Top Île-de-France Holidays

Discover a new perspective on the City of Light—and enjoy a uniquely festive way to explore—on this Christmas lights tour. Bundle up, grab a seat on the open-top bus, and bring along a camera to capture photos of the festive decorations along the way. Pass top Paris landmarks, from the Champs-Élysées and Eiffel Tower to Louvre Museum and beyond, and make use of the on-board audio guide to learn more about the sights.

Make sightseeing in Paris easier with a 24- or 48-hour hop-on hop-off bus tour. Instead of relying on expensive taxis or figuring out local public transportation, use the bus to get around to all the major attractions. Audio commentary is available in multiple languages to add context to what you see. Upgrade to add a Seine River cruise so you can get views from the water, too.

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.

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.

Take your understanding of French wine to another level with a guided wine and Champagne tasting in an atmospheric wine cellar in Paris. Sample six different wines while you learn about how to read a French wine label properly. It's a relaxing way to deepen your cultural knowledge and taste some fantastic French wines. Upgrade to include a plate of cheese or cured meats to eat while you sip.

Get to know the Parisian neighborhood of Le Marais on a food walking tour with a guide who introduces you to local food vendors and artisans. You'll see sights like Hôtel de Ville and visit the oldest covered market in Paris, Marche des Enfants Rouges, as you learn about and taste the fine products found in this historical yet trendy district.

Spend a decadent afternoon in the French capital with a wine and cheese tasting in Paris, guided by a knowledgeable sommelier. Sample wines from various regions, learning how each produces different wines. Find out the proper way to taste wine rather than just sampling randomly by yourself. Nibble on French cheeses well-matched to the wines while you sip in a comfortable converted wine cellar in the center of Paris.

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.

Paris is renowned as the birthplace of cabaret, and during this evening show at the celebrated Crazy Horse, enjoy the very best of the often risque and entertaining art form. Book your ticket online in advance to guarantee your admission to the popular, often sold-out show.

See the sights of Paris lit up at night—and keep your sightseeing fully personal—on this private tour by Citroën 2CV, a classic French car. Enjoy a bottle of Champagne to accompany your trip, and look forward to seeing a new view of the city. You can drive along the Champs-Elysées and pass the Arc de Triomphe, view the Louvre, admire the glittering Eiffel Tower, and head to Montmartre for panoramic city views.

Paris is known for its gastronomy, but visitors often find themselves in tourist traps. Visit locally loved foodie hot spots on this private food tour through Le Marais. From pastries and a classic cheese board to boeuf bourguignon and snails, enjoy a customized culinary journey through one of the city’s hippest neighborhoods with vegetarian options available. This tour requires a minimum of two participants.

Get an insider’s view of the Marais and learn facts you’d unlikely discover on your own when you visit with a guide. This history and food tasting tour makes it possible to learn about the long history of this district as you walk around, with stops at different eateries, historic landmarks, places of worship, and public spaces. Along the way, sample traditional French food.

One of Paris' most atmospheric neighborhoods, Le Marais is also one of the best places to eat in the City of Light—and this small-group tour will whisk you off the tourist trail and straight to the locals-loved culinary highlights. Enjoy more than 10 tastings across five stops, and enjoys such as oysters, cheese, soups, crêpes, and more, with wine pairings.

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.

Get a true taste of Paris on this cheese and wine tasting in Montmartre, guided by a local cheesemonger. Go beyond the typical tourist cafés and sample expertly curated French cheeses and fine wines in the city’s most characterful neighborhood. Learn about pairing, production, and regional traditions, and share your foodie experience with an intimate group of like-minded travelers.

The Loire Valley is known for its wineries and historic châteaux, but getting there from Paris requires private transportation. Ideal for anyone with limited time, this full-day small-group or private tour lets you bask in the region’s glorious landscapes, whisking your group back to the capital by nightfall. Visit the historic Château de Chenonceau and Château de Chambord sample regional wines, and enjoy a three-course French lunch at a local restaurant (if option selected).

Paris is one of the world’s great food cities, so it can be hard to know what to eat. Hit four different eateries for sit-down tastings on this private tour of one of the city’s most charismatic areas: Le Marais. Sample cheese, charcuterie, French-style tapas, snails, crepes, and more, washed down with wine and beer or soft drinks. Unusually for Paris, there are options for celiacs, vegetarians, and vegans.

Many Loire Valley tours squeeze wine tasting in between chateau visits, leaving little time for each, but this tour has just one focus—the Sancerre wine region. With the entire itinerary devoted to sampling Sancerre’s famous wines and delicious regional food, you’ll feel like you can really savor the experience. Visit at least two wineries, enjoy a wine-paired lunch, and learn the secrets behind Sancerre’s celebrated sauvignon blanc wines.

Montmartre is known for two things: incredible views and delectable eats. But visitors unfamiliar with the area often find themselves stuck in the tourist track. Nibble on hand-picked food tastings—and natural wine—as you comb the hills of the 18th arrondissement during this half-day, small-group food tour.

Expand your palate during a 2-hour wine and cheese tasting in Paris. Set in a cellar once used by the King of France, your small group enjoys an 18th-century ambiance away from the tourist crowds above ground. Each of the 10 wines is paired with a classic French cheese, including brie, blue, and goat. Afterwards, you’re ready to pick, pair, and savor the best wine and cheese back home.

Experience the heart of Parisian nightlife with a guided pub crawl and avoid falling for tourist traps. Skip the lines and enjoy VIP treatment at handpicked venues, from chic cocktail lounges to lively pubs. Share toasts, forge new friendships, and soak in the vibrant atmosphere that defines Paris after dark. Every sip and laugh on this unforgettable night out reflect the city's unique charm. Reserve your spot now and see Paris in a whole new light!

It isn’t a trip to Paris without good wine, bread, and cheese—and this indulgent, tutored tasting offers the perfect chance to sample and learn more about the most popular French flavors. You’ll sample six wines from France’s top growing regions, paired with six different cheeses.

The gorgeous Loire Valley, known for its fairytale castles and incredible wineries, is a popular day trip from Paris, but getting around typically requires your own transportation. Visit two of the region’s most iconic châteaux—Chenonceau and Chambord—during this full-day, small-group tour. Includes up to five glasses of wine during tastings, with option to include a multi-course lunch.