Top Île-de-France Full-day Tours - page 2

Discover Paris' most iconic landmarks in a single day on this time-saving tour. In addition to getting an included ticket to the Louvre Museum, you'll also explore neighborhoods including Montmartre and Île de la Cité on guided walks. Cover more ground in the city than you could on your own and leave the itinerary-planning to an expert.

See some of Paris’ top attractions and most popular neighborhoods on this immersive, full-day tour. Begin your day with a walking tour of Montmartre and pass by the Sacré-Coeur Basilica. Explore Île de la Cité and snap photos outside Notre-Dame. Next, discover the world-renowned Louvre Museum with entry tickets included (ticket price varies by visitor origin). Lastly, marvel at the Eiffel Tower.

See Claude Monet’s gardens at Giverny on this enchanting, full-day tour, which includes transfers from Paris. Pick up picnic provisions at a local market and then cycle to Monet's former home in Giverny, stopping en route for a picnic lunch. Then visit the artist's home and see the beautiful gardens that inspired some of his most celebrated works before returning to Paris.

Enjoy a more peaceful way to experience the always-popular Louvre Museum in Paris—and see its most famous artwork, Leonardo da Vinci's "Mona Lisa," with fewer crowds—on this early-evening tour. Follow your guide into the museum as it's getting ready to close, and explore with just a small group for company. In addition to the "Mona Lisa," look forward to seeing some of the museum's other masterpieces, too.

Take a tour of Paris on an electric Segway and discover all the highlights of the City of Light. With your own easy-to-ride Segway, you'll be able to cover more ground and see more of the city in just 2.5 hours. Along the way, take in views of the Eiffel Tower, Louvre Museum, Place de la Concorde, and Pont Alexandre III, and make plenty of stops for photos.

For a hassle-free trip from Paris to Mont-Saint-Michel—without navigating train travel or paying for pricey taxi transfers—don't miss this convenient, door-to-door experience, with speedy minivan travel included. You're whisked from Paris to Normandy to visit the medieval coastal landmark. You get to explore the hilltop abbey with skip-the-line entry included—see the spooky dungeons, jails, and oubliettes before the scenic return trip.

Enjoy a VIP, private full-day tour of Versailles Palace. Travel comfortably by a Wi-Fi-equipped Mercedes Benz vehicle from Paris. Visit the main residence, as well as the Grand Trianon, the Petit Trianon, and Marie Antoinette's private rural hamlet. Tours include a gourmet three-course lunch at the historic and picturesquely situated "La Flotille" restaurant. If this isn't available on your tour, an alternative restaurant will be offered.

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.

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 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 three of the most spectacular châteaux in the Loire Valley, all UNESCO World Heritage sites—and leave all the transit and logistics to someone else—on this hassle-free, full-day excursion. Following an early-morning start time in the heart of Paris, hop aboard your climate-controlled coach and head into the scenic countryside. Explore the châteaux of Chenonceau, Chambord, and Cheverny; with tickets included, have free time to tour them independently, at your own pace.

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.

Experience the quiet beauty of French Impressionism and the excesses of Marie Antoinette all in one day with this combo day trip from Paris to Giverny and Versailles. Visit the home and gardens of Claude Monet in a quaint country village, where you can admire the water lilies that inspired some of the painter's most celebrated work. Then, travel back to the eve of the French Revolution on a tour of the great halls, private chambers, and intricate gardens of the opulent Palace of Versailles, considered one of Europe’s greatest royal estates.

Make more of your visit to Mont Saint-Michel with this guided sightseeing tour. An included stop at an abbey and a guided tour through the medieval town ensure you'll learn all about this Normandy landmark. You can take your time to explore at your own pace, admire the views of the bay, and enjoy a scenic ride to and from Paris.

Seeing the Champagne region in a small group allows for unhurried exploration—something that large tours can't offer. This full-day tour from Paris limits group size for an intimate experience, and follows an efficient route through key regional landmarks, including Reims Cathedral and the Verzenay Lighthouse. Finish with a guided Champagne tasting, and learn how the flavors reflect production traditions.

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.

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.

Check off two of France's top attractions in a single day, and make exploring beyond Paris city limits totally hassle-free, on this full-day tour. Following pickup in the city center, head first to Giverny, home to Monet's House and Gardens. After a tour and stop for lunch, continue to the UNESCO–listed Palace of Versailles. Explore the lavish palace and its ornamental gardens—and even see the Musical Fountain Show (depending on the day selected).

Enjoy the most convenient and personalized way to see the always-popular Palace of Versailles on this full-day, private tour from your Paris hotel. Following convenient transit, enjoy this UNESCO-listed wonder. Step back in time as you explore such rooms as the opulent Hall of Mirrors. Then, see more than many other visitors do when you tour the palace's lavish gardens, the Queen's Hamlet, the Grand and Petit Trianons, and more.

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.

Staying in the French capital doesn’t mean missing out on the Champagne region. Visit the majestic city cathedral in Reims, and two champagne estates. You’ll likely recognise the names: Taittinger and Michel Fagot. Champagne is literally a breath of fresh air after the city, and as well as soaking up glorious views, you’ll return knowing all about how champagne is made.

History enthusiasts will enjoy visiting World War II sites across Normandy. Head to the Pointe du Hoc, a promontory used by the Germans as a fortification, as well as the American Cemetery in Colleville and Omaha Beach, site of a bloody battle. Learn more at the Overlord Museum at Omaha Beach, too. Receive personalized attention on a small-group tour, which makes it easy to visit Normandy from Paris.

Visit two iconic French destinations in one day on a day trip to the Palace of Versailles and Giverny from Paris. After a central-Paris pickup, travel to Versailles, where you explore the palace and gardens with a guide. Continue through the countryside to Giverny, to see where Claude Monet lived and worked. Stroll through the house and gardens independently, seeing where he was inspired to paint the “Water Lilies” series.

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.