Had a fantastic day touring the Loire Valley with Brice! Communication was perfect regarding pick…read moreup and what to expect for the day. Everywhere we went, Brice was an insider. Super knowledgeable about French wine cheeses. Highly recommended!

Tour guides very knowledgeable and helpful! Saees and Emma were great. Tour was nice and easy, but…read morewish there was some more wine - still would recommend to others and add it is family friendly. We saw beautiful châteaus and got to tour independently along with info on the bus ride from the guides which I thought was a nice balance of a semi structured tour. I also felt very comfortable as a solo traveler. Enjoyed the wine tasting at the last and largest château.

Luiz was hands down the best tour guide I have ever had. He is patient, kind and incredibly…read moreknowledgeable and helpful. We took the Burgundy tour first. We stopped at a larger producer to have whites, went on to have a fabulous lunch with fresh cheeses and salad, tried wines from the barrel at different stages and then headed to some caves at a smaller producer that had a lovely combination of reds and whites. Our tour was so perfect we engaged him for a second tour, of Reims and Champagne region. Luiz took us to the historical Notre Dame of Reims where we got a little history lesson and then off to a larger facility that produces champagne (Mumm) where we got a very in depth tour and background of how traditional champagne is made. The highlight was a stop for a toast in some vineyards with a special bottle he selected of one of his favorites. At our last stop, Robert Allait we were able to try a variety of champagnes. Both tours were a highlight of our whole trip because of Luiz. He is passionate about what he does, thoughtful and a wonderful educator. My friends and I are trying to figure out how to take him on a trip to Italy .

I booked a private day trip to Champagne region with Luiz in Jan…read more Wow! Wow! First off communication was easy, I exchanged several emails and booked directly on his website. Luiz went above and beyond for us. He made sure my friend & I had a great trip. During the drive we talked in great length about all the difference wine regions. We visited a large Champagne house and a smaller house. I had very specific requirement and he meet every single one of them.

It is difficult to write this review because this tour was so amazing. I kept looking for a tour…read morethat did champagne sabrage and couldn't find anything. I stumbled onto Peggy's website and was ecstatic that the tour involved champagne sabrage and was a small tour (max 6 people). Peggy picked us up at our hotel in Paris along with 2 other couples. The drive from Paris was roughly two hours. We stopped at a small champagne house where we had a tour and did our sabering. After we went to lunch which was included. It was delicious! Then we went to two more stops. My husband and I really wanted to get an authentic champagne saber while there and Peggy made sure to find a place(she called a few stores) for us to stop by. She definitely knows what she is doing, and I might say this tour was the highlight of our trip.

Peggy is just amazing. After searching many tours My husband choose Peggy's & after reading all the…read morefabulous reviews & Peggy's background we were not disappointed! The whole day was pleasurable. My favorite was visiting the small family run champagne house with Sabering which I did & loved it!!! We had lots of full glass samples & learned a new appreciation for Champagne

We had a great experience and learned so much about the town and the rich history. Trong is a…read morewalking encyclopedia and was so kind.

This was my second time to do a tour to Champagne and it was definitely the best this time. I went…read morewith friends and family, so that could have made a difference; however Trong and the whole company made this a very special day for all of us. It was an all-inclusive full day, and we made life time memories. My 10 year old grandson had a really fun time and our guide Trong made that possible. If you're looking for a trip to Champagne, this is the one to go on!

After my experience with Ultimate Paris Guide, I highly recommend this…read morecompany if you want to make the most of your trip in France. On the business side, thanks to them, we saved a lot of time and money. They organized in advance our transport from the Airport to Paris and as well as in Paris, and they found us a great hotel in the heart of Paris, and booked the best restaurants just near my workplace On the leisure side, they could reserve the best seats for operas, private tour with guide... we spent some time after work discovering the greatest sights. And especially, If you like the nightlife in Paris, you have to call them ! They are the real travel counsellors who know Paris in and out.

Purchased the package on August 16th to plan tours and transportation during our trip to Paris…read more They sent me an email stating that they would be closed during October (during our trip) so they can't help us and will refund the E275 that we paid. A month later I contacted them about the refund and they said it was "coming soon". Two months later, still no refund. No response. Stay away.

I booked a trip to the Champagne region thru Viator. After confirming pick up times and details via…read morephone the day before, Wine Passport showed up over an hour late and didn't have a proper seat for me in the van. The vehicle was ENTIRELY FULL and they had a small flip down seat in between the driver and the front seat passenger and I was told "The van is very full today, I hope this is ok." It wasn't ok with me for a 2 hour drive to Champagne and because I had paid just as much as anyone else in the van and didn't have a proper seat or safety belt. I elected not to go on the tour because the seating wasn't acceptable (or safe) and the guide apologized for the lateness and the less than ideal seating and told me he'd "try" to get the operator to refund me but he wasn't optimistic. What was worse than the disappointment of the lateness and lack of a real seat in the vehicle was when I raised the issue with Viator to try and get a refund after the operator never returned my call is that the operator lied about almost every detail. About the time communicated for pick up, about the actual arrival time of pickup, about the seating situation they offered, and even told them I got into the van and was "unpleasant with the guide and then got out." which was totally untrue as I never even got in the vehicle. Miscommunications and misunderstandings happen, especially in different cultures - but lying to make a case against not refunding a fee for a tour you never gave is unacceptable anywhere. If you feel justified in not refunding, why lie? What do you lose by refunding for a tour that was never taken? The good thing is Viator took care of me and refunded but it still stings to know these guys are that dishonest and don't care because they know that tourists either wont complain and deal with it or will need to leave the country and why should they bother? Be aware when booking with these operators and get all terms in writing. If terms dont meet what booking promised, take pictures and save all correspondence, as they'll lie and call you "unpleasant" and keep your money.

We loved our tour with Richard! He's hilarious and so informed. He seriously knows everything about…read moreParis (especially where to eat & sip), Wine, and most importantly, Champagne! He's a great teacher and loves to share his knowledge (no question is dumb). The whole day was awesome and we learned so much. Richard picked my husband and me up from our hotel (the Westin) around 7:30 AM. There were two other couples in the car so, 6 of us total! Once you got out of the city, driving in the region was beautiful. We stopped at Moet Chandon first to tour a big name producer. We tasted a glass of champagne there and were on our way to visit Dom Perignon's grave/ beautiful church. Next, we went to a lovely local champagne house for lunch. We tasted 4 glasses of champagne there and a liquor. Lunch was tasty and, there were just the 7 of us there. We had a chicken and rice dish with gravy, a tart with berries and fresh whipped cream for dessert, and finally, local cheeses with french baguettes. Next, we visited another local champagne house where we did a tour and learned so much more about the region and co-ops. We then tried 4-5 different champagnes. We arrived back at our hotel around 5ish and just beat traffic. We loved the tour and would absolutely recommend to family and friends.Thanks Richard!!! TIP: Consider bringing an energy drink to make sure you can fully enjoy the final champagne house- our van started to get sleepy post lunch and trying champagne all morning!

We do not have enough superlatives to describe how fabulous our private champagne and wine tour…read morewith Preston was! From booking through execution, we were just thrilled that we decided to splurge on this experience. Given the short time we were in Paris and all that we wanted to do, Preston was able to arrange a combo tasting for us that took us to a private wine cellar to learn about and taste some incredible small production champagnes, a wine shop to try a selection of red and white wines with cheeses and meats, and lastly to a bustling local wine bar to get a flavor for how the locals enjoy a glass of wine with friends. It was an experience that ranks among our favorites during all our travels, with the added bonus that we have returned home and used our new found knowledge to buy some wines that remind of us of time in the City of Lights! Overall, we were thrilled both with how much we learned, with how gracious, informed and truly personable Preston was and of course, with the wonderful wines and champagnes. Our experience lasted over four hours and we felt like it was well worth the time and the money. When we return to Paris we hope to do another tasting with Preston to learn more, drink well and catch up with our new friend!

I just went on the street art walking tour - this amazing tour was fun, engaging and informative…read more this is my 5th visit to Paris and I am so glad I did this tour. I highly recommend this tour and this company. the company is extremely helpful and responsiv. I highly recommend these tours. I have already booked a second tour! This tour was unique- I had a one of a kind experience.

Steeve is the best in the business! If you're even thinking of planning a trip in Paris contact him…read moreASAP. He took us on a beautiful tour of the champagne region as well as Versailles. He is well known amongst the French community and it felt like we had the backstage look at Paris. Definitely recommend you choose Steeve when it come to your Paris vacation. BEST IN THE BUSINESS!

We went to Belleau Woods, the World War I Museum in Meaux, and a stop for lunch. Ian was our tour…read moreguide, and he was phenomenal. He was so knowledge about the subject and about each site we stopped at. Furthermore, he was able to answer any question we asked. I feel like I learned so much about World War I and it's implications for Europe and the world. I would highly recommend this tour and Ian to anyone visiting Paris!

April 11, Montmartre Pastry and Chocolate Food Tour, Paris…read more Our family of four with a son 9 and daughter 10 did a pastry and chocolate tour through Montmartre and it ended up being a really fun way to explore the area. Arrival and First Impressions The group was small, just our family and another family, which worked out well. The shops we visited were tiny so taking turns going in and out was part of the experience. Our guide was knowledgeable and walked us through side streets, small parks, and local spots we would never have found on our own. The Highlights We stopped at six different locations including chocolatiers, bakeries, and pastry shops. Highlights included a choux pastry, crepes, madeleines, artisan eclairs, and multiple chocolate tastings. The final stop for hot chocolate and macarons was excellent. The macarons were so good we ended up buying some to bring home. The tour was not just about food. We saw the Love Wall, hidden streets, and learned about the history of Montmartre including small details about the neighborhood that made it feel more personal. The Challenges The guide did not have a very loud voice so in a bigger group it might have been harder to follow, but with our small group it worked fine. Would We Return Yes, especially to try a different tour. It was a great mix of food and exploring. Final Thoughts This tour is a great way to experience Montmartre beyond just walking around. The combination of food, history, and hidden locations made it a memorable and worthwhile experience.

Their ticket purchasing process is misleading and unethical. You go about filling our information,…read morelike you do for many websites, but unlike any other website, you hit the "Next" button (for the third time) and suddenly you have purchased the ticket, without any opportunity to review your tour date, number of participants or even credit card info. All the previous "Next" buttons led to the next step in the process, as is implied by the word and as you would expect, but not this one - it is the final confirmation of purchase even though there is NO indication that this is about to happen. Then they tell you that there are no refunds under any circumstances and that the credit and ticketing laws do not apply to them. Perhaps this is because they are based in Cyprus, which I assume they have chosen precisely to evade regulations. Note that they say there are no refunds no matter what - even if your overall trip gets cancelled or the tour gets cancelled or the guide does not show up. Be very careful, or better yet, avoid these folks and do any of the other more legitimate tours out there for wherever you are travelling to.