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Instead of dining at a single restaurant, turn your lunch into a multi-course culinary adventure on a guided food tour of Nice. You’ll taste some of the city’s most iconic flavors at authentic local establishments, while learning what makes Niçois food so special. It’s a great way to discover your favorites, meet locals, and get tips on where to eat, drink, and explore in the city.

Explore the Alsatian wine route and learn about winemaking in the Alsace region on this half-day tour from Colmar. With a driver-guide, visit local wineries for two tastings, where you’ll discover the differences between grape varietals such as riesling, pinot gris and gewurztraminer. This small-group tour is limited to just eight people to provide a more intimate experience in the French countryside.

Streamline your visit to Paris's Eiffel Tower with this skip-the-line tour to the 2nd floor. Save time and head straight inside the architectural structure, and enjoy views across the city you can't get anywhere else. Plus, accompanying commentary from a guide provides further insight into the tower itself. Choose to upgrade your experience to go to the summit of the tower and add on a relaxing sightseeing cruise down the Seine.

Avoid the notorious French Riviera traffic jams with a carefully designed itinerary that lets you visit four towns in one day. This tour takes you up into the hills to explore some of the region’s most picturesque medieval towns. Visit the Fragonard perfume museum in Grasse, explore the perched town of Gourdon, and sample the famous violets of Tourrettes-sur-Loup. End the day with a magnificent view from the hilltop of St-Paul-de-Vence.

Experience Paris like an insider, and see the city’s popular attractions and secret hidden gems on a half- or full-day private tour that’s designed just for you. You choose what you want to see in the city, and your ideal day in Paris is pre-planned for you, complete with customized transportation. Catch sight of the iconic Notre Dame Cathedral or the Eiffel Tower. Whether you’re interested in history, art, food, or something else, your guide (who’s born and raised in the City of Light) helps you make the most of your time in Paris.

The fertile vineyards of UNESCO–listed Saint-Émilion are widely believed to produce some of France’s finest wines, but knowing where to find the best of them requires local knowledge. On this tour, spin through the French countryside from Bordeaux to medieval Saint-Émilion, and sample locally made wines in the cellars and vineyards. With your guide to help you identify the delicate flavors at play, find out what makes Saint-Émilion special.

Enhance your experience of Normandy and its intriguing historical heritage on a half-day tour of Pointe du Hoc and Omaha Beach from Bayeux. Delve into the turbulent past of the region with a knowledgeable guide and visit renowned D-Day battlefield sites situated on Normandy’s picturesque coastline. Pay tribute to fallen soldiers at the Normandy American Cemetery and Memorial and browse the exhibitions in the informative visitor center.

Delve into the creative mind of impressionist master Claude Monet on this small-group Giverny day trip from Paris. Round-trip transportation in a comfortable 8-seat minivan, together with prebooked admission tickets to the Fondation Monet, helps make this experience seamless. Upon arrival in the quaint village, explore Monet’s home independently, and stroll through the colorful gardens that inspired many of his paintings.

Glide around Lyon’s UNESCO-listed historic center on an easy-to-use electric bike with this 2-hour guided bike tour. Cruise along the banks of the Rhône and Saône rivers, pedal around the lush Tête D’Or Park. Stop along the way to admire landmarks like Lyon Cathedral, stroll around bustling Bellecour square and discover little known monuments and local haunts.

There are few palaces as world-famous as Versailles, but with some 10 million annual visitors, you could spend longer queuing outside than exploring inside. This half-day tour from Paris ensures a hassle-free experience with round-trip train transfers from the city and a guided tour of the staterooms, palace gardens, and Marie Antoinette’s hamlet (if option selected).

Rather than exploring the sprawling grounds of Versailles on foot, pedal your way around with a guide on this group bike tour. Discover garden trails and tree-lined paths and reach parts that on-foot visitors generally miss, including Marie Antoinette's Petit Trianon and Grand Trianon. Stop by the Grand Canal for a picnic lunch (own expense) before heading inside the Palace of Versailles with admission tickets.

Explore the dark underworld of the Paris Catacombs, and enjoy a hassle-free way to discover the always-in-demand sight, on this small-group tour. Skip the long lines and head inside this macabre tunnel system, filled with the skeletal remains of more than 6 million Parisians. Learn more about the remarkable construction of the catacombs from your guide, and even gain special access to a range of chapels and chambers.

Prepare to be inspired by some of the world’s most famous artists as you step inside the iconic Louvre Museum. Choose from a private or small-group tour and with your entry ticket. With the help of your expert guide, see masterpieces like the 'Venus de Milo' and the 'Mona Lisa,' learn about the evolution of art around the world, and discover little-known gems that many visitors miss.

The Nice region is famous for perfume making, so seize the opportunity to create your own scent. Prebook to secure a place on a workshop run by Maison Molinard, one of France’s oldest perfume makers, and let a host guide you step by step. After a theory session, select your fragrance notes one by one, creating your own scent to wear and keep. Choose from various time slots for flexibility.

Don’t just admire the Eiffel Tower during your next Paris visit: Get up close and personal with the world-famous landmark when you book advance tickets to its second floor or summit. This option provides a budget-friendly way to visit, while still affording you top-notch views of the city. Pick from multiple daily admission times, take in the Paris panoramas, and visit the shops and gourmet restaurants that populate the second story.

Head up to the second level of the Eiffel Tower as part of this convenient and cost-saving Paris sightseeing package. You'll bypass the ticket queue to go straight up the tower, and then look out over the city to admire the panoramic views, all while your guide shares stories about the landmark. After leaving the Eiffel Tower, you can head to the banks of the Seine for a river cruise.

Ensure you won't miss any of the famous masterpieces at Paris’s Louvre Museum on a small-group tour. Avoid getting lost in the large museum and follow your guide to collection highlights, including the "Mona Lisa," "Venus de Milo," and more. Learn the backstories of these works and enrich your understanding of the art.

See Paris from a new perspective and enjoy a seamless Eiffel Tower experience with a guided visit and escorted entry. Ascend in a glass-walled elevator to the top for panoramic views of Paris from its highest point. Learn about this famous landmark and what you are seeing from your guide, who can also point out the city's most famous sights.

Have an olfactory journey when you book this small group tour in Paris that lets you make your very own perfume, and also takes you on a tour of the Fragonard Perfume Museum. This tour will have no more than 10, so you can feel free to ask your guide anything you’d like, or ask for assistance in making your fragrance. You’ll take home your own Eau de Toilette.

While the Louvre receives up to 30,000 visitors per day, few will make the most of its numerous wings filled with iconic masterpieces. With skip-the-line access and storytelling, this tour will help you navigate the museum, discovering works like the Mona Lisa and Venus de Milo, while learning their historical and artistic significance in context.

Visit historic D-Day landing sites on a full-day trip from Paris that coordinates transportation, guided tours, and a sit-down lunch to make each moment count. Exploring sea-front bunkers, cliff-top German positions, and the hard-fought terrain of Omaha Beach highlights every angle of the Allied effort—and time at the Normandy American Cemetery is a chance to pay your respects to fallen soldiers.

Make the most of your time in Paris with pre-reserved tickets to the Eiffel Tower. You can choose from a guided tour with access to either the 2nd floor or the summit depending on your preference. Learn about the attraction's history from your guide, as well as insights on Paris.

Discover the opulence of Versailles with a personalized guided tour. Choose from a range of packages depending on how much time you have to explore. Explore the King’s State Apartment, Hall of Mirrors, and magnificent gardens, with the flexibility of transportation options, including hotel pick-up. Durations vary, allowing you to immerse yourself in history at your own pace, including an optional independent visit to the Grand and Petit Trianon palaces.

Make the most of your time at the Louvre, and find your way to the “Mona Lisa” easily. Choose between a guided tour that includes timed entry passes or opt for a package that includes admission and an escort who will take you straight to the “Mona Lisa”.