Top Paris Holidays - page 2

With a city as large as Paris, it can be overwhelming to know where to find the best Christmas lights and decorations. This private tour saves you hours researching your trip by having a local host take you to a variety of magical festive sites. Learn about Parisian festive traditions as you stroll along the romantic streets with your guide, with a stop en route for mulled wine or hot chocolate.

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).

Travelers with limited time in Paris often have to choose between seeing the Eiffel Tower or cruising on the Seine. Combine both activities into this seamless 2-in-1 tour, saving you the hassle of booking them separately. Head to the Eiffel Tower’s 2nd-floor viewing gallery and then escape the land-based crowds as you cruise down the Seine. Upgrade your experience to include Eiffel Tower summit access for panoramic views.

Ensure you won't miss any of the famous masterpieces at Paris’s Louvre Museum on a small-group tour. Avoid getting lost in the large museum and follow your guide to collection highlights, including the "Mona Lisa," "Venus de Milo," and more. Learn the backstories of these works and enrich your understanding of the art.

Admire Paris’s iconic monuments without traffic, crowds, or paying for them in blisters during this 70-minute sightseeing cruise along the Seine. Watch world-famous monuments such as Notre-Dame Cathedral, La Conciergerie, and the Eiffel Tower glide by as you relax in your choice of interior or open-air decks. Comfortable, climate-controlled boats are restroom-equipped and can accommodate wheelchairs and strollers.

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.

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.

The French know that wine and cheese are made for each other, but this guided experience helps you figure out which varieties of each complement one another. Treat your taste buds to this perfect pairing at a specialty cheese cellar beneath the streets of Paris. Taste several different cheeses accompanied by wines chosen to complement the aged flavors, plus bites of baguette.

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.

Make sightseeing in Paris easier with unlimited hop-on, hop-off access to the City of Light. Instead of relying on expensive taxis or figuring out public transportation, cruise through the heart of the French capital on an open-top bus past the Eiffel Tower, Louvre Museum, Notre-Dame, the Arc de Triomphe, and more. Explore at your own pace and create your perfect Paris adventure.

Visiting the Louvre can be overwhelming for first-time visitors, but this small-group tour provides personal attention from your guide and entry for the most convenient way to explore the museum. See iconic works like the Venus de Milo and the Mona Lisa, discover little-known masterpieces, and learn how to distinguish different art styles and techniques. After your tour, spend as long as you want exploring the museum independently.

Spend the day exploring the Loire Valley with ease on this private day tour from Paris. Visit three of the most notable castles in the region, including Chambord, Amboise, and Chenonceau, and enjoy wine tasting at a family-owned winery. Includes round-trip transfers from your Paris hotel and option to include a guide for the day.

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).

Discover the charms of one of Paris' most popular neighborhoods, without getting lost, on a guided walking tour of Montmartre, a district known for its artists and historically bohemian vibe. See where artists like Van Gogh, Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec, and Pissarro lived and worked, sights such as the Basilica du Sacre-Coeur, and get insights from your guide about the art, music, food, and history of Montmartre.

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 six stops, and enjoys such as French onion soup, escargot, and more, with wine pairings.

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.

Book this group dinner cruise along the River Seine to see beautiful Paris settling into the evening, as you wine and dine onboard. Ride in a glass canopy boat for optimal views, and look out for Paris’s most famous monuments, like the Louvre, Notre-Dame Cathedral, the Eiffel Tower, and more. Take a break from walking while sightseeing and instead relax as you cruise down the Seine with French food and wine.

See and taste magnificence on this full-day tour from Paris that takes you to the Chambord Chateau and Loire Valley wineries. At Chambord, learn all about the French Renaissance castle during an audio tour, then head to the Loire Valley to visit a gourmet restaurant or winery, where lunch and wine tastings are included. Before heading back to Paris, the trip also includes more tastings at a family-run winery.

Paris has some of the best food in the world, but it can be overwhelming to navigate all the options available in the city. This private tour takes care of the research for you, taking you to several spots to try local food, from escargot to camembert and crepes. Get two tours in one, since you'll also get an overview of one of Paris’ finest neighborhoods: the Marais.

In Paris, you usually have to choose between sightseeing and enjoying a meal but on this deluxe dinner cruise, you get the best of both worlds. Ideal for time-strapped travelers, this ride along the Seine allows you to see the main attractions of the City of Lights while you enjoy your meal. Watch the Louvre, Place de la Concorde, and the Eiffel Tower drift by as you dine in style.

Soak up the Loire Valley’s stunning scenery—with none of the hassle of planning—during this small-group, full-day excursion from Paris. Avoid the stress of public transportation and travel in a comfortable, chauffeured Mercedes. Visit three historic chateaux, with entrance tickets provided. Plus, tours include an exclusive wine tasting with seven regional wines.

The Burgundy wine region is renowned for its Pinot Noir and Chardonnay wines, and lies about two hours southeast of Paris. With this tour, discover the region on a day trip, visit three different wineries, and learn about Burgundy's rich winemaking history and heritage. Sample red, white, rosé, and sparkling wines during three expert-led tastings, and stop for lunch (own expense) in the medieval town of Chablis.

Don’t just drink wine in Paris—blend your own during this winemaking workshop. In an 18th-century royal wine cellar in the heart of the city, learn how to create your own wine and design a personalized label with an experienced winemaker. Taste different grape varietals to select the ones you like, and then take your bottle with you at the end of class.

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.