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Paris 15+ Highlights: Eiffel Tower, Notre-Dame & Louvre

Your first day in Paris, made unforgettable! See 15+ iconic sights in just 3 hours while discovering the city’s historic heart with a fun local …More

Paris, France

4.7 (298)

Paris 15+ Highlights: Eiffel Tower, Notre-Dame & Louvre

Your first day in Paris, made unforgettable! See 15+ iconic sights in just 3 hours while discovering the city’s historic heart with a fun local...

3 hours Free Cancellation

4.7 (298)

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$49

Strasbourg: small group walking tour between history and curiosities

Get ready to discover Strasbourg and its thousand-year history! The tour lasts about two and a half hours during which I will take you to …More

Strasbourg, France

5.0 (181)

Strasbourg: small group walking tour between history and curiosities

Get ready to discover Strasbourg and its thousand-year history! The tour lasts about two and a half hours during which I will take you to...

2 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation

5.0 (181)

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$36

Bordeaux bike tour "The Best of Bordeaux"

Accompanied by a real local guide, you will discover the most beautiful neighborhoods and monuments of the city, along a magnificent route of about 13km …More

Bordeaux, France

5.0 (192)

Bordeaux bike tour "The Best of Bordeaux"

Accompanied by a real local guide, you will discover the most beautiful neighborhoods and monuments of the city, along a magnificent route of about 13km...

2 to 3 hours Free Cancellation

5.0 (192)

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$41

Sports, fun and educational discovery of Paris

All our running tours are specially prepared for you. This 5 miles tour is private, specifically designed, customized (starting at your residence). We choose the …More

Paris, France

5.0 (414)

Sports, fun and educational discovery of Paris

All our running tours are specially prepared for you. This 5 miles tour is private, specifically designed, customized (starting at your residence). We choose the...

2 to 3 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

5.0 (414)

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$73

Visiting the city of Toulouse has never been so pleasant. Discover more than 35 points of interest in the city of Toulouse aboard a 100% …More

Toulouse, France

4.8 (87)

Toulouse Tour in Electric Tuk Tuk

Visiting the city of Toulouse has never been so pleasant. Discover more than 35 points of interest in the city of Toulouse aboard a 100%...

1 hour Free Cancellation

4.8 (87)

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$80

Paris Private Montmarte Tour : Sacre Coeur with Expert Guide

Embark on a captivating journey through Paris' vibrant artistic district of Montmartre, starting from the charming Place des Abbesses. Join our expertly guided walking tour …More

Paris, France

5.0 (95)

Paris Private Montmarte Tour : Sacre Coeur with Expert Guide

Embark on a captivating journey through Paris' vibrant artistic district of Montmartre, starting from the charming Place des Abbesses. Join our expertly guided walking tour...

120 to 140 minutes Free Cancellation

5.0 (95)

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$228

Band of Brothers Full Day Tour from Bayeux

The book written by Stephen Ambrose and the famous 2001 TV series produced by Steven Spielberg and Tom Hanks has been a great success and …More

Bayeux, France

4.9 (143)

Band of Brothers Full Day Tour from Bayeux

The book written by Stephen Ambrose and the famous 2001 TV series produced by Steven Spielberg and Tom Hanks has been a great success and...

8 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation

4.9 (143)

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$159

Provence Highlights Full-Day Tour from Avignon

Discover the best of Provence in a small group tour from Avignon with an experienced guide. During this full day tour, you will visit the …More

Avignon, France

4.8 (529)

Provence Highlights Full-Day Tour from Avignon

Discover the best of Provence in a small group tour from Avignon with an experienced guide. During this full day tour, you will visit the...

9 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation

4.8 (529)

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$148

The Essential Louvre Masterpieces Tour - Limited to Six Guests

With a maximum of six people per group, you are guaranteed a nearly private experience! Whether it is your first or one hundredth visit to …More

Paris, France

5.0 (220)

The Essential Louvre Masterpieces Tour - Limited to Six Guests

With a maximum of six people per group, you are guaranteed a nearly private experience! Whether it is your first or one hundredth visit to...

2 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation

5.0 (220)

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$181

Versailles Small Group Guided Tour with Local Guide

Meet your guide in Versailles at the foot of the Equestrian Statue of the Sun King, Louis the 14th. After been welcome by your guide …More

Versailles, France

4.7 (400)

Versailles Small Group Guided Tour with Local Guide

Meet your guide in Versailles at the foot of the Equestrian Statue of the Sun King, Louis the 14th. After been welcome by your guide...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation

4.7 (400)

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$80

French Riviera E-bike Panoramic Tour from Nice

A 20-KM RIDE WILL LET YOU SPEND ENJOYABLE MOMENTS OUTSIDE! Go for an e-bike ride and enjoy the most beautiful panoramic views of the French …More

Nice, France

4.9 (199)

French Riviera E-bike Panoramic Tour from Nice

A 20-KM RIDE WILL LET YOU SPEND ENJOYABLE MOMENTS OUTSIDE! Go for an e-bike ride and enjoy the most beautiful panoramic views of the French...

3 hours Free Cancellation

4.9 (199)

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$62

Paris City Center with Notre Dame interior Exclusive Walking Tour

Become a true flâneur, French for someone who enjoys a good stroll, on this 2.5 hour private exclusive walking tour of central Paris. Expert guides …More

Paris, France

4.9 (234)

Paris City Center with Notre Dame interior Exclusive Walking Tour

Become a true flâneur, French for someone who enjoys a good stroll, on this 2.5 hour private exclusive walking tour of central Paris. Expert guides...

2 hours 40 minutes Free Cancellation

4.9 (234)

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$49

Paris Latin Quarter Exclusive Guided Walking Tour

With a exclusive guide, take a 2.5-hour walking tour of one of Paris’ oldest and most iconic neighborhoods—the Latin Quarter. You’ll start by the Notre …More

Paris, France

5.0 (233)

Paris Latin Quarter Exclusive Guided Walking Tour

With a exclusive guide, take a 2.5-hour walking tour of one of Paris’ oldest and most iconic neighborhoods—the Latin Quarter. You’ll start by the Notre...

2 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation

5.0 (233)

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$49

VISIT THE BEST HIGHLIGHTS OF NICE! Start your outside tour on the Promenade des Anglais, the meeting place with your guide. Take a large cycle …More

Nice, France

4.9 (148)

Nice City Best Highlights E-bike Tour

VISIT THE BEST HIGHLIGHTS OF NICE! Start your outside tour on the Promenade des Anglais, the meeting place with your guide. Take a large cycle...

2 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation

4.9 (148)

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$45

Chablis & Burgundy vineyards & cellars tour from Paris +Sommelier

Discover the rich wine heritage, the countryside and part of history of France during a relaxing day trip. Your certified Sommelier, history-lover will guide you …More

Paris, France

5.0 (93)

Chablis & Burgundy vineyards & cellars tour from Paris +Sommelier

Discover the rich wine heritage, the countryside and part of history of France during a relaxing day trip. Your certified Sommelier, history-lover will guide you...

9 to 10 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

5.0 (93)

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$285

Eiffel Tower Reserved Access by Elevator and Seine Cruise

Head directly up to the 2nd level of the Eiffel Tower with your ticket and guide and admire many of the top attractions of Paris …More

Paris, France

4.8 (106)

Eiffel Tower Reserved Access by Elevator and Seine Cruise

Head directly up to the 2nd level of the Eiffel Tower with your ticket and guide and admire many of the top attractions of Paris...

3 hours Free Cancellation

4.8 (106)

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$126

Big Traboules in Little Lyon Private Walking Tour

Were there any lions in Lyon? What kind of troubles happened in the "traboules"? And why were they built in the first place? From Roman …More

Lyon, France

5.0 (134)

Big Traboules in Little Lyon Private Walking Tour

Were there any lions in Lyon? What kind of troubles happened in the "traboules"? And why were they built in the first place? From Roman...

2 to 3 hours Free Cancellation

5.0 (134)

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$40

Private Full day American D-Day Guided Tour in Bayeux

Booking a Private Tour means that it's only you and your family,friends or travel companion that will be on the tour. You will have the …More

Bayeux, France

5.0 (144)

Private Full day American D-Day Guided Tour in Bayeux

Booking a Private Tour means that it's only you and your family,friends or travel companion that will be on the tour. You will have the...

9 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

5.0 (144)

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$917

Notre Dame Paris Outdoor Tour with Crypt Entry

Embark on an unforgettable journey with our expert guide with a small group of 15 people to admire the resilient and historic Notre Dame Cathedral, …More

Paris, France

4.8 (91)

Notre Dame Paris Outdoor Tour with Crypt Entry

Embark on an unforgettable journey with our expert guide with a small group of 15 people to admire the resilient and historic Notre Dame Cathedral,...

1 hour 45 minutes Free Cancellation

4.8 (91)

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$22

Louvre Evening Tour Semi Private 6ppl Max BEST Avoid The Crowds

Experience the Louvre like few ever do on this 2.5-hour semi-private evening tour (6 guests max) with Reserved Entry. Explore masterpieces such as the Mona …More

Paris, France

5.0 (255)

Louvre Evening Tour Semi Private 6ppl Max BEST Avoid The Crowds

Experience the Louvre like few ever do on this 2.5-hour semi-private evening tour (6 guests max) with Reserved Entry. Explore masterpieces such as the Mona...

2 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation

5.0 (255)

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$72

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Which France Historical & Heritage Tours have Free Cancellation?

France Historical & Heritage Tours with Free Cancellation (in most cases up to 24 hours in advance of your tour date, check the specific tour page) include:

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