Top France Historical & Heritage Tours

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No problem. These France Historical & Heritage Tours include Hotel Pickup: The Best of the French Riviera Small group Guided Tour from Nice Versailles Guided Visit – Hotel Pickup, Meeting Point or None Private Round Trip Transfer to Vimy Ridge from Arras Monaco - Monte Carlo - Eze Village- Small Group - Half Day Tour - Side-car Paris Visit with a River Cruise View all Tours with Hotel Pickup →

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Best of the Left Bank: Self-Guided Tour of the Latin Quarter

Are you looking for a way to see Latin Quarter without joining a tour group? Explore Paris at your own pace with this affordable walking …More

Paris, France

4.3 (16)

Best of the Left Bank: Self-Guided Tour of the Latin Quarter

Are you looking for a way to see Latin Quarter without joining a tour group? Explore Paris at your own pace with this affordable walking...

120 to 150 minutes

4.3 (16)

from
$20

Paris: Louvre Private Family Tour for Kids + Skip-the-Line Entry

Discover the Louvre with a private guide who knows how to make art and history engaging for younger visitors. This family-friendly tour is designed to …More

Paris, France

4.5 (6)

Paris: Louvre Private Family Tour for Kids + Skip-the-Line Entry

Discover the Louvre with a private guide who knows how to make art and history engaging for younger visitors. This family-friendly tour is designed to...

2 hours Free Cancellation

4.5 (6)

from
$140

Private D-Day Normandy Tour from Cherbourg Cruise Terminal

Meet your guide as you get off your ship for your shore excursion from Cherbourg and get comfortable in our vehicle for an outstanding day …More

Mont-St-Michel, France

5.0 (2)

Private D-Day Normandy Tour from Cherbourg Cruise Terminal

Meet your guide as you get off your ship for your shore excursion from Cherbourg and get comfortable in our vehicle for an outstanding day...

6 to 8 hours Hotel pickup offered

5.0 (2)

from
$1,976

Discover Paris's essence on a private guided walking tour through its iconic landmarks. Begin on the bustling Champs-Élysées, lined with chic boutiques and cafes, leading …More

Paris, France

5.0 (3)

Private 3 Hour Walking Tour in Paris

Discover Paris's essence on a private guided walking tour through its iconic landmarks. Begin on the bustling Champs-Élysées, lined with chic boutiques and cafes, leading...

3 hours 20 minutes Free Cancellation

5.0 (3)

from
$36

Freemasons, Myths and Revelations about a Secret Society

Through this guided historical walk, walk the neighborhoods of Saint-Germain and the Bourbon Palace in search of visible or hidden traces of Freemasonry in the …More

Paris, France

3.4 (7)

Freemasons, Myths and Revelations about a Secret Society

Through this guided historical walk, walk the neighborhoods of Saint-Germain and the Bourbon Palace in search of visible or hidden traces of Freemasonry in the...

1 hour 45 minutes Free Cancellation

3.4 (7)

from
$17

History and Renewal in Aix-en-Provence: A Self-Guided Audio Tour

Aix is a beautifully preserved city. In fact, its centre hasn’t changed much over the last 300 years, but that doesn't mean it's living in …More

Aix-en-Provence, France

4.5 (8)

History and Renewal in Aix-en-Provence: A Self-Guided Audio Tour

Aix is a beautifully preserved city. In fact, its centre hasn’t changed much over the last 300 years, but that doesn't mean it's living in...

75 to 90 minutes

4.5 (8)

from
$15

Guided tour of Annecy + Fondue cruise on the lake from Lyon

One of our private chauffeurs will pick you up in the early morning from your accommodation in Lyon. He'll take you to the center of …More

Lyon, France

5.0 (4)

Guided tour of Annecy + Fondue cruise on the lake from Lyon

One of our private chauffeurs will pick you up in the early morning from your accommodation in Lyon. He'll take you to the center of...

9 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

5.0 (4)

from
$425

Côté Seine Tour / duration 1h30 - from 1 to 6 passengers

From Place de la Concorde, you arrive at the carousel of the Louvre. Then, on the Ile de la Cité, the Notre-Dame de Paris cathedral …More

Paris, France

4.3 (7)

Côté Seine Tour / duration 1h30 - from 1 to 6 passengers

From Place de la Concorde, you arrive at the carousel of the Louvre. Then, on the Ile de la Cité, the Notre-Dame de Paris cathedral...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation

4.3 (7)

from
$260

Lyon Old Town Tour with Sightseeing Cruise Tickets

Embark on a history-filled walking tour of the Old Town led by a Private Guide and receive tickets for a scenic river cruise! Explore Lyon …More

Lyon, France

5.0 (2)

Lyon Old Town Tour with Sightseeing Cruise Tickets

Embark on a history-filled walking tour of the Old Town led by a Private Guide and receive tickets for a scenic river cruise! Explore Lyon...

3 hours Free Cancellation

5.0 (2)

from
$60

3 days in Champagne - Cellars, tastings, winemakers meetings and heritage

This tour is totally private. Your guide will take care of you all during these 3 days. He will explain you the history and give …More

Reims, France

5.0 (4)

3 days in Champagne - Cellars, tastings, winemakers meetings and heritage

This tour is totally private. Your guide will take care of you all during these 3 days. He will explain you the history and give...

3 days Hotel pickup offered

5.0 (4)

from
$2,170

3 days in Champagne - "Aromas" experience

This 3-day experience in the Champagne region offers a unique tasting experience with visits to the best cellars, meeting real winemakers, and tasting rare bottles …More

Reims, France

5.0 (4)

3 days in Champagne - "Aromas" experience

This 3-day experience in the Champagne region offers a unique tasting experience with visits to the best cellars, meeting real winemakers, and tasting rare bottles...

3 days Hotel pickup offered

5.0 (4)

from
$2,882

Exclusive Full-Day Tour to Paris from Le Havre or Honfleur

Exclusive Private Tour: Paris from Le Havre & Honfleur Experience the magic of Paris with this luxurious private tour, tailored for cruise passengers arriving in …More

Le Havre, France

5.0 (2)

Exclusive Full-Day Tour to Paris from Le Havre or Honfleur

Exclusive Private Tour: Paris from Le Havre & Honfleur Experience the magic of Paris with this luxurious private tour, tailored for cruise passengers arriving in...

8 to 10 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

5.0 (2)

from
$1,472

2-Days Private Guided Tour in Loire Valley Castles & Wine Tasting

Dedicated to turning your travel wishes into reality, ensuring a personalized and seamless experience tailored to your preferences. We strive to accommodate special requests and …More

Paris, France

5.0 (4)

2-Days Private Guided Tour in Loire Valley Castles & Wine Tasting

Dedicated to turning your travel wishes into reality, ensuring a personalized and seamless experience tailored to your preferences. We strive to accommodate special requests and...

2 days Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

5.0 (4)

from
$2,859

Carcassonne Scavenger Hunt & Highlights Self-Guided Walking Tour

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

Carcassonne, France

3.8 (12)

Carcassonne Scavenger Hunt & Highlights Self-Guided Walking Tour

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

2 hours Free Cancellation

3.8 (12)

from
$3

Explore Lyon’s Parc de la Tête d'Or – Nature, History & Hidden Secrets Can Parc de la Tête d'Or be summed up in just a …More

Lyon, France

4.7 (3)

Private Tour Tete d Or

Explore Lyon’s Parc de la Tête d'Or – Nature, History & Hidden Secrets Can Parc de la Tête d'Or be summed up in just a...

2 to 3 hours Free Cancellation

4.7 (3)

from
$23

A Self-Guided Tour of Carcassonne’s Ancient Basilica

Enjoy this self-guided tour of the Basilica of Saints Nazairius and Celsus in Cité de Carcassonne, exploring the untold tales of Western Christianity. Led by …More

Carcassonne, France

5.0 (2)

A Self-Guided Tour of Carcassonne’s Ancient Basilica

Enjoy this self-guided tour of the Basilica of Saints Nazairius and Celsus in Cité de Carcassonne, exploring the untold tales of Western Christianity. Led by...

120 to 150 minutes Free Cancellation

5.0 (2)

from
$13

Toulouse Old Town Treasure Exploration Game and Tour

See life through rose-colored glasses in "La Ville Rose." Welcome to the Pink City. On this interactive walking tour, navigate terracotta streets to uncover secrets …More

Toulouse, France

3.9 (15)

Toulouse Old Town Treasure Exploration Game and Tour

See life through rose-colored glasses in "La Ville Rose." Welcome to the Pink City. On this interactive walking tour, navigate terracotta streets to uncover secrets...

1 hour 50 minutes Free Cancellation

3.9 (15)

from
$7

Private Mont-Saint-Michel And D-Day Beaches Tour from Paris

This private tour is 100% customizable. Cross the magnificent Norman countryside, green meadows, cow farms, and rolling hills on your way to the D-Day beaches. …More

Paris, France

5.0 (4)

Private Mont-Saint-Michel And D-Day Beaches Tour from Paris

This private tour is 100% customizable. Cross the magnificent Norman countryside, green meadows, cow farms, and rolling hills on your way to the D-Day beaches....

2 days Hotel pickup offered

5.0 (4)

from
$1,158

Private Tour in Roman town of Arles, Camargue National Park

I will show you the beautiful Roman city of Arles during a walking tour, going along the footsteps of the famous Van Gogh so you …More

Aix-en-Provence, France

5.0 (3)

Private Tour in Roman town of Arles, Camargue National Park

I will show you the beautiful Roman city of Arles during a walking tour, going along the footsteps of the famous Van Gogh so you...

8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

5.0 (3)

from
$1,246

Full day Private tour Sunday Market in the Luberon

Every Sundays, a beautiful large market is held in the toxwn of L'Isle sur la Sorgue. This town is the 'capital' of Antique and old …More

Aix-en-Provence, France

5.0 (3)

Full day Private tour Sunday Market in the Luberon

Every Sundays, a beautiful large market is held in the toxwn of L'Isle sur la Sorgue. This town is the 'capital' of Antique and old...

6 to 8 hours Free Cancellation

5.0 (3)

from
$1,205

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Which France Historical & Heritage Tours have Free Cancellation?

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I need a ride! Which France Historical & Heritage Tours have Hotel Pickup?

Got any more France trip ideas?

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