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The former home of one of France’s most extravagant monarchs is a must-visit attraction, but sorting out tickets and transportation for the Palace of Versailles in advance can be a challenge. Enjoy convenient round-trip coach transfers from Paris and prebooked entry with Guide with this convenient package.

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.

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.

Experience the magic of Disney with a European twist with this 1-day package tour, including the dazzling Disney Illuminations show, complete with fireworks and light projections. Not only do you get a ticket to one or both Disneyland® Paris parks (depending on the option you select), but you are also provided with round-trip RER train tickets from Paris to the parks and back again.

When you need a break from Paris’ historical monuments for a day of magical family fun, head to Disneyland® Paris resort. This admission ticket includes convenient transportation from the city so you don’t have to worry about how to get to the resort’s two theme parks, Disneyland® Park and Disney Adventure World®. You have the choice of single admission to the park of your choice, or combo admission to visit both.

Zip around the boulevards and plazas of Paris on an action-packed 45-min, 90-min, or 3-hour Segway tour. Learn to operate your easy-to-use Segway, then follow your private guide on a scenic tour around the Champ de Mars, Champs-Elysées, and the Seine waterfront. Glide past Paris landmarks like Musée d'Orsay and the Grand Palais, and hop off along the way to snap photos of the Eiffel Tower, the Louvre, and the Arc de Triomphe.

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.

Enjoy a different way to explore the Eiffel Tower and take the scenic route on this group stair climb tour of the Parisian landmark. Choose to ascend to the second floor of the landmark, or go all the way to the summit. Whichever you pick, take in city views and in-depth commentary from your guide.

See the best of Paris, and have amazing photos to remember your day on this Paris Photoshoot Tour. You’ll be able to put your phones away and enjoy the sites, safe in the knowledge that your memories are being captured. This flexible tour allows you to choose the places in Paris that you’d like to visit, such as the Eiffel Tower, the Louvre, or the Notre-Dame. After the tour, you’ll be emailed 200-400 photos, and you'll also be able to choose your favorites to be retouched.

Escape the city of Paris for a day, and go on a tour to Versailles, which is known for its magnificent regal architecture. Travel in a comfortable air-conditioned vehicle to Versailles, which takes the stress out of organizing transport. Conveniently, an entrance ticket to the Palace of Versailles is included. Your guide enriches your experience with stories about the area’s royal history.

Enjoy a hassle-free and informative visit to the Eiffel Tower by prebooking your entry with a guided tour. This admission ticket allows for a relaxing visit to the second floor of one of the world’s busiest monuments. Listen as your guide tells you about Paris’ colorful history, and admire views over Les Invalides, Notre Dame Cathedral, and other city landmarks. Upgrade for access to the summit.

The Eiffel Tower is widely considered among Paris’ top attractions. Avoid the disappointment of tickets selling out by prebooking your entry. After meeting your guide, you can gain access to either the second level or the summit, depending on which option you’ve chosen. After accessing spectacular views over top attractions like the Arc de Triomphe, and Montmartre, you can then continue your Paris explorations with a Seine river cruise.

Discover the beauty of Bruges on a day trip by luxury coach from Paris. Choose to explore with an audio guide or let a guide lead you on foot through the UNESCO-listed city center, from cathedrals to palaces. Admire the well-preserved medieval architecture and learn about the history of this picturesque Belgian town. Guided tour also includes a seasonal canal cruise.

Experience a unique sightseeing tour in a vintage Citroen 2CV car with a driver dressed in a classic Saint James outfit. With your private guide, admire Paris sights, including the Eiffel Tower, the Arc de Triomphe, and the Moulin Rouge, from the passenger seat of the classic French car. Exploring Paris with your own wheels means you can cover more ground, so add on atmospheric neighborhoods such as Saint-Germain-des-Prés and Montmartre.

Save time when you combine a visit to one of Paris’ most renowned art museums and a scenic cruise along the Seine River. Admire works by Renoir, Monet, Van Gogh, and more at the Orsay Museum. Opt for a Seine cruise add-on and see Paris landmarks, including the Eiffel Tower, the Louvre, and Notre Dame Cathedral, from the water.

Experience the glory of Versailles with ease on this half-day guided tour of the palace and its grounds. After traveling from Paris to Versailles by train, tour the gargantuan landscaped gardens that surround the palace. You’ll then enter the palace, where your guide will show you some of the most important rooms, including the stunning Hall of Mirrors. You'll then ride back to Paris at your convenience.

The Louvre in Paris is one of the world’s largest museums in the world. Trying to explore it on your own can be daunting, but this private museum tour takes the stress out of visiting this famous landmark. Jump ahead of the long queues with skip-the-line admission and see masterpieces like the ‘Mona Lisa’ and ‘Venus de Milo’ with your dedicated guide who can answer any questions you may have.

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.

See the world-famous treasures of the Louvre without having to spend hours inside with this express tour. Follow your guide to the museum’s most renowned masterpiece, Leonardo da Vinci's "Mona Lisa." Learn about the story behind one of the world's most iconic paintings and then continue to explore on your own with a self-guided app.

Make the most of your limited time in Paris on this express tour of one of the city’s most famous sights: Notre-Dame Cathedral. Join your guide for a deep dive into the UNESCO site's history and architecture as you stroll around the exterior. Then, head inside as you listen to tales of its recent fire and renovation, pick out decorative details in the Gothic stonework, and soak up its unique atmosphere.

The Louvre Museum is one of the most famous—and crowded—attractions in Paris, and its vast collection can be overwhelming. Cut the museum down to size and enjoy the entry with this private guided tour and focus on the museum's highlights to cover its galleries in just a few hours as you learn about the most important works and the artists who created them.

Skip the line and immerse yourself in the artistic world of Auguste Rodin at the Musée Rodin. View iconic sculptures like The Thinker, The Kiss, and The Gates of Hell housed in the elegant Hôtel Biron. Wander through the tranquil sculpture garden, experiencing over 6,000 works that showcase Rodin's artistic evolution. This convenient fast-track ticket ensures a seamless and enriching visit to one of Paris's premier art destinations.

Combine two Parisian museum visits in one ticket with this package option. Including entry to the Musée d'Orsay and Musée Rodin, this is a great option for travellers who want to plan their vacation schedule ahead of time before landing in France. Both museums are within a short walking distance of each other, making them doable to tour on a single day.

The Musée de l'Orangerie (Orangerie Museum) is one of Paris’s best collections of impressionist and post-impressionist artworks. Maximize your enjoyment of the museum’s exhibits with reserved entry and an optional audio guide, so you can explore popular pieces by artists such as Renoir, Picasso, and Matisse while learning how they crafted their works.