Top France Private Sightseeing Tours

Enjoy a one-of-a-kind perspective on Bordeaux—and see many of the city’s top sights in just a short amount of time—on this private sidecar tour. Head to central Bordeaux, meet your guide, and hop into your retro sidecar. Your guide will whisk you around Bordeaux’s key attractions, from the Place de la Bourse and Saint-Michel to the Grand Théâtre and beyond. The itinerary can also be customized, based on your interests.

See Paris's highlights, without the big step count, on a private golf buggy tour that includes hotel pickup from select areas. Enjoy a comfortable ride, whatever the weather, with shelter and blankets. Sit back and watch landmarks and hidden gems go by, with stories and fun facts from your guide at each stop to add insight to what you're seeing and help you get your bearings around the city.

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.

Meet a Lyon local for a private walking tour that’s like having a friend—rather than a professional guide—to show you around the city. It’s a new concept in travel, and everything from the pre-tour phone consultation to the walking tour itself is completely tailored to you. Whether you’re exploring neighborhood life or looking for Lyon’s most authentic flavors, it’s a personalized alternative to an off-the-shelf itinerary.

Explore Paris on your own terms with a customized city visit with a local host. You'll get to spend two to eight hours with an expert Parisian, who can show you all sorts of off-the-beaten-path gems, from restaurants to shops to lesser-known museums. Your guide can also help you plan the rest of your trip, setting you up with itineraries suited to your own needs and interests.

See many of Paris’ top attractions in just half a day: this introductory tour is perfect for time-pressed, first-time visitors to the city. Set off directly from your hotel, and explore with just a private guide for company. You’ll head to Trocadéro and the Champ de Mars for up-close views of the Eiffel Tower. Next, visit Napoleon’s tomb at Invalides, admire the Grand Palais, stroll the Champs-Élysées, and see the Arc de Triomphe. Before the tour’s end, and even explore the Louvre. This private walking tour is the best way to see Paris through the eyes of locals

Depart Paris via comfortable luxury vehicle for a private tour of Versailles, the stunning château and gardens that were once home to French royalty. Enjoy direct pick-up from your Paris lodging and journey to this iconic UNESCO World Heritage Site, where your licensed guide helps you unlock its secrets. Go inside to explore such rooms as the King's Grand Apartment and the opulent Hall of Mirrors, then return outdoor to stroll Versailles's exquisite gardens before returning to Paris.

Jazz up your visit to Lille with a stylish ride in a vintage 2CV, perfect for first-time visitors to France’s fourth-largest city. Cruise past the top attractions of Old Lille, from Flemish Renaissance buildings to ornate fountains. Your private driver doubles as guide, giving you an impressive run-down of the monument-filled center—designated France’s “City of Art and History.”

For the beginning of this tour, dive into the heart of the oldest district of Marseille: the Panier. Aboard the sidecar, get lost in its narrow streets between small cafés, colorful street-art facades and tiny designer stores. Then head for the Old Port where you can discover the famous fish market, stroll on the quay, watch the fishermen going out to sea and take a selfie under the Ombrière.Then, you will go along the coast passing by the unavoidable Corniche John Fitzgerald Kennedy, "the longest bank in the world", which offers an unobstructed view on the massif of Marseille as well as on the nearby islands. Then, direction the most visited monument and the emblematic figure of the city of Marseille: the Basilica Notre Dame de la Garde. The "Good Mother" offers a 360° panoramic view of the city, and you will be amazed by its architectural beauty both inside and outside. Stop at Les Goudes, a small traditional port in a picturesque setting, surrounded by huts still housing a few fishermen and hills with remnants of World War II fortifications. Enjoy the majestic landscape and the breathtaking view of the port of Marseille.

The Côte de Beaune region is home to some of the most renowned wineries in Burgundy, famous for their Pinot noir and Chardonnay wines. On this tour, take a road trip around the vineyards in a classic French car — the Citroën 2CV — and visit traditional wine-making villages including Pommard, Volnay, Meursault, and Puligny-Montrachet. Finish the day with a wine tasting and sample six different Côte de Beaune wines.

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.

Tick off some of Paris’ most iconic attractions at your own pace on a private walking tour. Alongside your personal guide, head to one of Paris’ oldest districts, the Île de la Cité, and past world-famous Notre-Dame Cathedral. Visit Place de la Concorde and delve into Paris’ turbulent history as you amble along the Champs-Elysees toward the Arc de Triomphe. Avoid the risk of getting lost with a guide.

There’s so much to see and do along the French Riviera that it’s impossible to fit it all into one day—this private tour comes close. Start with a visit to the perfume town of Eze, followed by the highlights of Monte Carlo in Monaco, then spend the afternoon visiting Antibes, Saint-Paul-de-Vence, and Cannes. Travel at your own pace with a private guide, stopping as often as you like to take photos.

Experience Paris in a way few people have: aboard a private, eco-friendly electric golf cart. You and your travel companions can choose from several itineraries to fit your schedules, from short tours of central Paris to full-day excursions. Each golf cart seats up to three passengers plus your driver-guide, and larger groups can book multiple vehicles and cruise through the city together.

Experience Paris like an insider, and see the city’s popular attractions and secret hidden gems on a half- or full-day private tour that’s designed just for you. You choose what you want to see in the city, and your ideal day in Paris is pre-planned for you, complete with customized transportation. Catch sight of the iconic Notre Dame Cathedral or the Eiffel Tower. Whether you’re interested in history, art, food, or something else, your guide (who’s born and raised in the City of Light) helps you make the most of your time in Paris.

Enhance your visit to the stunning hilltop village of Mont St Michel during this private, half-day walking tour. Listen to stories and commentary from your guide, providing illuminating context as you wander toward the famous abbey on foot. Itineraries can be personalized for tour participants, and also include nearby attractions like La Chapelle-Saint-Aubert.

Prepare to be inspired by some of the world’s most famous artists as you step inside the iconic Louvre Museum. Choose from a private or small-group tour and with your entry ticket. With the help of your expert guide, see masterpieces like the 'Venus de Milo' and the 'Mona Lisa,' learn about the evolution of art around the world, and discover little-known gems that many visitors miss.

Visit the streets of old Lyon by bicycle taxi and admire the historical monuments that abound. A fun alternative to being cooped up in a coach, the bike taxi offers an unobstructed view and an eco-friendly solution. Book a bike taxi for two adults and a child under six and, if you want a longer excursion, upgrade to also include the Presqu'île and the banks of the Rhône River.

Spend two hours touring Paris in a vintage Citroën 2CV with this private experience. Your guide will pick you up from your hotel and take you around the city, with photo stops at some of the city's most iconic sites, including the Eiffel Tower, the Pantheon, the Latin Quarter, and Montmartre.

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.

Discover the stunning gardens of Giverny during this half-day, art-historian led VIP tour. See where the French Impressionist Claude Monet lived and painted for 43 years, and visit the neighboring village for a peek at quaint flower-covered cafes, boutiques, and galleries. Tours include priority admission tickets and luxury, door-to-door vehicle transfers from Paris.

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.

Long one of Paris’ most bohemian neighborhoods, and formerly home to artists like Picasso and Dali, hilltop Montmartre is full of charm—and this private tour offers the perfect way to discover it. Pick a time that works best for you, meet you guide, and set off on foot. The itinerary will be customized based on your preferences, but you can look forward to seeing lofty Sacré-Coeur Basilica, admiring the Moulin Rouge, discovering bakeries and flea markets, exploring areas most tourists miss, and more.