Top Île-de-France Art & Culture

Get an attraction-packed introduction to the highlights of the City of Lights on this Paris nighttime tour. Hop a panoramic double-decker bus to cruise down past the capital’s most iconic landmarks, from the Moulin Rouge to the Eiffel Tower, illuminated by glittering lights. Sightseeing tours include audioguides in 10 languages, plus a photo stop in front of the Iron Lady.

Optimize your visit time with your skip the line ticket to avoid the long queue to access the interior of the palace. Discover, on our own, thanks to audio-guided comments, the fabulous rooms of the palace such as the King's Grand Apartment, the Hall of Mirrors or "the Grande Galerie", the Queen's chamber... After your visit of the Castle, you will access the gardens. From april to October, you will admire the Musical fountains (on Tuesday and Friday) or the Fountains show (every Saturday and Sunday). Versailles is the model of the typical French garden laid out between 1661 and 1700 by le Nôtre who levelled off the land, drained it and landscaped the views, groves, canals, and flowers bed. The gardens are adorned with more than 400 marble, bronze and led statues and fountains by water features.

For those who are short on time or simply want to optimize their time, this half-day excursion to Versailles fits the bill. Enjoy a comfortable ride in an air-conditioned vehicle and skip the long lines with priority access. Once inside, listen to commentary via provided headsets and explore the opulent rooms and gardens of the Palace of Versailles on your own.

Venture away from the bustling city of Paris and spend a relaxing day in the country on this coach tour. First, head to the charming village of Giverny, where Claude Monet decided to develop his passion for art. After touring the home of the famous painter, visit the home of former French kings and queens, the Palace of Versailles, for a guided tour of its most famous rooms and gardens.

Make more of your visit to Mont Saint-Michel with this guided sightseeing tour, where you can explore the coastal wonder with a guide, and learn all about this Normandy landmark. After included travel from Paris, you embark on an adventure at this UNESCO World Heritage Site with an included stop at an abbey, and a guided tour through the medieval town. You can take your time to explore at your own pace, admire the views of the bay, and enjoy a scenic ride to and from Paris.

See the world-class treasures of Paris’s Louvre Museum on a 2-hour guided 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 ‘Winged Victory 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. Group size is limited to six people for a more intimate tour.

Soak up Paris from the river on a Seine cruise aboard a Vedettes du Pont Neuf boat, one of the city’s top sightseeing riverboats. Enjoy views of Paris’ famous attractions as you glide along the water, passing by the Eiffel Tower, Louvre, Musée d’Orsay and Notre-Dame Cathedral. The 1-hour cruise departs from Pont Neuf, Paris’ oldest bridge, and provides onboard commentary by knowledgeable guides. You can take your cruise at any time of day or night, according to operating hours. 

Enjoy a stress-free way to explore when you book a small-group tour of the Palace of Versailles. Travel with your guide from a Paris train station, or make your own way to Versailles and meet them upon arrival. Once at Versailles, bypass the long lines and head right in (entry own expense). Once inside, tour the UNESCO-listed palace before continuing to its elegant gardens and Marie Antoinette’s Petit Trianon palace. At tour’s end, travel by taxi to the train station and return to Paris.

See the highlights of the Musée d’Orsay’s collection, and beat the crowds, when you sign up for a small-group tour of the museum. The Musée d’Orsay is one of Paris’ largest and most visited museums; your skip-the-line access will save you time that otherwise would have been wasted in line. Once inside, follow your guide through the galleries. See masterpieces by artists the likes of Manet, Monet, Degas, and Van Gogh, and learn all about the Impressionist movement from your guide’s commentary.

Immerse yourself in Parisian history and culture on this three-in-one, full-day tour with private guide and skip-the-line access to the Louvre Museum. Come away from Ile de la Cité with deeper understanding of its history and Gothic architecture. Travel at your own pace and ask questions during a walking tour of the city including Lovelocks Bridge and skip the lines at the iconic Louvre before touring the popular Montmartre neighborhood.

Skip the long lines and see famous works of art on this semi-private, guided tour of one of the world’s most famous museums. Designed to show the very best of the Louvre, your small group will pass by the lines to see popular pieces including Venus de Milo and the Mona Lisa. Learn the art history of the French Romantic, Neoclassical, and Renaissance movements and enjoy free time to explore.

Breeze past the crowds outside the Eiffel Tower with this skip-the-line pass and 1.5-hour tour. In the company of your local guide, you'll gain priority access to the tower's second level. Delve into the history of one of the world's most famous monuments and soak up the exhibits and maps on display. Then bid adieu to your guide and head to the tower's summit for stellar views of the City of Lights. Toast your travels with a glass of bubbly from the Champagne bar (own expense).

Impressionist paintings in Paris? Orsay or Orangerie museum? These are the first places that come to people minds. But did you know that in Paris, in a hidden gem museum, you can find the largest collection of Monet's paintings in the worlds? With more than 100 paintings from Monet, including the world's famous "Impression, Sunrise" that gave the name to the Impressionist movement itself, this museum should definitely be on your list of things to see in Paris. Located in a beautiful "Hotel Particulier" in the sixteen district of Paris, the museum also boasts the largest collection in the world of Berthe Morisot paintings, as well as paintings by Caillebotte, Degas, Pissaro, Renoir, Sisley et Rodin. If that is not enough the museum also holds one of the world's largest collection of medieval illuminations. As an added bonus your ticket also includes access to the temporary exhibition. So get ready to get off the beaten track and see one of the best museums Paris has to offer!

Get the keys to the city of Paris with a combined ticket for the Louvre Museum and a river cruise. Save time with one handy combo that allows you to say goodbye to the long lines.

Paris is an intoxicating mix of iconic monuments and picturesque neighborhoods, but seeing the city’s highlights on foot or by public transportation can be tiring. With this e-bike tour, zip through the city without getting footsore and take in the magic of Paris in just hours. Follow your guide past landmarks like the Eiffel Tower and Louvre, as well as through the quiet Parisian backstreets, and stop to sample the city’s top-rated croissant.

Hit all the Paris highlights, starting with a guided tour of the Eiffel Tower including standard access to the tower's summit. Follow up with a narrated cruise along the Seine River, a tour of Ile de la Cité home to the Notre-Dame Cathedral, and a guided walk through the Louvre Museum. Enjoy skip-the-line access so you can bypass the Louvre's outdoor crowds and tour the artworks with your guide. 

Immerse yourself in the secrets and stories of the French Revolution during this 3-hour walking tour. Follow your historian guide to addresses relevant to the Revolution's history, including cafés where they plotted the destruction of the nobility, the location of a bloody assassination and the alley where the guillotine was invented. Along the way, listen to your guide's engaging narrative about the history and mysteries of the Revolution.

Embark on a private small-group tour through the Musée d'Orsay, home to the the world's largest collection of impressionist and post-impressionist art. Skip the lines for fast-track access to this stunning art museum—housed in a former train station—and follow your expert guide on a journey into art history. Admire paintings by renowned artists like Cezanne, Monet, and Van Gogh and don't miss any of the great works, as your guide shares stories about each masterpiece and what it took to bring them to life.

Experience the beauty and history of one of the River Seine's last two natural islands—Ile de la Cité—on a private 3-hour walking tour with a visit to Notre Dame Cathedral. Admire the stunning gothic architecture of this centuries-old church, see its iconic gargoyles and step inside to view its towering vaulted ceilings and learn about its legendary bell ringer from your art historian guide. Then enjoy exclusive skip-the-line access into Sainte-Chapelle—known for its incredible stained glass windows—and the Conciergerie, a once-torturous prison where Marie Antoinette served time. 

Explore the story-filled streets of one of Paris's most intriguing arrondissements on a walking tour of Montmartre. Immortalized in the film “Amélie” Montmartre was once a home and hangout for such prolific artists as Picasso, Renoir, and Van Gogh. Wander its narrow, cobbled and colorful alleys and climb its steep stairways, learning the unique history of this magical 'village' as you go. Your tour begins in front of the nearby Red Light District's world-famous Moulin Rouge cabaret and ends at Sacré Coeur basilica, set upon a hilltop overlooking Paris.

Set out on a day trip from Paris to tour the village of Chartres, home to France's largest cathedral. An expert guide escorts you via train from the City of Light to explore this historic town and wander its ancient streets. Learn about its Roman and Celtic past as you stroll through the old town, visit the memorizing UNESCO-listed Gothic cathedral and enjoy lunch (own expense) at one of the village's charming old mills before heading back to Paris.

Enjoy a perfectly indulgent introduction to the Champagne region when you book this full-day, small-group tour from Paris. In the morning, make your own way to Paris’ Gare de l’Este and hop aboard your train (tickets are included in the tour cost). Upon arrival in Reims, meet your guide at the tourist office and set off on foot. You’ll visit the Reims Cathedral before transferring to the world-famous Veuve Clicquot for a tour and tasting. After lunch, enjoy two more Champagne house tours and tastings before returning to Paris.

 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.

On this private photography session in Paris, you’ll be paired with a professional photographer to create your own customizable photoshoot. Choose from iconic landmarks, from the Eiffel Tower to the Sacre-Coeur, to serve as your backdrops. Get up to 120 edited, HD-quality pictures after the tour—perfect for proposals, engagement shoots, or other special occasions.