City: Ile-de-France
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Île-de-France (English: /ˌiːl də ˈfrɑːns/, French: [il də fʁɑ̃s] ( listen), "Island of France"), also known as the région parisienne ("Parisian Region"), is one of the 18 regions of France and includes the city of Paris. It covers 12,012 square kilometres (4,638 square miles) and has its own regional council and president. It has a population of 12,005,077 as of January 2014, equivalent to 18.2% of the population of France.
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1. 2 Day Mont Saint Michel & D-Day Normandy Private Day Tour from Paris
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 3 reviews
Visit the Mont Saint Michel UNESCO World Heritage site on Day 1 and explore the D-Day landing beaches of Normandy on Day 2 and gain insight into World War II history on this private day trip from Paris. Travel with a private guide to key WWII battle sites including : Omaha Beach and Pointe du Hoc, and gain insight into the sacrifices made on both sides. Then, visit the American Cemetery — where a great many soldiers are laid to rest. This tour can be adapted and includes pickup and drop-off at your Paris hotel or apartment.
Inclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off, Private guide and guide's hotel, Transport by air-conditioned minivan
Exclusions: Clients hotel, Food and drinks, Gratuities
Reviewed By tjdotson
My husband and I were on a short trip to Paris for his work. On the day he had mostly off, we had Frederic drive us to Bruges since we had never been to Belgium and the pictures looked amazing. After a very comfortable ride there, Frederic started a walking tour with us in the morning and we quickly realized the pictures did not do this quaint city justice! We felt like Disney had created this perfect little town for people to see. Frederic walked us around before we stopped for lunch together. He was going to leave us to dine alone but we asked him to join us because we enjoyed his company so much and we wanted to hear more about the city. After lunch, he gave us the option of having him continue to walk us around or we could explore on our own. We chose to explore on our own since we felt he had given us such a good overview that morning. We had plans to tour the Chocolate Museum but when we arrived, it was closed due to the time of year. We actually didn't mind much and we just spent the day wandering the beautiful streets around the canals and stopping for hot chocolate and waffles. I would highly suggest a visit to Bruges to feel like you have stepped back in time. Speaking of time, we toured in January and lucked out that it wasn't extremely cold. The crowds were very low so it was easy to wander the streets and sometimes we found ourselves the only ones exploring the small alleyways. I would definitely return to Bruges one day and would highly suggest taking this tour especially if it is your first visit or if you have very limited time in the city.
2. Giverny Monet's House & Versailles Palace Private Day Trip from Paris
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 9 reviews
Private and exclusive experience to discover Giverny & Versailles with a private professional guide. Two of the most popular day trip destinations outside the French capital – Louis XIV's Palace of Versailles and Monet's gardens and house in Giverny. > Private Tour - 9 hours > Exclusive services > Licensed Professional Driver Guide > Skip the line entrances > Admission to Monet's house & gardens > Admission to Versailles Palace and Gardens even when Musical Fountains Show or Musical Gardens > Headsets if necessary > Hotel pick up & drop off
Inclusions: Private Tour, Exclusive services, Licensed Professional Driver Guide, Pick up and drop off from your accommodation / hotels in Paris, Transport by air-conditioned minibus, Skip-the-Line access & Priority admission., Guided visit: Monet's house and gardens & Versailles's palace and gardens
Exclusions: Lunch, Gratuities
Reviewed By twokids246
I booked a full day tour of Versailles with my daughter and it was just perfect. I had many questions through email prior to our outing and they were always answered in a timely manner. They were always there to help. Our morning started out with a very nice Mercedes van picking us up and taking us to Versailles to meet our wonderful guide, Anna. Anna was very knowledgeable on every aspect of Versailles. My daughter and I learned so much and had the most magnificent time with Anna. If we had done this tour alone we would have been amazed still, but doing it with a guide makes a world of difference. There were so many details and things we would have never known if we didn’t have Anna. When the day was over our driver was right there ready to take us back to our hotel. It was a wonderful experience. I highly recommend this company, they were top notch and did everything with ease and class. What an incredible experience!!!
3. Fontainebleau Half Day Private Guided Tour from Paris
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
- 5 hour Fontainebleau private guided tour from Paris - Skip the line entrance tickets included for the castle - English speaking licensed tour guide speaking to you inside the castle (this is NOT a tour with audioguides) - Other languages available on request for this tour - pick up and drop off at your accommodation in Paris - transportation in a luxury van This tour is not available : Tuesdays, May 1st, Dec 25th & Jan 1st
Inclusions: Pickup and drop-off from your Paris hotel, Private licensed tour guide, Transport by air-conditioned minivan, Guaranteed to skip the long lines, Driver/guide
Exclusions: Food and drinks, Gratuities
Reviewed By tjdotson
My husband and I were on a short trip to Paris for his work. On the day he had mostly off, we had Frederic drive us to Bruges since we had never been to Belgium and the pictures looked amazing. After a very comfortable ride there, Frederic started a walking tour with us in the morning and we quickly realized the pictures did not do this quaint city justice! We felt like Disney had created this perfect little town for people to see. Frederic walked us around before we stopped for lunch together. He was going to leave us to dine alone but we asked him to join us because we enjoyed his company so much and we wanted to hear more about the city. After lunch, he gave us the option of having him continue to walk us around or we could explore on our own. We chose to explore on our own since we felt he had given us such a good overview that morning. We had plans to tour the Chocolate Museum but when we arrived, it was closed due to the time of year. We actually didn't mind much and we just spent the day wandering the beautiful streets around the canals and stopping for hot chocolate and waffles. I would highly suggest a visit to Bruges to feel like you have stepped back in time. Speaking of time, we toured in January and lucked out that it wasn't extremely cold. The crowds were very low so it was easy to wander the streets and sometimes we found ourselves the only ones exploring the small alleyways. I would definitely return to Bruges one day and would highly suggest taking this tour especially if it is your first visit or if you have very limited time in the city.
4. Versailles Skip-the-Line & Giverny Small Group Day Trip from Paris
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 34 reviews
Discover two of the most iconic homes and gardens in French culture on this small group day trip from Paris! You’ll explore King Louis the 14th Palace and outstanding French Gardens in Versailles and also discover the inspiration Claude Monet found in his colorful home and Clos Normand gardens in Giverny.
Inclusions: Small Group Tour of 8 people maximum, Guaranteed to skip the long lines, Transport by air-conditioned minivan, Driver/guide
Exclusions: Gratuities, Food
Reviewed By Pjrour995
the guide very well known as locals, we walked to the village of Marie Antoinette, we saw the lyon I absolutely enjoyed my time.
5. Normandy D-Day Small-Group Day Trip with Omaha Beach, Cemetery & Cider Tasting
Overall Ratings
4.9 based on 469 reviews
Take a 12-hour day trip from Paris to Normandy to visit the D-Day landing beaches, where the end of World War II began at sites such as Omaha Beach. You'll see German bunkers, the Operation Overlord Museum, and Pointe du Hoc, plus visit the Normandy American Cemetery, where 10,000 white crosses stand in perfect rows next to the waters of the English Channel. This tour is limited to eight people to provide a small-group experience with a guide.
Inclusions: Small Group Tour of 8 people maximum, Guaranteed to skip the long lines, Transport by air-conditioned minivan, Driver/guide
Exclusions: Gratuities, Food
Reviewed By Pjrour995
the guide very well known as locals, we walked to the village of Marie Antoinette, we saw the lyon I absolutely enjoyed my time.
6. Champagne Area Small Group Day Trip with Champagne House & Tastings from Paris
Overall Ratings
4.9 based on 148 reviews
The only place in the world that is able to grow and produce Champagne is just outside of Paris. Join this small group tour and you’ll discover the growing, harvesting, bottling, and proper way of tasting Champagne. To keep the experience as intimate as possible, you will be in a group of no more than 8 people and your guide.
Inclusions: 4 Champagne tastings, Visit to Moêt and Chandon + tastings 1 or 2 glasses depending on option selected., Visit to small producer + tastings, Visit to Reims Cathedral, Visit the tomb of Dom Perignon, Driver/guide, Return transport from Paris by air-conditioned minivan
Exclusions: Gratuities, Food
Reviewed By Pjrour995
the guide very well known as locals, we walked to the village of Marie Antoinette, we saw the lyon I absolutely enjoyed my time.
7. Loire Valley Three Top Castles Small-Group Day Trip with Wine Tasting
Overall Ratings
4.9 based on 122 reviews
Enjoy a day in the French Countryside while you explore three remarkable Chateaux in the Loire Valley. Join a small group, day tour, from Paris and spend the day marvelling at the beautiful Renaissance castles of Chenonceau, Chambord, and Amboise!
Inclusions: Small Group Tour limited to 8 people, Driver/guide, Transport by air-conditioned minivan, Wine tasting, all entrance fees
Exclusions: Gratuities, Food
Reviewed By Pjrour995
the guide very well known as locals, we walked to the village of Marie Antoinette, we saw the lyon I absolutely enjoyed my time.
8. Paris Photoshoot Tour with Professional Photographer
Overall Ratings
4.8 based on 26 reviews
Create long lasting souvenirs of your holidays with a Photoshoot tour at the places of your choice in Paris for 1, 2 or 3h. I will of course take your pictures around the most iconic monuments of Paris but also in more low key places such as the métro, cafés or streets. We will travel around Paris together by walk or public transports while I capture the best moments and enjoy our time like we were tourists enjoying Paris. I do not take usual tourist pictures, but with a unique touch, you can see some samples above, I hope that you’ll like them and I will meet you on my tour!
Inclusions: 1 to 3h private professionnal photoshoot in Paris, Choose the different places you want to visit, Photos at the most iconic places of Paris & also at everyday life places, 200 - 400 pictures received by email, Your favorite 15 to 25 pictures retouched
Exclusions: Food and drinks, Public transport tickets
Reviewed By JUDY3KIDS
Paris Ganda was amazing! Semi was so nice and pleasing with all of our request. I would definitely recommend this tour!!!
9. Giverny's House & Gardens plus Versailles Palace Day Trip with Lunch from Paris
Overall Ratings
4.7 based on 70 reviews
This tour will take you to two of the most important locations around Paris: the home of the « Prince of the Impressionists » and the palace of the « Sun King »; Giverny and Versailles represent the Zenith of France’s greatest artistic movements. Renowned for their beautiful gardens and stunning buildings, you will get to see Monet’s iconic Japanese bridge and lilly ponds, Louis XIV’s breathtaking Hall of Mirrors. Lunch at the well known “Moulin de Fourges” is included.
Inclusions: Guided Tour in English inside the Palace of Versailles, Lunch with Drinks, Small-group tour (Groups of 18 or fewer), Guaranteed to skip the long lines
Exclusions: Gratuities, Hotel pickup and drop-off
Reviewed By davidsTrz
Our driver was Arnaud. He cared to show and explain us everything while driving through the city. Very well educated man and very nice to talk to. I can recommend this enterprise highly and especially would like to thank Arnaud for this brilliant trip!
10. Best of Versailles Domain Skip-the-Line Access Day Trip with Lunch from Paris
Overall Ratings
4.7 based on 540 reviews
See the highlights of Versailles in one day on this comprehensive trip from Paris. After traveling to the town by luxury minibus, skip past the entrance lines with your priority-access ticket and then head inside the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Palace of Versailles. Tour the State Apartments, seeing the incredible Hall of Mirrors, and then explore Versailles Gardens at leisure. Enjoy a 3-course restaurant lunch by the Grand Canal and visit the estate of Trianon with Petit Trianon and the Queen’s Hamlet.
Inclusions: Transport by air-conditioned minibus, Live guiding by a local professional art historian guide, Lunch (if option "With Lunch" selected), All Fees and Taxes, Skip-The-Line Tickets
Exclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off, Gratuities (optional)
Reviewed By davidsTrz
Our driver was Arnaud. He cared to show and explain us everything while driving through the city. Very well educated man and very nice to talk to. I can recommend this enterprise highly and especially would like to thank Arnaud for this brilliant trip!
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