Self-Guided Tours in France: The 10 Best Bookings

1.Versailles Palace Self Guided & Gardens tickets

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 1,100 reviews · 4 hours · from $112Our pick

Meet near the Eiffel Tower and ride an air-conditioned bus to Versailles with an English-speaking host. You’ll enter through a separate access point, explore the King’s and Queen’s apartments, Hall of Mirrors, and chapel with an audio guide, then visit the gardens before returning to Paris.

“you need to allow time for the beautiful vast gardens as well as the house and as the crowds are vast a skip the line ticket booking -”

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2.Self Guided Antibes, Cannes & Saint Paul de Vence from Nice

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 193 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $66

This half-day van tour links Cannes, Antibes, and Saint Paul de Vence from Nice, with pickup at private addresses and a maximum of 16 people. You get short self-guided visits rather than a guaranteed walking tour, so the driver’s commentary can vary. Guides praised in the feedback include David, Alessandro, Rodrigo, and Melanie.

“Enjoyable trip. We are like a family going out for the day. The tour guide was able to share his knowledge with us. He was amazing.”

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3.Electrically Assisted Bike Excursion (E-Bike) / E-Bike excursion self guided

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 185 reviews · 5 to 12 hours (approx.) · from $119Top rated

Pick up a fully equipped e-bike in Bayeux and set your own route to Omaha, Utah, Gold, Juno, or Arromanches. Pascal, Justin, and the LocVelo team explain the bikes, suggest routes, and provide GPS, bags, locks, helmets, repair gear, water, and an extra battery. Plan for 5 to 12 hours, depending on your route.

“The beauty of the land along the route was stunning. Bikes were in very good condition and bike bags were provided for bringing along your "stuff". Staff were very helpful and friendly. Highly recommended”

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4.Calanques National Park: E-Mountain Bike with Virtual Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 81 reviews · 4 - 8 hours · from $53

You’ll collect an electric mountain bike, helmet, lock, repair kit, and phone mount near the swimming pool at TROLIB Cassis. Your host explains the equipment, then you follow app-based routes through the Calanques, Cassis, Port Miou, or Cap Canaille. The ride suits confident mountain bikers who can handle gravel and rocky paths.

“Een eerste keer met elektrische mountainbike was wennen. Parcours niet volledig afgewerkt maar wat we deden gaf voldoening.”

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5.E-Bike Rental in Marseille with our brand new Virtual Guide !!

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 81 reviews · 4 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $44

Pick up an electric bike at 25 Quai de Rive Neuve and explore Marseille at your own pace. Use the phone-based virtual guide and suggested routes to reach Notre Dame de la Garde, coastal viewpoints, city sights, and parts of Calanques National Park. Helmets, locks, baskets, insurance, and a locker are included. The rental lasts four to eight hours.

“The owners of the bike shop were very accommodating and friendly. They asked different things that we wanted to see and planned our routes accordingly on the bikes. The bikes performed well and we were able to ride both within the city and also into the countryside along the coast. A very enjoyable experience and with the recommend to others.”

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6.Cassis National Park E-Mountain Bike Experience with Virtual Guide

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 52 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $54

You’ll collect a latest-generation e-mountain bike, helmet, repair kit, and phone holder at Trolib in Cassis, then follow a virtual guide through the Calanques, vineyards, Cap Canaille, beaches, or toward La Ciotat. Choose a route for your level and return to the same shop after about four hours.

“Heel leuke manier om Cassis en de Calanques te leren kennen. Heel vriendelijke bediening. Zeer correct. Aanrader.”

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7.Marseille: Self-Guided Smartphone Tour by E-Scooter

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 50 reviews · from $29

Start at the Vieux Port, learn the scooter basics in English or French, then follow a smartphone guide through Marseille’s Old Port, Panier district, Notre-Dame de la Garde, beaches, and small ports. Choose from several routes, ride for 2 to 4 hours, and enjoy a small group limited to six people.

“We did the city tour on the e-step. Really nice. Was a bit of a search with the app. We probably didn't see everything, but it was really fun. Before departure, clear explanation, good material”

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8.Self-Guided and Interactive City Tour – Colmar

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 45 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)

Pick up a Hopla Guide bag at Colmar’s Tourist Office, then follow an English audio and interactive walking tour through 21 stops. Solve quizzes, open small Alsatian gifts, and pause for museums, food, or photos. The private experience costs $78.10 for up to six people and takes about 2.5 hours, though families may spread it over longer.

“Great adventure. Host was kind enough to wait for us beyond office hours despite holiday season in Colmar”

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9.Carcassonne ‘s Medieval Walls: A Self-Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 43 reviews · 2 to 3 hours (approx.) · from $24

Follow an English VoiceMap audio tour around Carcassonne’s fortified Cité. Use your phone and headphones to hear the story of Lady Carcas, Cathars, crusades, siege defenses, the Château Comtal, and Saint Nazaire Basilica. The app works offline, pauses and restarts easily, and lets you set your own pace over roughly two to three hours.

“Great tour, loads of info and keeps you away from the masses. Takes about 3 hours, great app with geolocation so it works at your pace.”

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10.Lille Scavenger Hunt and Highlights Self Guided Audio Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 32 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $8Best value

Use the World City Trail app to explore Lille at your own pace, solving observation-based riddles at the belfry, Old Stock Exchange, cathedral, and other landmarks. The walk takes about two hours, requires mobile data, and includes audio commentary, GPS directions, and local restaurant and shop tips. No guide or entrance fees are involved.

“C’est Un bon moyen pour découvrir la ville en famille . En plus c’est ludique, il y a un quizz tout au long du parcours, c’est sympa”

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