Top Île-de-France Tours, Sightseeing & Cruises - page 7

Sample all sorts of French fare as you explore the Left Bank's celebrated Saint-Germain neighborhood with a local guide on this small-group tour. Choose from a sweet-and-savory food tour where you taste high-quality French foods such as cheeses, cured meats, and macarons, or a chocolate and pastry tour that focuses on famous French desserts. Upgrade to a private tour for a more personalized experience.

Save your energy for sightseeing with this family-friendly guided electric bike tour of Paris, perfect for anyone who wants a low-exertion cycling experience. After a short briefing, you’ll pedal along bike lanes and sidewalks, with the e-bike’s motor helping you along. The route includes standout Paris sights such as Notre Dame and the Eiffel Tower, with your guide sharing insights at each landmark.

Experience the Palace of Versailles and its elegant surrounding gardens with this private tour, complete with access to the palace. Your personal, private guide will escort you through the palace and out into the gardens, where you'll get to zip around on your own four-seat golf cart while learning about the property’s rich history.

For a fun twist on a typical sightseeing tour, don't miss this private excursion in Paris where your guide whisks you around in a vintage motorcycle sidecar. Cruise the charming capital with the wind in your face, and pass many of the city's must-see sights and off-the-beaten-path areas. Highlights include a ride through the village of Montmartre, and views of the Sacré-Coeur Basilica, and expansive Hôtel des Invalides.

Get to know the history of the Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris before you step inside. Listen to stories about how the cathedral's Gothic architecture came to life, learn about its preservation throughout history, and observe details in its exterior that you might otherwise miss. After the tour wraps, explore the cathedral armed with the insights you gained from your guide.

Experience the oldest part of Paris with this guided small-group or private walking tour of Le Marais. You'll explore this historic district, passing through old parks and courtyards as your guide regales you with historic tales. You'll also get to spend some time in the old Jewish Quarter, full of kosher shops and restaurants and home to a large Parisian Jewish population to this day.

Save time by booking this ticket for a visit to the rooftop of the Arc de Triomphe, and then plan the rest of your Paris schedule accordingly. Not only do you have an entrance ticket, but there is also an audio guide telling you all about the rich history of this cultural icon. Make sure your cameras are charged to capture the panoramic views of Paris.

Combine your workout with sightseeing on this private running tour of Paris. As you burn some energy hitting the sidewalks of Paris along your customized route, your guide will provide enlightening information about the city and make stops at such landmarks as the Place de la Concorde, Musee d'Orsay, and the Domaine National du Palais-Royal.

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.

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.

Experience one of the world’s most romantic cities in unparalleled style when you embark on a horse-and-carriage ride through Paris. Pass iconic sights like the Eiffel Tower and the Arc de Triomphe as your horse trots through the charming streets of the French capital. Select a departure time to suit your schedule, and upgrade to extend your tour, or enjoy a bottle of Champagne as you go.

Enjoy a romantic and one-of-a-kind way to explore Paris—and see many of the city’s best-known landmarks, all in a single excursion—on this private night tour by vintage Citroen 2CV. Meet directly at your Paris accommodation and hop aboard your private vehicle. You can look forward to glimpsing the Eiffel Tower, Montmartre, Champs-Elysees, and more.

Tantalize your taste buds with a full-day tour from Paris to the heart of France’s famous Champagne region. Visit the UNESCO-listed town of Reims, where centuries of French kings were crowned at the Gothic Notre-Dame de Reims cathedral. At a top-rated winery, learn about the traditional Champagne-making process and sip several different kinds of the beloved bubbly paired with a gourmet multi-course lunch of traditional delicacies. It’s a fantastic way to experience the one and only home of authentic French Champagne.

Zip around the boulevards and plazas of Paris on an action-packed 45-min, 90-min, or 3-hour Segway tour. Learn to operate your easy-to-use Segway, then follow your private guide on a scenic tour around the Champ de Mars, Champs-Elysées, and the Seine waterfront. Glide past Paris landmarks like Musée d'Orsay and the Grand Palais, and hop off along the way to snap photos of the Eiffel Tower, the Louvre, and the Arc de Triomphe.

Don’t miss the chance to visit Jim Morrison’s grave, and hear all about the others buried near him, with this group tour of the haunted Pere Lachaise Cemetery. Explore the largest cemetery in Paris with your guide, who will tell you more about the area than a guidebook ever would. Learn about the ghosts, cults, and other spooky stuff happening in the capital’s famous cemetery.

Paris visitors hoping to snap some fantastic vacation photos shouldn't settle for smartphone selfies when you can book a photographer to take great photos for you. With this photo shoot experience, just meet-up with your photographer-guide and enjoy a shoot with the iconic Eiffel Tower in the background. Walk away with professional-quality images that you can cherish.

See the highlights of the Orsay's collection of Impressionist and Post-Impressionist art on a private or small-group tour of the Musée d'Orsay in Paris. Let an art historian guide lead you straight to masterworks by Monet, Cézanne, Renoir, Degas and more. Enjoy personalized attention from your guide and learn the history behind the art for a truly immersive experience.

Deepen your understanding of Versailles and its history with this group tour that covers the full estate. Enjoy an itinerary that includes the Palace, its gardens, Grand Trianon, Petit Trianon, and the Queen’s Hamlet. Let your guide lead the way as they lead you through Versailles' highlights, with plenty of opportunities to stop and take photographs.

Finding the best sweets in Paris often means knowing which bakeries and chocolatiers locals actually use. Depending on with route you pick, this small-group food tour explores either Montmartre or Saint Germain, pairing neighborhood context with curated tastings. Sample a range of chocolates and pastries selected for variety and quality, with seasonal treats such as hot chocolate or ice cream included depending on the time of year. With group sizes kept small, there's plenty of time to learn about the shops and traditions behind each stop.

Get a front-row peek at some of the most renowned landmarks in Paris—and enjoy a more relaxing way to sightsee—during this Seine River cruise, which takes you right past the Louvre, the Musee d'Orsay, Notre-Dame Cathedral, and beyond. Listen to audio narration available in 14 languages as you ride, then cap off your two-in-one experience with an indulgent crepe tasting, right at the foot of the Eiffel Tower.

Enjoy a more personal way to explore the hilly streets of Montmartre and follow in the footsteps of the artists who lived there (including Monet, Van Gogh, and Cézanne) on this private or small-group tour. Look forward to seeing the best of this popular Paris neighborhood in one excursion, from Sacré-Coeur Basilica and the Moulin Rouge to Van Gogh's former house. You can even discover a historic cabaret and Montmartre's only vineyard.

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.

Discover one of the most iconic landmarks in Paris—and escape the crowds—on this small-group of the Notre-Dame Cathedral, with the option to upgrade to a private experience. Explore the building’s historic façade, step inside to view its architectural highlights and artistic masterpieces, and hear the story of its recent fire and subsequent restoration. Along the way, uncover hidden corners and lesser-known features you might otherwise have missed.

Ticking off the top sights in Louvre’s extensive collection can be tricky for time-limited travelers. Optimize your visit on a tour of the gallery’s must-see masterpieces, benefiting from reserved access to minimize time spent waiting to enter. Follow your guide past the crowds and straight to highlights such as the Mona Lisa, Nike of Samothrace, and Venus de Milo. You can also upgrade to a small-group tour for a more personal experience.