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The 15 most popular full-day tours in Paris, with prices, run times and who you book through. The ones travellers actually rate, and what each one really gets you on the day.
A full day at Parc Astérix near Paris with 50+ rides and shows, including Toutatis and Oziris, plus family fun and seasonal events.
Most Popular“Very complete route with excellent information and historical data.”
From Paris, visit Chambord, Chenonceau, and Cheverny in one long day, with skip-the-line tickets and Loire castle stories.
“The tour was well paced and our guide, Nina was informative and entertaining, and responsive to the needs of the group. She did her job well.”
Small-group D-Day battlefields from Paris: Omaha, Pointe du Hoc, Overlord Museum, and the American Cemetery, with guided context.
“Cold and blustery but with a very knowledgeable guide it made the day very enjoyable. Lunch at a local restaurant with the local food was a great treat and the stop for cider warmed us up for the ride home.”
Paris to Reims and Champagne for cathedral views, cellar tours at two houses, blind tastings in the vineyards, plus lunch.
“TJ, our guide, is a polite & careful driver. He is personable, knowledgeable & well organised. Rest stops were made during travel & we reached all destinations in good time. The stop at Reims cathedral to see the stained glass windows was very good & both champagne houses (one small & local & one big…”
Full-day guided Versailles from Paris with Hall of Mirrors, King and Queen apartments, Trianons, and Marie-Antoinette’s Hamlet, plus gardens time.
“Our tour guide was outstanding and extremely knowledgeable and informative about the history of Versailles. She made it a much better experience and I would highly recommend this tour.”
Guided Paris to Mont Saint-Michel day trip with coach ride, skip-the-line abbey entry, and time in the medieval village.
“This is a must do trip…while it does make for a long day we thoroughly enjoyed the day. Both guides were excellent and the transport was a double decker buses with great comfort and views.”
Loire castles in one long day from Paris: Chenonceau’s river arches, Amboise and Leonardo’s tomb, and Chambord’s double staircase.
“G was an excellent guide and driver. We only had 5 people in total on the tour so everything went smoothly. Would highly recommend this tour.”
Full-day French cooking in Paris: small-group market prep, classic techniques, and a 3-course lunch with wine and cheese near the Latin Quarter.
“So good! Frederick was amazing fun and the food was great!”
Small-group French cooking in the Latin Quarter: market tour, classic techniques, and a full lunch with wine and cheese.
“We had a wonderful time. The chef was fantastic — very clear in his explanations, patient, and friendly. The food we made was absolutely delicious, and the atmosphere was warm and relaxed. Highly recommended for anyone who enjoys good food and learning something new.”
Eiffel Tower summit access plus Notre Dame exterior, the crypt, Latin Quarter walk, and a 24-hour bus pass for round two in Paris.
“Monica L, went out of her way to be extraordinary in the experience she provided during the 6 hour tour. It started with a very humorous introduction around some of the paris landmarks, before providing a detailed but engaging overview on the architecture, history, and backdrop of the Eiffel tower. As a guide, she was…”
Take a train to Versailles with skip-the-line palace access, a guided Hall of Mirrors route, and Marie Antoinette’s Petit Trianon and gardens.
“We have done a number of tours to France and this was without question the most professionally conducted, thorough and outstanding experience we have had to date. Our guide was truly knowledgeable and was able to convey his true passion for this area in an exciting and inclusive way that had us captivated. His attention…”
See Chambord, Amboise, and Chenonceau in one long day from Paris, with guided Renaissance context and lunch at a bakery.
“Really good tour guide and enough time to see all the castles (depends if you really like to explore every rooms, then probably you would need more time). The downside was the lunch, it was advertised as "in a french boulangerie" but we went to a bakery chain that you can find it all over…”
A private 7-hour custom Paris day with a local guide. Pick your sights, skip some lines, ride metro, and book a great lunch.
“It was magnificent. Clara was amazing - so pleasant and enthusiastic to show us the best of Paris. Her knowledge of Paris’s history was fascinating and she took us off the beaten track - which was exactly what we wanted. Clara’s English was perfect. We thoroughly enjoyed our day with Clara and would recommend her…”
Full-day Eurostar trip from London to Paris with a free day to visit the Eiffel Tower, Arc de Triomphe and Louvre plus optional Seine cruise and bus.
“The train ticket transfer by the guide who met us at the train station went well. Everything else was terrible. Never got email, information was hard to confirm on the trip, no map was given, and no travel card for the day was provided. I might as well have booked a train ticket on my…”
Full-day Champagne tour from Paris to Épernay and Hautvillers with tastings at major houses and a family cellar visit.
“Would NOT recommend this tour. Not worth the money AT ALL! I have been on several wine tasting trips around the world and this one was pathetic. 1. We were crammed into a van basically sitting on each other’s laps - very uncomfortable transportation 2. Cellar #1 we could not go in the cellar because…”
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