Top 10 Rail Tours in Ile-de-France, France

Join us for a full day visit to the spectacular Chateau of Versailles, the most prestigious and famous royal palace in Europe. Walk the glittering Hall of Mirrors as Kings, Queens and courtiers used to. Explore the lavish state apartments and magnificent gardens, and learn how the glory of the Sun King shone throughout the world. Visit the beautiful gardens, once home to lavish balls and parties. Then experience Versailles as few do, and continue your tour to visit the private domain of Marie Antoinette. On this guided afternoon tour you will discover the exquisite Petit Trianon, her private mansion set in beautiful gardens. See the jewel of Versailles, the tiny theatre built specially for her, and end your visit at her picturesque Normandy village, complete with vineyard, farm and vegetable gardens. Including a visit to the hidden estate of Marie Antoinette is the only way to fully understand the history of Versailles.

Inclusions: Full day guided tour of the Palace & Gardens of Versailles and the Domain of Marie-Antoinette including the Petit Trianon and hamlet, Musical gardens or Fountain show: weekends & selected days April through October, Expert, fully accredited local guides, Ride on the Petit Train to and from the Petit Trianon, Round-trip RER transfer from central Paris, Three course lunch with wine (if option selected)

Exclusions: Hotel pick up/drop off, Gratuities, Lunch (unless option selected)

Explore the best of the 'City of Light' on this fantastic full-day Rail Tour that also includes a three-course champagne lunch cruise. Dine and dance your way along the meandering River Seine, taking in the incredible views of the Parisian waterfront. Along the way, on a Panoramic Tour of the city, you'll see Paris's top sights and most iconic landmarks as your Expert Tour Guide brings the history of Paris to life.

Inclusions: Fully escorted Rail Tour from London to Paris with an Expert Guide , Enjoy a panoramic Small Group Tour of Paris with Superior Small Group Vehicle, Visit the historic Sacré-Cœur, Return train journey with reserved seating. Optional extra to upgrade to Standard Premier

Exclusions: Pick up and Drop off at your Hotel

Take a one day trip from Paris to see the city of Reims, the historic cellars at Veuve Clicquot and family champagne winery.  Lunch and three champagne tastings included.  Tour includes 1st or 2nd Class rail tickets from Paris to Reims. Total tour day, including rail travel time, lasts approximately 11 hours.

Inclusions: Rail to and from Paris to Paris, Lunch, Three different champagne tastings, Pick-up and drop-off in Reims

Exclusions: Local transfers to and from your hotel/apartment in Paris, Gratuities

When coming to Paris, you definitely shouldn't miss Versailles - only this place, with its glorious past and its dark sides will explain to you the culture and way of life of the French people. You will meet your kid-friendly and engaging guide in Paris and go together to Versailles by public transportation, so after the tour it will be easy for you to get back to Paris. Once arrived in Versailles, you will skip the long lines and enter directly the famous palace of Versailles! This is where the power of France was in the past! Together with your kids you will visit the famous Mirror Hall and the king's state apartments, as well as the Art expositions. You all will learn a lot about the way of life of French Royals and imagine how wonderful but also difficult their life was. Than you'll visit the huge gardens with all the fountains, pathes, groves and much more. And especially on a day with musical fountain shows your kids will fell like little princes and princesses themselves!

Inclusions: Admission to Le Jardin de Versailles, Admission to the palace of Versailles

Exclusions: tickets for the transportation by public transport (about 7 euros per adult)

Leave your map behind and follow me, your English showman, who will take you on exploration of 30+ top Paris’ sights. You will hear about and possibly meet some the legends of one of Europe’s best-loved cities. Included in the tour, we will take in the incredible Eiffel Tower, a lively stroll through old Montmartre where Van Gogh and Pablo Picasso once lived, then upwards to the Sacre-Coeur for the best panoramic view of the City of Light. The show continues down with a view of the Champs élysées and the majestic Arc de Triomphe and not forgetting the Moulin Rouge we will experience a beautiful slice of French culture in the latin quater where you can pick up a snack (not included) from a nearby street market filled with patisseries. After that it's back on the trail. The English have over a 1000 years of experience in annoying the French, so I will be able to give you my personal insight on how to avoid certain embarrassing mis-understandings. Making this a super original experience.

Inclusions: Wine Tasting Experience after the tour.

Exclusions: Day Travel Card called a Mobilis zone 1&2 is worth getting as metro tickets are not included.

Get a unique souvenir of your time in Paris and take part in a photo shoot of your trip at locations tailored to your personal requirements. I am a photographer who loves the sunset. You can see that my photos are full of sunlight and I don't use Photoshop at all. Those are your true moments, that great light you'll never forget, in Paris Work with a professional photographer to create magical moments, and capture your travels in a contemporary and candid style. The photographers are hand-picked, highly experienced local experts who will share their knowledge of their city like an old friend. Receive a link to your own, password-protected, within 2-3 working days to download your professionally edited images for free. You can receive the original image right through your smart phone, after the end of the shoot.

Inclusions: Local guider and photographer, Hotel pickup and drop-off, High resolution EDITED photographies, Original photos tranfer by phone, Photo shoot at locations arranged as per your requirements

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Travel costs , Any admission fees (if applicable)

If you are looking to be guided by a passionate guide to enjoy absolute flexibility to have a tour created to fit your interests, this is for you! Let us know your interests, your mobility level, where you would like to start and end the tour, etc... and we will put it all together to make it work. Let us be the most knowledgeable friend you could have in Paris!

Inclusions: Taxes, Customisable Itinerary

Exclusions: Transportation , Snacks, beverages, meals, Entrance tickets to monuments

Leave your map behind and follow me, your English showman, who will take you on exploration of 30+ top Paris’ sights. You will hear about and possibly meet some the legends of one of Europe’s best-loved cities. Included in the tour, we will take in the incredible Eiffel Tower, a lively stroll through old Montmartre where Van Gogh and Pablo Picasso once lived, then upwards to the Sacre-Coeur for the best panoramic view of the City of Light. The show continues down with a view of the Champs élysées and the majestic Arc de Triomphe and not forgetting the Moulin Rouge we will experience a beautiful slice of French culture in the latin quater where you can pick up a snack (not included) from a nearby street market filled with patisseries. After that it's back on the trail. The English have over a 1000 years of experience in annoying the French, so I will be able to give you my personal insight on how to avoid certain embarrassing mis-understandings. Making this a super original experience.

Inclusions: Experienced guide

Exclusions: Day Travel Card called a Mobilis zone 1&2 is worth getting as metro tickets are not included.

Join this half-day tour to the prestigious Palace of Versailles and Gardens. Walk in the footsteps of King Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette. See the Hall of Mirrors, lavish staterooms, and beautiful gardens. Your English-speaking guide will lend their expertise to enhancing the experience with historical facts and interesting anecdotes. Take the RER train from Paris and enjoy skip-the-line access, a real time-saver.

Inclusions: Musical Gardens or Fountain Show (operates on weekend from April through October, Round-trip transportation from central Paris to Versailles by RER train, Fully accredited English-speaking guides, Headsets when appropriate so you can always hear your guide, Fully guided visit to the Petit Trianon and Marie Antoinette’s hamlet (if option selected), All reservations and entrance fees to the Palace of Versailles, with skip the line timed entance.

Exclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off, Fully guided visit to the Petit Trianon and Marie Antoinette’s hamlet (unless option selected)

Skip the hassle of planning and join us on a day trip from Paris to the Palace of Versailles. We handle the round-trip train tickets, skip the line Versailles tickets and an English-speaking guide. See all the best rooms in the Palace, including the Hall of Mirrors, King's State Apartments, and King's Private Apartments. Understand what it was like to be French royalty in 17th century France. 

Inclusions: A professional English-speaking guide, An introduction to the Gardens of Versailles, Free time to explore the gardens

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Gratuities, Hotel pickup and drop-off