10 Archaeology Tours in Ile-de-France That You Shouldn't Miss

Discover and learn new things about the most famous palace of France and its history. The Palace of Versailles was a sleepy village until one king, the king Louis XIII decided to change it into something bigger which later on with the reign of Louis XIV. The palace of Versailles is located 30 minutes away from the central Paris by train. Versailles which turned out to be the old capital of France from the Royal Family. Louis XIV moved the royal family to the palace, and later on 2 enormous new wings were added during a 2nd phase of building (1678 - 1715). With this private tour you will have the chance to discover the Palace of Versailles from a different perspective of history with its beautiful ancient buildings and the secrets that the palace contains inside its walls.

Inclusions: Guided Tour of 2 hours, Local guide or licensed guide, Entrance to the Garden and the Castle

Exclusions: Trianon, Petit trianon and hamlet of the queen Marie Antoinette, Food / Drink, Transfers

Spend your day in the Medieval City of Provins with a bilingual driver at your disposal all the day. Hot Spots : Medieval Festival (depend of the season) Tour of César, La Roseraie de Provins (Garden), Grange aux Dîmes, etc... The driver will pick you from your place to bring you to the Medieval City and the returning to your place is included. Of course, you can move to any place from the local point (Restaurant, Shopping, etc...). Our driver will take you there, everything is included in the Package. Enjoy your day! Premium vehicle. (BMW, Mercedes, Jaguar, etc...) For any information or customization of your Tour, don't hesitate to contact us.

Inclusions: Bottled water

Exclusions: Lunch

THE CASTLE : "The history of the Château de Chenonceau is defined by a an almost uninterrupted succession of women who built, embellished, protected, restored and saved it. The first château was a medieval château dating from the 12th and 13th centuries, of which only the dungeon remains: the Tour des Marques." YOUR DAY : Spend your day in the Castle of Chenonceau with a bilingual driver at your disposal all the day. The driver will pick you from your place to bring you to the Castle and the returning to your place is included. In this package, you can also see the Palace of Chambord & the Castle of Chaumont-sur-Loire. Just see 2 or 3 Castles in a one single day! Of course, you can move to any place from the local point (Restaurant, Shopping, etc...). Our driver will take you there, everything is included in the Package. Enjoy the history! Premium vehicle. (BMW, Mercedes, Jaguar, etc...) For any information or customization of your Tour, don't hesitate to contact us.

Inclusions: Bottled water

Exclusions: Lunch

On this amazing ship-the-lines tour to the Paris Catacombs explore the darker side of Paris. Must take your mobile voucher to the skip-the-line entrance at the Catacombs on the day of your experience. ✔ Instant confirmation ✔ Skip the line access ✔ The Catacombs of Paris are so beautiful which reminds the city’s important history ✔ Exploring 2 kilometers underground to the tunnel there are houses of over six million Parisians. ✔ Avoid the hassle and directly join the shorter skip line entrance Scan your ticket and gain entrance to the Catacombs. On regular days you have to tolerate hassle by waiting for 1-3 hours long queue. In this trip avoid the hassle and directly join the shorter skip line entrance. Getting in quickly rush in 20 meters underground, explore the city’s most exciting attractions. The descending 130 steps you will find the gravel pathway. Explore the past histories of Paris take horror clicks with the skulls and bones getting lost into the amazing environment.

Inclusions: Get Admission tickets , Skip the line access to shorten the queue

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Feast your eyes on masterpieces that span from antiquity to the 20th century. Discover the best of the world famous Louvre Museum with a private professional tour guide who's knowledgable and passionate about art history. No need to wait in line with your skip-the-line ticket!

Inclusions: Guided tour of the museum with a licensed tour guide, Private Tour - Only your travel party & your guide, Make on-the-spot changes to the tour, Local tips & recommendations

Exclusions: Entrance fees to the museum (17 Euro per person)

This VIP semi-private tour allows you to skip the long lines and unlock gates to hidden rooms in the Paris Catacombs. Join a small group of 7 people or fewer and an expert local guide, and discover the mysterious secrets buried under the streets of Paris.

Inclusions: Guided visit of the Catacombs, Special access to parts of the Catacombs closed to the public, Expert, English-speaking tour guide, VIP small groups of 7 people or fewer

Exclusions: Gratuities, Hotel pick-up/drop-off

Take a small group or a private (depending on the option you choose) walking tour of the Louvre Museum in Paris and jump the queue by booking ahead. This skip the line tour helps you explore the collection of paintings, sculpture, and architecture with an expert local guide. Numbers are limited to a maximum of 25 people on this small group walking tour, ensuring you'll receive personalized attention from your guide. Upgrade your ticket for a private tour exclusive to just your group. This tour was specifically designed to highlight the most famous works of the Louvre Museum. Entering the Louvre through the original Medieval structure from the 12th century, join your guide on a journey from one breathtaking gallery to the next as you travel through time visiting works from 450 BCE through to the 1800s.

Inclusions: An Art Historian English Guide, Audio Headsets, Guaranteed to skip the long lines, Semi Private or Private Tour (if option selected)

Exclusions: Gratuities, Hotel pickup and drop-off

Discover two of Paris’ most famous landmarks on this small group day trip, which includes a skip the line tour of the Louvre and the Palace of Versailles with lunch near the Eiffel Tower.

Inclusions: Transport by air-conditioned minibus, Live guiding in the Chateau and at the Louvre Museum, Professional guide, Lunch, Headsets when appropriate to hear the guide clearly

Exclusions: Gratuities, Hotel pickup and drop-off

Explore the mysterious underground world of the Catacombs in Paris on this 1.5-hour tour. Meet your guide and head underground to enjoy a narrated tour of the tombs. Hear the history behind this labyrinth of tunnels, which contains the bones of more than six million people.

Inclusions: Guided Visit, Professional guide, Entrance tickets are included

Exclusions: Gratuities

What is a Virtual Guided Tour? It is not virtual reality. It is a licensed guide led webinar packed with photos, videos, polls and a fully interactive chat function which makes this anything but a lecture video. There is also a live Q&A at the end satisfying all your questions about the Catacombs in Paris. Whether you’ve never been abroad or spent every summer in France, enjoy this exciting, interactive experience from the comfort of your home. All Start times are in Eastern Standard Time (EST). You can use this timezone converter tool to verify what the start time is in your city. Change the city on the right to "New York" and insert the time you are considering. The tool will compute what time that is in your location.

Inclusions: This is a virtual tour

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