Top France Tours, Sightseeing & Cruises - page 3

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.

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.

Visiting the Louvre can be overwhelming for first-time visitors, but this small-group tour provides personal attention from your guide and entry for the most convenient way to explore the museum. See iconic works like the Venus de Milo and the Mona Lisa, discover little-known masterpieces, and learn how to distinguish different art styles and techniques. After your tour, spend as long as you want exploring the museum independently.

Explore Paris at your own pace on a hop-on hop-off sightseeing bus tour. Get on and off wherever and whenever you want for the duration of your ticket. Enjoy a panoramic view of the streets of the French capital and hop off to discover the main attractions of the city. Benefit from an audio guide, available in several language.

Discover the charms of one of Paris' most popular neighborhoods, without getting lost, on a guided walking tour of Montmartre, a district known for its artists and historically bohemian vibe. See where artists like Van Gogh, Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec, and Pissarro lived and worked, sights such as the Basilica du Sacre-Coeur, and get insights from your guide about the art, music, food, and history of Montmartre.

Perfect for fans of French impressionism, this half-day trip whisks travelers from Paris to Giverny by luxury coach. Upon arrival to the Normandy village, where Claude Monet and other artists lived and painted, enjoy priority access to Monet's exquisite 19th-century home. Then, with an art historian as your guide (if upgrade selected), tour the flowerbeds, Japanese bridge, and water lily pond that served as inspiration for his best-known paintings.

See Paris like a local as you pedal around its vibrant neighborhoods, lively markets, and hidden sights on this small-group bike tour. Explore the bohemian Latin Quarter, the Jewish communities of Le Marais, and the historic Place de la Bastille, as well as enjoying views of iconic landmarks such as Notre-Dame Cathedral. With plenty of rest stops and photo opportunities, this tour is suitable for a range of ages and fitness levels.

Discover a new perspective on Paris—and see much more than you would on foot—on this nighttime biking tour. Follow your guide past Paris' top attractions, such as the Louvre Museum, Notre-Dame Cathedral (Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Paris), and more, all lit up after dark. After a relaxing ride through the illuminated city, stop at the storied Berthillon for ice cream (own expense).

Ensure a memorable night out in Paris—and combine your sightseeing with a gourmet meal—aboard a luxurious dinner cruise along the Seine River. Float past the city’s famed monuments, such as the Louvre and Notre Dame, and admire the beauty of the Seine's UNESCO-listed riverbanks. Meanwhile, enjoy a gourmet, 3-4-course meal (depending on the menu selected), plus live musical entertainment.

Combine sightseeing with an elegant, romantic dinner on this two-in-one Seine River cruise. Admire the waterfront sights, including the Eiffel Tower and the Louvre, as you savor a gourmet 3-course meal, paired with champagne. You can even upgrade to a window seat for unobstructed views of the City of Light. Ideal for celebrating a special occasion or vacation.

Enjoy a romantic evening with a cruise down the Seine and see the City of Light at its most magical. Dine on a decadent multi-course dinner, accompanied by live music on board, as you float past illuminated landmarks such as the Louvre, Notre Dame Cathedral, and the Eiffel Tower.

Travel with a small group—including hotel pickup from Paris—and spend a day touring the Champagne region. Visit a world-renowned Champagne house such as Veuve Clicquot, Mumm, Lanson, Nicolas Feuillatte (based on availability) as well as smaller estates. Experience multiple tastings and learn how the popular bubbly drink is made as you stroll through sprawling vineyards and enter cellars. Plus, enjoy a gourmet lunch at a family-run winery.

Visit Normandy's D-Day beaches and the American Cemetery in just one day on this tour from Paris, ideal for travelers who want to make the most of their time. See Omaha Beach, the American Cemetery, and Pointe du Hoc, a historic cliff-top site from the landings. Gain insights into WWII sacrifices and the liberation from your guide.

Combine a leisurely meal with a cruise on the Seine River with this lunch cruise. Board a boat conveniently located in central Paris and float past attractions including the Eiffel Tower and Notre-Dame Cathedral. Indulge in a 3-course meal, with the option to upgrade your experience to include a glass of champagne. Perfect for travelers looking for a relaxing activity to break up a busy vacation.

Paris is a city best tasted, not just seen. Finding the real thing, though, takes knowing where to look. On this small-group food tour, explore your choice of either Montmartre or the Latin Quarter and Ile de la Cite. Avoid the tourist traps and discover where the locals shop for fresh breads, cheeses, charcuterie, and more.

Experience Paris from three different perspectives during this half-day city tour that covers the city’s top attractions. Tour essential sights from the comfort of a coach, and take to the water on a Seine River cruise, floating under its many bridges as you go. Then, ascend up the Eiffel Tower to absorb panoramic views of the City of Light from the second-floor observation deck.

Travel through scenic Normandy en route to the medieval Mont-St-Michel on a full-day trip from Paris. Discover the UNESCO World-Heritage-listed island and its iconic Gothic abbey, with a guide, and listen to fascinating history and legendary stories about the site. Enjoy ample time to explore the island, and admire views of the surrounding bay before traveling back to the French capital.

Discover the best of Paris in just half a day—and check off three top experiences in one trip—on this hassle-free, combination tour. First, sightsee around the French capital from the comfort of your climate-controlled coach, spotting landmarks such as the Louvre and Notre-Dame along the way. Next, enjoy a traditional French lunch at the Eiffel Tower's Madame Brasserie restaurant before capping it all off with a Seine River cruise.

Pedal through the parks of Versailles and enjoy timed entrance to the magnificent palace on this full-day tour from Paris. Learn the secrets of palace life, the truth about Marie Antoinette and the palace’s role in the French Revolution on a bike tour of Marie-Antoinette's Hamlet and the Petit and Grand Trianons. Visit Palace of Versailles, where you have time to explore the apartments and Hall of Mirrors independently. Discover the market with your guide and delve into the flavors of French cuisine.

Admire the exterior of Paris’ Notre Dame Cathedral on this group walking tour. This all-outdoors tour showcases the exterior of this medieval masterpiece—revealing details and tales you could easily miss alone. View the towers, gargoyles, and buttresses; trace the cathedral’s history and 2019 damage; see Paris’ geographical center.

See Paris at its best during this nighttime tour that includes a show at the Moulin Rouge. Start with an illuminations tour past the Eiffel Tower, Arc de Triomphe, and other famous sights, made even more beautiful as they light up after dark. Then head to the Moulin Rouge, home of the cancan, in the Montmartre district, for a dazzling performance of "Feerie" plus a glass of half-bottle of Champagne. Upgrade your Paris experience to include a Seine River cruise to use at your leisure.

Go beyond Paris and explore a selection of the Loire Valley's Castles on this day trip. Enjoy visiting the Chambord, Chenonceau, and Cheverny Châteaux without having to hire a car. Take your pick between a fully guided experience or discovering each location with an audio guide. Perfect for history buffs who want an up-close look at these historical residences.

Imagine how the extravagance of Versailles was part of everyday life for Marie Antoinette during a guided tour of the palace with a chance to watch the fountain show (seasonal). Take advantage of reserved access to avoid the long lines at the start of your tour. Gaze in wonder at the Royal Apartments and the Queen’s Apartments, and walk through the glittering Hall of Mirrors to the Salon de la Guerre and the Salon de la Paix. Plus, explore the expansive gardens on your own after the palace tour.

Get to know the Parisian neighborhood of Le Marais on a food walking tour with a guide who introduces you to local food vendors and artisans. You'll see sights like Hôtel de Ville and visit the oldest covered market in Paris, Marche des Enfants Rouges, as you learn about and taste the fine products found in this historical yet trendy district.