City: Ile-de-France
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What to do and see in Ile-de-France, France: The Best Multi-day Tours
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. Paris Your Perfect 2-Day Stay Custom Private Tour
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 3 reviews
This tour will be all about you - what you wish to see and do, what you've seen before, where you're staying, what time you want to start etc. Exploring the village of Montmartre, touring the Louvre Museum, finding out about Notre Dame and the great fire. Or else exploring the Paris of the Parisians, shopping where Parisians shop — it's up to you. Also, your guide will be a born-and-raised Parisian. So your tour will be not just heritage and historical landmarks, as most guided tours are. You will also get to discover hidden gems that only Parisians know, where to eat and to go out, how Parisians live, where to shop etc. You will explore Paris with a true Parisian, who will treat you and guide you as a friend visiting through town.
Inclusions: Local guide, Public transport costs (taxi ride, bus, metro etc.), Custom tour planning and concierge service for your two days, A drink at a Parisian Café
Exclusions: Food , full-day private car (can be booked for €395/day), museum tickets (we can buy them for you, at cost)
Reviewed By Sightsee466152
our tour guide (believe his name was Jean) made my and my aunt's evening so special. the tour was just the two of us, and he tailored the tour to our interests. we walked all over, learned interesting Parisian history, and ended the evening with a nice glass of champagne. I would highly recommend this company if you're looking for a tour in Paris!
2. 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.
3. 75th Anniversary DDay - Third US Army General Patton Normandy Campaign Tour
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
You want to treat yourself to the best tour of Normandy during the 75th Anniversary of Dday? Then you have come to the right place... Normandy American Heroes will take you on a nine days private convoy all inclusive tour of Normandy during the 75th Anniversary Commemorations. One in a lifetime, unique and memorable experience you will cherish for years to come!
Inclusions: 8 nights accommodation (4 to 12 June 2019), Meals as per itinerary (B=breakfast, L=lunch, D=dinner), Bottled water, Professional guide, Tour escort/host, Local guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Private tour, Round-trip shared transfer, Transport by private vehicle by convoy
Exclusions: Gratuities
Reviewed By ronaldcM9324LQ
I am a Vietnam War veteran and my wife gave me a tour of Normandy Beach as a present for my 70th birthday. When I found Rudy’s tour company, I checked it out on TripAdvisor and read the reviews. Of the 75 reviews listed, all were rated “Excellent.” After taking a personalized 2-day tour of Omaha and Utah beaches in February 2020, I know that all the ratings were well deserved. On the tour, I joked with Rudy that it must have taken him a very long time to write all those reviews. He just laughed. All reviews were spot on. Our tour group consisted of my wife and me, one of my sons, his wife, and their two sons aged 5 and 3. Rudy picked us up at our hotel in Bayeux in his OD green 7-passenger car. Our son was smart enough to bring the children’s car seats from their home in Paris for they were not provided on the tour. Rudy drove us around for two days and made a point of letting us know this was our trip. He directed us but never rushed us. He catered to all our needs, from youngest to oldest. He is a consummate teacher and an expert on the allied invasion. The tour of the U.S. Cemetery and the flag lowering ceremony were worth the trip alone. Rudy is certainly the guide to use. You will learn so much. You will feel so much. You will not be disappointed.
4. Customized 2-Day Private Tour in Paris
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
2 days of private walking tours (2 x 6 hours : usually from 10am to 4pm): Montmartre, Marais, Latin Quarter, shopping areas etc… it will be up to you! We make suggestions but you decide what you want to discover and we take you in 2 private walking tours of 6 hours. We will contact each other some days before in order to plan those 2 days the best way possible. Your guide is actually a native Parisian, speaking fluent English, who is willing to show and explain you what makes this city so nice. The quality of service is very important to us, we want you to feel the most comfortable and appreciated possible with us, and we will behave with you as your Parisian best friend. You will be able to ask all the questions you have as it is a private tour, dedicated to your group only. Feel also free to contact us before booking if you prefer, in order to get a sense of what we are like and to discuss your wishes prior to booking our services.
Inclusions: Private local guide
Exclusions: Private transportation
Reviewed By cscsabee
I had a great tour with Quentin when visiting Montmartre last year. He is a cool guy who for sure loves his city and does his best to make you enjoy it too. I am not always satisfied with tours but this one is definitely a good one!
5. 3-Day Mt Saint-Michel & Loire Valley Castles with Optional Pick up
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 20 reviews
Explore Normandy and the châteaux of France’s Loire Valley on this 3-day tour from Paris. Visit famous Mont St-Michel and tour the Abbey with your guide. Travel deep into the château country of the Loire Valley and visit beautiful castles like Château de Chambord and the Château du Clos Lucé, where Leonardo da Vinci lived. Hear of the history and heritage of these spectacular mansions during your tours. This easy excursion from Paris is a wonderful way to see more of France. Overnight accommodation and comfortable coach transport are included.
Inclusions: Dinner, Lunch, Lunch, Breakfast, Transport in luxury air-conditioned coach, Professional guide, 2 nights accommodation in a 4 star hotel, Meals included : Lunch on the first day, buffet breakfasts, 1 dinner and lunch on the third day, Porterage service on hotel arrival and departure, Entrance ticket for the various monuments., Pick up and drop hotel in Paris ( if option selected)
Exclusions: Gratuities, Food and drink, unless specified, Lunch on the 2nd day
Reviewed By leannem578
***DO NOT USE THIS SERVICE*** TERRIBLE customer service. Have contacted them before the Covid pandemic asking for a refund. Did not receive it. Then Covid hit - asked MANY times via email for a refund. This trip was for 4 adults - for a cost of 476Euros. There have been so many emails - and they keep saying that a refund is in the works. First they said immediately, then they said 6 months. I cannot recommend this tour operator due to this blatant disrespect of their customers. I need these funds back. I was out of work for more than 8 months - and this is really unacceptable.
6. 2 Days in Paris with a Friendly Local Guide
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 1 reviews
Explore the City of Light with a private guide. See everything from hidden nooks to world-class museums and sites and enjoy a ton of postcard views, memorable photos and lifetime moments on this fascinating 2-day private tour in Paris, 5 hours each day. Visit more than 20 top attractions of the capital of France including Notre-Dame Cathedral, Tuileries Park, Eiffel Tower, Champs de Mars, Arc de Triomphe, Place des Vosges, Sacre-Coeur Basilica, Palais Garnier, see the biggest museum in the world and walk along the most fashionable and expensive street on the planet. Learn a lot of fun facts about Paris’ intriguing past, sample local life and please your palate with delicious French specialties (at your own expense). Hear exciting tales about the Paris’ distant past and snap astonishing photos with gorgeous landmarks.
Inclusions: All taxes, 2 days with a private guide, 5 hours each day, Customizable itinerary, Friendly local guide, Private walking tour, Multiple start times available, Must see and off the beaten path, Expert advice where to go and what to do after the tour, Iconic places for photoshoot, Meeting in the hotel lobby
Exclusions: Food and drinks, Gratuities, Entrance fees (if any)
Reviewed By plambos
I booked this as a private tour for my husband and I. It was expensive over 200 euros..and I have to say I was disappointed. It is very unfortunate, but the tour guide gets paid very little, and the tour company is the one that keeps most of the money. We took the metro from les halles and paid not only for our metro tickets, but also the metro ticket of our guide,,as it was stated that the guides are paid very little..one would expect on a private tour, expensive as it was, that we would not be paying for metro tickets. The guide was very disorganized, did not have a plan of what we were going to see. This could have been so much better, if the tour had involved some planning beforehand. After paying so much so we could have a private tour, we were incredibly disappointed. I would not recommend this tour
7. One Hour Virtual Tour in Paris Catacombs with Expert Guide (Times in EST)
Overall Ratings
3.0 based on 2 reviews
What is a Virtual Guided Tour? It is not virtual reality. It is a licensed guide led webinar packed with photos, videos, polls and a fully interactive chat function which makes this anything but a lecture video. There is also a live Q&A at the end satisfying all your questions about the Catacombs in Paris. Whether you’ve never been abroad or spent every summer in France, enjoy this exciting, interactive experience from the comfort of your home. All Start times are in Eastern Standard Time (EST). You can use this timezone converter tool to verify what the start time is in your city. Change the city on the right to "New York" and insert the time you are considering. The tool will compute what time that is in your location.
Inclusions: This is a virtual tour
Exclusions:
Reviewed By Deirdre D
We did the sculpture tour with Abbie McLean. This is really more of a slide show with commentary. Abbie showed us slides of about 8 sculptures and provided commentary about each. I learned a lot and enjoyed the time but would have enjoyed it more if the 'tour' had a faster pace and was pitched at a higher level. Abbie was very enthusiastic and engaging. I did wonder if any of the money from these tours goes to the Louvre?
8. 2 Days Normandy D-Day Landing Beaches Private Day Trip from Paris
Explore the D-Day landing beaches of Normandy 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 : Day 1 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. Day 2: Sainte Mere Eglise and Utah Beach. This tour can be adapted to stop at Juno Beach for Canadian visitors, and includes pickup and drop-off at your Paris hotel.
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.
9. Burgundy 2 Day Private Tour from Paris
A completely private tour that lasts 2 days with a professional, licensed guide included. You will be picked up from your hotel in the morning and the tour may begin.
Inclusions: All taxes, fees and handling charges, Lunch, Lunch, Driver/guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off
Exclusions: Hotel accomodation, Food and drinks, Gratuities
Reviewed By eslagel
This hassle-free tour with private transportation ended up being a Godsend with the transportation strike and train schedules to Versailles being seriously "iffy." Who knows if we'd even made it there without Gustavo picking us up in his comfortable van? Once there, skipping the enormous line also proved worth the extra penny as Paris and sites like Versailles are growing in tourist numbers. Gustavo was interesting, polite and willing to answer all questions related to history, French culture and attitudes. He even set up a private tour of the apartments per our request. It's a long day, but Gustavo didn't overwhelm us with information overload and by the end of the tour, we felt we had made a new friend.
10. Paris, Lisieux, Nevers & Lourdes, France 5-Day Private Pilgrimage by Train
Enjoy 5 days /4 nights touring the pilgrimage sites in France. Discover the life of St Bernadette Soubirous in Lourdes and Nevers, and of St Theresa in Lisieux, Normandy. On your first day travel to the Sanctuary of Lisieux to have a full day walking tour to follow the footsteps of St. Thérèse, attend the mass, have lunch in the Hermitage and return to spend the night in Paris. The next morning, travel to Nevers and have a tour of the highlights of the place where St. Bernadette spent her last years of consecration to the Virgin Mary in the Sanctuary, return to spend the night in Paris. On your third and fourth days, travel to Lourdes to have a walking tour in the Sanctuary where St. Bernadette witnessed the apparitions of the Virgin Mary. You will also have some time on your own for prayers and contemplation. You have the chance to attend the mass in the Grotto of the apparitions or visit the miraculous baths. Return to Paris in the fourth day afternoon to spend the night.
Inclusions: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Lunch, Breakfast, Lunch, Lunch, Breakfast, Breakfast, 2nd class round trip tickets from Paris to Lisieux, to Nevers and to Lourdes, 3 nights in a 3-star hotel in Paris + 1 night in a 4-star hotel in Lourdes, Walking tour & spiritual visit of the Sanctuaries in Lisieux, Nevers & Lourdes w. professional guide, Round trip transfers with private car in Lourdes
Exclusions: Food and drinks, unless specified, Tips for the guide, Pre and/or post accommodations in Paris (Upon request)
Reviewed By F5148YLjoannes
Our local guide (“small” Lawrence) was kind and knowledgeable, and logistics with her and the tour were seamless. Only recommendation would be to cut the wax museum visit (which comes at the end of the day) because by then, you’ve heard Therese’ story a lot and seen “real” sites so the wax museum seemed superfluous.
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