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Given its size, the Louvre can be tricky to navigate on your own, especially if you're visiting for the first time. Take this group Louvre tour to benefit from skip-the-line access and a guide who shows you the must-see exhibits. What's more, your guide also handles your Musée d'Orsay ticket, saving you even more time and hassle as you explore this museum on your own.

Escape Paris and explore the fairytale castles of the Loire Valley. Start at the Castle of Chambord, where your guide gives a short introduction outside before exploring the royal apartments at your own pace. Continue to the charming town of Blois, then visit the Chenonceau Castle. With up to 2.5 hours on site, wander its floral galleries, royal kitchens, and gardens—and even meet the castle's animals for a magical countryside moment. - Visit Chenonceau and Chambord, two iconic castles - Free time in Blois to enjoy lunch at a local restaurant of your choice, or grab a quick bite on the go and purchase optional tickets on site to the Château of Blois instead - Entry tickets to Chambord and Chenonceau included - Comfortable round-trip transport in small-group air-conditioned vehicle - Guided commentary during the drive and short introductions at each stop Why travelers book this tour: More time at each stop, skip-the-line entry, no rushed visits, and flexible time in Blois.

Take in the highlights of the Orsay Museum, one of Paris’s most popular museums, on this private guided tour. Follow your guide on a tour of the museum’s extensive exhibitions, history, and architecture. Admire the striking museum building; learn about impressionist, post-impressionist and Art Nouveau styles; and see masterpieces like Monet’s ‘Blue Water Lilies,’ Cézanne’s ‘Apples and Oranges,’ and Renoir’s ‘Montmartre.’

Stroll through one of Paris’ most atmospheric and picturesque neighborhoods—and indulge in a variety of French delicacies and treats as you go—on this private, food-themed walking tour. Meet your guide right near the St. Paul Métro station, and set off on foot. In addition to viewing area highlights like the Rue de Rivoli, National Archives Museum, and several medieval houses, you’ll enjoy falafel, cheese, macarons, chocolates, and more.

Leave Paris’ hustle and bustle behind for the day and explore two of France’s most impressive attractions on a private tour to Versailles and Chartres. After an easy transfer from your hotel, begin with a visit to the largest cathedral in Europe. Later, explore Louis XIV's 17th-century palace and its gardens. Entrance tickets, live commentary from your private guide, and free time to explore independently are included.

Avoid crowded tour buses and typical tourist itineraries. On this private vintage sidecar tour, you’ll experience Paris intimately at night—gliding past illuminated landmarks like the Eiffel Tower and the Louvre, hearing personalized stories from your guide. Includes champagne tasting with Tower views, hassle-free hotel pickup and drop-off, and no crowds sharing your exclusive moments.

Visit Rouen, the home of Joan of Arc, on a day trip from Paris via high speed train. See the French countryside speed by as you travel, and arrive in the historic city in the heart of Normandy with your personal guide who will show you the highlights and hidden gems. Explore the cobbled streets and learn about the area’s Medieval past, as well as its famous cathedral painted by Monet.

I propose a visit to the most famous covered passages of Paris such as the Galerie Vivienne but also those less known as the passage brady or the passage prado. Through these different passages you will have an overview of Parisian culture and also of this sociology.

Explore Paris in a vintage 1963 Peugeot 404 with your own private driver on this tour. You'll visit Place des Vosges, Notre-Dame Cathedral, the Latin Quarter, and the Eiffel Tower, and you can stop at many sights to take photos. In addition, you can also taste traditional French macaroons during your visit.

Learn the secrets to prepare macarons (meringue pastry) with your kids during a 90-minute cooking class. Food coloring, almond powder, and all other necessary ingredients to make the classic pastry are provided. Step by step instructions, which are easy for all ages to follow, are given by a professional French chef. At the end of class, take home four of your own macarons or devour them on the spot.

Experience the grand architecture and rich history of Versailles Palace, the former residence of French kings. With this private 3-hour tour, take in all the highlights with an official guide, see the King and Queen’s apartments and the Hall of Mirrors, and visit the Coronation Room and Chapel. After the tour, enjoy admission to the magnificent Versailles Gardens.

Enjoy a private, interactive scavenger hunt at the Louvre designed for teenagers and families. Meet at the Louvre's carousel to start the game, which challenges you to solve several different puzzles around the galleries to decipher the museum's masterpieces and reflect on art, all with skip-the-line access and timed-entry tickets included.

Though Versailles is a must-see, its crowds and long lines can make visiting difficult. But with this small-group tour, you’re ensured a smooth and hassle-free experience. Bypass the queues with skip-the-line tickets and head straight inside, where you’ll see highlights like the Hall of Mirrors and King’s Apartments, all while learning stories from your guide you wouldn’t encounter independently. Then, finish the tour in the palace’s sprawling gardens.

Go beyond Paris and explore northwestern France, without the hassle of planning an overnight trip, with this 2-day package to Mont St-Michel in Normandy and the ‘château country’ of the Loire Valley. Let your guide handle the organization, allowing you to fully focus on the experience itself. Enjoy an itinerary that includes guided walking tours and time for solo exploration.s is the ideal way to see a bit more of the country than just Paris.

Drive through Paris in a vintage Mercedes 280 SE S-class on this short but sweet tour. Get off the beaten path and discover parts of Paris that most travelers don't get to, such as the Place des Vosges, the Albert Tower and the Lutece Arena. Learn about some of the secrets and lesser-known facts of Paris' history from your driver and guide as you ride in style.

See another side of Versailles—and venture to parts of the palace grounds that few visitors explore—on this afternoon tour of the Petit Trianon. Located in Versailles’ sprawling gardens, the Petit Trianon is a private palace, once favored by Marie Antoinette. See the landmark and its companion gardens, visit the Queen’s Hamlet (a replica rustic village), explore the elegant Queen’s Theatre, and learn more about the controversial Marie Antoinette and her life at Versailles.

Savor the flavors of French cuisine and soak in the postcard-worthy views from Montmartre during a private 4-course dinner in Paris. This meal is ideal for hungry travelers looking for an authentic French culinary experience in a distinctly Parisian atmosphere. Join your host at her home, where she prepares each classic dish. The seasonal menu may include cheese, smoked meats, and local produce. Don’t worry; dessert is a certainty.

Explore the atmospheric neighborhoods of Paris like a local on this private, custom-made tour that cleverly combines exploring its historic neighborhoods on foot with the use of private (taxi) and public (metro/bus) transportation when needed. Accompanied by your guide, enjoy walking tours of typical Parisian neighborhoods like the Latin Quarter, and admire landmarks like Notre-Dame, the Louvre, and more. You can also upgrade to visit hilltop, bohemian Montmartre.

Follow in the footsteps of some of the world’s best-known writers on a walking tour in Paris. This excursion is perfect for any keen reader with a sweet tooth who wants to go beyond the typical group tour. Enjoy entertaining anecdotes about 19th-century wordsmiths as you stop by landmarks related to the literary legends. Along the way, sate your appetite with classic pastries and French chocolate.

This tour allows you to explore Versailles independently and includes round-trip transportation from Paris to help make things easier for you when traveling. Skip the hassle of figuring out your own transport and settle in for the ride to Versailles, listening to recorded audio commentary about the French landmark as you relax on the way over, with admission to the palace and gardens included.

Visit Paris's largest open-air street art museum and spend time at the self-described largest startup campus on earth with this cycling tour. Your local guide will lead you and your group to Galerie Itinerrance in the 13th to check out gargantuan murals by some of the world's most celebrated street artists. You’ll also visit Station F, with its numerous startups and massive restaurant collection, before you return to your starting point.

Touring top sights in Paris often involves peering out from behind the windows of a tour bus. Put your legs to work during this small-group cycling tour along the Seine River. Hop onto your bicycle in central Paris and take to the streets with a guide. Ride past iconic attractions including Notre Dame Cathedral, the Eiffel Tower, and the Louvre Museum—all in just a few hours.

Don't waste time visiting a bunch of places you're not interested in with a group of strangers. On this private half-day tour, you can select the places that you really want to see, customizing the itinerary to suit your interests. You'll travel around in comfortable transport with a local driver and guide, who will tell you everything you need to know about Paris. An ideal tour for first-time visitors.

Paris is widely celebrated for its food scene, though first-time visitors don’t always know where to go to experience it. This small-group tour lets you optimize your time by exploring with a foodie insider, who takes you straight to must-visit culinary landmarks. Make numerous stops for prestigious tastings—including authentic croissants, artisan cheese and charcuterie, award-winning brioche, and much more—and spot the Palais Royal and other attractions along the way.