Top Île-de-France Half-day Tours - page 2

Head straight into the home of the Mona Lisa with this skip-the-line tour of the world's largest art museum. Once inside, your local art historian guide will provide you with background about some of the Louvre's most stunning pieces of art. Expect to see masterpieces by the likes of Da Vinci, Raphael, Veronese, Titian, and Botticelli, not to mention the French Crown Jewels.

Fans of French Impressionism don’t want to miss this half-day trip by luxury coach to the village of Giverny, where Claude Monet and other artists lived and painted. Enjoy priority access to Monet's exquisite 19th-century home, then, with an art historian as your guide, tour the flowerbeds, Japanese bridge, and water lily pond that served as inspiration for Monet's paintings, including the Nymphéas series.

Imagine how the extravagance of Versailles was part of everyday life for Marie Antoinette during a guided tour of the palace with an optional fountain show. Take advantage of skip-the-line access to avoid the long lines at the start of your tour. Gaze in wonder at the Royal Apartments and the Queen’s Apartments, and walk through the glittering Hall of Mirrors to the Salon de la Guerre and the Salon de la Paix. Plus explore the expansive gardens on your own after the palace tour.

Start your trip to Disneyland® Paris in style by hopping on this dedicated express shuttle bus, which whisks you to the park from convenient Paris pick-up locations. Depending on the option selected, your ticket includes direct admission to Disneyland® Park and/or Disney Studios® Park—a convenient and hassle-free way to get your visit started. Small children get special discounts, and the air-conditioned shuttle bus has multiple departure times.

Taste for yourself why Paris is known as the world's gourmet capital with a walking food tour of the fashionable Le Marais district. Stroll through the charming medieval streets with a foodie guide, popping into the neighborhood’s best brasseries, boulangeries, and markets to sample French specialties like croissants, cheeses, croque monsieur, chocolates, and macarons. Top it all off with wine pairings and a tasty secret dish. Bon appétit!

Discover the few remaining family-run eateries in the Marais neighborhood of Paris with the insights of your local guide. Try classic French dishes, innovative pastries (patisserie), Jewish delicacies, and more as you visit both historical and modern-style eateries in this historical neighborhood. Learn about the stories behind French foods and the people who live and work in the district. Expect 11 tastings from eight dining establishments with enough samples to make a full meal.

Make the most of your visit to one of the world’s most popular landmarks on a guided Eiffel Tower tour. Hear the history and legends behind the Paris icon as a guide accompanies you up to the second level, where panoramic views of the city await. Get help identifying the monuments below, and upgrade for summit access to go even higher.

Start your Paris vacation in style with a private arrival transfer from Charles de Gaulle airport. With a prepaid private transfer, there will be no waiting around at the airport—your driver will meet you on arrival, help with your luggage, and take you directly to your central Paris hotel in the comfort of private, air-conditioned vehicle.

During this private excursion, beat the crowds at the popular Palace of Versailles with skip-the-line admission tickets, while learning more from your professional art historian guide than travelers exploring independently. Ideal for first-time visitors or those on a time budget, visit the palace, gardens, the Hall of Mirrors, and more, in only half a day.

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.

 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.

Spin through the city streets like a local and explore the French capital in style on this small-group (or private) bike tour of Paris. Follow your guide to top attractions such as Les Invalides, the Louvre, and the Eiffel Tower. Cycle along the UNESCO World Heritage–listed banks of the Seine River and stop for a break among the trees in the pretty Tuileries Gardens. As you go, soak up the city's unique ambiance.

Majestic castles and wine tastings make up this unforgettable day trip to the charming Loire Valley. Skip-the-line admission to the chateaux of Chambord, Chenonceau and Cheverny is included, with your choice of a licensed guide or audio guide. Get an up-close look at the extravagant glamour of the French aristocracy and gain insight into life within these Renaissance residences. Travel by luxury coach from Paris.

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.

When you think of quintessential Paris, two strong images come to mind: the Eiffel Tower and the Seine River. In this exclusively designed tour for the discerning traveler looking for the classic Paris experience – we bring a fully guided visit of the Eiffel Tower with a 2nd floor Observation Deck ticket, and a Seine River Cruise, together in the most flexible and stress-free way possible.

Stroll through Paris’ Bohemian past with this guided walking tour of Saint-Germain-des-Prés and the Latin Quarter. Explore these neighborhoods known as havens for the city’s intellectuals and artists and discover TV and film locations and witness the City of Love light up as the sun descends. See the iconic Notre Dame Cathedral, Pantheon, the Church of Saint Sulpice, the Church of Saint Germain des Pres, and browse the shelves at the Shakespeare and Company Bookshop and enjoy a mouthwatering French pastry.

The Louvre is the largest and arguably the most famous museum in the world, but the huge crowds can detract from your experience. This tour is limited to a small group of just six, ensuring personal attention from your guide as you marvel at masterpieces such as da Vinci’s Mona Lisa and the Venus de Milo.

Visit the Musée du Louvre to see its most famous artwork, Leonardo da Vinci's 'Mona Lisa,' without the typical crowds. Enter the museum as it's getting ready to close, taking advantage of this time of day to admire the painting among fewer people. Plus, see the museum's other masterpieces with an art historian guide. A small group tour means more attention from your guide.

Escape the tourist trail and discover Paris like a local on this 4-hour small-group bike tour. Get off-the-beaten-track and explore Paris’ vibrant neighborhoods as you pedal around the maze-like Latin Quarter and see the Jewish quarter of Le Marais. Make the most of your local guide as you see the City of Lights from a new perspective and get a taste of the real Paris, away from the tourist crowds.

There are few palaces as world-famous as Versailles, but with some 10 million annual visitors, you could spend longer queuing outside than exploring inside. This half-day tour from Paris ensures a hassle-free experience with round-trip train transfers from the city, skip-the-line entrance, and a guided tour of the staterooms, palace gardens, and Marie Antoinette’s hamlet (if option selected).

Immerse yourself in the culturally vibrant and iconically stunning neighborhood of Montmartre. Climb to the city’s most picturesque viewpoint for awe-inspiring views of Paris (including the iconic Eiffel Tower!) Along your journey, indulge in the pinnacle of French gastronomy: genuine charcuteries from renowned butchers, world-famous French cheeses, pastries and bread from celebrated bakers, and enjoy enough wine to make you exclaim “ooh la la.” Experience the artistic spirit of the area’s bohemian heritage as you taste macarons from the “Picasso of Pastry” while discovering about the real Picasso’s era in the city. Witness and taste how innovative concepts like organic wine bars blend with traditional artisan shops to forge the Paris we adore today—all while exploring iconic landmarks like the Sacré-Cœur Basilica and Montmartre’s Belvedere.

Pedal your way around Paris on this 4-hour small-group bike tour – a great way for first-time visitors to get their bearings and see all the main sights in a single tour. Glide down the famous Champs-Elysées avenue, pass iconic landmarks such as Ile de la Cité and the Louvre, and stop to snap photos of the unmissable Eiffel Tower.

See many of Paris's top attractions in just half a day with this car tour of the city. Your English-speaking driver will pick you up at your hotel (or at the airport, for an extra fee) and take you all around town. You'll have the option to customize your tour to suit your interests, or you can leave it to your driver to create an itinerary on your behalf.