenger Hunt & Self-Guided Tour! Play, learn, and walk! Explore at your own pace with a 100% self-guided activity....

2 hours Free Cancellation

4.1 (23)

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$7

Paris - Latin Quarter Free Tour in English (Tip-Based)

Discover the magic of Paris’s Latin Quarter on this guided walking tour through one of the city’s most historic and vibrant neighborhoods. Stroll along cobblestone …More

Paris, France

5.0 (576)

Paris - Latin Quarter Free Tour in English (Tip-Based)

Discover the magic of Paris’s Latin Quarter on this guided walking tour through one of the city’s most historic and vibrant neighborhoods. Stroll along cobblestone...

2 hours Free Cancellation

5.0 (576)

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$5

Paris Seine River Sightseeing Cruise with Commentary

Explore the City of Lights with a quintessential Seine River Cruise in Paris! Choose from a variety of daily departure times to suit your sightseeing …More

Paris, France

4.1 (109)

Paris Seine River Sightseeing Cruise with Commentary

Explore the City of Lights with a quintessential Seine River Cruise in Paris! Choose from a variety of daily departure times to suit your sightseeing...

60 to 80 minutes

4.1 (109)

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$19

Notre Dame Outdoor Walking Tour and Entrance to Sainte Chapelle

Explore the Heart of Medieval Paris: Notre Dame and Sainte Chapelle Tour Embark on a journey through the heart of medieval Paris with our unforgettable …More

Paris, France

4.9 (1,023)

Notre Dame Outdoor Walking Tour and Entrance to Sainte Chapelle

Explore the Heart of Medieval Paris: Notre Dame and Sainte Chapelle Tour Embark on a journey through the heart of medieval Paris with our unforgettable...

2 hours Free Cancellation

4.9 (1,023)

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$75

Private Tour Paris: The Influencer Experience

Experience Paris like a true insider on our private golf cart tour, inspired by the stylish adventures of a certain beloved TV heroine! Glide effortlessly …More

Paris, France

4.9 (18)

Private Tour Paris: The Influencer Experience

Experience Paris like a true insider on our private golf cart tour, inspired by the stylish adventures of a certain beloved TV heroine! Glide effortlessly...

3 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

4.9 (18)

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$102

Cultural and Gourmet Tastings walking Tour

Discover & explore the secrets the city of Biarritz on a guided walking tour Learn about local life and culture Experience different tastings from the …More

Biarritz, France

5.0 (41)

Cultural and Gourmet Tastings walking Tour

Discover & explore the secrets the city of Biarritz on a guided walking tour Learn about local life and culture Experience different tastings from the...

3 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation

5.0 (41)

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$56

Notre Dame Cathedral Guided Tour with Flexible Options

Notre-Dame Cathedral is more than a historic landmark — it stands as a powerful symbol of Paris’s heritage, faith, and resilience. This guided experience offers …More

Paris, France

4.8 (2,056)

Notre Dame Cathedral Guided Tour with Flexible Options

Notre-Dame Cathedral is more than a historic landmark — it stands as a powerful symbol of Paris’s heritage, faith, and resilience. This guided experience offers...

1 hour 10 minutes Free Cancellation

4.8 (2,056)

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$26

Versailles Palace & Marie-Antoinette's Estate Guided Tour

See the highlights of Versailles in one day on this comprehensive trip from Paris. After traveling to the town by luxury minibus, skip past the …More

Paris, France

4.7 (561)

Versailles Palace & Marie-Antoinette's Estate Guided Tour

See the highlights of Versailles in one day on this comprehensive trip from Paris. After traveling to the town by luxury minibus, skip past the...

8 hours Free Cancellation

4.7 (561)

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$308

Paris Half-Day: 30+ Sights, Eiffel Tower, Montmartre & Notre-Dame

This is one of the most comprehensive walking tours of Paris — the ideal introduction for first-time visitors to the city. You'll hear the stories …More

Paris, France

4.9 (3,216)

Paris Half-Day: 30+ Sights, Eiffel Tower, Montmartre & Notre-Dame

This is one of the most comprehensive walking tours of Paris — the ideal introduction for first-time visitors to the city. You'll hear the stories...

4 to 5 hours Free Cancellation

4.9 (3,216)

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$66

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