Top Île-de-France Half-day Tours

For those who are short on time or simply want to optimize their time, this half-day excursion to Versailles fits the bill. Enjoy a comfortable ride in an air-conditioned vehicle and skip the long lines with priority access. Once inside, listen to commentary via provided headsets and explore the opulent rooms and gardens of the Palace of Versailles on your own.

Embark on a half-day guided tour from Paris to Fontainebleau, where you'll explore the Château de Fontainebleau and wander the town's scenic forest. Set out on a recorded audio tour of the 1,500 castle and learn its history as a popular place of stay for French kings. Take some time to roam it's gardens before stopping by Fontainebleau's other main attraction: its massive forest, which often serves as a weekend getaway for Parisians. You'll also visit Barbizon, a country village that gives its name to the Barbizon school of painters.

Set out from Paris on a half-day guided tour to Giverny, a country village where the renowned Impressionist artist Claude Monet lived and worked. Visit the colorful home where he spent 43 years, discover the studio where he worked and wander the exquisite gardens that inspired his famous “Water Lilies” series of paintings.

Enjoy a stress-free way to explore when you book a small-group tour of the Palace of Versailles. Travel with your guide from a Paris train station, or make your own way to Versailles and meet them upon arrival. Once at Versailles, bypass the long lines and head right in (entry own expense). Once inside, tour the UNESCO-listed palace before continuing to its elegant gardens and Marie Antoinette’s Petit Trianon palace. At tour’s end, travel by taxi to the train station and return to Paris.

Marvel at the interiors of Notre Dame Cathedral and Sainte-Chapelle, two of the finest examples of French Gothic architecture in Paris. Then spend 2 hours lingering over works of art at the Louvre—you’ll save time with a guide to lead the way. Please note, you must purchase your priority-access ticket separately online. This small-group tour is limited to six people for an up-close experience.

Paris is an intoxicating mix of iconic monuments and picturesque neighborhoods, but seeing the city’s highlights on foot or by public transportation can be tiring. With this e-bike tour, zip through the city without getting footsore and take in the magic of Paris in just hours. Follow your guide past landmarks like the Eiffel Tower and Louvre, as well as through the quiet Parisian backstreets, and stop to sample the city’s top-rated croissant.

Immerse yourself in the secrets and stories of the French Revolution during this 3-hour walking tour. Follow your historian guide to addresses relevant to the Revolution's history, including cafés where they plotted the destruction of the nobility, the location of a bloody assassination and the alley where the guillotine was invented. Along the way, listen to your guide's engaging narrative about the history and mysteries of the Revolution.

Experience the beauty and history of one of the River Seine's last two natural islands—Ile de la Cité—on a private 3-hour walking tour with a visit to Notre Dame Cathedral. Admire the stunning gothic architecture of this centuries-old church, see its iconic gargoyles and step inside to view its towering vaulted ceilings and learn about its legendary bell ringer from your art historian guide. Then enjoy exclusive skip-the-line access into Sainte-Chapelle—known for its incredible stained glass windows—and the Conciergerie, a once-torturous prison where Marie Antoinette served time. 

History comes to life with this Belle Epoque-themed tour. As you make your way through the 2nd and 9th arrondissements, your guide will regale you with stories from one of the most colorful periods in Parisian history. Discover former brothels and listen to scandalous tales of dazzling courtesans. Visit Palais Royal, Pigalle, and the Place Saint-Georges. End your small-group tour with a cocktail at a former brothel.

Be inspired by the world’s largest collection of Impressionist and Post-Impressionist art with a private, 4-hour tour of the Musée d'Orsay in Paris. Let your private guide show you the most important pieces in the immense collection, and learn the backstories of treasured paintings by visionaries such as Monet, Renoir and Van Gogh for a more immersive experience. As you stroll through the light-filled galleries, you’ll also appreciate the unique architecture of the museum, housed in a historic Beaux Arts train station.

Explore Paris’ bohemian heritage on a private, half-day tour of artsy Montmartre and the Sacré Coeur basilica. Stroll through charming, café-lined streets immortalized in paintings by former residents like Van Gogh, Monet, Picasso and Dali, and see where these famous artists made their homes and studios. Snap photos of iconic Moulin Rouge, and take in one of the most spectacular views of Paris from the steps of Sacré Coeur. Enjoy the personalized attention of a private guide for a truly immersive experience.

Embark on a 4-hour guided walking tour of the City of Light, seeing the monuments and attractions that are essential for any Paris visitor. Marvel at the intricate ironwork of the iconic Eiffel Tower, meander along the elegant Champs Élysées and stroll past the ponds in the Jardin des Tuileries. Along the way, your guide will share facts and anecdotes about the city and explain how it's morphed into one of the world's leading cosmopolitan centers.

Immerse yourself in the world of French Royalty with a private tour of Versailles Palace. Set out from Paris to explore this lavish palace and its renowned gardens. Enter the château and step back in history to a place where kings and queens resided and stunning artworks adorned every room. Learn about its past as you visit such rooms as the King’s Suite and the Hall of Mirrors, then stroll among the outdoor gardens admiring the many fountains and sculptures strewn throughout.

Set out on a day trip from Paris to tour the village of Chartres, home to France's largest cathedral. An expert guide escorts you via train from the City of Light to explore this historic town and wander its ancient streets. Learn about its Roman and Celtic past as you stroll through the old town, visit the memorizing UNESCO-listed Gothic cathedral and enjoy lunch (own expense) at one of the village's charming old mills before heading back to Paris.

See all of Paris’ most famous landmarks, from the Eiffel Tower to Notre Dame, with your own art historian local guide. Your expert guide shows  you all of the incredible Paris essentials on your 4-hour walking tour. Your passionate, expert guide will show you iconic Parisian landmarks and the 'real' Paris spots that only locals visit.

Beat the crowds, and enjoy a personalized way to explore one of the world’s busiest museums, when you book this private tour of the Louvre. Pick between daytime and evening tours; thanks to your skip-the-line tickets (own expense), you’ll head right inside, and will save potential hours of waiting time. Once inside, see the museum’s top highlights (including the Mona Lisa and Venus de Milo), and learn more about its history and lore.

Delight in seeing first-hand the renowned sights of Paris on this guided bus tour. So many sights of Paris have been immortalised in cinematic movies. Ensure you don't miss any of them when you come along for the ride. Marvel at the majesty of Notre-Dame Square, cruise along Champs-Elysees Avenue and of course get up close and personal with the iconic Eiffel Tower.

Whether your interest is in the history of France, royalty, architecture or horticulture, Versailles Palace definitely has something to suit everyone’s tastes. Highlights - Admire the intricate architecture and decoration of the Palace of Versailles - Stroll through the spectacular gardens and countless rooms - Travel to another era with the help of an audio guide

Observe the magic of Paris with a panoramic view of the city on the 2nd floor of the Eiffel Tower! Highlights - Scenic cruise down the River Seine - Panoramic night bus tour of the city - Unforgettable views over the city from the 2nd floor of the Eiffel Tower

The Terror, the Guillotine, the Bastille day, the beheading of Marie Antoinette and the King, everybody heard about those words. Join us for a great ride back in times through Paris iconic places of the French Revolution where we'll demystify the truth about the “treacherous” Louis XVI, the “cretin” Marie Antoinette, the “bloodthirsty savages" French people or the "monster" Robespierre during the revolution’s most radical phase, “The Terror” . You will see that most of the places are still there and the revolutionary spirit of the French people is left ready to explode anytime again ...

Paris created the world largest Street Art open-air museum. Join us for a fun bike ride along the river from Paris center to Paris most modern neighborhood, ZAC Paris 13 where the greatest architects let loose and created delirious buildings and where star graffiti artists from all over the world met to create giant murals. Tristan Eaton, Invader, Faile, Btoy, D * Face, Shepard Fairey, Cryptik, Hush, Conor Harrington, INTI and many others are waiting for you ... Banksy maybe ! Frescoes of 10, 20, 30 or even 40 m high with all styles colliding. We will enjoy a coffee break in the world largest start-up incubator, Station F where Big Mama group created its flagship vessel of 10 themed restaurants in an incredible atmosphere! Here young people from around the world are shaping the world of tomorrow! See you soon !

You dreamed of the city with Owen Wilson in the movie "Midnight in Paris" ? Time to make it reality ! Enjoy a leisurely bike ride through Paris iconic sights and after this vast overview you’ll be ready to dive on your own in the city. Your 2 and half hours bike tour starts at the CIty Hall, heads toward St Louis and Cité islands, passes Notre-Dame and continues along the Latin Quarter. Stroll with us along the river banks, old medieval churches and through charming squares. Get to know the famous love lock bridge, the Louvre but also trendy areas of Odéon and St Germain des Prés. Meet the recently elected world best museum before enjoying a nice stop on the trendy river banks. Back on wheels ... now what about Napoleon's grave, the romantic iron palaces or the square where Marie Antoinette was beheaded !! Finally pass by the heart of the city with the first Kings palace. Of course we'll share with you our best tips about restaurants, cafés, shopping & night life all along the tour.

 See Paris in a fun way and get some exercise in the process with this small-group bike tour. Two guides will show you all around some of the oldest parts of Paris, from the Ile Saint Louis to the medieval Marais and up to the Bastille, both on the Right Bank. You'll then cross the Seine to the Left Bank to visit famous areas such as Saint-Germain-des-Prés, the Luxembourg Gardens, and the Latin Quarter.

To start the tour, your private driver will pick you up at your hotel or place of choice in Paris. Upon arriving at the town of Giverny, we will go first to Claude Monet’s home. We will walk throughout the impressionist artist’s home, where he will be dazzled by the beauty of his interiors and art works. Then we will have a walk to appreciate Giverny, on the way to Monet’s previous home in Vetheuil, where you can admire the rural beauty that the town offers. Your private guide will to tell you the anecdotes of monet’s life through the tour Among the places we offer to visit, you can enjoy: Giverny Claude’s Monet Home La Roche Guyon Vetheuil At the end of the tour, your private driver will take you back to your hotel in Paris.