Private Day Trip From Paris
Private Day Trips From Paris
By booking a private tour from Paris, you can discover areas of France such as the Palace of Versailles or the Loire Valley castles. You even have the option of traveling to Belgium to visit the canals of Bruges, the Venice of the North.
All private tours include pickup and drop-off at your hotel in Paris, as well as transport by minibus, an English-speaking guide, and tickets.
There will be no other people in the group except your partner, family, or friends. Plus, all tours are conducted in a small group of no more than 7 people.
Read the details of each day trip below:
Versailles & Giverny (9.5 Hours)
We'll pick you up at your hotel and travel west of the French capital. After a 1.5-hour drive, we'll arrive in Giverny.
In this picturesque Norman village, we'll take a guided tour of the gardens of the Foundation of Claude Monet, where we'll see the water lilies, oriental plants, and the Japanese bridge that inspired the Impressionist painter. Afterward, you'll have 45 minutes of free time to explore the interior of the house, including the dining room and the artist's private quarters, which still preserve their original furnishings.
Next, we will take a short 10-minute drive to the Moulin de Fourges restaurant, where you will enjoy a delicious set menu:
- Apéritif: Kir normand with cyder.
- Starters: tomatoes, mozzarella, and pesto sauce.
- Main dish: chicken, creamy mushroom sauce, and potato gratin.
- Dessert: chocolate mousse with crunchy hazelnuts.
- Drinks: white or red wine, still or sparkling water, and coffee or tea.
In the afternoon, after lunch, we will travel to the Palace of Versailles, a jewel of French Baroque architecture and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Once there, we'll take a guided tour, exploring the Royal Apartments, where we'll discover majestic furnishings including tapestries, chandeliers, and other decorative arts. We'll also visit the elegant Hall of Mirrors, where the Treaty of Versailles, which ended World War I, was signed in 1919.
After the Palace tour, you'll have approximately 1 hour of free time to explore the gardens of Versailles. You can even see its famous musical fountains, which usually operate on weekends between April and November.
Finally, we'll leave Versailles and conclude this private tour by returning to your hotel in Paris.
Châteaux of the Loire Valley (12.5 Hours)
If you choose this option, we'll travel to the Loire Valley, whose magnificent collection of French Renaissance castles is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
After a journey of about 2.5 hours, we'll arrive at the Château de Chambord, where you'll have approximately 1 hour to explore this palace, which features the iconic spiral staircase designed by Leonardo da Vinci.
Our tour will then continue to the Château de Chenonceau, famous for its series of arches over the River Cher. Once there, we'll take a guided tour of this charming palace and discover why it's known as "the Ladies' Castle."
After the tour, you'll have about 1 hour of free time for lunch near the castle. After lunch, we'll head to the Château de Cheverny, where you'll have about 45 minutes of free time to explore this mansion that inspired Hergé to design Captain Haddock's castle in the Tintin comics.
Finally, from Cheverny, we'll return to your hotel in Paris.
Bruges (13.5 Hours)
Want to visit Belgium's most beautiful city from Paris? We'll pick you up at your hotel and head north. After a drive of approximately 3.5 hours, we'll arrive in Bruges, known as the "Venice of the North."
Once there, we'll take a walking tour of Bruges' historic center, where we'll see the Belfry in the Grote Markt square, the Church of Our Lady, and the picturesque Town Hall, among other notable monuments.
If you take the tour between April and October, you'll also enjoy a boat ride along Bruges' canals. This approximately 1-hour journey will take you past some of the most beautiful spots in this Flemish city. It's sure to be a romantic getaway!
Finally, you'll have about 1 hour of free time for lunch and shopping before heading back to your hotel in Paris.
Why Book a Private Day Trip?
By booking a private day trip, you'll have an exclusive English-speaking guide just for you. Plus, you'll save money if you're a larger group.
More Information
Duration
9h 30m - 13h 30m.
Language
The activity takes place with a guide that speaks in English.
Included
Hotel pickup & drop–off
Transport by minibus
English–speaking guide
Admission to the Palace of Versailles and the Fondation Claude Monet in Giverny (depending on selected option)
Admission to the Château de Chenonceau, the Château de Chambord, and the Château de Cheverny (depending on selected option)
1–hour boat ride on the canals of Bruges (depending on selected option; only from April to October)
Lunch (only for the day trip to Versailles)
Small group tour, no more than 7 people
Not included
Food and drinks (except for the day trip to Versailles)
When to book?
You can book up until 4 days before the activity as long as there are still places. Book now to guarantee your spot.
Type of voucher
Electronic. Show the voucher on your phone.
Accessibility
Only some areas are accessible.
Sustainability conditions
All services published on Civitatis are carried out in accordance with our Sustainability Code.
Our providers commit to:
- Provide a safe and satisfying experience.
- Reduce, reuse, recycle.
- Incorporate eco-conscious technologies.
- Uphold fair employment standards.
- Foster the growth of local communities.
- Preserve the integrity of local culture.
- Safeguard both cultural and environmental heritage.
- Ensure ethical treatment of animals.
- Operate with honesty and transparency.
- Encourage sustainable behaviors among customers and staff.
This particular activity contributes as follows:
- No printing of documentation required.
Pets
Not permitted.
Frequently asked questions
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Q - Why do this activity with Civitatis?
A - At Civitatis we guarantee the best quality and prices, click here if you want to know how we select our activities.
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Q - How to book?
A - To reserve the activity, choose the date and complete the form on this page. You will receive your confirmation immediately.
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Q - Which local supplier will be providing the tour?
A - Extime Travel (Ex Paris City Vision) Corporate name: CITYVISION SAS Registered Office: 83 Boulevard de Sébastopol, Paris, France Tax Identification Number (VAT ID): FR60421197005 Contact information Email: resa@pariscityvision.com Phone: +33 1 44 55 60 00 This supplier is commited to providing services in accordance with applicable European Union laws.
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