France · DORDOGNE & CAVES TOURS
The 15 best dordogne & caves tours you can book today, with what each costs, how long it runs and who it actually suits. Number one is first for a reason.
Canoe the Dordogne from Vitrac for 2 to 6 hours, gliding past cliffs and châteaux, with easy pacing, kit, and transport.
“We had a great day on the river and this was exactly as described. The scenery was spectacular and we managed to dock en route for lunch easily.”
Self-guided canoe from Domme to Beynac in the Dordogne, with castle views, picnic stops, wildlife, and an easy shuttle return.
“Beautiful scenery, the river was safe to paddle when we went. Good equipment and comfortable transport for our return.”
4-hour Sarlat tour to Beynac and Domme, plus a Dordogne gabarre cruise from La Roque-Gageac with an English driver guide.
“The trip to Domme, Beynac and the Dordogne boat ride was as described and we had had a lovely time. The icing on the cake was our guide Benoit who made all the difference. He was an excellent driver and gave us a descriptive insight of the history and the entire Sarlat region comprising of Domme and Beynac. We would still have enjoyed if not for the intermittent rain especially during the Dordogne boat ride. The commentary and explanation given during the boat ride was excellent and very informative. We wish all the best to Benoit👍”
A small-group 9-hour prehistory day from Sarlat: Lascaux IV skip-the-line, Rouffignac cave art, Les Eyzies museum, and La Roque.
“Our guide Ann was friendly and informative (and a good driver). Great day trip to see and learn about some fascinating prehistory in southwestern France. My wife and I are very glad we signed up for this tour.”
Small-group Dordogne day trip from Sarlat for prehistory context and cave art, with included museum and Lascaux IV entry, plus cold cave prep.
“This tour should be on your list. Our Viator tour guide for the day - an English speaking young man from the area who was very, very informed about the caves and passionate about the theories of how and why the paintings were produced - could not have been better. I wish I could remember his name because he really deserves a big shout out. Everything was seemless and on time. He did a great job at keeping us all together and engaged. Our group numbered about 8 - all English speakers. The Museum of Prehistory gives a very good foundation for the other sites included on this tour. Once…”
Half day Dordogne villages tour from Sarlat with Domme and Beynac style hill towns, a Gabarre boat ride, and English guide.
“Great tour, small group only 4 attendees. French guide from La Dordogne, very friendly and knowledgeable, perfect English. Small confortable Mercedes bus. Boat ride was also included and not to miss.”
Walk Sarlat with an English guide, hit the market on a tasting day, and sample Dordogne specialties plus local wine in 2 hours.
“The tastings were good. 4 types of cheese at our first stop. 3 types of wine (including walnut wine) at the second stop. The wine was accompanied by fois gras, pork tenderloin cooked in duck fat and garlic, and a cheese that had a walnut wine soaked rind. The third stop was walnut cake, walnut crocante (cookies) and walnut/caramel tart. The serving sizes could be best described as morsels or bite-sized. Benoît, our guide, was pleasant but pretty low key and soft spoken. He shared adequate historical information about Sarlat and the food produced in the Périgord region. He also took the time to point out recommended restaurants. He just…”
Small English guided walk through Sarlat market day, tasting foie gras, cheeses, walnuts, and Monbazillac wine in about 2 hours.
“We are a small group who has travelled together many times. We take a Food Tour to help plan our shopping and restaurant visits during our stay. This tour was more focused on local history and less on food. Our guide was very friendly and his English was adequate. He was unable to answer some of our food questions but was willing to ask the vendor. The tour visited only three store-front establishments and stopped at none of the street market vendors. Therefore, we could have easily and more conveniently done this tour on a ‘non-market’ day and avoided all the crowds. We all prefer a more immersive experience when…”
Skip-the-line Lascaux IV from Sarlat with a small-group van ride, English guide, and Vezere Valley stops at Les Eyzies and Saint Leon.
“Our guide was excellent- he was very informative and flexible. When he found out we had already visited Les Ezyies, he took us to other places of interest.”
Sarlat private Dordogne tour with live English guide, Beynac/Castelnaud castle, Domme panoramas, and La Roque-Gageac cliffs plus village stops.
“David was a great guide, he was knowledgeable, flexible and patient. I would highly recommend him for any tour in the area”
A small-group, half-day trip from Sarlat to Rocamadour, with a guided walk and scenic viewpoints. English tour, air-conditioned van.
“Benoit was a fantastic guide and driver. Very knowledgeable and friendly. Made the incredible site even better.”
Half-day Lascaux IV tour from Sarlat with reserved entry, village visits, and an English-speaking guide, plus transport by air-conditioned minivan.
“A well planned chance to see the early human prehistory at the Lascaux site and its environs. A unique and world heritage experience”
Half-day minivan tour from Sarlat to cliffside Rocamadour, with expert guide highlights, Notre Dame Chapel, and time to explore.
“Benoit was excellent- very friendly and knowledgeable. Rocamadour was stunning.”
Eyrignac Gardens in Salignac-Eyvigues: 300 hand-clipped topiaries, a white rose garden, and two nature trails. Entry from $16.
Private, air-conditioned Dordogne Valley tour from Sarlat to Beynac, Castelnaud, Domme, and La Roque Gageac with English guide David.
“Lovely half day trip with very knowledgeable and kind David. Very much recommend. Only criticism is that the tour only lasted 3 hours, so for the price we would have loved it to last the full 4. However, we did learn a ton”
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