Top Île-de-France Day Trips

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.

Explore the Palace of Versailles, without getting overwhelmed by its sheer size, on this group tour from Paris. Well-suited for first-timers looking for a streamlined experience, relax knowing the day's logistics and activities are all sorted for you. Enjoy an itinerary that includes visiting the Hall of Mirrors, Grand Apartments, State Rooms, and more.

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.

Claude Monet’s town of Giverny is around an hour from Paris, yet it’s a hassle to reach when you rely on public transportation and taxis. This small-group day trip offers round-trip minivan transport, a driver-guide to give you the lowdown on the Foundation Claude Monet Giverny, and ample free time to explore on your own. Upgrade to include a private guide just for your personal group.

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.

Experience culture and art through the ages with a guided tour of Paris’s Louvre Museum. Discover many of the museum's best-known collection highlights while your guide shares stories about the artworks and discusses the museum's long history—leave the brochure at home, your guide has better stories to share. Choose from a standard group, small-group, private, or self-guided express tour to fit your budget and schedule.

Go beyond the obvious French tourist sites and head straight into World War II history with this D-Day-focused tour of Normandy from Paris. Receive personalized attention on a private tour with a personal driver–guide. See Omaha Beach, the Normandy American Cemetery in Colleville-sur-Mer, Pointe du Hoc, monuments and museums, and more. Return to Paris in time for a late dinner.

Check off three UNESCO–listed Loire Valley châteaux in just one day—and make exploring beyond Paris city limits simple—on this full-day, small-group tour. Look forward to visiting Chenonceau, Chambord, and Amboise Châteaux, all of which are UNESCO World Heritage sites. Benefit from round-trip transit, included admission tickets, and time to explore with a guide and at your own pace. Then, enjoy a wine tasting before departing.

Follow in the footsteps of the D-Day heroes and discover Mont-St-Michel, the tidal island that’s a UNESCO World Heritage Site, all in just one day from Paris on this convenient tour. Walk on Omaha Beach, now lined with commemorative sculptures, and hear its story from your guide; see German bunkers at Pointe du Hoc; and have free time to explore Mont-St-Michel. Upgrade to include a ticket for the abbey.

See D-Day through the eyes of Canadian troops on a full-day, small-group tour of Normandy with convenient round-trip transport from Paris. In addition to navigating, your guide provides little-known facts and anecdotes about landmarks relevant to Canadians, including Juno Beach, the Canadian Cemetery, and the Canada House. As you go, pay tribute to those who sacrificed their lives, and learn about pivotal World War II conflicts and campaigns.

Explore Paris on your own terms with a customized city visit with a local host. You'll get to spend two to eight hours with an expert Parisian, who can show you all sorts of off-the-beaten-path gems, from restaurants to shops to lesser-known museums. Your guide can also help you plan the rest of your trip, setting you up with itineraries suited to your own needs and interests.

The Burgundy wine region is renowned for its Pinot Noir and Chardonnay wines, and lies about two hours southeast of Paris. With this tour, discover the region on a day trip, visit three different wineries, and learn about Burgundy's rich winemaking history and heritage. Sample red, white, rosé, and sparkling wines during three expert-led tastings, and stop for lunch (own expense) in the medieval town of Chablis.

Leave busy Paris behind for a day and learn more about French and European history on a D-Day history-focused tour of Normandy. Travel with a small group and, if there are four or more travelers participating, a live guide. Visit Omaha Beach, Arromanches-les-Bains, the Caen Memorial, and more. Return to Paris after a full day in time for a late dinner and a well-deserved rest.

Immerse yourself in French Impressionism on a full-day art history tour through Giverny and Auvers-sur-Oise. Your guide shares anecdotes often unheard by visitors about the lives of renowned French painters Claude Monet and Vincent van Gogh. Stops on the itinerary include Monet’s home and flower garden, the village church, and his grave, as well as Van Gogh’s boarding house and tomb. With a group capped at 8 people, this tour offers an intimate and personalized experience.

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.

When in Paris, don’t miss the opportunity to visit the beaches of Normandy, where you can immerse yourself in D-Day history with stories from your guide. This hassle-free group tour takes you out to both the D-Day beaches and cemetery, providing lunch and round-trip transfers from your Paris hotel to keep things running smoothly.

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”.

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.

A UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Champagne winemaking region makes for an unforgettable adventure. But with sights scattered across a large area, it’s tricky to do independently. Enjoy this private day trip with transfers from fixed Paris locations. See Dom Pérignon’s grave; sip Moët & Chandon; tour Veuve Clicquot’s cellars; and admire Reims Cathedral of Notre Dame. Other Champagne houses may be substituted.

Giverny is renowned as an impressionist enclave, and as the former home of painter Claude Monet—and this package makes your visiting logistics seamless. With round-trip transit by air-conditioned minivan from central Paris, and just a small group for company, you're ensured a hassle-free way to travel. Upon arrival, head right into the Fondation Claude Monet with included tickets, and have free time to discover the artist's studio, colorful home, and exquisite gardens independently.

Add some extra sparkle to your Paris trip with a Champagne-tasting cruise down the River Seine. Guided by an English-speaking sommelier, enjoy an educational Champagne presentation in the comfort of a private area. Sip on three fine Champagnes as you float past Paris’ signature monuments such as the Eiffel Tower, the Louvre, and Musée d’Orsay. At the end of the tour, upgrade to take home one bottle of Champagne per party.

Bruges is an ideal day trip destination from Paris, but organizing transportation to explore independently takes time. This convenient tour takes care of the transportation for you, whisking you away from central Paris to Bruges in an air-conditioned bus. Depending on the season, you'll also enjoy a canal cruise. You’ll also have free time to browse the city—and its chocolate shops—independently.

Seeing multiple Loire Valley castles in a single day can be difficult without a car and careful planning. This small-group tour from Paris simplifies the experience, limiting numbers to eight travelers and following a time-efficient route to three well-known chateaux in just one day. Learn about each site from your driver-guide and enjoy free time to explore the interiors and gardens at your own pace.

Travel from Paris in a small group by air-conditioned minivan to Fontainebleau Castle, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Enjoy a self-paced audio-guided visit of the castle's royal apartments and gardens. On the return, pass through Barbizon village, known for its Impressionist painters. This half-day guided tour includes entrance fees, a professional trilingual guide, and round-trip transport from central Paris.