Mont Saint-Michel is considered by many to be one of France’s most spectacular sights, set in the mesmerizing bay where Normandy and Brittany merge. It’s a 4-hour drive from Paris, though, so knowing how to visit Mont Saint-Michel before you go is the difference between a smooth day and a very long one. We run day trips there from Paris, so in this guide, find out how to get there, what to see, … [Read more...] about How To Visit Mont Saint-Michel: Tickets, Tips & Tours
The Absolute Best Tours of Notre Dame to Book in Paris And Why
Entry to Notre Dame is free, so the best Notre Dame tours have to earn their price with more than a ticket. The four picks below do it with scheduled group access, guides who read the rose windows panel by panel, and routes that fold in Sainte-Chapelle and the rest of Île de la Cité. I’ve stood on the square out front watching a crowd jostle for the same photo of the west facade, and what … [Read more...] about The Absolute Best Tours of Notre Dame to Book in Paris And Why
Is a Tour of Mont Saint-Michel Worth It?
The first thought most people have is, wow, that's a four-hour drive. Fair. So is a tour of Mont Saint-Michel worth it, or is the day mostly road? The short answer is yes, and the first view is the reason why: I stepped off the shuttle, turned around, and it landed the same way the skyscrapers land when you come up out of the subway in New York. Here's what the day actually involves, what you … [Read more...] about Is a Tour of Mont Saint-Michel Worth It?
Is a Tour of the Pantheon Worth It?
Almost everyone stops dead in the doorway of the Pantheon, and that traffic jam is exactly the effect Hadrian's architect was going for. It's also the reason a tour of the Pantheon is worth it: the building hands you the awe instantly, then leaves you standing there with no idea what you're actually looking at. We've walked thousands of travelers through those bronze doors, and the gap between a … [Read more...] about Is a Tour of the Pantheon Worth It?
Is a Tour of Buckingham Palace Worth It?
Planning a London trip and wondering if a tour of Buckingham Palace is worth it? Short answer: yes, mostly because these are some of the hardest tickets in the city to get your hands on. The State Rooms open for just a few weeks each summer, entry is timed, capacity is capped, and slots disappear fast. Book a guided tour and you get more than a secured place: a walking tour through St. James's … [Read more...] about Is a Tour of Buckingham Palace Worth It?
Is a Tour of the Acropolis Worth It?
Heading to Athens and wondering whether a tour of the Acropolis is actually worth it? The short answer is yes, and not just because we sell them. The site is enormous, the signage is almost entirely in Greek, and without a guide you will wander past some of the most significant ruins in human history without knowing what you are looking at. I've visited the Acropolis both with and without a guide, … [Read more...] about Is a Tour of the Acropolis Worth It?
