Cultural & Theme Tours in France

Enhance your experience of Normandy and its intriguing historical heritage on a half-day tour of Pointe du Hoc and Omaha Beach from Bayeux. Delve into the turbulent past of the region with a knowledgeable guide and visit renowned D-Day battlefield sites situated on Normandy's picturesque coastline. Pay tribute to fallen soldiers at the Normandy American Cemetery and Memorial and browse the exhibitions in the informative visitor center. Enjoy personalized attention from your guide on this small-group tour, limited to only eight people.

Learn about Paris' literary greats on this 3-hour small-group walking tour. Explore the Left Bank where 18th-, 19th- and 20th-century luminaries worked, discover the Latin Quarter of Ernest Hemingway and F. Scott Fitzgerald, and see the favorite haunts of Sartre and Picasso, and where Oscar Wilde died in 1900. On route, unravel the writers' lives and loves, break for coffee, and visit one of Paris' legendary bookstores. Tour is limited to a maximum of 10.

Take a guided tour of Notre Dame a step further with the addition of a pair of powerful binoculars; use is included with your tour. You'll learn about the history of the famed cathedral through guided commentary and be able to pick out the elaborate details with use of the binoculars. This guided tour includes access to both the indoor and outdoor portions of the cathedral, aside from the towers.

Save precious time during your trip to Paris by booking a skip-the-line, private guided tour of the Orsay Museum. See world famous masterpieces by Van Gogh, Renoir, Degas, and many more in the world's largest collection of Impressionist art. Visiting the vast collections in the Orsay can be overwhelming, so having a guide will ensure you see all the highlights, plus your guide will provide insight into the social and historical influences of the various artistic movements showcased in the museum.

Marvel over Baron Haussmann's Paris and visit two of the city's most magnificent buildings on this private 2-hour walking tour. First explore inside the opulent Palais Garnier, a vision of dazzling marble and crystal chandeliers, with its Grand Staircase and famous auditorium. Then, stroll around the elegant shops of Paris's most iconic department store, Galeries Lafayette, before heading to the rooftop to enjoy spectacular views of the city.

Witness a profound side of French and American history with a visit to Omaha Beach from Bayeux. On this 3-hour small-group tour, you'll stroll the Normandy beaches, explore critical wartime sites like Pointe du Hoc and the Normandy American Cemetery, and learn fascinating facts and histories about WWII from your guide. In the company of a small group, you'll have the chance to personalize the journey, stopping to take souvenir photos and ask questions.

All art fans should get the opportunity to see Claude Monet's mural "Water Lillies" once in their lifetime - and with this tour of the Orangerie (including special skip-the-line access), your visit to the mural is easier than ever. Not only does your guide tell you interesting facts about Monet's mural and the thirty years it took him to finish it, but you'll also see masterpieces created by other well-known artists such as Renoir, Picasso, and Matisse. Group size is limited to seven, allowing a more personalized experience.

The Parisian district of Ile de la Cit e is packed with standout sights - and surrounded by the picturesque waters of the Seine. Cover the highlights of the stunning, history-filled island during an enriching guided visit. See the Conciergerie, where Marie-Antoinette was once imprisoned, and get a peek at the world-renowned Notre Dame Cathedral. The tour includes skip-the-line admission to the famous stained glass windows of Saint Chapelle.

Get to know Paris' Notre Dame district on a small-group walking tour that introduces you to the area's architecture and history, from the Middle Ages to the 20th century. You'll stroll down medieval streets and along the Seine as you learn about the people who have lived on and shaped the city's two neighboring islands - Ile de la Cit e and Ile Saint-Louis - plus visit the cathedral.

Discover the masterpieces inside the Orangerie Museum, located in Paris' Tuileries Gardens, with an official guide on this private 2-hour tour. In the company of just your family and friends (this tour accommodates up to five people), appreciate priceless art from the end of the 19th century, including Claude Monet's 'Water Lilies' and works by Modigliani, Renoir, Picasso and Soutine. Gain insight into the origins of the museum as an orange grove, an engaging commentary sprinkled with salacious tales surrounding the art collection.

Dig into the cultural history of the French Riviera with a half-day art tour of Nice. Follow your knowledgeable guide to the Chagall Museum in Nice's Cimiez neighborhood for a tour, and then to the colorful Matisse Museum on Cimiez Hill. Finish your artistic tour with a stop at the luxurious Villa Ephrussi de Rothschild in the town of Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat.

Explore Notre Dame on this family-focused tour, perfect for children and parents alike. This tour includes the usage of binoculars, which lets you pick out the elaborate architectural details that make the cathedral so famous. Your guide will tailor their commentary on to the ages of the children in your party.

See the highlights of the Mus ee d'Orsay's collection, and beat the crowds, when you sign up for a small-group tour of the museum. The Mus ee d'Orsay is one of Paris' largest and most visited museums; your skip-the-line access will save you time that otherwise would have been wasted in line. Once inside, follow your guide through the galleries. See masterpieces by artists the likes of Manet, Monet, Degas, and Van Gogh, and learn all about the Impressionist movement from your guide's commentary.

Discover the scenic beauty and historical richness of the Norman battlefields on a half-day tour of Sword Beach and the Hillman Bunkers from Bayeux. With a knowledgeable guide, enjoy a sensitive introduction to one of Europe's most difficult periods and visit significant sites related to WWII. Browse intriguing exhibitions in the Merville Gun Battery and Museum; hear turbulent tales of the events that occurred on Sword Beach; and descend into the Hillman Bunkers to gain an understanding of the conflict that took place there. Pay tribute to fallen soldiers at the Commonwealth Military Cemeteries and enjoy an intimate atmosphere on this small-group tour.

Take a stroll through Parisian history on a 2-hour walking tour of Pere Lachaise Cemetery, Paris's largest cemetery. Admire the grand monuments and memorials of the 19th-century graveyard and pay your respects at the graves of icons like Frederyk Chopin, Jim Morrison, Oscar Wilde, Edith Piaf and Eug ene Delacroix.

Follow in the footsteps of World War II soldiers on an insightful and moving tour of the Normandy battlefields from Bayeux. With a knowledgeable guide, visit significant sites like Pegasus Bridge, the Merville Battery Museum and the Hillman Bunker and delve into the intriguing history of D-Day and the turbulent battles that occurred. Admire the sandy stretch of Omaha Beach, the site of one of D-Day's bloodiest battles, and pay tribute to fallen soldiers at Normandy American Cemetery and Memorial. Receive personalized attention from your guide on this small-group tour, limited to only eight people.

Visit the Promenade des Anglais, a must-see in Nice, with a local guide. Today, the Promenade des Anglais has become one of the most popular walking spots in the Côte d'Azur.

Enrich your knowledge of the fascinating history of World War II on a full-day tour of the Normandy battlefields from Bayeux. With an accomplished guide, discover facts surrounding Canada's lesser-known involvement in the liberation of Europe and pay your respects at the B eny-sur-Mer Canadian War Cemetery. Hear of the tragic Canadian massacre at Ardenne Abbey and listen to intriguing narration that reveals poignant and probing information. Receive personalized attention from your guide on this small-group tour, limited to onely eight people.

Paris' legendary Opera Garnier is one of the largest opera houses in Europe and famously inspired Gaston Leroux's The Phantom of the Opera. On this tour, explore the magnificent opera house without the crowds during a special after-hours visit; see the Grand Escalier, Rotunda, Grand Foyer, and auditorium; and learn about the fascinating history of the opera house.

Discover nearly 1,000-years of history on this guided tour of UNESCO World Heritage Site, Notre Dame cathedral. Walk under the soaring, vaulted ceiling as coloured light pours in through the stained glass. Learn the about this massive monument's past and present as well as its Gothic architecture including the famous gargoyles.