Top Île-de-France Art Tours - page 3

Immerse yourself in the garden-like atmosphere and unique history of Paris' Père Lachaise Cemetery—and learn more than you would if exploring independently—on this private or small-group walking tour. Follow your guide to the graves of luminaries like Jim Morrison, Oscar Wilde, Edith Piaf, Jean-Paul Sartre, and others, and learn more about the other remarkable personalities who lay buried within the beautiful stone walls.

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.

Saint-Ouen Flea Market (Marché aux Puces de Saint-Ouen) is a shoppers’ paradise but it’s not easy to tell vintage from fake. Discover it with a private guide just for your group on this cultural adventure, which includes a meeting at your central Paris address so there’s no risk of getting lost. Shop antiques, souvenirs, vintage fashion, and local crafts with confidence, then unwind at the Chez Louisette cabaret café.

Discover Paris in a unique way on a private tour in a classic pink Citroën 2CV. Ride past landmarks like the Eiffel Tower, Montmartre, and Notre Dame as your local guide shares hidden gems and cultural insights. With curated photo stops and a nostalgic touch, this stylish drive offers an unforgettable introduction to the heart of the French capital.

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.

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.

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.

The Louvre Museum is a must-visit attraction in Paris but it can be overwhelming to visit alone. Discover its most iconic masterpieces—including the Venus de Milo, Nike of Samothrace, and the Mona Lisa—with help from a guide. This small-group tour helps you navigate crowds and skip the long lines while sharing stories and insights you won’t uncover on your own.

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.

Spend an evening at the iconic Moulin Rouge in Paris—and enhance your experience—where you enjoy a 3-course gourmet dinner with wine before watching the latest show, "Féerie." Secure your tickets early to avoid disappointment. Then, dine on quintessential French dishes before watching the famous troupe of dancers performing the famous cancan (as well as other fun and risqué numbers).

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.

Enhance your experience of one of Paris’ most iconic cultural institutions on a family-friendly Louvre tour. Alongside an expert art historian guide, embark on an informative journey through the museum’s legendary masterpieces. Kids can marvel at relics from Ancient Egypt, take part in games and learning activities, and more, all while listening to engaging commentary from the guide.

See Versailles and Monet’s home in Giverny in just one day on this small-group excursion from Paris. First, discover the home of Claude Monet. Your guide will share fascinating stories about Monet from outside the gardens before you enjoy time to explore the grounds independently. You’ll also see the village church and visit Monet’s grave, a meaningful stop that many visitors overlook. Then, travel to the dazzling Château de Versailles, where you’ll hear tales of court life under Louis XIV before exploring the palace interior.

Located in the Tuileries Garden, and housed in a building that was once used for orange trees, the Musée de l’Orangerie is one of Paris’ highlight museums. Follow your guide and a small group through the collection of impressionist and post-impressionist masterpieces, from Monet’s Water Lilies to works by Cézanne, Picasso, and Modigliani. This tour also includes reserved tickets for your convenience

The Louvre and the Musée d’Orsay are world-famous, but it can be hard for first-timers to navigate to the collection highlights. Instead, book this private or small-group tour and enjoy a personalized way to experience both art museums in just one day. Look forward to viewing the "Mona Lisa," "Venus de Milo," and impressionist works, all while learning insider facts and stories about the masterpieces.

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.

Iconic Paris landmarks including Notre-Dame Cathedral and the Eiffel Tower line the Seine River, but trying to see them all takes time—and leads to sore feet. Admire the city’s world-famous monuments while resting your legs during this one-hour Bateaux Parisiens river cruise. Ride during the day, or choose an evening departure time to float through the enchanting city at night.

Make exploring beyond Paris easy—and enjoy a hassle-free trip to Giverny, the location of Claude Monet's House and Gardens—on this half-day excursion. Travel by bus to the Monet property, where you have free time to wander around the historic house and picture-perfect garden independently. An audio guide, available in several languages, is included, which you receive before departure. Select a morning or afternoon departure time when booking.

Explore the highlights of the historic heart of Paris, Île de la Cité, and learn more than you could if visiting it independently on this group tour. Let your guide navigate the way as you walk past the island's key sites, including the Conciergerie and Sainte-Chapelle. Finish at Notre-Dame Cathedral, where you are welcome to discover its interior on your own.

You could read *A Moveable Feast*, Ernest Hemingway’s 1964 memoir about Paris. But there’s nothing like experiencing the famous writer's Parisian haunts yourself. Ideal for literary aficionados, this small-group walking tour delves deep into the Lost generation. Explore the Left Bank on foot, discovering places where Hemingway (and other luminaries like James Joyce, Gertrude Stein, and F. Scott Fitzgerald) once lived and worked, with archival photos to bring lost literary histories to life.

Discover one of the most historic yet also trendiest districts in Paris and learn about its storied past as home to the city’s artistic, Jewish, and LGBTQ communities with this unique walking tour through Le Marais. Take in elegant architecture, chic art galleries, and the authentic Jewish quarter far from the crowds in the city’s more touristed areas and listen as your guide delves into Le Marais’ unique past and present.

Get the whole family engaged in the treasures of the Louvre during this 2- or 3-hour private tour. Explore the renowned museum with an itinerary that's been tailored to the needs of your family, depending on time available, ages, and interests of the family members.

Discover the darker side of the City of Light on a small-group tour of the famed Paris Catacombs. Explore these fascinating underground passageways lined with the bones of thousands of former Parisians, and learn the history of the mesmerizing and macabre labyrinth. Get special access to restricted areas that the general public cannot usually enter. Enjoy the personalized attention of a small-group tour, and the chance to ask questions.

Discover the beaches of the D-Day landings on this guided day trip to Normandy from Paris. Focusing on the sites where American troops faced intense battles and heavy losses, the tour stops at Utah Beach, Pointe du Hoc, Omaha Beach, and the American Cemetery at Colleville-sur-Mer. Enjoy free time at Omaha Beach and take in the powerful history of these sacred sites. Reflect on the day’s history while enjoying a pre-arranged lunch, maximizing your time to explore and learn.