France · HISTORICAL TOURS
The 15 best historical tours you can book right now, with what each costs, how long it runs and who it suits. Number one is top for a reason; start there.
Save time at the Louvre with priority entry, a Mona Lisa introduction, and freedom to explore the museum at your own pace.
“It’s known to be crazy busy at the Louvre, but we savored the experience”
Explore Paris after dark on a two-hour walk through executions, Templars, ghosts, Notre Dame legends, and gruesome local history.
“The guide was superb - so knowledgeable and captivating! The walk and tour were great. Not scary/gory, but great stories of some of Paris's legends! Highly recommend.”
Review of Lyon’s Vieux Lyon walking tour, with traboules, silk history, food tips, WW2 stories, practical details, and honest value advice.
“Paul has an easy and engaging style, while sharing information about the city. He is well informed and researched and makes the tour interesting. Paul also gives insights into living in the city, culture, and food”
Ride Bordeaux’s historic center, Chartrons, and riverfront with a local guide, e-bike option, canelée tasting, and small-group ease.
“Super tour ! Flavi was great and so knowledgeable about Bordeaux and its history. We had a great day and loved the route ! Highly recommend”
See Haut-Koenigsbourg Castle, Riquewihr, Kaysersberg, Colmar, and the Alsace Wine Route on a scenic day trip from Strasbourg.
“Maybe drop off with less walking at stops throughout the day”
Taste Toulouse with a chef, pairing seven local dishes with memorable stories at Place du Capitole, Saint-Sernin, and more.
“Amazing food and history tour, it was great to have each course accompany a part of the history of Toulouse. We really enjoyed how Alex made the tour special and personal as well.”
Explore Burgundy’s Côte de Nuits and Côte de Beaune with expert guides, two tastings, scenic vineyards, and free time in Beaune from Dijon.
“Our tour guide was Max! He made it a really fun experience and kept everything very laid back. He even gave us a number of places to visit after the tour. Can’t recommend it enough.”
See Bordeaux’s landmarks by comfortable bike, cross two bridges, taste a local treat, and ride with a passionate guide in a small group.
“We saw so much! Jean Christophe is passionate about the city and its history and he plans the tour to cover both. We all had a great morning and even a bout of rain didn’t dampen our enjoyment. Excellent tour.”
Explore Le Marais with a small-group guide, from Place des Vosges to Jewish and LGBT landmarks, historic mansions, shops, and local food.
“Jill did a wonderful job of customizing the tour to my interests, she's so knowledgeable about the area and took me to places I never would have found on my own, I really appreciated her sense of the offbeat and interesting!”
Explore Strasbourg’s squares, Petite France, Neustadt, and cathedral with a lively local guide on this small-group walking tour.
“Davide gave us a lot of interesting information and history about Strasbourg. He was enthusiastic and easy to listen to. It was a great way to learn about the city, its past and a good way to get my bearings. Davide recommended good places to eat and other places that might be of interest to visit for the rest of my time in Strasbourg. I would definitely recommend this tour.”
Review of Paris City of Fashion History, a private two-hour walk through couture streets, Chanel landmarks, Place Vendôme, and Palais-Royal.
“The guide was a treasure trove of the fashion world and its doings, from the Charles Worth era in the 1800s up to the present. And he was funny as well. We went window shopping the collections of the main fashion houses; what fun to compare impressions!”
Explore Bayeux on foot with an English guide, from medieval dye works and Roman ruins to cathedral details and D-Day history.
“A very informative, concise history of Bayeux through the centuries presented with a foundation of knowledge mixed with a bit of humor and wit! An exceptional investment of time to understand the city and its place in history.”
Review of Bordeaux’s $17 walking tour, covering major landmarks, bilingual guiding, route details, value, and tips for booking wisely.
“Excellent descriptions by our guide. Entertaining and informative. Would recommend to anyone not au fait with Bordeaux’s rebellious history”
Walk Rouen’s medieval center with guide Elodie, from Joan of Arc’s square to the Gros-Horloge, cathedral, and Saint-Maclou.
“Elodie is a great guide! She is engaging, and we got a very nice overview of the history of Rouen. She just started giving English tours, so we are so lucky to have her as our tour guide. A must when visiting Rouen!”
Explore Bordeaux through historic monuments, neighborhood walks, and generous bakery tastings on this small-group English tour.
“This was a fun take on a walking tour of Bordeaux. We got a bit of history and some fun facts about baking in France, and in Bordeaux specifically. We also got to eat good baked goods, from sweets, to savories and breads. I really enjoyed this. Joshua was our tour guide. He was very knowledgeable and answered all our questions. Definitely recommend.”
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