Day Trips & Excursions in Paris

Visit the charming villages and landscapes that inspired two of world's great Impressionist painters on this full-day tour from Paris. Travel by minibus to Claude Monet's former home in Giverny, where you can tour the artist's house, workshop and famous gardens and learn about the history of the movement at the town's Impressionism Museum. In Auvers-sur-Oise, see the wheat fields and church memorialized in Vincent van Gogh's paintings and pay tribute to the artist and his brother at their gravesites.

Discover France's exquisite Champagne country on this 10.5-hour history and tasting tour from Paris. In a small group, wind through verdant hillsides en route to wine estates, a distinguished Champagne house and the charming city of Reims for a tour of the famous Gothic cathedral. Your tasting adventure includes guided tours of vineyards and champagne cellars, complimentary samples of sparkling wines and a traditional French lunch.

Venture outside the French capital to visit two of the countryside's most popular attractions. Experience the unmatched opulence of the Palace and Gardens of Versailles, where are you'll walk down the glittering Hall of Mirrors and step inside the private apartments of Marie Antoinette. Then, see the Japanese gardens and lily ponds that inspired one of Impressionism's leading figures at the Giverny home of Claude Monet. Travel in the comfort of a private vehicle, and enjoy the personalized nature of a tour that's just for you and your party.

Discover Versailles in comfort and style on this private half-day tour from Paris. Travel by air-conditioned transport and receive a personalized overview of the most visited castle in France. Hear about the Sun King and imagine how French royalty once lived as you stroll through the elaborate chambers and the impressive landscaped grounds. Check out the smaller castles of Trianon and Marie-Antoinette's Hamlet. With your guide, experience the beauty and history of Versailles on your own or with up to six of your family and friends.

Imagine how the extravagance of Versailles was part of everyday life for Marie Antoinette during a 4-hour guided tour of the palace with an optional fountain show. Take advantage of skip-the-line access to avoid the long lines at the start of your tour. Gaze in wonder at the Royal Apartments and the Queen's Apartments, and walk through the glittering Hall of Mirrors to the Salon de la Guerre and the Salon de la Paix. Plus explore the expansive gardens on your own after the palace tour.

Take a full-day detour from London to see highlights of Paris and Versailles. Ride a high-speed train to the French capital, where you'll see iconic attractions like the Arc de Triomphe, the Champs-Elys ees, the Trocadero and the Opera Garnier on a guided coach tour. Climb the Eiffel Tower for stunning panoramic views of the City of Lights before continuing on to the famous royal suburb of Versailles. Tour the jaw-dropping Palace of Versailles with an audio guide and wander the sprawling Versailles Gardens.

Impressionist art fans don't want to miss this Monet Giverny tour, which takes you to the artist's home in the French countryside. With an informative guide, you'll travel 1.5 hours outside of Paris to Giverny, where Claude Monet lived and painted for many years. See his extensive gardens, tour the house, and visit the water lily pond and Japanese bridge you'll recognize from many paintings.

See more of the City of Lights in far less time on a Paris sightseeing tour that includes a 3-course lunch and access to the 2nd level of the Eiffel Tower. Tick off top Paris attractions - including Notre Dame Cathedral, the Louvre, and the Arc de Triomphe - before you enjoy skip-the-line access to level 2 of the Eiffell. Plus, a 3-course lunch at Tour 58 restaurant on the first level of the tower is also included for added value.

Swap the busy city of Paris for a day exploring two beautiful cities in Normandy - Giverny and Rouen. You'll have the ultimate day of relaxation with hotel pickup and drop-off included, and a guide to lead the way. Highlights include Claude Monet's Garden and House in Giverny, Rouen Cathedral, and the Renaissance Parliament of Normandy. Conveniently, all entrance tickets are included, so you won't waste any time waiting in visitor lines.

With a Paris day trip from Disneyland® Paris, you don't have to make the impossible choice between theme park fun and sightseeing in one of the world's great cities. Venture into the French capital from the countryside via air-conditioned coach and then see the highlights of Paris during a hop-on hop-off bus tour. See the Arc de Triomphe, Notre-Dame Cathedral, the Louvre Museum, the Champs-Elys ees and the iconic Eiffel Tower. Get a greater understanding of the sights you pass with the helpful audio commentary on the bus. Disembark at any of nine stops around the city to explore further and return to Disneyland® Paris by coach at the end of your day.

Walk in the footsteps of the 'Sun King' Louis XIV, Marie Antoinette, and other famous French royals on a tour of the extravagant Gardens of Versailles. Ride the train from Paris with included fare, and then stroll through the UNESCO-listed landscape while a guide shows you the most elaborate fountains and statues and shares tales of palace intrigue, elaborate court customs, and the sparks of revolution. If you like, visit the remarkable Palace of Versailles on your own after the tour.

See two of the top sights in France, the Palace of Versailles and Monet's garden at Giverny, during a day trip from Paris. This full-day tour allows you to visit both Louis XIV's lavish palace, plus the picturesque gardens of the Giverny home that inspired many of Claude Monet's most famous paintings in one tour.

Have a smooth and stress-free sightseeing by pre-booking your private round-trip to and from the famous Paris Stadium - Stade de France. Your driver will greet you in the hotel located in Paris city center and drive you directly to the place, where you will have time to visit this amazing stadium on your own. When it's time to leave, your private vehicle will be waiting to whisk you back to your hotel. There's no need to worry about inconvenient public transportation as your private driver will be waiting for you at the chosen time.

Pack in two of France's main attractions into one day with this tour of the Palace of Versailles and Giverny, including round-trip transport from Paris. While at Versailles, see where King Louis XIV and Marie Antoinette lived, enjoy skip-the-line admission, an essential when visiting Versailles. Then head to Giverny to explore Monet's House and Gardens, and catch a glimpse of where the Impressionist painter got ideas for some of his most famous works.

Experience the beauty and history of Paris and Versailles in the company of just your friends and family on this private full-day tour. Leave the large tour groups behind and explore Paris' top sites, including the Cluny, Concorde, Opera-Garnier, Eiffel Tower and the Pompidou, aboard your private vehicle with a personalized guide. Then, imagine how French royalty once lived as you stroll through the château and the gardens of Versailles. Enjoy skip-the-line entry into Versailles, as well as hotel pickup and drop-off on this tour.

Discover the birthplace of Impressionism and get creative yourself on this full-day, small-group tour from Paris. Enjoy skip-the-line access to Monet's House and Gardens in Giverny; take part in a Monet-inspired cooking class; and then marvel at masterpieces in the Marmottan Museum in Paris. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included.

Discover the culture and medieval history of Rouen on a small-group tour to this charming Norman city on the banks of the Seine. See the town cathedral memorialized in paintings by Monet and the tower where Joan of Arc was tried for heresy. After lunch at a local restaurant, admire the fantastic collection of paintings at the Mus ee des Beaux-Arts de Rouen for a diverse and delightful day trip from Paris.

The Battle of the Somme was one of the bloodiest in history and this tour traces the journey of the brave Allied soldiers of WWI. Walk in the trenches at the Beaumont-Hamel Newfoundland Memorial, see the mighty Lochnagar Crater, and follow the Australian Remembrance Trail to the Thiepval Memorial to the Missing, the Australian National Memorial, the New John Monash Centre, and the Windmill site in Pozieres.

This tour will allow you to get acquainted with the region of Champagne, and try the most famous and wonderful drink which reflects the main traditions of France. Get to see three different Champagne producers, taste seven different types of champagne and enjoy an exquisite 3-course lunch at a vineyard. On a Paris Segway tour, explore the city in just 3 hours, covering more ground than you would on a walking tour but still enjoying the best views while traveling outside. You'll see sights such as the Eiffel Tower, Arc de Triomphe, and Grand Palais as you glide around with a guide. Plus, receive a ticket to take a boat ride on the River Seine at your leisure. 

Art lovers can easily make a day out of learning about Monet and van Gogh on this 9-hour tour that goes to both Giverny and Auvers-sur-Oise from Paris. First, stop at Claude Monet's house and gardens, and catch sight of the workshop where he painted his famous Water Lilies painting. Then stroll the gardens to come across the Japanese-style bridge recognizable from The Japanese Footbridge. Afterward, head over to the Museum of Impressionism to learn more about other Impressionist artists. End your tour at Auvers-sur-Oise, where Vincent van Gogh spent his last days. See the church he painted, as well as his gravestone.