France · CITY TOURS
Good city tours fill up weeks ahead and the great ones go first. Below: the 15 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
See Marseille’s Old Port, Notre-Dame de la Garde, Mucem, and Corniche by panoramic bus with flexible hop-on, hop-off access.
“ability to walk around on our own time and decide what we wanted to see in each stop”
Eiffel Tower summit views, a Seine cruise, and Paris by coach in four hours. Read this practical guide before booking.
“Considering we left London on the 7am train, arrived Paris 10:30 and a return trip from Paris at 7pm we really didn’t have time to do Eiffel Tower correctly , city bus tour and boat ride. Allow a full day. Too much to do considering crowds when needed to return to train in a timely fashion.”
See Paris in one packed day with Montmartre, the Louvre or Orsay, Île de la Cité, Eiffel Tower views, metro rides, and a Seine cruise.
“My brothers and I did our Paris in a day tour with Violet. From beginning to end, the tour was fantastic. Everything was organized, we got to see the highlights of the city, and laughed a lot. Highly recommend this tour.”
See Paris by bike in three hours, from the Opéra and Louvre to the Eiffel Tower and Notre Dame, with a local guide and Dutch bike.
“Perfect way to get your bearings in a new city. Bikes were easy to ride and enjoyed all the stops. Pace was great and our guide, Teun, was super friendly and very knowledgeable”
See Lyon’s basilica, old town, murals, and Confluence Museum by open-top bus with flexible one or two-day access.
“Its a great tour if you dont know Lyon at all and have limited time to visit .”
See Paris by bus, boat, and Eiffel Tower elevator with a hosted tour, Seine cruise, landmark commentary, and optional summit access.
“Efficient tour. Love the ac because Paris can get very hot”
Explore central Paris on a tip-based walking tour covering Notre-Dame, the Louvre, Tuileries, French history, and Eiffel Tower views.
“Our tour leader, Ezra, was very friendly, welcoming and informative. His tour extended beyond the strict limits of the time allotted, to allow for questions and conversation. An outstanding experience!”
See Paris by road and River Seine in one 105-minute amphibious bus tour with live commentary, famous sights, and a fun splash.
“Loved it! A very fun and different experience. Ryan was excellent, he was fun and kept the energy up. Highly recommend.”
Explore Nice by Segway, from the Promenade and Old Town to Castle Hill, with friendly guides, training, photo stops, and small groups.
“Super activity, it was fun and interested Highly recommand, specially with the guide Elena, she is the best”
Eiffel Tower views, Paris by coach, and a Seine cruise in one evening package. Learn what is included, what is not, and how to plan it.
“We were a family of 5, 2 adults and 3 grandchildren visiting Paris. Everyone enjoyed seeing the Eiffel tower, going on the bus tour and taking a very relaxing boat cruise on the Seine River. This activity was enjoyed by all.”
Review of ParisCityVision’s 90-minute covered double-decker tour, with Eiffel Tower views, multilingual audio, practical tips, and honest value advice.
“Even though it rained the day we got to Paris, we enjoyed the informative narrative of Paris as we rode the bus tour. I have to say it made our walking tours so much easier to navigate because this bus tour helped us with the interesting facts about the slights of Paris. I would recommend it to anyone at the start of their Paris exerience!”
Review of Paris’s Châtelet pub crawl with free shots, drink deals, friendly guides, nearby bars, and nightclub entry for $22.
“It was great! I met wonderful people whom I will never forget. The Paris disco is a must-see.”
Explore Lyon’s Roman ruins, traboules, basilica, and top squares with Aidan or Ryan on a friendly bilingual walking tour.
“We learned a lot about Lyon that we would have never found out. Highly recommend this tour and Ryan, our guide, was excellent.”
See Notre Dame, the Louvre, Saint-Germain and more on a guided Paris bike tour with local stories, city tips, and easy cycling.
“My best friend and I just finished a two week trip in Europe traveling to 4 different main locations and experiencing so much. This bike tour was undeniably one of the most memorable and enjoyable experiences of the entire trip. Our guide Christian was so sweet, an awesome guide with so much knowledge about Paris, funny, witty, safe, and just so lovely to be around. He truly made the experience way more than its value. It exceeded my standards and I couldn’t recommend it enough. We saw so much. Location for meet up is easy to find by the lift in front of the town hall, bike are easy to…”
Review of the Montparnasse Tower observation deck, with Paris views, Eiffel Tower sparkle, ticket tips, rooftop access, and practical advice.
“Great view from the tallest building (not structure) in Paris! And great way to see the Eiffel Tower and learn the layout of the city! We did this the first day we were there and it was helpful :)”
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