Tours and Trips in Paris

Enjoy a foodie experience in Paris with a French wine tasting at the city's most famous department store. As you take in the elegant atmosphere of Galeries Lafayette Haussmann, located near the Palais Garnier opera house in the 9th arrondissement, you'll sample different wine and learn a bit about winemaking in France.

Take to the skies over Fontainebleau during a 1-hour hot air balloon ride. Enjoy the whole 3-hour experience, from inflating the balloon to the post-flight toast, as well as the views of the countryside from the balloon. Watch the forest drift by below you and keep an eye out for wildlife.

Uncover the secrets of the macaron with this small-group baking class at Galeries Lafayette. Meet your instructor, a French pastry chef, in a quiet corner of the iconic department store. Over the course of 1.5 hours, learn to prepare the delicate shells and ganache of the perfect macaron. Work with organic ingredients to create flavors like chocolate, pistachio, and more.

Savor the flavors of French cuisine on a 3-hour food walking tour of Le Marais. Stroll through this historic district of Paris and be treated to a half dozen food tastings paired with several glasses of Champagne or wine. A knowledgeable guide introduces you to local chefs who share their insights about Parisian gastronomy. Numbers are limited to eight people for a small-group experience.

Paris is known as a world capital of fashion, and the chance to attend a Parisian fashion show is a not-to-be-missed experience for anyone with an eye for trends. Housed at the iconic Galeries Lafayette, this Parisian fashion show will showcase 35 up-and-coming looks for men and women across four stellar collections.

The magnificent Notre-Dame Cathedral is one of Paris' most famous landmarks and this family visit ensures that all ages stay entertained. Take part in a fun and educational treasure hunt and make like an archaeologist as you hunt for clues in the archbishopric gardens, visit the French Kings Palace and Saint-S everin church, and explore the atmospheric La Huchette district.

Experience the Paris of artists on this guided, half-day walking tour. Meet at the Moulin Rouge and follow your private guide to lesser-known food shops including award-winning pastry shops, wine bars, and cheese stores. Linger, taste, buy a baguette, and take in the atmosphere as long as you like. See the former home of Van Gogh, Picasso's art studio, a landmark made famous by Renoir before skipping lines at Sacr e-Coeur Basilica.

Pair a small-group bike tour with skip-the-line privileges at the Louvre and you have this 4-hour guided combo tour of Paris. With a group of up to six people, discover by bike the top attractions of central Paris, such as the Tuileries Garden, Palais Royal, Ile de la Cit e and Pont des Arts bridge. A guide whisks you into the Louvre for a 90-minute tour of its masterpieces, including the iconic 'Mona Lisa.' Finish up in the Left Bank, and cycle by the Pantheon, the Luxembourg Garden and Saint Germain des Pres.

Avoid heavy traffic and sore feet on a 100- to 120-minute private sightseeing tour. You traverse Paris by a compact vehicle, which allows you to travel easily and efficiently along the city's narrow streets. Let your guide take care of the driving as you take it Paris' intimate corners. Make stops at the Latin Quarter, Paris Saint Germain, and more. Along the way enjoy complimentary snacks and alcoholic drinks.

This small group walking tour is tailor-made to engage children in learning about the art and history of picturesque Montmartre. During this 2 hour scavenger hunt, your family solves riddles and hears fascinating stories about Renoir, Picasso, Toulouse-Lautrec and other artists who have made Montmartre their home. Relax after your walk with a refreshing drink in a French caf e. A wonderful balance of activity and sightseeing that kids and adults can enjoy together.

Visit nearly the whole of France in one day and on foot with a ticket to France Miniature. Stroll through the 12-acre site and walk past the country's best-known monuments and attractions, all in miniature. Buy your ticket in advance of your visit to walk past the admission line and get right to your tour of the largest miniature park in Europe.

Learn the secrets to prepare macarons (meringue pastry) with your kids during a 90-minute cooking class. Food coloring, almond powder, and all other necessary ingredients to make the classic pastry are provided. Step by step instructions, which are easy for all ages to follow, are given by a professional French chef. At the end of class, take home four of your own macarons or devour them on the spot.

Enjoy a seamless way to discover Versailles - one of Europe's largest and most lavish palaces - on this full-day tour from Paris. Meet your Spanish-speaking guide at the Les Invalides M etro station in the morning, and set off via train to Versailles. Upon arrival, you'll tour its exterior, visit its sprawling gardens, and will learn more about the palace's history from your guide. Then, go for an immersive tour of Versailles' interior, including the Hall of Mirrors, accompanied by an audio guide.

Salvador Dali made surrealism a household name, creating beautifully bizarre, symbolic masterpieces that have enthralled generations of art lovers. More than 300 of his finest sculptures and graphic art pieces are now showcased at Espace Dali in Paris's charmingly artsy Montmartre neighborhood - in fact, it's the largest collection of the artist's work in all of France. And with this ticket, you'll get direct access to all of it.

Fashion mavens will delight in this small-group shopping tour of the Marais district of Paris - an artistic, historic quarter known as one of the city's top designer destinations. Discover fabulous new finds to add to your wardrobe as your guide, a local fashion expert, leads you to the Marais' hottest boutiques, perfumeries, and specialty shops. Numbers are limited to eight people for an intimate and customized shopping experience.

Spend an exclusive and romantic evening at the Palace of Versailles on this guided, small-group tour with three-course dinner and a fireworks display. Walk the halls built by French kings and experience the opulence and architecture in which they lived. Get connected with the French history and the culture of the times before enjoying a meal in town. In the extravagant Park of Versailles, witness a fireworks and fountains show.

If you're stuck in the dilemma of wanting to visit the Louvre Museum, but not wanting to bore your children, this is the tour for you. You'll still get to see the Louvre's many highlights such as the Mona Lisa, but you won't have worry about keeping the kids entertained. Avoid long visitor lines with skip-the-line tickets, and then have an art historian to lead the way. Children will receive an activity book with a treasure hunt to take part in.

Skip the long lines and discover the wonders of the Louvre with this guided tour. Your trained guide will share the stories behind famous works like the Mona Lisa, the Venus de Milo, the Sphinx of Tanis, and more. Enrich your visit by learning about the background of the building itself and the role it played in French history.

Take your understanding of French wine to another level with a guided wine and Champagne tasting in an atmospheric wine cellar in Paris. Sample six different wines in the course of an evening, including Bordeaux, Sancerre, Rhone and Champagne, while you learn about how to properly taste wines and how to read a French wine label. It's a relaxing way to deepen your cultural knowledge and taste some fantastic French wines at the same time. Upgrade to include a plate of cheese or cured meats to eat while you sip.

- 8 hour Fontainbleau & Vaux le Vicomte castles private guided tour from Paris- Skip the line entrance tickets included for the castles- Private English speaking licensed tour guide speaking to you inside both castles (this is NOT a tour with aud