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Top 15 City Tours in France

24 tours  ·  from $18 a head

Every trip has one free day too few. These 15 city tours justify the slot, priced and timed so you can decide in minutes and get back to the fun part.

Marseille: City Sightseeing Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour - Old Port, La Major, and the Mucem
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Marseille: City Sightseeing Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

1.City Sightseeing Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.8 · 2,820 reviews · 1 day · from $27Our pick

Use a one-day Colorbüs ticket to circle Marseille’s key sights, including the Old Port, Mucem, La Major Cathedral, Vallon des Auffes, and Notre-Dame de la Garde. You can ride the full route first, then hop off where you wish. Commentary comes through the Colorbüs app in 11 languages, so bring charged phones and headphones.

“The staff was extremely nice assisting our cruise ship passengers. They answered everyone’s questions patiently and in a polite manner even so we were a very large group. We mostly interacted with Rahim who was very very helpful.”

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Eiffel Tower Summit Option with Seine River Cruise and City Tour - Why the Seine cruise is the most relaxed part
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Eiffel Tower Summit Option with Seine River Cruise and City Tour

2.Eiffel Tower Summit Option with Seine River Cruise and City Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 2,176 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $120

See Paris from three angles: the Eiffel Tower, an open-deck coach, and the Seine. The package includes second-floor tower entry, with summit access depending on the option you book, plus a one-hour cruise and multilingual audio commentary. Expect limited guiding and some self-directed time, so check the schedule carefully before paying.

“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.”

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Paris in a Day: Louvre or Orsay, Eiffel Tower, City Walk & Cruise - Sacré-Cœur and the artists’ streets of Montmartre
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Paris in a Day: Louvre or Orsay, Eiffel Tower, City Walk & Cruise

3.Paris in a Day: Louvre or Orsay, Eiffel Tower, City Walk & Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,956 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) · from $157Top rated

Spend about nine hours seeing Paris with an English-speaking guide and a group of no more than 16. Ride the Montmartre funicular, tour the Louvre or Orsay, walk Île de la Cité and the Latin Quarter, use the metro, then finish near the Eiffel Tower with a flexible Seine cruise ticket. Guides such as Adam, Antoine, Claire, and Simon have led past departures.

“What a fantastic day, covered so many places, and our guide Felicia was brilliant guide, her knowledge was amazing and such a friendly welcoming person 100%”

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Paris: City Highlights Bike Tour - Starting at the Opera and Place Vendôme
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Paris: City Highlights Bike Tour

4.City Highlights Bike Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,835 reviews · 3 hours · from $50

Ride through central Paris with guides such as Jasmine, Kevin, Hannah, and Rene, stopping at the Opera, Eiffel Tower, Louvre, and Notre Dame. This three-hour tour uses comfortable Dutch bikes, helmets, baskets, and bike lanes where possible. Choose an e-bike if you are at least 155 cm tall.

“Bike tours are always the best way to see a new city and Holland Bike tours did not disappoint. Jasmin, our guide, was an engaging and thoughtful guide. I recommend taking a tour to anyone looking for a highlight of the city tour.”

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Lyon City Hop-on Hop-off Sightseeing Bus Tour - Starting at Place Bellecour
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Lyon City Hop-on Hop-off Sightseeing Bus Tour

5.Lyon City Hop-on Hop-off Sightseeing Bus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 1,614 reviews · 1 - 2 days · from $29

Use Lyon’s open-top double-decker bus to reach Fourvière, Vieux Lyon, the Confluence Museum, Roman theaters, and Bellecour. A one-day ticket costs $29, while two consecutive days cost $34. Download the multilingual REWIND app before boarding and bring your own headphones.

“We had a fantastic time on this trip. There are so many beautiful sights to see in this wonderful city. Loved every moment.”

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Paris: Eiffel Tower Hosted Tour, Seine Cruise and City Tour - Trocadéro: The Best Opening View
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Paris: Eiffel Tower Hosted Tour, Seine Cruise and City Tour

6.Eiffel Tower Hosted Tour, Seine Cruise and City Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 1,507 reviews · 3 - 4 hours · from $116

Start at Trocadéro, ride through Paris by panoramic bus or van, then visit the Eiffel Tower’s second floor or summit with a host. Finish with a one-hour Seine cruise past Notre-Dame, the Louvre, Musée d’Orsay, and Place de la Concorde. Audio commentary is offered in 13 languages, with small-group options available.

“While the tour package is intended to provide an introduction to Paris, the audio on the bus were not well timed with the scene being discussed. The trip to the Eiffel Tower was cancelled and Montparness was substituted. A refund was not provided. My tour of Versailles was cancelled so we purchased tickets for the Eiffel Tower in the long line (which I tried to avoid by pre purchasing online). Very disappointing. The river cruise provided the best service..”

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Paris City Center Free Walking Tour (Tip-Based) - Starting at Fontaine Saint-Michel and reaching Île de la Cité
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Paris City Center Free Walking Tour (Tip-Based)

7.Paris City Center Free Walking Tour (Tip-Based)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,340 reviews · 2 hours 15 minutes (approx.)

Walk through central Paris with an English-speaking guide such as Alberto, Sanna, or Ezra. In about 2 hours 15 minutes, you’ll visit Île de la Cité, Notre-Dame, Pont Neuf, the Louvre, and the Tuileries Garden while learning about the French Revolution, Napoleon, and Parisian landmarks. The tour stays outside museums and the cathedral.

“Was a great teen-family tour with interesting history of Paris and France. Not too - too much walking.”

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Paris: City and River Seine Tour on an Amphibious Bus - Starting with the Eiffel Tower and western Paris
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Paris: City and River Seine Tour on an Amphibious Bus

8.City and River Seine Tour on an Amphibious Bus

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 1,052 reviews · 1h 45m · from $46

Ride through Paris aboard an amphibious bus, passing the Eiffel Tower, Invalides, Champs-Elysées, Arc de Triomphe, and Trocadéro before splashing into the Seine. Guides such as Pierre, Bryan, Elliott, and Ryan mix history, quizzes, and humor in English and French. The 20-minute river section reaches Seine Musicale, Saint-Cloud, and La Défense.

“The tour guide was very engaging and made the tour fun and exciting. One of my favorite parts was learning about Paris history while playing a quiz game.”

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Nice City Segway Sightseeing Tour - Small symbols and big stories in Old Nice
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Nice City Segway Sightseeing Tour

9.Nice City Segway Sightseeing Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,050 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $42

Glide through Nice with a local guide such as Tessa, Nicolas, Elena, or Francisco. In about two hours, you’ll ride the Promenade des Anglais, Cours Saleya, Old Nice, and Castle Hill, stopping for photos and stories. Training, a helmet, and a small group of up to eight are included. Choose the shorter Discovery Tour or the longer Grand Tour.

“Highly recommend. Our 15 year old loved it because he was on a Segway! We loved it because we got to see lovely things and amazing views which would have been an effort to get to if walking. Big shout out to our guide Nicolas who was excellent.”

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Eiffel Tower and City Tour by Bus with Seine River Cruise Option - Reaching the Eiffel Tower and the second-floor view
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Eiffel Tower and City Tour by Bus with Seine River Cruise Option

10.Eiffel Tower and City Tour by Bus with Seine River Cruise Option

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 1,013 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $100

Combine a panoramic Paris coach ride, a one-hour Seine cruise, and Eiffel Tower access in about four hours. You’ll see the Louvre, Notre-Dame, Champs-Élysées, Invalides, and Montmartre, with audio commentary in several languages. Choose second-floor access or upgrade to the summit, but expect separate tour segments rather than one continuous guided outing.

“Paris is a magical city and this evening cruise was exceptional. The lights, the sites, and the people are all lovely. The Eiffel tower glimmers and sparkles, the Seine cruise is romantic and soothing. Just being there and traveling through history, in a word Incredible.”

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Paris: Openair Double Decker Bus Audio-Guided City Tour - Opera Garnier, Opera Square, and the city center
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Paris: Openair Double Decker Bus Audio-Guided City Tour

11.Openair Double Decker Bus Audio-Guided City Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 938 reviews · 1h 30m · from $34

Spend 90 minutes touring central Paris from an air-conditioned, covered double-decker bus. An audio guide on your phone covers the Eiffel Tower, Arc de Triomphe, Notre Dame, Place de la Concorde, Les Invalides, Bastille, and more. Bring headphones, and confirm your chosen language and meeting time before booking.

“really relaxing but kinda hard to see out of the windows if you don't get a window seat.”

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Paris: City Center Guided Pub Crawl with Shots & Club Entry - The first bar sets the social tone
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Paris: City Center Guided Pub Crawl with Shots & Club Entry

12.City Center Guided Pub Crawl with Shots & Club Entry

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 874 reviews · 90 minutes - 4 hours · from $22Best value

Start in Paris’s Châtelet district with guides such as Amine, Omar, or Kevin, then visit two or three bars before ending at Café Oz Châtelet. You get drink deals, a shot with your first drink at each bar, skip-the-line entry, and a ready-made group for the night. Bring ID and wear club-appropriate clothes.

“Came back a year later and it’s still amazing! Great crowd, awesome clubs, and Amine the legend who created this tour with the same energy that makes it unforgettable. Had the best time would 100% do it again and recommend it to everyone!”

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Lyon: City Highlights Walking Tour - Should you book it?
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Lyon: City Highlights Walking Tour

13.City Highlights Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 847 reviews · 90 minutes - 2 hours · from $25

Join Aidan or his father Ryan for a 90-minute or 2-hour walking tour of Lyon. Choose a short route through Vieux Lyon, Bellecour, the Saône, and Hôtel Dieu, or a longer small-group route with Fourvière Basilica, Roman theatres, Terreaux, and the traboules. Tours run in English and French.

“Great tour to start any trip to Lyon! Aidan was wonderful!”

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Paris: City Treasures Bike Tour - From City Hall to the medieval islands
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Paris: City Treasures Bike Tour

14.City Treasures Bike Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 838 reviews · 150 minutes - 3 hours · from $53

This small-group ride starts at Hôtel de Ville and covers the islands, Notre Dame, Latin Quarter, Louvre, Saint-Germain, Les Invalides, and Place de la Concorde. Expect a comfortable French bike, frequent stops, and lively stories from guides such as Paul, Frank, Clement, Igor, and Fred. Bikes make Paris feel surprisingly easy to cover.

“An excellent way to see the city. Covered all the major sites and the guide was knowledgeable and engaging. The whole family enjoyed the trip”

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Paris Montparnasse Top of the City Observation Deck Entry Ticket - Finding the entrance in Montparnasse
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Paris Montparnasse Top of the City Observation Deck Entry Ticket

15.Paris Montparnasse Top of the City Observation Deck Entry Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 817 reviews · 1 to 2 hours (approx.) · from $22

Use your mobile ticket to enter Montparnasse Tower and ride 210 meters up in 38 seconds. From the renovated 56th floor and rooftop terrace, you can identify Paris landmarks, study interactive displays, and watch the Eiffel Tower sparkle after dark. Plan for one to two hours, and bring a jacket for the windy roof.

“Great views! Easy to access. Missed our 8pm slot and went at 9pm and it was no problem at all if you’re running late I’d recommend going either earlier or during sunset. We went at 8pm and it was hard to see towards the Eiffel Tower because of the sun”

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Around France

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Monuments

The LouvreEiffel TowerVersaillesMusée d’OrsayNotre-Dame

On the water

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Table and cellar

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