Things to do in France
Paris Underground Tour8 optionsMont Saint Michel Tours16 optionsParis Airport Shuttle21 optionsBoat Tour Paris26 optionsMarseille Airport Transfer7 optionsMontmartre Tours43 optionsBordeaux Wine Tour35 optionsNantes Airport Shuttle5 optionsDay Trips from Nice15 optionsBike Tour Paris23 optionsToulouse Airport Taxi5 optionsNice Airport Transfer10 options
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Paris: Sainte-Chapelle & Conciergerie Tour with Fast-Track EntryYou walk three landmarks on Île de la Cité with a local guide who explains the history and architecture as you go, rather than leaving you to decipher plaques. Pre-reserved tickets get you into Sainte-Chapelle and the Conciergerie without a queue, and the group stays small — eight people maximum. The tour takes two hours, covers the exterior of Notre Dame, and ends with time to explore the neighborhood on your own.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see the main Île de la Cité landmarks without navigating ticket queues or figuring out the history on your own — the guide handles both, and the small group size means you can actually ask questions and hear the answers.
Paris Louvre: Mona Lisa Guided Tour & Reserved Entry TicketYou’ll meet your expert guide near the Louvre entrance for reserved access—no long lines or confusion. Go straight to see the Mona Lisa up close while learning her story, then use insider tips and a self-guided app to wander through centuries of art on your own terms. It’s not just about ticking off a masterpiece; it’s about those unexpected quiet moments that stay with you.
Bonifacio boat tour with swimming: Lavezzi Islands day tripA full-day boat tour from Bonifacio to the Lavezzi Islands and along the Corsican coast, with a French-speaking guide, multiple swimming stops, and a tasting of local charcuterie and rosé wine. The boat departs at 7:45 a.m. and returns at 5:00 p.m., covering nine hours on the water. Children are welcome from age 6.Is it for me?Book this tour if you want a full day on the water with swimming built in and a guide handling the navigation—the early departure and fixed return time mean you can plan the rest of your day around it, and the Lavezzi Islands are the kind of stop that justifies the length.
Bayonne Ham Workshop: Learn Traditional Preparation & TasteA guided workshop at Pierre Ibaialde in Bayonne where you visit the salting room and dryer—the last two still operating in the city—and learn the full process of traditional ham preparation from raw meat through aging. The tour runs 45 minutes in French only, with a tasting of the house's own products at the end. Children from age 1 are welcome, and the salting room and dryer are reached by staircase on the building's second floor.Is it for me?Walk through the last working salting room and dryer in Bayonne to see ham preparation from raw meat to finished product, then taste the house's original creations.
D-Day Tour from Caen: Museum, Omaha Beach & American CemeteryYou spend the morning in the Mémorial de Caen museum with a guide, have lunch at the memorial's restaurant, then visit Pointe du Hoc, Omaha Beach, and the Normandy American Cemetery in an air-conditioned minivan. The guide handles the history and logistics; you handle getting to Caen by 9am if you're coming from Paris.Is it for me?Right for travelers in Normandy or Paris who want the D-Day story told by someone who knows it, with the key sites visited in one day and logistics handled. You'll be out from morning through afternoon, which is what lets the museum, lunch, and three major sites fit into a single trip.
Paris Fashion Walking Tour: Rue Saint-Honoré & Place VendômeYou walk the fashion streets of Paris—Rue Saint-Honoré, Place Vendôme, and Rue du Faubourg Saint-Honoré—with a private guide who shares insider stories about the greatest French design houses and the history that shaped them. The tour includes shopping tips and flexible start times, so you move at your own pace and arrive when it suits you.Is it for me?This works well if you want to understand the fashion history of Paris without hiring a private art historian—the guide's insider knowledge is what turns a walk into a story, and the private format means you set the pace and the hour.
Lyon: Private Pedicab Tour of Vieux Lyon & Presqu'îleYou’ll slip through Vieux Lyon’s hidden traboules by pedicab with a local guide who knows every shortcut and story. Expect glimpses of Renaissance courtyards, riverbank breezes on Presqu’île (if you choose two hours), and small moments—a musician’s tune or warm bakery smells—that linger long after you leave.
Mont-St-Michel: 2-Hour Guided Walking Tour & Abbey EntryYou walk the medieval streets and ramparts of Mont-St-Michel with a licensed guide for two hours, learning the history and layout as you climb toward the bay views. The Abbey entry ticket is included, and once the guided portion ends, you explore the Abbey at your own pace. The whole thing fits into a morning or afternoon without needing to arrange separate transport or tickets.Is it for me?Book this if you want to navigate Mont-St-Michel's steep, winding streets with someone who knows them, and skip the separate ticket line at the Abbey — the guide and included entry are what make a short visit feel complete rather than rushed.
Mont-Saint-Michel from Bayeux: Shuttle & Abbey Fast PassYou're picked up from Bayeux, driven to Mont-Saint-Michel in a comfortable minivan, and given three hours to explore the Abbey and the mount at your own speed. The fast pass entry ticket is included, so you walk past the queue. The driver waits and brings you back to Bayeux — no guide, no group schedule, just transport and entry sorted.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see Mont-Saint-Michel without arranging your own transport or standing in an entry queue — the shuttle and fast pass handle both, leaving you three hours to explore at whatever pace feels right.
Lyon Wine Tasting: Burgundy, Beaujolais & Rhône with SommelierYou’ll sip five regional wines in a sunlit Lyon silk loft with an English-speaking sommelier guiding you through stories and flavors from Burgundy, Beaujolais & Rhône. Nibble local cheese and charcuterie as you learn why Lyon is France’s wine capital—and leave with new friends and maybe even a favorite grape.
Northern Rhône Valley Wine Tour: Syrah & Viognier TastingsA half-day guided wine tour of the Northern Rhône Valley with a local guide who drives you through villages and vineyard-covered slopes, stopping at two wine estates for tastings of around 8 to 10 wines—Syrah, Viognier, Marsanne and Roussanne—plus regional snacks. Groups stay under eight people in an air-conditioned vehicle, and the guide speaks English or French depending on which option you choose at checkout.Is it for me?Book the English or French option depending on which language you prefer—the guide speaks both and you choose at checkout. The small group size and fixed itinerary mean the half-day holds together without you arranging the estates, the tastings or the route; you arrive ready to taste and listen.
Alsace Wine Route: 3 Wineries & Riesling Tasting from StrasbourgYou visit three working wineries along the Alsace Wine Route, taste the region's signature Riesling and gewürztraminer, and pass through four wine villages — Mittelbergheim, Dambach-la-Ville, Ribeauvillé and Riquewihr — without driving or arranging transport yourself. The group caps at eight people, so tastings stay intimate. Eat a full meal beforehand; the tour doesn't include food during the stops.Is it for me?Book this if you want to taste real Alsatian wine without renting a car or planning the route yourself — the small group and fixed itinerary mean you spend the afternoon tasting instead of navigating.
Paris Le Marais Walking Tour & Seine Cruise OptionYou’ll wander Le Marais’ winding streets with a local guide who knows every shortcut and story, from medieval cloisters to vibrant markets. Pause in quiet gardens, sample treats in the Jewish quarter, and end near Place des Vosges—plus there’s an optional Seine cruise ticket if you want to see Paris from another angle later on.
Sunset cruise Ajaccio: Sanguinaires Islands with aperitifA sunset boat cruise from Ajaccio takes you to the Sanguinaires Islands in a small group, where you dock for a swim and an aperitif of local products and wine as the sun sets over the Gulf. The three-hour evening includes time in the water and the light show the islands are named for. A guide speaks English or French; children from age 3 are welcome.Is it for me?Choose this if you want to watch the sunset from the water with a meal included—the three-hour evening format fits between dinner plans, and you'll swim at the anchorage rather than just observe from the deck.
Paris Latin Quarter Walking Tour & Seine River Cruise OptionYou’ll trace centuries-old streets through Paris’s Latin Quarter with a local guide who actually knows every shortcut and story. Expect to see Notre Dame up close, browse Shakespeare and Company bookstore (and maybe meet its cat), stand under ancient trees near Saint Julien le Pauvre, and unwind in Luxembourg Gardens before deciding if you want that extra hour drifting down the Seine.
Paris: Private 2CV Tour of City Highlights & Hidden StreetsYou’ll ride through Paris in a vintage Citroën 2CV with a local guide who shares stories, plays classic French music, and adapts your route as you go. Expect laughs, surprises in Montmartre or Place de la Concorde, and small sensory moments you’ll remember long after you’re dropped off wherever you like.
Parrot World Paris: Amazon & Patagonia Wildlife Park EntryYou spend a self-guided afternoon walking through reconstructed South American ecosystems, spotting jaguars, giant otters, parrots and flamingos among 80+ species in one of Europe's largest aviaries. The park includes free parking, a kids' playground, restaurants and optional keeper talks. It's 45 minutes from Paris center, 20 minutes from Disneyland, and fully accessible for strollers and wheelchairs.Is it for me?Right for families, solo travelers, and anyone wanting to see South American wildlife without a guided tour schedule — the self-guided format and free parking remove the logistics, and the tropical setting is real enough that you forget you're near Paris.
Paris CDG Airport: Private Hotel Transfer One-WayYou get picked up at your Paris hotel lobby, driven to Charles de Gaulle Airport in a private, air-conditioned vehicle, with free luggage handling and child seats included. The fifty-minute transfer is booked in advance at a fixed price, available twenty-four hours a day, and the driver meets you with a name board so there's no confusion about who to trust or where to go.Is it for me?Right for travelers leaving Paris without a rental car who want luggage and timing handled in advance. The fifty-minute drive is fixed-price and booked ahead, which removes the uncertainty of finding a cab or calculating Metro connections when you're already thinking about your flight.
Paris: Notre Dame & Champs Élysées Private Walking TourYou walk for 2.5 hours through central Paris with a private guide, starting on Île de la Cité and moving through Notre-Dame, medieval squares, and historic bridges before ending at the Tuileries Garden and Place de la Concorde. A snack break is included, and the tour operates in all weather. Comfortable shoes and a bottle of water are essential.Is it for me?Book this if you want the main Paris landmarks in one morning or afternoon without arranging your own route or timing—the guide handles the sequence and the stories, and you just walk and listen.
Porto Corsica: Scandola & Calanches Boat Trip UNESCOYou board a 12-seater semi-rigid boat in Porto and spend four hours moving between the UNESCO-protected Scandola reserve and the red-rock Calanches de Piana, with your captain narrating the geology and history as you go. A swimming stop happens if the sea allows it. You get an audio guide and return to Porto by early afternoon, leaving your evening open.Is it for me?Pick this if you want to see Corsica's UNESCO-listed coastline without renting a boat or navigating the water yourself—the captain knows the sites and the sea, which is what makes both the safety and the timing work.
Destinations
- Aigues-Mortes›
- Alsace›
- Aquitaine›
- Besancon›
- Blois›
- Brittany›
- Burgundy›
- Cassis›
- Chambery›
- Champagne›
- Cogolin›
- Corsica›
- Dunkirk›
- French Riviera›
- La Ciotat›
- Languedoc-Roussillon›
- Limousin›
- Loire Valley›
- Lorraine›
- Marignane›
- Midi-Pyrénées›
- Nancy›
- Nord-Pas de Calais›
- Normandy›
- Picardy›
- Poitou-Charentes›
- Provence›
- Rhône-Alpes›
- Saint Nazaire›
- Saint-Remy-de-Provence›
- Sete›
- Villefranche-sur-Mer›
- Villeneuve-les-Avignon›
- Île-de-France›
