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Sarlat : Private Tour to Prehistoric Cave + Castle by Exploreo24

Recommended by 100% of travelers
Bergerac, France
  • 4 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
  • Pickup offered
  • Group discounts
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

Overview

This private tour begins with an exclusive visit outside public hours to Grottes de Cougnac, where you’ll see 30,000-year-old cave paintings and learn how Paleolithic humans made fire and created art. After a scenic drive along the Dordogne River with a photo stop at La Roque-Gageac, explore Château de Beynac, one of France’s best-preserved medieval castles. Entrance fees for Cougnac and Beynac are not included.
  • Exclusive private cave tour outside public hours with 30,000-year-old paintings
  • See Cro-Magnon fire demonstrations and Ice Age history at Grottes de Cougnac
  • Capture photos at La Roque-Gageac, Dordogne’s picturesque village
  • Visit Beynac Castle, one of France’s best-preserved medieval fortresses

What's Included

  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Bottled water
  • Pickup in Sarlat (1.30pm) or Les Eyzies (1.10pm)
  • All Fees and Taxes
  • All Fees and Taxes
  • Pickup from another area (extra charge)

Meeting and Pickup

You can head directly to the meeting point, or request pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Pickup details

If you need a pickup from another area, please contact us (there could be an extra charge)

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Meeting point

  • SARLAT-LA-CANÉDA - Place Pasteur
    24200 Sarlat-la-Canéda, France

    At the bus stop

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Operating hours
.1:30 pm

Itinerary

1

Grottes de Cougnac

1 hour 45 minutesAdmission Ticket Not Included

2

Chateau de Beynac

1 hour Admission Ticket Not Included

3

La Roque-Gageac

10 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Infant seats available
  • Most travelers can participate
  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Reviews

5.0
based on 11 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Excursion of a lifetime!

Barry_M, Oct 2024
David was very knowledgable and was able to bring the conversation to life. The caves were outstanding and worth the trip! We would recommend to anyone! Thank you

Private prehistoric caves and castle tour

Lydia_B, Aug 2024
Amazing caves and David brought to life with his knowledge and demonstrations. CASTLE TOUR great too!

Hands down, one of the best tours ever

Medora_M, Aug 2024
David’s extensive knowledge of prehistoric history, art and culture. The truly awe-inspiring moment pf seeing paintings.

An incredible afternoon in the Dordogne !

MaryJane_M, Jul 2024
David was incredible. His knowledge and enthusiasm made the entire afternoon very special. The cave and the paintings are amazing. And to be only the three of us was unbelievable. The Beynac was very impressive. A wonderful afternoon from the start to the finish. I highly recommend it.

Best tour ever!

James_S, Sep 2023
Our guide was outstanding. Knowledgeable, interesting, friendly and fun. As he grew up in the area, he was able to personalize the tour.

Intérêt exceptionnel

Laurent_T, Jul 2024
Notre meilleure expérience! Visite d’un intérêt exceptionnel et merci à notre guide (David) pour la qualité et la clarté de ses explications et des échanges avec les enfants.

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up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)

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On average, this is booked 83 days in advance.

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