Brittany Tours: 14 Worth Clearing a Day For

1.Saint-Malo: Guided Boat Tour with Local Captain

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 300 reviews · 1 hour - 90 minutes · from $46Our pick

See Saint-Malo from the sea with local captain Nicolas or another French and English-speaking guide. Choose a one-hour cruise past Dinard, villas, ramparts, and Petit Bé, or a 90-minute route adding Alet, the outer harbor, and four forts. The boat is comfortable, but access can be difficult at low tide.

“Really nice captain, explained everything nicely and well, and you noticed that he knew of the content he was talking about; the adventure was very richening in informations and history, it also gave a good picture of the coast. As we had a delay due to an inconvenience, he even called us and told us that we could retake the boat tour guide the next day, and for that we appreciate and thank him for it. Prizewise, i don‘t know why it has to be almost 100€ per 2 persons but that did not make it any less worth it.”

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2.Bay of Quiberon or Morbihan gulf: Evening 2 hours navigation

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 135 reviews · 2 hours · from $53

Spend two peaceful hours aboard an 18-meter catamaran in Brittany. Choose the Bay of Quiberon from Quiberon or La Trinité-sur-Mer, or the Morbihan Gulf from Port Blanc in Baden. An English or French-speaking crew serves an aperitif while you watch the coast change color at day’s end.

“The captain was excellent and took time to explain things to us in English. The trip was so peaceful and chilled with nibbles and drinks as an added bonus.”

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3.Guided Segway Tour – Menhirs Escape – 1h30

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 130 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $54Top rated

Explore Carnac by Segway on a 90-minute ride led by guides such as Jojo and Kyky. After a short training session, follow paths and wooded tracks to Tumulus de St-Michel and the Kermario menhirs. The small group, capped at eight people, makes it easier to ask questions and keep a comfortable pace.

“Tout était parfait, l’acceuil , la guide Kyky souriante et donnant des explications claires et précises A recommander sans hésiter”

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4.Baden: Gulf of Morbihan Exploration by Catamaran

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 114 reviews · 3 hours · from $70

From Port-Blanc in Baden, you’ll spend three hours on a spacious Caseneuve Maxi Catamaran with a French and English-speaking crew. Expect islands such as Berder, Jument, Moines, Arradon, or Arz, depending on the route, plus a light aperitif. Departures from Quiberon or La Trinité sail in the Bay of Quiberon instead.

“C'était un aprem au top du top . Le skipper et le matelot d'une gentillesse incroyable. Très a l'écoute, et la cerise sur le gâteau , un ti punch fait sur place et des p'tits toasts en accompagnement. De belles rencontres sur le catamaran. On a ADORÉ.”

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5.[Walking Tour] Discover the Best of Brest in 2 hours

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 102 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes to 2 hours (approx.) · from $18

Walk through Brest with an English or French guide, learning how a wartime-damaged naval city rebuilt itself. You’ll see the Siam quarter, Brest Castle, the Explorers’ Garden, surviving prewar streets, and Les Ateliers des Capucins. The tour ends near the cable car, which you can ride back to central Brest at your own cost.

“Le téléphérique La dame au début nous as fait rire L'expliquation dans le dernier bâtiments était nique”

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6.1h30 guided boat trip (Commented FR & EN)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 96 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $59

Join Nicolas of Marin Malouin for a 90-minute boat ride around Saint-Malo’s fortified city. He comments in French with English support, adjusts the route to the tide, and keeps the group small at no more than 12 people. Expect views of the walls, forts, and old powder magazine, plus a personal, conversational guide.

“Have lodged a formal complaint about this tour provider. Our wifi didn’t work when we arrived in St Malo so couldn’t activate Google maps. We went to the tourist office to ask where location of the meeting point was and they ended up giving us wrong directions. By the time the wifi worked we were in the other side of town and operator couldn’t wait, I asked for a refund and he said you have a smart phone so you can find me??? I said wifi didnt work. He asked me to go to the tourist office and ask a refund from them since they gave me wrong directions. What…”

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7.Brittany: Glénan Archipelago Sailing Day

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 92 reviews · 7 hours · from $112

Spend seven hours sailing Brittany’s Glénan Archipelago aboard a comfortable Caseneuve Maxi Catamaran. You’ll make one or two island stops, or possibly two or three depending on the sailing, enjoy two aperitifs, and have time for swimming and shore walks. Bring your own picnic, swimsuit, towel, sunscreen, and a jacket. English and French are available.

“Nous avons passé une journée magnifique en catamaran à la découverte de l’archipel des Glénan. Mon mari et moi avions réservé via GetYourGuide et nous avons été enchantés de l’expérience. Le catamaran était très agréable, le skipper et son équipier étaient professionnels, accueillants et passionnés, ce qui a rendu la sortie encore plus plaisante. Les paysages des Glénan sont superbes et valent vraiment le détour. Nous recommandons vivement cette expérience à tous ceux qui souhaitent profiter d’une journée inoubliable en mer ! Jessica & Samy”

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8.Visit to Saline – Guérande Salt Marshes

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 86 reviews · from $11Best value

Meet at 8 Rue de Bretagne in Batz-sur-Mer for a one-hour visit to the Guérande salt marshes. A working salt maker, possibly Roger, Rogério, or Victor, explains traditional harvesting, local plants, and salt culture with simple demonstrations and tastings. The tour ends at Le Natursel, a family shop with Guérande salt and regional products.

“Nous avons passé un très bon moment. Les explications étaient claires, accessibles à tous et très intéressantes. Nous avons appris beaucoup, en participant et goûtant plusieurs petites choses notamment!”

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9.One hour boat trip with a local (Commented FR & EN)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 76 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $47

Set out from Saint-Malo with Nicolas of Marin Malouin for a one-hour boat tour in French and English. You will circle the old city walls, Fort du Petit Bé, Cité d’Aleth, and Grand Bé, with the route adjusted to the tide. The small boat holds no more than 12 people and offers both shaded and sunny seating.

“1h de découverte de la baie très enrichissante, un accueil chaleureux. Belle balade même sous la pluie.”

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10.From Concarneau or Port la Forêt: Evening 2 hours navigation

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 60 reviews · 2 hours · from $53

Board a spacious Caseneuve Maxi Catamaran for a two-hour evening sail across the Bay of Concarneau. You will have room to stretch out on the forward trampoline or sit in the sheltered lounge behind the mast. A French- and English-speaking crew serves an aperitif while you watch the sunset and Atlantic colors.

“bemlle petite croisière qui donne envie de faire plus la prochaine fois. équipage très sympa et à l écoute. joli moment”

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11.Day trip to Houat Island

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 56 reviews · 7 hours · from $106

Spend seven hours sailing from Brittany toward Houat Island aboard a comfortable maxi catamaran. Depending on your port, you may see the Gulf of Morbihan or Bay of Quiberon and the Teignouse Lighthouse. Enjoy two aperitifs with snacks, then choose a picnic or island meal during your three-hour stop.

“Superbe escapade à bord d’un bateau très chouette. L’accueil et les échanges étaient riches et on a pas vu le temps passer. C’est vraiment à faire !”

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12.Guided Segway Tour – Carnac and Its Beaches – 1hr

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 54 reviews · from $40

Ride a Segway from Carnac’s port along Legenèse, Ty Bihan, and St Colomban beaches, then pause at Saint-Colomban Chapel before trying a rougher section near Anse du Pô. Guides including Alexandre, Anna, Kiki, Kilian, and Laure-Anne help first-timers gain confidence. The group is limited to eight people.

“Lovely way to spend an hour taking in the sights of Carnac. Anna was a really good guide, and her English was much better than our French!”

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13.GUIDED IN SEGWAY – MENHIRS – 1:30

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 53 reviews · 1h 30m · from $53

Join Mobilboard Carnac for a 90-minute Segway ride through forest paths, coastal Carnac, the Saint-Michel tumulus, and Kermario’s famous menhir alignments. Guides including Alexandre, Kylian, Kyliane, and Kiki provide patient instruction, local stories, and photo stops. French and English tours are limited to eight people.

“Excellent moment ponctué de découvertes, d’humour, d’anecdotes. Merci Alex pour ta disponibilité, ton sens de l’humour et les informations très intéressantes distillées tout au long de la balade en Segway. Souvenir mémorable !! 👍👍👍”

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14.Quiberon: Ferry tickets from/to Belle-Île-en-Mer, Le Palais

★★★★★★★★★★3.7 · 33 reviews · from $23

Take a Compagnie Océane ferry from Quiberon to Le Palais on Belle-Île-en-Mer. The crossing takes 50 minutes and includes luggage, indoor and outdoor seating, and wheelchair access. Spend the day on Brittany’s largest island, with more than 100 kilometers of walking routes, bike trails, and the Citadelle Vauban.

“I had bought the ferry tickets from Trainline in the UK, and discovered that the QR codes on them had to be converted to actual tickets when we got to the port at Quiberon. However this was done efficiently by the staff there.”

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