The 15 Best Historical Tours in France

Paris: Louvre Museum Entry with History of Mona Lisa - What happens at the Louvre entrance: the short intro that actually matters

★★★★★★★★★★3.9 · 2,823 reviews · 1 day · from $74Our pick

Priority Louvre entry plus a host intro on the Mona Lisa, then explore freely. Great when lines are long.

“Fabulous experience…what an amazing place. Booking was easy but transferring the booking to an actual ticket was far more complex than expected or needed. The guide was excellent; great to be able to wander at will and take in the culture. Absolutely stunning building. Would definitely recommend.”

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Guided, Historical Tours, Paris Tours & Activities, Paris Walking Tours, Tour Reviews, Tours, Walking Tours

Paris: Dark History and Ghostly Guided Walking Tour

2.Dark History and Ghostly Guided Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,000 reviews · 2 hours · from $35

A 2-hour Paris night walk with a live English guide, mixing executions, Templars, and ghost stories around Notre Dame, Pont Neuf, and more.

“Despite the freak snowstorm that was cast over all of Europe Catherine still did the tour which was pretty sick.”

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Vieux Lyon Cultural & Historical Walking Guided Tour (English)

3.Vieux Lyon Cultural & Historical Walking Guided Tour (English)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 942 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $6Best value

Walk Vieux Lyon with Paul for 2 hours, from Saint-Jean’s clock to traboules, silk lore, WWII sites, and Hôtel-Dieu, with entry fees included.

“Wonderful tour. Our guide was extremely informative and entertaining. We thoroughly enjoyed this tour.”

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Bordeaux Tours & Activities, Cycling Tours, Historical Tours, Tour Reviews, Tours

Bordeaux: Historic Center & Chartrons District Bike Tour

4.Historic Center & Chartrons District Bike Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 709 reviews · 3 hours · from $42

Ride Bordeaux by bike for 3 hours, covering UNESCO streets and the Garonne riverfront, with a canelée tasting and a small-group guide.

“A great intro to Bordeaux city and history. Our guide Benjamin was excellent, very knowledgeable and also very entertaining. We saw and learnt alot more than we expected. Would definitely recommend.”

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1-Day Tours, Historical Tours, Strasbourg Tours & Activities, Tour Reviews

From Strasbourg: Best Of Alsace Historical Day Trip

5.Best Of Alsace Historical Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 633 reviews · 10h 30m · from $147

Alsace day trip from Strasbourg to Haut-Koenigsbourg, Riquewihr, Kaysersberg and Colmar, with Wine Route views and 12-language audio.

“This is a must do trip from Strasbourg. It was very nice and the guide was very informative. We had plenty of time to enjoy Colmar and the castle is a must see. I really recommend this day trip.”

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Food, Food & Drink, Historical Tours, Toulouse Tours & Activities, Tour Reviews, Tours

Toulouse Food & History Tour with a Chef (in English)

6.Toulouse Food & History Tour with a Chef (in English)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 503 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $133

Chef-led walking food tour in central Toulouse. Fresh tastings tied to Saint-Sernin and Place du Capitole, in English.

“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.”

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Dijon Tours & Activities, Full-Day, Historical Tours, Tour Reviews, Tours

Small-Group Full-Day Tour of Côte de Nuits, Côte de Beaune Vineyards and Beaune Historical District

7.Small-Group Full-Day Tour of Côte de Nuits, Côte de Beaune Vineyards and Beaune Historical District

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 364 reviews · 7 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $161

Full-day small-group Burgundy tour from Dijon: two winery tastings (10 to 14 wines), Premier and Grand Cru picks, plus Beaune time.

“David was incredibly knowledgeable! He is a sommelier with many years of wine experience. The tour was exactly what we were looking for.”

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Bordeaux: Top Landmarks & Historic Bike Tour

8.Top Landmarks & Historic Bike Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 346 reviews · 2h 30m · from $42

A 150-minute Bordeaux bike tour with a local guide, classic cruisers, riverside bridges, wine district stops, and a tasty break.

“Amazing trip! Jean Martin was great and the tour was fantastic”

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Historical Tours, Marais District Walks, Paris Tours & Activities, Tour Reviews

Le Marais/Paris – The Historic, Trendy, Jewish, LGBT district

9.Le Marais/Paris – The Historic, Trendy, Jewish, LGBT district

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 341 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes to 2 hours (approx.) · from $48

A small-group walk through Le Marais, from Place des Vosges to the Jewish quarter, with stops that highlight Jewish and LGBT history.

“Jill Andres, Paris Always Walk Cultural Tour, our tour guide was fantastic. She explained in detail the LGBT/ Jewish and the France history dated back to 600AD. I will definately recommend friends to engage her as their guide.”

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Day Trips & Excursions from Nice, Historical Tours, Nice Tours & Activities, Tour Reviews, Train Experiences

From Nice: Historic Train Ride & Alps Villages

10.Historic Train Ride & Alps Villages

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 312 reviews · 11 hours · from $200

Historic train from Nice through the Alps to two medieval villages, guided hikes, Baroque sights, and lunch included.

“Thank you for a great day out. Carmela, our guide, was fantastic, very knowledgeable and made the full day entertaining and interesting for everyone. Many thanks 👍”

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Strasbourg: Guided Historical Neighborhoods Walking Tour

11.Guided Historical Neighborhoods Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 275 reviews · 2h 30m · from $35

Small-group 2.5-hour guided walk in Strasbourg, with Place Kleber, Petite France, and Rayonnant Gothic at Notre Dame. $35.

“The guide, David, was an animated presenter who conveyed the historical details in a logical and interesting way. It was a very cold morning so perhaps less standing and more talking while we walked would have helped the cold not to seep in! In all a great introduction to a very interesting city.”

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Strasbourg on Foot: Historic Center and Petite France with a Local Guide

12.Strasbourg on Foot: Historic Center and Petite France with a Local Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 223 reviews · 2 hours · from $34

A 2-hour guided stroll from Place Kléber to La Petite France, seeing Notre-Dame, Rohan Palace, Ponts Couverts, plus Alsatian sweet tasting.

“Excellent tour, and our guide Javier was so knowledgeable and nice!! 100% recommended to learn about the beautiful city your are visiting!”

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Paris City of Fashion History Private Guided Walking Tour

13.Paris City of Fashion History Private Guided Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 221 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $107

Private Paris fashion history walk with Ivo, Palais-Royal, Rue Saint-Honoré, Vendôme, and Chanel legacy stops. 2 hours, English.

“Ivo was fabulous - so knowledgeable and fun! He was very personable and knew a ton of information. We enjoyed his tour very much, thank you Ivo!”

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Bayeux Tours & Activities, City Tours, Historical Tours, Tour Reviews, Tours

Historic Bayeux Daily Group City Tour In English 2 hrs (Apr-Sept)

14.Historic Bayeux Daily Group City Tour In English 2 hrs (Apr-Sept)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 220 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $24

A 2-hour English walking tour of historic Bayeux, mixing medieval workshops, Roman ruins, and the cathedral area, with great photo-based storytelling.

“Christele was so knowledgeable and well versed in the history and culture of Bayeux. Excellent tour. Highly recommend!”

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2-Hour Experiences, Bordeaux Tours & Activities, Bordeaux Walking Tours, City Tours, Historical Tours, Tour Reviews, Tours, Walking Tours

2-Hour Walking Tour of the City’s Iconic Sights and History

15.2-Hour Walking Tour of the City’s Iconic Sights and History

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 207 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $17

A 2-hour, English-friendly walking tour of Bordeaux’s top sights, from Monument aux Girondins to Place de la Bourse.

“The walking tour on Monday 7th November morning was a huge disappointment. We only saw three or four of the major tourist attractions, and the tour did not cover the old city at all. If you are looking for an in-depth lecture/ commentary on the history and geography of Bordeaux and not a tour of the actual sites of interest, then this might be one for you. I am not sure how a walking tour can omit the monuments of the old city such as St Andre's cathedral: that was not made clear in the description. Many of the major tourist attractions of Bordeaux were not visited in the two…”

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