No matter what you’re into: food, wine, history, art, music or anything else,
we give you the freedom to personalize your vacation with optional excursions that speak to your interests.
When you book your excursions with us, you can be assured that every optional excursion that we offer coordinates with the free time that you'll have in your destination,
so you'll never have conflicts between included and optional activities.
Our team of travel experts carefully selects each optional excursion that we offer to ensure that you receive the highest quality at a great value.
Our tried-and-true partners have a finger on the pulse of the city in which they operate so they deliver the very best experiences.
We offer experiences you cannot create on your own and because you’re booking with us, we coordinate all your transportation and timing needs.
The following optional excursions are examples only for this vacation. These may or may not be offered, and availability is subject to days of operation and seasonality. Please select a departure date to view optional excursions and pricing for a specific date (due to currency fluctuation, pricing shown is subject to change until purchased). Optional excursions are available for purchase on our MyAvalon site 90 days prior to the tour start date.
Price Ranges
$ ($50 CAD and under)
$$ ($51 - $100 CAD)
$$$ ($101 - $150 CAD)
$$$$ (Over $150)
Basel
Breisach
Strasbourg
Amsterdam
Paris
London
Basel
Wonders of Basel
See the wonders of Basel by coach and on foot during this enjoyable guided excursion that shows off the best of this 2,000-year-old city.
Price Range: $
Breisach
Storybook Colmar, France's Little Venice
Discover the fusion of German and French culture on this wonderful guided tour through storybook Colmar, the "Little Venice" of France and capital of the Alsace wine region.
Price Range: $$
Strasbourg
Into the Alsace Countryside with Wine Tasting
Travel along the famed Alsace Wine Route on this enchanting half-day excursion that visits a traditional medieval Alsace village and includes a cellar tasting of the local wines.
Price Range: $
Amsterdam
Biking in Amsterdam
Pedal your way past polders, dikes, and quaint, centuries-old villages on this exhilarating guided bike tour through the beautiful Dutch countryside.
Price Range: $$
Zaanse Schans & the Symbols of Holland
Tour a working windmill, watch wooden clogs being made, and visit a cheese farm on this exciting half-day guided excursion to Zaanse Schans!
Price Range: $
Bites & Highlights of Amsterdam
Discover Amsterdam's charming Jordaan district, and taste the authentic foods the locals know and love on this enjoyable guided foodie walking tour.
Price Range: $$
Paris
An Evening at the Moulin Rouge
Enter the exhilarating Belle Époque world of champagne, fine French cuisine, music, lights, thousands of glittering costumes, and an evening of Moulin Rouge cabaret you will never forget!
Price Range: $$$$
Dinner and Cabaret Show at the Famous Lido
Enjoy a magical evening of delectable French cuisine and the newest cabaret show at Paris' legendary Lido on the Champs-Élysées.
Price Range: $$$$
Seine River Cruise
Enjoy a cruising experience like no other on this incredible excursion aboard a beautiful, glass-encased boat on the River Seine.
Price Range: $$
Wine and Food Experience
No trip to France is complete without experiencing its wines-and these excursions will teach you the best ways to do it!
Price Range: $$
Vintage Car Tour
Ride in a vintage car through the incredible City of Light.
Price Range: $$$
Running Paris
Discover the magic of Paris while staying active at the same time on this easy-paced guided running and sightseeing tour.
Price Range: $$
An Evening at the Moulin Rouge
Enter the exhilarating Belle Époque world of champagne, fine French cuisine, music, lights, thousands of glittering costumes, and an evening of Moulin Rouge cabaret you will never forget!
Price Range: $$$$
Dinner and Cabaret Show at the Famous Lido
Enjoy a magical evening of delectable French cuisine and the newest cabaret show at Paris' legendary Lido on the Champs-Élysées.
Price Range: $$$$
Mona Lisa's Smile & the Louvre Museum
Once a royal palace and now a museum housing one of the most famous art collections in the world, the Louvre is yours on a guided tour.
Price Range: $$
Claude Monet's Magnificent Giverny
Discover a magical world of lily-adorned ponds, majestic weeping willows, artistic bridges, and a perfectly preserved pastel-pink house at Claude Monet's beloved Giverny.
Price Range: $$
Private Guided Tour
Explore the City of Light in your own way and at your own pace on this private, guided sightseeing tour. Just decide what you want to see and do with your certified Local Guide--the choice is yours!
Price Range: $$$$
Seine River Cruise
Enjoy a cruising experience like no other on this incredible excursion aboard a beautiful, glass-encased boat on the River Seine.
Price Range: $$
Hidden Treasures: From the Palais Royal to the Opera Garnier
Get off the usual tourist trail on this fascinating 3-hour walking tour of the hidden treasures of Paris.
Price Range: $
Bike Tour
Join us for a fun pedaling and discover magnificent Paris and its surroundings!
Price Range: $
Wine and Food Experience
No trip to France is complete without experiencing its wines-and these excursions will teach you the best ways to do it!
Price Range: $$
Paris Literature Tour
Follow in the footsteps of the literary world's greatest masters on this captivating walking tour to the haunts, hangouts, and death beds of these famous writers
Price Range: $$
Paris WWII Walking Tour: Occupation and Liberation
Paris' tragic and inspiring WWII history comes to life during this guided walking tour. Visit Le Marais, the Jewish Quarter, and more to learn what life was like for Parisians during Nazi occupation
Price Range: $$
Paris Fashion Tour
From Dior to Chanel, join a fashion expert for this fascinating walking tour through the areas where Parisian haute couture began!
Price Range: $$
Ghost and Mysteries Tour of Paris
When the sun goes down on the City of Light, this thrilling walking tour reveals its deepest, darkest, spine-tingling secrets.
Price Range: $
Historic Wine Cellar Tour with Wine Tasting
Tour the King of France's 18th-century wine cellar, learn about the fine art of crafting world-famous wines, and taste three different French wines-c'est magnifique!
Price Range: $
French Baking Class: Classic Macarons
Learn to make perfect French macarons at this fun, hands-on cooking class.
Price Range: $$
Vintage Car Tour
Ride in a vintage car through the incredible City of Light.
Price Range: $$
Private Paris Photo Shoot
Get ready to strike a pose with Paris as your background on this private photo shoot with a professional photographer in the inimitable City of Light!
Price Range: $$$$
Running Paris
Discover the magic of Paris while staying active at the same time on this easy-paced guided running and sightseeing tour.
Price Range: $$
London
England in One Day
From mysterious Stonehenge and the Roman ruins of Bath to the picturesque Cotswolds and Shakespeare's Stratford-upon-Avon, this guided full-day excursion is a fantastic introduction to many of England's most beloved sites.
Price Range: $$
Stonehenge Direct
Stonehenge is the most famous prehistoric monument in the world. Come and unlock its secrets.
Price Range: $$