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15 Tours in Lille Worth Booking

25 tours  ·  from $9 a head

Good tours in Lille fill up weeks ahead and the great ones go first. Below: the 15 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.

Entrance Ticket Nausicaa, the biggest aquarium in Europe - Allow four to six hours for a proper visit
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Entrance Ticket Nausicaa, the biggest aquarium in Europe

1.Entrance Ticket Nausicaa, the biggest aquarium in Europe

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 1,135 reviews · 4 to 6 hours (approx.) · from $36Our pick

Spend 4 to 6 hours exploring Nausicaá, one of Europe’s largest aquariums. Your admission covers 85 aquariums, tanks, and terrariums holding 17 million litres of water and about 58,000 creatures. Expect giant manta rays, sharks, penguins, sea lions, educational displays, and a family-friendly visit. Check the voucher exchange instructions before arrival.

“Raie impressionnante, BEAUCOUP trop d'écran. par contre le système de billetterie en ligne a revoir car nous devons faire la queue comme ceux qui achète sur place.”

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Lille Driving Tour by Convertible Citroen 2CV - Leaving Place Rihour for Lille’s old streets
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Lille Driving Tour by Convertible Citroen 2CV

2.Lille Driving Tour by Convertible Citroen 2CV

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 711 reviews · 30 - 90 minutes · from $34

Ride through Lille in a private convertible Citroen 2CV with an English or French-speaking guide. You’ll pass major monuments, narrow old-town streets, pedestrian areas, and cobbles while hearing local history and tips for food and sightseeing. Choose 30, 60, or 90 minutes, and ask your guide about the city’s architecture, past, and best places to eat.

“I got to learn so much about Lille’s history! My guide was very knowledgeable, and I had so much fun! This tour is really worth it 😆”

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Nausicaá National Sea Center: Full-Day Entry Ticket - Three exhibitions, three ways to see the sea
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Nausicaá National Sea Center: Full-Day Entry Ticket

3.Nausicaá National Sea Center: Full-Day Entry Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 541 reviews · 365 days · from $35

Spend about 4.5 hours at Nausicaá National Sea Center in Hauts-de-France, exploring 70 aquariums and 58,000 animals. See grey reef sharks, manta rays, penguins, and sea lions, with feeding sessions, quizzes, and medical training included. Your ticket is valid for 365 days, and an English audioguide costs €4.20.

“very good all round , facilities good , well managed , not too overcrowded, would definitely visit again with grandchildren”

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Unique Tour of Lille by Convertible 2CV - 1h00 - A private hour that gives you your bearings
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Unique Tour of Lille by Convertible 2CV – 1h00

4.Unique Tour of Lille by Convertible 2CV – 1h00

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 470 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $54Top rated

Ride through Lille’s historic center in a private convertible Citroën 2CV for one hour. Your English-speaking driver-guide may be Raphy, Anne, Charlie, Lilian, or another local guide, sharing stories as you pass Place Rihour, the Belfry, Notre-Dame de la Treille, Hospice Comtesse, and Porte de Paris.

“Our guide was so friendly and really knew her history of Lille. Gave a perfect overview of things to revisit in the city.”

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Lille: 24, 48 or 72-Hour City Pass & 24-Hour Transportation - Begin with the bus or Old Lille walking tour
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Lille: 24, 48 or 72-Hour City Pass & 24-Hour Transportation

5.24, 48 or 72-Hour City Pass & 24-Hour Transportation

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 205 reviews · 1 - 3 days · from $41

Pick a 24, 48, or 72-hour Lille City Pass and get free entry to more than 20 museums, parks, tours, and attractions. You also receive 24 hours of metro, bus, and tram travel, plus a choice of a panoramic bus tour or a guided Old Lille walk. Redeem your voucher at the Tourist Office in Palais Rihour.

“The Pass was excellent and saved us not only money but also the hassle of buying individual tickets”

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Private Round Trip Transfer to Vimy Ridge from Arras - Arriving at the Canadian National Vimy Memorial
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Private Round Trip Transfer to Vimy Ridge from Arras

6.Private Round Trip Transfer to Vimy Ridge from Arras

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 164 reviews · 4 hours (approx.)

Travel from Arras to the Canadian National Vimy Memorial in a private car with local driver Michel Bernard. You’ll get about four hours of door-to-door transport, advice for exploring the trenches, tunnel, cemeteries, and monument, plus possible stops at French, Commonwealth, and German war cemeteries. The grounds are mostly self-guided.

“As Canadians we were sure to include a stop at Vimy Ridge to our time in France. We had a rental car so we did have the option to drive there on our own, but we knew the Visitor's Centre was closed for January so we thought by hiring a driver we might learn some information to make up for the closure. Michel was friendly and knowledgeable. His English is heavily accented, but we had no issue communicating. He arrived on time to our AirBnB in Lens and he drove us to the Vimy Memorial, giving us some information along the way. He did mention that it's better to stay…”

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Musee Somme 1916 Admission Ticket - Fifteen scenes that explain trench warfare
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Musee Somme 1916 Admission Ticket

7.Musee Somme 1916 Admission Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 105 reviews · 1 to 3 hours (approx.) · from $9Best value

Enter a 250-meter underground tunnel beneath Albert and follow the Somme battle through 15 trench-war scenes, 25 display cases, sound and light effects, and the Gallery of Heroes. The museum uses French, English, German, and Dutch, and your visit ends in Albert’s Arboretum beside the Ancre River. A free app adds useful context.

“It’s a great experience, which is really well put together. Very atmospheric in the underground tunnels. Best in mind the venue is not in Amiens which I thought it was. It’s 20 miles past Amiens. Really well worth the trip.”

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Private battle of Dunkirk Operation Dynamo Tour - Malo-les-Bains beach: see the scale of the evacuation
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Private battle of Dunkirk Operation Dynamo Tour

8.Private battle of Dunkirk Operation Dynamo Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 99 reviews · 2 hours (approx.)

Follow Operation Dynamo across Dunkirk with a private guide such as Emmanuel, Elise, Fred, or Onno. In about two hours, you’ll visit the Commonwealth War Graves, Malo-les-Bains beach, and the East Mole by private vehicle. The Dunkirk museum is not included, but it makes a useful companion visit.

“This was an excellent tour of sites important to Operation Dynamo. Emmanuel was an excellent guide, and my three sons, ages 17, 14 and 12 enjoyed the tour as well.”

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NO DIET CLUB - LET’S GET THICK IN Lille ! - What you may eat in the savory half
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NO DIET CLUB – LET’S GET THICK IN Lille !

9.NO DIET CLUB – LET’S GET THICK IN Lille !

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 93 reviews · 3 hours · from $77

Join No Diet Club in Lille for a three-hour food walk capped at eight people. Guides such as Raphy, Thomas, Célia, and Laurianne lead you to local eateries and pastry shops for Maroilles fries, cheese, charcuterie, burgers, macarons, and other surprises. Tours run in English or French and begin at Au Chat Bleu.

“Laurianne was a knowledgeable and friendly guide who shared facts about the food and the city itself. We expected to taste more traditional French dishes and so it would be helpful if this could be clearer in the description. An enjoyable experience overall.”

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Full day Australian Battlefields Tour - Starting in Amiens beneath a golden Virgin
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Full day Australian Battlefields Tour

10.Full day Australian Battlefields Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 92 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $253

Spend eight hours tracing Australia’s WW1 story around the Somme with local guide Brigitte De Cuyper. From Amiens Cathedral and Villers-Bretonneux to Lochnagar Crater, Pozières, Thiepval, and Newfoundland Memorial Park, the day combines memorials, battlefield views, family-history research, and the Sir John Monash Centre. Pickup is offered, lunch is extra, and the tour runs in English.

“The guide is very knowledgeable about all aspects of the battlefields but was able to explain the Aussie contribution deeply and with so much information! I had a family member who I had pre-written to Brigitte about, and she had done her homework and was able to add details to my family history. Forever grateful. Was very kind to me with suggestions for my time further north in Flanders Fields, Belgium.”

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Dunkirk: Operation Dynamo and Battlefield of Dunkirk Tour - Starting with the evacuation beaches
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Dunkirk: Operation Dynamo and Battlefield of Dunkirk Tour

11.Dunkirk: Operation Dynamo and Battlefield of Dunkirk Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 85 reviews · 2 hours

Spend two hours tracing Operation Dynamo across Dunkirk’s beaches, port, East Mole, and British cemetery. A private English or French speaking guide such as Emmanuel, Fred, or Elise leads the route by coach or car, with Christopher Nolan filming sites available as an added focus.

“Emmanuel was very knowledgeable and spent considerable time explaining many aspects of the evacuation. It was an excellent tour!! I learned a lot about the operation and the involvement of many countries and people. Well Done!!!”

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30-Minutes Private Guided Tour of Lille by Convertible 2CV - Starting at Place Rihour
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30-Minutes Private Guided Tour of Lille by Convertible 2CV

12.30-Minutes Private Guided Tour of Lille by Convertible 2CV

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 79 reviews · 30 minutes (approx.) · from $35

Meet your private driver-guide at Place Rihour for a 30-minute ride through Lille in a convertible Citroën 2CV. You’ll pass the Old Town, Grand Place, Rihour Palace, the belfry, Charles de Gaulle’s birthplace, and a former hospice turned museum. Guides such as Batiste, Raffe, Simon, and Charles have been praised for clear English, stories, photos, and local food tips.

“It was amazing, our guide did it with full a passion and knowledge. Being in the 2CV was more than nostalgic. Look forward to next time.”

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1 Hour Private Lille Tour by Convertible 2CV with a Local Products Tasting - Porte de Paris and Lille’s northern Belfry
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1 Hour Private Lille Tour by Convertible 2CV with a Local Products Tasting

13.1 Hour Private Lille Tour by Convertible 2CV with a Local Products Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 78 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $72

Spend an hour touring Lille in a private vintage Citroën 2CV with a local driver-guide. You’ll pass the Old Stock Exchange, Porte de Paris, Rihour Palace, Meert, and the De Gaulle family home, with local beer and snacks included. Guides such as Rafi, Nico, Lison, and Tibo are praised for friendly storytelling.

“Charles our guide was excellent and brought the tour to life. The 2CV was great fun and we saw all of the sights of Lille”

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Lille : Vieux-Lille Walking Tour - Palais Rihour and the shape of central Lille
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Lille : Vieux-Lille Walking Tour

14.Vieux-Lille Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 61 reviews · 2 hours · from $41

You’ll explore Vieux Lille with a private English- or French-speaking guide, visiting Palais Rihour, the Old Stock Exchange, Opera House, Chamber of Commerce, Notre-Dame de la Treille, and Hospice Comtesse. Guides such as Raphy, Jerinë, Urvashi, and Ines tailor the pace and add practical tips for cafés, bakeries, bars, and further sightseeing.

“Lovely and very interesting tour, we enjoyed it a lot, merci Jerinë !!!”

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Rallye "Discoveries and Surprises" - Starting at Place Rihour
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Rallye “Discoveries and Surprises”

15.Rallye “Discoveries and Surprises”

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 52 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $71

Meet at Place Rihour for a 2CV rally through Lille’s Old City. Your private team gets a road book, headscarves, and playful accessories, then solves cultural and funny puzzles while tasting beer, Chti cheese, chocolate, and homemade waffles. The game ends with a drink and a prize for the winning team.

“Het was een erg leuke ervaring om zo de stad te leren kennen en veel plezier beleefd met de studenten die ons rondreden door de stad. Leuke opdrachten en een aanrader👍”

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★ 5.01 day Canadian WW1 private tour including Vimy RidgeFrom $37230 reviews
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