Top Île-de-France Sightseeing Tours

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.

First-time visitors to Paris who want a convenient overview of the city will enjoy this two-hour tour by double-decker bus. Sightseeing on foot can get exhausting, so take the strain off and relax on board the bus. The roof is retractable, so when the weather's good you can get an unspoiled view of 40+ sights, including the Eiffel Tower and the Louvre. Learn about the city through your informative audioguide as you ride.

Discover the highlights of Rheims—the capital of Champagne—during this full-day, small-group tour, which includes a Champagne tasting. Visit the stunning Gothic-era Cathedral where the kings of France were once coronated, enjoy panoramic views from the Lighthouse of Verzenay overlooking surrounding vineyards, and get a behind-the-scenes peek at Champagne production during a cellar tour.

Paris is often called the City of Light, but the nickname only makes sense if you experience this historic city at night. On this scenic evening boat cruise on the River Seine, take in the sparkling lights of Paris, complete with stunning river views. Along the way, enjoy the bistro ambience of the boat, pass several must-see attractions like the Eiffel Tower and Grenelle Bridge, and sip a glass of champagne—included in the tour price.

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.

This tour allows you to cover the highlights of the Louvre accompanied by an expert licensed tour guide in only 1.5 hour tour aiming to better understand the arts and the artists and how art history evolved from antiquity to the 19th century To fully enjoy it and maximize your time, your guide will lead you through the many rooms and show you the very best of the collection in order to keep a memorable tour.

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.

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!

Save valuable vacation time in Paris with this skip-the-line pass to the second level of the Eiffel Tower. Follow you guide past the long queues, and enter France's most famous monument through a dedicated access point. Board an elevator to zip straight to the second floor, then listen to your guide's humorous narration about the city's famous landmark and the city itself. Get fantastic views of Paris and plenty of photo ops as you look around. After the tour of the second floor, you are free to stay as long as you want, or you can purchase an additional ticket for access to the top of the tower.

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.

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.

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. 

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.

See all of Paris’ most famous landmarks, from the Eiffel Tower to Notre Dame, with your own art historian local guide. Your expert guide shows  you all of the incredible Paris essentials on your 4-hour walking tour. Your passionate, expert guide will show you iconic Parisian landmarks and the 'real' Paris spots that only locals visit.

Combine delicious French cuisine and sightseeing around Paris on this convenient restaurant bus tour. The bus has been kitted out with a full kitchen and restaurant tables, so guests can dine while watching the most beautiful sights of Paris roll past the window. Plus, an informative tablet guide at your table will teach you all you need to know about the city's history and culture.

The concept of BUS TOQUE is a contemporary Parisian style fourteen meters long imperial restaurant bus. This bus has been designed to be flexible, adapted for the restoration driving and having a fully equipped kitchen, a welcome bar and 12 restaurant tables up to 8 people. Each table is equipped with an audio/video tablet guide. 96 points of interest wull tell you the history of PARIS in 6 languages Example of a video that will trigger approaching a point of interest Come and Enjoy

A cruise on the Seine is ideal for sightseeing and getting a feel for the city; see Notre Dame, Eiffel Tower, Louvre and more as you tuck into your 3-course lunch. You can choose between two options; opt in for the menu with drinks included or opt out if you’re planning to drink just water or soft drink, which works out cheaper.

Explore the United Kingdom on a week-long tour from Paris, including accommodation and round-trip transport. Admire Big Ben, Buckingham Palace, and the River Thames on a walking tour of London; visit Edinburgh and Glasgow in Scotland; see Shakespeare’s birthplace in Stratford-upon-Avon; and explore English cities including Manchester, York, and Cambridge.

Soak in the wonders of France, Switzerland, and Italy on a 7-day 'Taste of Europe' tour. Depart Paris for a trip through the spectacular Swiss Alps and visit the lovely lakeside city of Lucerne. Then it's off to Milan, Italy's fashion capital, as well as Venice where you enjoy a Murano glassblowing demo. Continue through Italy with visits to Rome, the Vatican, and Florence and return to France for a ride along the French Riviera. Travel by comfortable coach and sleep in 3-star lodgings along the way.

Experience the heart of Europe on a 7-day tour from Paris. Get a taste for Europe's central countries, including Luxembourg, Germany, France, and Belgium as you travel by coach to some of its most spectacular cities. Watch cobblers make wooden shoes in Amsterdam, sip champagne in Reims, visit Napoleon’s tomb in Paris, and much more. Bed down in 3-star hotels on this round-trip multi-day journey, which offers a great introduction to this exciting world region.