What to do and see in France, France: The Best Historical & Heritage Tours

Visit the Mont Saint Michel UNESCO World Heritage site on Day 1 and explore the D-Day landing beaches of Normandy on Day 2 and gain insight into World War II history on this private day trip from Paris. Travel with a private guide to key WWII battle sites including : Omaha Beach and Pointe du Hoc, and gain insight into the sacrifices made on both sides. Then, visit the American Cemetery — where a great many soldiers are laid to rest. This tour can be adapted and includes pickup and drop-off at your Paris hotel or apartment.

Inclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off, Private guide and guide's hotel, Transport by air-conditioned minivan

Exclusions: Clients hotel, Food and drinks, Gratuities

A wonderful way to take a day off from exploring San Sebastian and head into the peaceful countryside of the French Basque region. You will cross the border into France through a mountain pass used by smugglers in the past and visit the typical villages of the French Basque Countryside. During the journey, you will learn about the way of life of local farmers and the importance of this charming area to the Basque Country, all while encountering beautiful mountainous and countryside scenery. You will travel as part of a small group with a minimum of 2 guests and a maximum of 6. Hotel pickup and drop-off is included.

Inclusions: Driver/guide, Local guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Private transportation, All Fees and Taxes

Exclusions: Lunch

Private and exclusive experience to discover Giverny & Versailles with a private professional guide. Two of the most popular day trip destinations outside the French capital – Louis XIV's Palace of Versailles and Monet's gardens and house in Giverny. > Private Tour - 9 hours > Exclusive services > Licensed Professional Driver Guide > Skip the line entrances > Admission to Monet's house & gardens > Admission to Versailles Palace and Gardens even when Musical Fountains Show or Musical Gardens > Headsets if necessary > Hotel pick up & drop off

Inclusions: Private Tour, Exclusive services, Licensed Professional Driver Guide, Pick up and drop off from your accommodation / hotels in Paris, Transport by air-conditioned minibus, Skip-the-Line access & Priority admission., Guided visit: Monet's house and gardens & Versailles's palace and gardens

Exclusions: Lunch, Gratuities

Join us for a full day visit to the spectacular Chateau of Versailles, the most prestigious and famous royal palace in Europe. Walk the glittering Hall of Mirrors as Kings, Queens and courtiers used to. Explore the lavish state apartments and magnificent gardens, and learn how the glory of the Sun King shone throughout the world. Visit the beautiful gardens, once home to lavish balls and parties. Then experience Versailles as few do, and continue your tour to visit the private domain of Marie Antoinette. On this guided afternoon tour you will discover the exquisite Petit Trianon, her private mansion set in beautiful gardens. See the jewel of Versailles, the tiny theatre built specially for her, and end your visit at her picturesque Normandy village, complete with vineyard, farm and vegetable gardens. Including a visit to the hidden estate of Marie Antoinette is the only way to fully understand the history of Versailles.

Inclusions: Full day guided tour of the Palace & Gardens of Versailles and the Domain of Marie-Antoinette including the Petit Trianon and hamlet, Musical gardens or Fountain show: weekends & selected days April through October, Expert, fully accredited local guides, Ride on the Petit Train to and from the Petit Trianon, Round-trip RER transfer from central Paris, Three course lunch with wine (if option selected)

Exclusions: Hotel pick up/drop off, Gratuities, Lunch (unless option selected)

- 5 hour Fontainebleau private guided tour from Paris - Skip the line entrance tickets included for the castle - English speaking licensed tour guide speaking to you inside the castle (this is NOT a tour with audioguides) - Other languages available on request for this tour - pick up and drop off at your accommodation in Paris - transportation in a luxury van This tour is not available : Tuesdays, May 1st, Dec 25th & Jan 1st

Inclusions: Pickup and drop-off from your Paris hotel, Private licensed tour guide, Transport by air-conditioned minivan, Guaranteed to skip the long lines, Driver/guide

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Gratuities

Enjoy a visit to the spectacular Palace of Versailles. Walk the glittering Hall of Mirrors, see the State Apartments and stroll through the manicured gardens with an expert local guide to bring the Palace and its royal inhabitants back to life. For your convenience this tour starts in Versailles.

Inclusions: Fully guided tour of the Palace and Gardens of Versailles, Guided visit of the Musical Gardens or Fountain show: weekends & selected days April through October, Fully accredited English speaking guide, Headsets so you can always hear your guide, Limited groups of 20 people or fewer

Exclusions: Gratuities, Hotel pickup/drop off, Transportation to/from Versailles

A personalized tour is a wonderful opportunity for any visitor to custom design their tour of the Invasion areas. With the help of our expert knowledge and years of experience, we can assist you in customizing and planning your perfect personalized tour! Our private tours can be booked from March to December. It can be based on one of our regular group tours (see example sights in our tour description) or be customized to your interests. A private tour is ideal if you wish to : customize your tour and include sites that are not on our group tours. plan a family holiday, with children and/or senior citizens, need the flexibility of hotel pick-up, want to enjoy a more leisurely pace. select timings that are more suitable to your holiday schedule. enjoy your privacy and the exclusive use of our guide’s knowledge. trace the exact footsteps of a relative who has participated in the D-Day events.

Inclusions: Local guide, Professional guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Private tour, Transport by private vehicle

Exclusions: Entrance fees (museum), Food and drinks, Lunch

Leave your map behind and follow me, your English showman, who will take you on exploration of 30+ top Paris’ sights. You will hear about and possibly meet some the legends of one of Europe’s best-loved cities. Included in the tour, we will take in the incredible Eiffel Tower, a lively stroll through old Montmartre where Van Gogh and Pablo Picasso once lived, then upwards to the Sacre-Coeur for the best panoramic view of the City of Light. The show continues down with a view of the Champs élysées and the majestic Arc de Triomphe and not forgetting the Moulin Rouge we will experience a beautiful slice of French culture in the latin quater where you can pick up a snack (not included) from a nearby street market filled with patisseries. After that it's back on the trail. The English have over a 1000 years of experience in annoying the French, so I will be able to give you my personal insight on how to avoid certain embarrassing mis-understandings. Making this a super original experience.

Inclusions: Experienced guide

Exclusions: Day Travel Card called a Mobilis zone 1&2 is worth getting as metro tickets are not included.

This unique small group full-day wine tour from Bordeaux is the ultimate French lifestyle experience. Take the entire day to relax and explore the remarkable richness and diversity of Bordeaux's wines and visit multiple wineries. This tour includes a cold lunch with local produce at a boutique winery (warm in winter) , up to 9 wine tastings and transportation in a recent air-conditioned minivan and a local driver guide with great knowledge of the region and its wines. The minimum age for this tour is 18.

Inclusions: Transportation in air-conditioned minivan, Local Driver Guide, Visits to and wine tastings at three wineries, Picnic style lunch at a boutique winery, Glass of crémant (local sparkling wine), Small bottles of water, Up to 9 tastings and 3 glasses of wine per person!, An overall understanding of what makes Bordeaux wines unique

Exclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off, Food and drinks, unless specified, Mask (Covid), Gratuities

Jump into the heart of French history by visiting the 2 most prestigious châteaux of the Loire Valley. Feel the intimacy of a lesser known private family-owned château and enjoy a typical French lunch away from tourist groups. Let yourself be guided by your local expert and learn about the intimate little secrets of the French Kings who once lived in Château de Chambord and Château de Chenonceau. Enjoy off-the-crowd panoramic views, benefit from wealth of thrilling genuine details and funny anecdotes and make the most of this exciting day. 

Inclusions: Lunch, Driver/guide, Transport by air-conditioned minivan, Snacks

Exclusions: Gratuities, Hotel pickup and drop-off