Cultural Tours in France

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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.

Explore the charming streets of Montmartre with this small group tour. Your guide will take you to a mix of iconic landmarks and off-the-beaten-track sights, from the Moulin Rouge windmill to the home of Vincent Van Gogh. You'll also get to try croissants at an award-winning bakery, explore the vineyards of Montmartre, and pass through a secret passageway into a cobbled back street.

The history of the Louvre Museum is magnificent. Its rich art collection is of unfathomable proportions. The Louvre can be a mind-boggling experience. During our visit, I suggest a straight-forward approach!

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.

This weekend tour takes the hassle out of planning a trip to Paris from London. Meet at the centrally located Victoria Coach Station on Friday evening, and transfer to Dover, where you'll board an overnight ferry to France. Upon arrival in Paris, visit Notre Dame, embark on a Seine river cruise (own expense), go sightseeing at your leisure, and join several optional evening excursions. After an overnight stay, spend Sunday at Disneyland Paris before returning to London.

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.

Discover a piece of the Paris fashion scene on a tour that takes you along some of the city's less-visited streets to visit an atelier where clothes are made for Jean Paul Gaultier and the Moulin Rouge. Learn about the evolution of Parisian style and listen to stories from local artists.

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.

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.

Today you will visit Paris like a Parisian. You will discover places where the locals like to relax or to stroll.You will not see during this tour the hyper tourist sites that are the Eiffel Tower or Champs Elys eesYour private guide will meet you at your hotel and will take you to the charming covered passages of the 2nd and 9th arrondissements. Today, a little outdated, they are among the most picturesque sites in the Capital.You will also see the other side of the Butte de Montmartre where most tourists do not go. You will walk like the Parisians along the Saint Martin or Ourcq canal. You will be able to stop in one of the many small and popular caf es. And why not play a game of petanque? Activity very popular with Parisians when the weather is nice.You will end in a garden little known to foreign visitors but very appreciated by the Parisians: Les Buttes Chaumont. From the peaks of the park, like the locals, you will love the beautiful views of Paris.

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.

Bohemian, hilltop Montmartre is one of Paris' most characterful neighborhoods. See some of its prettiest corners - and go an in-depth exploration of its artistic heritage - on this private walking tour. After meeting your art historian guide, you'll see the Moulin Rouge and Moulin de Galette, stop in an artist's atelier, venture to the Montmartre Museum, and follow in the footsteps of former residents like Picasso, Modigliani, and Van Gogh. You'll also pause for an aperitif drink and will visit Sacr e-Coeur, where you can admire panoramic Paris views.

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.

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.

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.

Paris has long been known for its cafe culture, and with this walking tour of the cafes of Belleville, you'll get a chance to enjoy a coffee or a glass of wine out on the outdoor terrace of Belleville's Cafe Folies, just like a Parisian. Best of all, some proceeds of your tour will go toward local charity.

Visit Claude Monet's home at Giverny on this tour from Paris that includes skip-the-line access. Explore the artist's colorful garden and restored house; see where he painted some of his masterpieces; and check out the Giverny Museum of Impressionism (Mus ee des impressionnismes Giverny).

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.

Immerse yourself in Parisian culture as you visit local wine bars, bistros, and brasseries. Begin at the historic Place de la Bastille, visit residential neighborhood Faubourg Saint-Antoine, and explore the March e d'Aligre, one of the city's oldest markets. As you walk, you'll stop to sample snails, charcuterie, cheeses, and of course, delicious beer and wine.