Top Île-de-France Archaeology Tours

The Eiffel Tower is one of France’s most popular—and most crowded—landmarks. Bypass the long waits, and enjoy a seamless visiting experience, with this skip-the-line visiting option. Pick a range of start times, make your own way to the icon, and head straight up to the second-floor level (or upgrade to visit the summit, with or without an English-speaking guide). Once in the tower, soak up the panoramic views overlooking Paris.

Explore the Catacombs of Paris on a small-group tour limited to only seven people. With this skip-the-line admission, you can avoid the typically long ticket queue at one of Paris' most fascinating attractions, and learn about the history of the underground burial site with a guide.

Beat the crowds at two of Paris' most popular attractions during this 8-hour tour, combining skip-the-line access to the Louvre and Versailles. Entrance fees, lunch, and round-trip transportation from a central Paris meeting point included.

Known as “the empire of death” and home to the remains of some 6 million Parisians, the Paris Catacombs are lined with centuries-old skeletons—and are one of the city’s spookiest sights. On this small-group, skip-the-line tour, you’ll get to explore the medieval tunnels, view hidden chambers most tourists miss, learn about the landmark’s revolutionary and wartime history, and even stumble upon a resident ghost or two.

Depart early in the morning from Paris for the stunning abbey-crowned island of Mont Saint-Michel, one of France's most famous landscapes. This fantastic Mont Saint-Michel tour provides a hassle-free way to see the island on a day trip from Paris, with plenty of free time to ensure you don't have to stick to a strict touring schedule. Explore the site on your own with a self-guided tour supported by an information leaflet or with a live guide ( if the option is chosen ) and learn about the intriguing history of the location. ✅ Explore the abbey-crowned island of Mont Saint-Michel ✅ Eye soothing landmarks ✅ Entrance Ticket ✅ Self-Guided or Live Guided Tour ((If option is selected) ✅ Get an informative leaflet ✅ Transportation via A/C coach (If option is selected)

Experience culture and art through the ages with a small-group tour of Paris’ epic Louvre Museum. Jump the queue and learn about some of the museum’s 35,000 artworks across eight themed galleries from your art historian guide. Then enjoy time on your own to explore, viewing paintings, sculpture, and architecture from 450 BC to the 19th century. Numbers are limited to 25 on this small-group tour or upgrade your ticket to a private tour exclusive to just your group. 

Save time with this Viator skip-the-line Eiffel Tower ticket. This priority access admission ticket allows for a relaxing visit to one of the world’s busiest monuments, accompanied by a host. Listen as your host adds colorful history and facts to the sights below as you look over Les Invalides, Notre Dame Cathedral, and other city landmarks.

Make the most of your visit to one of the world’s most popular landmarks on a guided Eiffel Tower tour. Hear the history and legends behind the Paris icon as a guide accompanies you up to the second level, where panoramic views of the city await. Get help identifying the monuments below, and upgrade for summit access to go even higher.

Bypass the long lines at the Eiffel Tower with this tour that includes summit access. After fast track, skip-the-line access, proceed to the second level to survey the city from the viewing platforms while listening to commentary about Paris culture, traditions, and history. Then, proceed to the summit to see Gustave Eiffel's private apartments and sip Champagne from the onsite bar (own expense).

Paris’ Louvre is one of the world’s largest art museums, so don't waste your time waiting in line. Head straight inside, with your priority access admission, to see three of its biggest crowd-pleasers, including the unavoidable gaze and wry smile of Da Vinci’s “Mona Lisa." On this guided tour, hear fascinating tales and tidbits about these unmissable masterpieces. After coming face to face with several artworks by great masters, you’re free to explore the Louvre independently.

Gain entry to the famous Palace of Versailles without waiting in line with this 5-hour skip the line tour from Central Paris. With priority access to the UNESCO World Heritage site, don your audio tour (available in eleven languages) to listen as you walk through the legendary State Apartments and the Hall of Mirrors. Stroll through the lush gardens, designed by André Le Nôtre, and learn about Louis XIV, the flashy king who once inhabited this opulent residence. Round-trip transportation from 3 departure points in Paris via air-conditioned bus is included.

Travel back in time to the site of France’s most extravagant monarch with this 2.5 hours of the Palace of Versailles. Fast-track entry allows you to skip the lines at this UNESCO World Heritage site, and you’ll arrive in style in a fully air-conditioned coach. Spend time exploring one of France's most famous and impressive landmarks.

Venture beneath the City of Light to explore the dark underworld of the Paris Catacombs. Skip the entrance lines and head inside this fantastically macabre tunnel system filled with the skeletal remains of more than 6 million Parisians. Hear about the remarkable construction of the catacombs from an expert guide as you walk past ornate chambers piled with decorative arrangements of bones, and gain special access to chapels and chambers closed to the general public. Group size is limited to 19.

Breeze past the crowds outside the Eiffel Tower with this skip-the-line pass and 1.5-hour tour. In the company of your local guide, you'll gain priority access to the tower's second level. Delve into the history of one of the world's most famous monuments and soak up the exhibits and maps on display. Then bid adieu to your guide and head to the tower's summit for stellar views of the City of Lights. Toast your travels with a glass of bubbly from the Champagne bar (own expense).

Surround yourself in the grand spectacle of the Versailles palace and gardens on a small-group tour from Paris. Enjoy pickup from your Paris hotel, then breeze past the queue at Versailles and take a small-group tour through the castle’s ornate interior. Discover the rich tastes of Louis XIV, who built the enormous 700-room complex, adorning the space with extravagance and luxury. Then take a leisurely stroll in the palace gardens before returning to Paris.

Skip the long lines with easy access to the Catacombs. Explore these underground tunnels and learn their fascinating history as a solution to the overcrowded cemeteries of Paris. Follow your guide through this subterranean world of skulls and other human remains dating back to the 18th century. This tour grants you rare access to typically forbidden parts of the Catacombs.

Leonardo da Vinci’s Mona Lisa is one of the world’s most famous artworks and the star attraction of Paris’ Louvre Museum. With this first viewing tour, enjoy the rare opportunity to admire the iconic masterpiece without the crowds during an early morning visit. Afterward, follow your guide on a 1.5-hour tour of the Louvre, take in the highlights of the vast art museum, then stay on as long as you like after the tour.

The City of Lights is at its most magical after dark. See the most famous monuments in Paris flooded with light, including the Eiffel Tower, Invalides and Notre-Dame. Your bilingual guide will take you around in a limousine or luxury car, giving you a whistle stop but unforgettable tour of Paris in just three hours.

See the best of the Louvre, and explore the world-famous museum with the whole family in tow, when you book this seamless, private tour. Pick between multiple tour durations and start times to best suit your schedule, and meet your guide just outside the museum. Skip-the-line tickets will help you bypass the crowds and head directly to the masterpieces. You’ll see the Venus de Milo, Mona Lisa, and much more; as you go, your guide will share activities, games, and stories designed to entertain visitors young and old.

Discover one of the grandest châteaux within easy reach of Paris—and enjoy a totally seamless and personalized way to explore—on this private day trip to the Château de Vaux-le-Vicomte. In the morning, meet your driver directly at your Paris hotel, and hop aboard your private vehicle. Upon arrival, you’ll explore the château independently, at your own pace, and can also visit area shops and restaurants if desired (own expense).

Discover stunning Chartres in a single visit during this full-day, private trip from Paris. Spend the day with a top-model vehicle and English-speaking driver at your disposal, following your own tailor-made itinerary. Hit up local lunch spots, head to the city's iconic cathedral, or browse local boutiques—the choice is yours. Pickup and drop-off from any location in Paris is included.

This informative tour is an excellent pick for travelers interested in learning about World War II history and the significant events of the Normandy landings in 1944. Instead of doing comprehensive research, save time and go on a private tour to a selection of important sites. Visit Pointe du Hoc, Omaha Beach, the Overload Museum, and the Normandy American Cemetery and Memorial; and along the way, see tanks, bunkers, bomb craters, and rare military artifacts.

With its opulent proportions and decorations, elegant gardens, on-site museum, and other extravagant details, the Château de Chantilly is one of France’s finest regal landmarks—and this full-day excursion from Paris makes exploring simple. Following pickup from your Paris hotel, travel in the comfort of a private, luxury vehicle straight to the palace. Once inside (entry own expense), explore the highlights and grounds all at your own pace.

Expose your kids to art with this special family-friendly tour of the Louvre, led by a professional guide with considerable experience engaging young visitors. You and your family will not only get to see some of the best artwork the museum has to offer, but you'll also get the chance to play fun games and engage in educational, but entertaining, activities.