Top Île-de-France Full-day Tours

Discover the beaches of the D-Day landings on this guided day trip to Normandy from Paris. Focusing on the sites where heavy losses were suffered by American soldiers, the tour stops at the Omaha Beach Visitor Centre, Utah Beach Museum, and the American Cemetery at Colleville-sur-Mer. Enjoy free time on the beaches and hear poignant tales about the events of June 6, 1944. During this full but inspiring day of sightseeing, revitalize with a cup of traditional cider and lunch at a waterside restaurant.

Head to the coast of Normandy to visit Mont-Saint-Michel on this day tour from Paris. You'll receive an orientation from a guide, and then enjoy time to explore the UNESCO World Heritage site independently with an audio guide or by wandering the hilly streets at your leisure. Transportation is by coach from Paris.

Marvel at the Loire Valley's opulent châteaux and taste its famous locally-made wine during this full-day tour from Paris. First head to Château de Chambord-the inspiration for Disney's `Beauty and the Beast´ for a guided tour. The next stop is the town of Blois, where you´ll have just under two hours to enjoy some free time. Then visit the elegant Château de Chenonceau and embark on a tour through its intricately carved stone walls, rich hanging tapestries and intimate chapel.

Visit the D-Day beaches during this full-day trip from Paris to Normandy. Stop at Omaha Beach to learn stories and historical facts about WWII; stop at the Juno Beach Center; pause at the American Cemetery. Gain fascinating insights from your guide into the sacrifices of Allied soldiers and the French citizens they liberated. Upgrade to a small-group tour when booking for a more personal experience.

Breeze past the crowds outside the Eiffel Tower with this convenient tour. In the company of your guide, gain priority access to the tower's second level. Delve into the history of one of the world's most famous monuments and discover the exhibits and maps on display. Then, instead of rushing down, have free time to soak up the views on your own once the tour has finished.

Discover the dark side of the “City of Lights” with pre-booked admission tickets to the Paris Catacombs. Skip-the-line entry lets you beat the rush and jump to the front of the entrance queue. Wander through tunnels and rooms decorated in the human bones and skulls of millions of Parisians. Tickets include an audio headset with commentary available in three languages.

Experience culture and art through the ages with a tour of Paris’ epic Louvre Museum (upgrade for a small-group or private experience). With skip-the-line tickets, you'll jump the queue and have more time to discover many of the museum's best-known collection highlights. As you go, your guide will share stories about the artworks, and will discuss the museum's long history.

See the world-class treasures of Paris’s Louvre Museum on a small-group tour. Bypass the long entrance queues with a skip-the-line ticket, and follow an expert guide straight to collection highlights, including the Mona Lisa, Venus de Milo, and Nike of Samothrace. Learn the backstories of these artistic masterpieces to enrich your experience, and feel free to continue exploring the museum at the end of the tour.

Dig deep into history with an underground Paris Catacombs tour. Learn why the bones of more than six million people were deposited under the city in a complex maze of tunnels that you definitely need a guide to navigate.

Travel from Ancient Greece to the Renaissance with a entrance ticket to the Louvre, a sprawling former palace. Enjoy this cultural immersion at your own pace. Make a beeline to whatever strikes your fancy, such as Da Vinci's enigmatic "Mona Lisa" and the imposing "Venus de Milo" sculpture. Suggested routes let you explore independently while taking your time.

Maximize your time at the Louvre with a private or small-group tour tailored to your preferences. Upon purchasing your entry ticket, enjoy skip-the-line access with your guide. Say goodbye to the hassle of navigating one of the world's largest museums as your guide leads you effortlessly to star attractions like the "Mona Lisa," the "Raft of the Medusa," and the "Venus de Milo," along with discovering lesser-known gems.

Venture beneath the City of Light to explore the dark underworld of the Paris Catacombs. Skip the long lines and head inside this macabre tunnel system filled with the skeletal remains of more than 6 million Parisians. Hear about the remarkable construction of the catacombs from an expert guide as you walk past ornate chambers piled with decorative arrangements of bones, and gain special access to a range of chapels and chambers.

One of the most famous museums in the world, home to the Mona Lisa, everyone likes to experience the Louvre in their own way. On this tour, customize your experience to suit you. Would you like to have a private guide? Perhaps you’d rather take a private tour of the parks and gardens around the Louvre? Or would you like a brief introduction to the Louvre before exploring independently?

Make sightseeing in the French capital easy with a Big Bus tour of Paris. Pick between 24- or 48-hour passes, and enjoy the convenience of hop-on hop-off access at any stop along the route. See sights like the Louvre Museum, Notre-Dame Cathedral, and the iconic Eiffel Tower as you listen to informative audio-commentary, available in eight languages. You can also upgrade to include a Seine River tour, and tickets to the Arc de Triomphe.

Paris’ Louvre is one of the world’s largest art museums, so don't waste your time waiting in line. Head straight inside, with your priority access admission, to see three of its biggest crowd-pleasers, including the unavoidable gaze and wry smile of Da Vinci’s “Mona Lisa." On the guided tour, hear fascinating tales and tidbits about these unmissable masterpieces. With the accompaniment to the Mona Lisa option, your host will take you directly to the famous painting room. After coming face to face with several artworks by great masters, you’re free to explore the Louvre independently.

Visiting the Louvre can be overwhelming for first-time visitors, so why not enjoy skip-the-line access and personal attention from your guide on a small-group tour? Journey through the history of art as you explore one of the world’s biggest and most famous museums on this 2.5-hour tour, with numbers limited to eight. See iconic works like the Venus de Milo and the Mona Lisa, discover little-known masterpieces, and learn how to distinguish different art styles and techniques. After your tour, spend as long as you want exploring the museum independently.

Add some extra sparkle to your Paris trip with a Champagne-tasting cruise down the River Seine. With an English-speaking sommelier, enjoy an educational Champagne presentation in the comfort of a private room. Sip on three fine Champagnes as you float past Paris’ signature monuments such as the Eiffel Tower, the Louvre, and Musée d’Orsay.

Discover the darker side of the City of Lights with this skip-the-line tour of the famed catacombs of Paris. Explore these fascinating underground passageways lined with the bones of thousands of former Parisians and learn the history of the mesmerizing and macabre labyrinth. Bypass the long lines for this popular attraction and enjoy personalized attention in a small group limited to 19 people.

Experience Paris from three different perspectives during this half-day city tour that covers the city’s top attractions. Tour essential sights from the comfort of a coach, and take to the water on a Seine River cruise, floating under its many bridges as you go. Then, ascend up the Eiffel Tower to absorb panoramic views of the City of Light from the second-floor observation deck.

See one of Paris's spookiest attractions on this skip-the-line tour of the "world's largest grave." Forego the long lines in front of the attraction and head straight inside. Be prepared to see thousands of bones and skulls, remains from graves that were overflowing and consequentially excavated in the 17th century and hear amusing antidotes from your expert guide.

Travel through scenic Normandy en route to the medieval Mont-St-Michel on a full-day trip from Paris. Discover the UNESCO World-Heritage-listed island and its iconic Gothic abbey, with a guide, and listen to fascinating history and legendary stories about the site. Enjoy ample time to explore the island, and admire views of the surrounding bay before traveling back to the French capital.

Discover Paris's iconic landmarks in a single day with a small group and a knowledgeable local guide. Skip the lines at the Louvre Museum for an immersive art experience and see the famous Mona Lisa. Explore Montmartre and Ile de la Cité on guided walks and enjoy views of the Eiffel Tower from Trocadero Square. Conclude your day with a Seine River cruise to admire Parisian sunset vistas.

Prepare to be inspired by some of the world’s most famous artists as you step inside the iconic Louvre Museum. Choose from a private or small-group tour and head straight to the front of the queue with skip-the-line entrance, then journey through art history. With the help of your expert guide, see masterpieces like the 'Venus de Milo' and the 'Mona Lisa,' learn about the evolution of art around the world, and discover little-known gems that many visitors miss.