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The Musee d Orsay Guided Tour Orsay Museum Semi Private 6ppl Max

Join our 2.5-hour semi-private (6 guests max) guided tour of the Musée d’Orsay—designed for travelers who want more than a standard museum visit. Led by …More

Paris, France

5.0 (1,124)

The Musee d Orsay Guided Tour Orsay Museum Semi Private 6ppl Max

Join our 2.5-hour semi-private (6 guests max) guided tour of the Musée d’Orsay—designed for travelers who want more than a standard museum visit. Led by...

120 to 150 minutes Free Cancellation

5.0 (1,124)

from
$72

Mont Saint Michel Day Trip with Abbey Entrance from Paris

Mont St. Michel, or “The Wonder of the West”, is one of France’s top attractions and the most popular destination in Normandy. Our day-trip transports …More

Paris, France

4.5 (625)

Mont Saint Michel Day Trip with Abbey Entrance from Paris

Mont St. Michel, or “The Wonder of the West”, is one of France’s top attractions and the most popular destination in Normandy. Our day-trip transports...

14 hours Free Cancellation

4.5 (625)

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$101

Normandy D-Day Beaches and American Cemetery Day Trip from Paris

On your pilgrimage from Paris to Normandy, leave the details to us. In one unforgettable day, we’ll take you to experience history where it happened. …More

Paris, France

4.4 (2,675)

Normandy D-Day Beaches and American Cemetery Day Trip from Paris

On your pilgrimage from Paris to Normandy, leave the details to us. In one unforgettable day, we’ll take you to experience history where it happened....

13 hours Free Cancellation

4.4 (2,675)

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$108

Join us for an effortless and fun ride through the heart of Paris on our e-bikes, the perfect way to experience the magic of the …More

Paris, France

4.8 (1,161)

Best of Paris Electric Bike Tour

Join us for an effortless and fun ride through the heart of Paris on our e-bikes, the perfect way to experience the magic of the...

3 hours Free Cancellation

4.8 (1,161)

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$74

Versailles Full Day Bike Tour with Palace, Gardens, & Picnic

Take a tour of Versailles with a difference - by bicycle! It's the only way to see Versailles' expansive gardens plus you'll get to see …More

Versailles, France

4.8 (2,249)

Versailles Full Day Bike Tour with Palace, Gardens, & Picnic

Take a tour of Versailles with a difference - by bicycle! It's the only way to see Versailles' expansive gardens plus you'll get to see...

7 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation

4.8 (2,249)

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$124

Paris: Musée d’Orsay Guided Tour with an Expert

Don’t miss the world’s greatest collection of Impressionist and Post Impressionist art! The Musée d’Orsay is home to some of the world’s most iconic artworks, …More

Paris, France

4.8 (1,159)

Paris: Musée d’Orsay Guided Tour with an Expert

Don’t miss the world’s greatest collection of Impressionist and Post Impressionist art! The Musée d’Orsay is home to some of the world’s most iconic artworks,...

1 hour 45 minutes Free Cancellation

4.8 (1,159)

from
$73

Loire Valley Castles Day Trip from Paris with Complementary Wine

Step out of Paris and into the storybook landscapes of the Loire Valley, traveling in air-conditioned comfort through one of France’s most historic regions. Discover …More

Paris, France

4.7 (4,648)

Loire Valley Castles Day Trip from Paris with Complementary Wine

Step out of Paris and into the storybook landscapes of the Loire Valley, traveling in air-conditioned comfort through one of France’s most historic regions. Discover...

13 hours Free Cancellation

4.7 (4,648)

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$118

Monaco, Monte-Carlo and Eze Village Small Group Half-Day Tour

Discover the beauty of Monaco, Monte-Carlo & Eze on a half-day excursion with a professional local guide aboard a comfortable, recent vehicle. - You will …More

Nice, France

4.8 (1,736)

Monaco, Monte-Carlo and Eze Village Small Group Half-Day Tour

Discover the beauty of Monaco, Monte-Carlo & Eze on a half-day excursion with a professional local guide aboard a comfortable, recent vehicle. - You will...

5 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

4.8 (1,736)

from
$74

Loire Valley Castles Trip with Chenonceau and Chambord from Paris

Majestic castles, famous wines and Renaissance masterpieces make up this unforgettable trip to the charming Loire Valley. Enjoy skip-the-line entry to Chambord then Chenonceau to …More

Paris, France

4.3 (886)

Loire Valley Castles Trip with Chenonceau and Chambord from Paris

Majestic castles, famous wines and Renaissance masterpieces make up this unforgettable trip to the charming Loire Valley. Enjoy skip-the-line entry to Chambord then Chenonceau to...

13 hours 15 minutes Free Cancellation

4.3 (886)

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$112

The Ultimate Notre-Dame Cathedral & Île de la Cité Walking Tour

Discover the history, beauty, and remarkable rebirth of Notre-Dame Cathedral with an expert local Paris guide on this immersive walking experience through the heart of …More

Paris, France

4.6 (1,348)

The Ultimate Notre-Dame Cathedral & Île de la Cité Walking Tour

Discover the history, beauty, and remarkable rebirth of Notre-Dame Cathedral with an expert local Paris guide on this immersive walking experience through the heart of...

2 hours Free Cancellation

4.6 (1,348)

from
$67

Closing Time At The Louvre: From Mona Lisa to Venus de Milo

Visit the Musée du Louvre to see its most famous artwork, Leonardo da Vinci's Mona Lisa, alongside a rich collection of the museum's other masterpieces, …More

Paris, France

4.9 (533)

Closing Time At The Louvre: From Mona Lisa to Venus de Milo

Visit the Musée du Louvre to see its most famous artwork, Leonardo da Vinci's Mona Lisa, alongside a rich collection of the museum's other masterpieces,...

2 to 4 hours Free Cancellation

4.9 (533)

from
$72

Versailles Château and Gardens Walking Tour

Book your Palace of Versailles day trip from Paris and experience a remarkable half-day adventure! Take a guided walking tour of the Versailles Gardens and …More

Versailles, France

4.6 (715)

Versailles Château and Gardens Walking Tour

Book your Palace of Versailles day trip from Paris and experience a remarkable half-day adventure! Take a guided walking tour of the Versailles Gardens and...

3 hours Free Cancellation

4.6 (715)

from
$74

Louvre and Musee d Orsay Guided Museum Tour Semi Private 6ppl Max

This semi-private (6 guest maximum) Louvre and Musée d’Orsay guided museum tour, allows you to experience Paris’s two major museums all in a half day. …More

Paris, France

5.0 (719)

Louvre and Musee d Orsay Guided Museum Tour Semi Private 6ppl Max

This semi-private (6 guest maximum) Louvre and Musée d’Orsay guided museum tour, allows you to experience Paris’s two major museums all in a half day....

5 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation

5.0 (719)

from
$271

Versailles Timed Entrance Ticket and Giverny Small Group Day Trip from Paris

Discover two of the most iconic homes and gardens in French culture on this small group day trip from Paris! You’ll explore King Louis the …More

Paris, France

4.9 (288)

Versailles Timed Entrance Ticket and Giverny Small Group Day Trip from Paris

Discover two of the most iconic homes and gardens in French culture on this small group day trip from Paris! You’ll explore King Louis the...

9 hours Free Cancellation

4.9 (288)

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$285

Paris Evening Bike Tour with 1-hour Seine River Cruise

This Evening Bike + Boat Tour takes you to the best lit monuments in Paris and then on a 1hr Seine River Cruise, to share …More

Paris, France

4.8 (200)

Paris Evening Bike Tour with 1-hour Seine River Cruise

This Evening Bike + Boat Tour takes you to the best lit monuments in Paris and then on a 1hr Seine River Cruise, to share...

4 hours Free Cancellation

4.8 (200)

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$57

Versailles Palace Bike Tour with Market & Marie-Antoinette hamlet

Discover the true beauty of Versailles on this full-day tour from Paris. Meet up at a train station in Paris and board the train to …More

Paris, France

4.9 (2,921)

Versailles Palace Bike Tour with Market & Marie-Antoinette hamlet

Discover the true beauty of Versailles on this full-day tour from Paris. Meet up at a train station in Paris and board the train to...

8 hours Free Cancellation

4.9 (2,921)

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$124

Paris: Charming Nooks and Crannies Bike Tour

Enjoy a 3-hour, small-group bike tour and explore the beautiful charms of Paris on a fun and leisurely bike ride. Cruise with local guides who …More

Paris, France

4.9 (293)

Paris: Charming Nooks and Crannies Bike Tour

Enjoy a 3-hour, small-group bike tour and explore the beautiful charms of Paris on a fun and leisurely bike ride. Cruise with local guides who...

3 hours Free Cancellation

4.9 (293)

from
$47

Louvre: Highlights and hidden pearls in MINI groups

This excursion was created by an architect and a cultural journalist. We made it possible to see the best of the Louvre and many hidden …More

Paris, France

4.8 (335)

Louvre: Highlights and hidden pearls in MINI groups

This excursion was created by an architect and a cultural journalist. We made it possible to see the best of the Louvre and many hidden...

2 hours Free Cancellation

4.8 (335)

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$114

Highlights and Hidden Gems of Lyon Guided Walking Tour (English)

Discover Lyon with the City's Most Experienced Guide! Don't leave your trip to chance. Join a seasoned professional with over 10 years of guiding experience …More

Lyon, France

4.9 (809)

Highlights and Hidden Gems of Lyon Guided Walking Tour (English)

Discover Lyon with the City's Most Experienced Guide! Don't leave your trip to chance. Join a seasoned professional with over 10 years of guiding experience...

2 hours Free Cancellation

4.9 (809)

from
$6

French Riviera Cannes to Monte-Carlo Discovery Small Group Day Trip from Nice

From Monte Carlo to Cannes discover the fabulous towns of the French Riviera on this small-group day trip from Nice. By the seacoast road, join …More

Nice, France

4.7 (644)

French Riviera Cannes to Monte-Carlo Discovery Small Group Day Trip from Nice

From Monte Carlo to Cannes discover the fabulous towns of the French Riviera on this small-group day trip from Nice. By the seacoast road, join...

9 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

4.7 (644)

from
$142

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