Things to do in Hauts-de-France, France: The Best City Tours

February 12, 2022 Fernanda Pittenger

Hauts-de-France is a region of France created by the territorial reform of French Regions in 2014, from a merger of Nord-Pas-de-Calais and Picardy. The new region came into existence on 1 January 2016, after the regional elections in December 2015.
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1. 45-Min Helicopter Tour around Paris

Aérodrome de Toussus le Noble, 78117 Toussus-le-Noble, France Wingly Sightseeing Flight
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Go on an unforgettable adventure and discover the beauty of Paris in the most unique way...from a private micro plane! You’ll see stunning views of the Eiffel Tower, Chateau de Versailles...and many more for you to discover with a local pilot! Your pilot is key to this adventure. They are sharing the flights' direct cost, not making a profit. They just love to fly and want you to understand their passion for aviation. So be sure to meet your pilot directly at Toussus le Noble airfield. ++Confirm weather conditions with your pilot before++ --> Access a local airfield --> Discuss the flight route together with your pilot --> Pre-flight check --> Up you go, enjoy the view from a whole new perspective! The flight can depart between 9-17h, depending on the availability of the pilot, aircraft, and weather. Please let us know your flexible hours/days upon booking, and make sure that you've been in touch with us beforehand!

Inclusions: 45-Min Private Sightseeing Flight, Access a private and exclusive airclub, Discuss the route with your pilot, make it special, Pilot Headset

Exclusions: Transportation to/from the airfield

Reviewed By 915mitchellk

19 hours before the flight it got canceled by email without any explanation... Very bad service!! Not possible to make contact with the organisation either.

2. Discover Paris and its castles from the sky

Aérodrome de Toussus-le-Noble, Aérodrome, 78117 Toussus-le-Noble, France Wingly Sightseeing Flight
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Go on an unforgettable adventure and discover the beauty of Paris in the most unique way... from a private plane! You’ll see stunning views of the river Seine, castles around Paris..and many more for you to discover with your pilot! Your pilot is key to this adventure. They are sharing the flights' direct cost, not making a profit. They just love to fly and want you to understand their passion for aviation. So be sure to meet your pilot directly at the airfield provided, as there are several private airfields around. ++Confirm weather conditions with your pilot before++ --> Access a local airfield --> Discuss the flight route together with your pilot --> Pre-flight check --> Up you go, enjoy the view from a whole new perspective! The flight can depart between 9-17h, depending on the availability of the pilot, aircraft, and weather. Please let us know your flexible hours/days upon booking, and make sure that you've been in touch with us beforehand!

Inclusions: Access a private and exclusive airclub around Paris, Discuss the route with your pilot, make it special, 1.5 Hour Private Sightseeing Flight, Pilot Headset

Exclusions: Transportation to/from the activity

Reviewed By 915mitchellk

19 hours before the flight it got canceled by email without any explanation... Very bad service!! Not possible to make contact with the organisation either.

3. Lille City Sightseeing Tour

Palais Rihour, 42 Place Rihour, 59800 Lille, France Office de Tourisme de Lille
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Discover the city of Lille with a 1.15hour city tour. You will travel by minibus around Lille's historical sites, along water and green spaces to appreciate an extraordinary panorama of the city, from the origin to the most contemporary districts.

Inclusions: One hour city tour, Transportation by minivan, Audio-visual system available in 8 languages (French, English, German, Dutch, Italian, Spanish, Japanese and Chinese)

Exclusions: Gratuities, Hotel pickup and drop off, Food and drinks, unless specified

Reviewed By Thomas V

We stopped here to get some recommendations for places for lunch plus a local map including transit options. The staff were very helpful.

4. Small Group Guided Tour of the Old Lille in English

Office de Tourisme de Lille, Palais Rihour, Place Rihour, 59000 Lille, France Beffroi de l'Hôtel de Ville
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Enjoy a walking tour in English with a guide in Lille. Immerse yourself in Lille's most charming district, where architecture, shops, museums will seduce you!

Inclusions: All activities, Local guide fee

Exclusions: Gratuities

Reviewed By 250priscillap

Break taking views of Lille in a Sunday rainy morning. You need to ring a bell to enter to the lobby, sign a logbook and climb 110 stairs until you get to counter to buy the ticket and take the elevator until the top of the tower. When you reach the top of the tower, you have the best views of Lille and adjacent towns

5. Paris: Treasure hunt & Playground Family Group Tour

Rue du Bac, 75007 Paris, France France Excursion
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Explore in a family-friendly way the wonderful city of Paris. Charming stories and fun-filled games with special activities-things that children love and help keep them involved. Create unforgettable memories for everyone on their trip to Paris! * instant Confirmation * Discover hidden treasures through fun games * Private City highlight tour * Visit the city's main attractions * Go to a toy store of a kind! * Have fun on a treasure hunt and stop at the playground * 100% personalized experience to your wishes * Friendly and a great guide

Inclusions: Treat for the kids, Private tour: only you & your family, kind toy store, 100% personalized experience , Private Guide

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Reviewed By mommie254

It was an awesome experience at the Louvre museum.. the best place I visit !!! at that moment they take full safety for the travelers !! I just loving it !!!

6. Paris Pass Including Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour and Entry to Over 60 Attractions

17 Quai de Grenelle, 75015 Paris, France The Paris Pass
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Discover the joy of sightseeing with The Paris Pass, which gives you free entry to the best attractions Paris has to offer. Enjoy the world famous Paris museums including the Louvre and Musée d'Orsay, and take advantage of special offers at various Paris restaurants and shops. Your Paris Pass also includes must-do activities including a 1-day Big Bus hop-on hop-off tour of Paris, and a Bateaux Parisiens sightseeing cruise on the Seine. Please note: The 3-day Paris Pass includes a 2-day Museum Pass.

Inclusions: Paris Pass for the number of days purchased, 1-day Hop-On Hop-Off Bus tour of Paris (currently unavailable - Covid-19 update), Bateaux Parisiens sightseeing cruise, Free use of public transport within Paris Zones 1 - 3 (Metro and public buses) for the validity of your pass, Paris Museum Pass (please note the 3-day Paris Pass only includes a 2-day Museum Pass), Paris map and guidebook, Additional special offers and benefits at selected restaurants and shops

Exclusions: Train ticket to go to the Palace of Versailles (€3.25)

Reviewed By AtlantaJack

Ignore Rick Steves and the other clowns promoting this stuff. This pass promises jump the line and easier entry into a ton of sites. It's kinda like a useless coupon book a high school kid might sell as a fundraiser. It gives one good place or two and the rest of the sites are not that good. For instance, we used it for the Louvre. Keep in mind there will be others with better tickets or advanced appointments. At the Louvre we were placed in a separate line while the other ticketed people went in before us. And they went in and went in and went in. Not so much for skipping a line. Buy the metro tickets separately. Oh and don't let the guys at the store tell you that you'll have an extra day with the attractions pass vs the museum pass. Nope. The aquarium scanned our card and we lost a day. We spent nearly $500 and maybe used $75 worth. The value is horrible.

7. 7 Day Rail Tour - Lille, Brussels & Bruges (London Return)

Saint Pancras Station, St Pancras Station, Euston Rd, Kings Cross, London N1C 4QL, UK Interrailingpackages

This 7-day rail tour takes you to Lille, Bruges and Brussels and includes return travel to London. The tour includes hotel accommodation, complete rail transport, and 24/7 support. When booking a tour with us, we handle everything! All you need to do is show up. Every traveller that books with us will receive complimentary access to our InterrailingPackages app, whereby you can access your itinerary for your trip, reservations, hotel directions, discounted sightseeing tickets, discounted food tours, all to name but a few. With our app, you don't have to carry all your travel documents with you, reducing the impact on the environment and keeping your documents safe. All our tours are completely independent, you will not be part of a group and your time is free to spend it how you like in every city. We have made some itinerary recommendations and will provide you with city guides through your InterrailingPackages app to help make the most of your time in each of the three cities.

Inclusions: All travel between cities, including rail, bus and ferry where required. , Accommodation staying with our top-rated hotel partners, 24/7 emergency contact for any medical or travel assistance required, Financial security and protection via ABTOT.

Exclusions: Meals are not included. , Flights are not included. , Travel insurance is not included.

8. Paris Family Tour : Treasure hunt & Playground Exclusive (Kids Friendly)

Rue du Bac, 75007 Paris, France France Excursion

Explore in a family-friendly way the wonderful city of Paris. Charming stories and fun-filled games with special activities-things that children love and help keep them involved. Create unforgettable memories for everyone on their trip to Paris! * Discover hidden treasures through fun games * City highlight tour * 100% personalized experience to your wishes * Friendly and a great guide

Inclusions: Private guide, Treat for the kids, 3 Hours of Guided tour with a Local

Exclusions: Personal expenses

Reviewed By mommie254

It was an awesome experience at the Louvre museum.. the best place I visit !!! at that moment they take full safety for the travelers !! I just loving it !!!

9. Paris Express: Sightseeing Bus Tour

13 Rue Auber, 75009 Paris, France Open Tour Paris

See the best bits of Paris in 2 hours! Paris Express offers you a first glimpse of the city and its top landmarks from 4 meters high.

Inclusions: The best bits of Paris in 2 hours, Panoramic views of the city at 4 meters high, Audio commentary for adults and children on the bus devices and on your own mobile through our app, Free wi-fi onboard the bus, Choose the option “Paris in 2 Hours + Cruise” and enjoy a relaxing Seine river cruise, Self-guided walking tours available on our app

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Reviewed By Allaballa19

We booked a 2-day pass for the bus and unfortunately only one of the three routes was available during our stay. This was not made clear during our reservation and we were very disappointed to not be able to experience Paris the way we had planned. We have since reached out for a partial refund, but have not heard back yet.

10. Private Lille Tour by Classic Convertible 2CV with Champagne

Place Rihour, 59800 Lille, France Tradi'Balade

Discover Lille in a different way ! Enjoy the convertible 2CV car to see all the monuments of this charming city. Your driver guide will tell you all the history and little secrets of the old town. A champagne break during the tour will make your tour unique and memorable.

Inclusions: Champagne for adults, Private transportation, Your driver-guide, Lemonade for children

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Reviewed By Lille2021

Great experience with fun. The driver was wonderful with details on the city and funny explanations ???? We appreciate and recommend this 2CV city tour.

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