France · TRAIN EXPERIENCES
13 tours
This is the shortlist we would hand a friend flying into Paris next month: 13 train experiences with the price, the running time and the one detail that decides it for most people.
Skip the long lines at Versailles by train from Paris, with an expert guide and Musical Gardens or Fountain Show timed entry.
“Really enjoyed the tour & the guided audio explanation with an ear piece let you learn lots of interesting points although there were lots of other visitors enjoying the palace & grounds. Cecilia was both informative & friendly. The perfect mix.”
Skip-the-line Versailles by train from Paris, with a guided palace, Hall of Mirrors, and gardens visit, plus optional Marie Antoinette upgrade.
“It was a great way to see Versailles with minimal hassle. Berek met us at the cafe meeting point and he was very helpful with instructions and some advice on what to do after our trip. He got everyone safely to the Versailles on time to meet our guide. The Versailles guide Adebayo was funny, knowledgeable and very considerate of everyone being included and he had a lot of funny anecdotes about the castle, and history.”
Half-day Versailles with small-group garden walk, round-trip train from Paris, timed Palace entry, plus select-day fountain or musical gardens.
“Our tour guide was great! We loved walking in the gardens it was beautiful!!! It was also great that this tour included there and back transportation, walking tour and leisure time to visit this immense area! Really well thought out tour.”
Train through the Royal Baroque Route from Nice, with Saorge and Tende, baroque monastery views, local lunch, and optional hikes.
“The hiking is more than moderate. The hike up to the castle was steep. Samuel our guide was knowledgeable. Enjoyed the group and the lunch we ate in Entrevaux. Sadly for those not hiking at our second stop in Annot, the shops and eateries were closed so the only thing to do if you decided not to go on the longer hike was sit at a bar. Many in the group were disappointed that the town had shut down for the afternoon hours.”
Bike and train to Versailles from Paris with palace entry, a Grand Canal picnic stop, and guide-led Trianons and Hamlet time.
“Every minute of this tour was fantastic. From the meeting point to the end, our Guide David was exceptional. It was a nice size group of 3 couples and we all got along great. Loved all the biking. Plenty of time for shopping and great suggestions for lunch. Stopping at Versailles for a picnic was so fun. We were able to chat and learn about each other as well as a lot of great history about Versailles. David our guide was amazing. Best guide we’ve had in Paris.”
Historic train from Nice to Alps villages with guided medieval sights, Baroque churches, optional hikes, and lunch included for $200.
“We enjoyed seeing the villages and the beautiful Alps. Matt our tour guide was very knowledgeable. We had a great day!.”
1-day Disneyland Paris and Walt Disney Studios tickets with round-trip train from Paris, timed for fireworks and castle magic.
“You can't visit all attractions just for 1 day. Use the Disney App helps a lot to find them. Excellent”
Solve a murder on the Perpignan Express in a 1-hour escape room in Perpignan, with police puzzles and an optional debrief.
“Notre expérience a été parfaite, décors soignés explications limpide énigmes et intrigue bien pensés, pour toute tranche d âge, enfin un escape game qui ce termine quoi qui ce passe et avec une fin alternative”
Paris private arrival transfer from major rail stations to your hotel with nameplate pickup, bottled water, and included fees. Simple, quick, calm.
“Jean-Claude was fantastic. He met us at the end of the train and helped us with our luggage out to the car. The traffic getting away from the train station was insane but he was calm, cool and collected throughout. When we arrived at the hotel he even helped us into the lobby with our suitcases. My French is very little as was his English but we both (more he than me) knew enough to get the basics and get where we needed to go. We would definitely go this route again!!”
2-hour coastal train from Porticcio area to Ajaccio with a French audio guide and a Corsican tasting of wine, saucisson, olives.
“Après un mauvais démarrage avec un trajet impossible à l'heure où nous avions pourtant réservé, suivis d'une météo capricieuse, l'expérience s'est tout de même révélée top ! Un chauffeur de trin fier de ses racines, avec beaucoup d'humour qui n'a pas peur d'utiliser la macagne sur les pinzutus que nous sommes ! Il nous a partagé un bout de l'histoire de cette île de beauté et c'est ce qu'on recherche en faisant ces activités touristiques !”
Private hotel-to-rail-station transfer in Paris with direct drop-off, luggage help, bottled water, and time to spare.
“Our driver was wonderful. He was prompt at arriving and despite my error in not explaining how much big luggage we had, made iit work and did not stress a bit about it. I am quite impressed in his ability to fit 3 large suitcases and 2 smaller into a Tesla and got us to the train station in time. Excellent service --but please let them know if you have a lot of luggage prior to pick up!”
Ride a historic small train from Nice into the Alps, then hike to Entrevaux fortress and Annot’s mystic forests, with lunch included.
“Incredible scenery and enjoyable hikes. Our guide Carmela was wonderful. She did her very best to make our experience exceptional.”
A guided Versailles day trip by train from Paris, with skip-the-line palace access, Hall of Mirrors, gardens, and Marie Antoinette at Petit Trianon.
“A most enjoyable experience. An excellent guide. The best”
