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Activity Bergerac, France

Sarlat : Private Tour to Prehistoric Cave + Castle by Exploreo24

4.9 (16 reviews) 4 h 30 min Free cancellation Private tour
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Sarlat : Private Tour to Prehistoric Cave + Castle by Exploreo24

About this activity

*** This tour is not accessible for people with reduced mobility ***

Get in touch with your primeval nature as you discover some of the oldest relics of prehistory. Your private tour begins with a thorough demonstration of techniques used by Paleolithic humans to make fire, to illuminate the dark caves in which they lived, and to paint.

After getting a taste of prehistoric life, you’ll head for an exclusive private tour outside of public opening hours into the chilly, dark caves to gaze upon cave paintings that date back over 30,000 years. Marvel at the evidence of a bygone culture that existed before civilization began. Wander through the caves, gazing at the veritable forests of stalactites, stalagmites, and columns.

After a scenic drive along the Dordogne river valley with a quick stop at La Roque Gageac to take some pictures, you’ll make a private tour of Beynac, the best preserved medieval castle in France.

Entrance fees for Cougnac and Beynac not included

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At a glance

Duration
4 h 30 min
Confirmation
Instant confirmation
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group
Your group only
People per booking
1–7
Guide
English, French
Operated by
Exploreo24

Ages: Infants (0–0 years) · Children (1–2 years) · Youth (3–5 years) · Adults (6–99 years)

What is included

Included

  • Included: Bottled water
  • Included: Pickup in Sarlat
  • Included: In-vehicle air conditioning: Air-conditioned vehicle

Not included

  • Not included: Chateau de Beynac entrance fees
  • Not included: Grottes de Cougnac entrance fees
  • Not included: Pickup from another area (extra charge)

Itinerary

  1. Grottes de Cougnac

    1 h 45 min Admission not included

    Private guided tour in english

    Demonstration of the technology used by Cro Magnon to make a fire, to light up in cave and to paint.

    Explanations about human migrations from Africa and about life during the ice age.

  2. Chateau de Beynac

    one hour Admission not included

    Private guided tour of the medieval castle

  3. La Roque-Gageac

    10 min

    Quick stop to take pictures at the most beautiful village of the Dordogne valley

Meeting point and pickup

You can be picked up from your accommodation or go straight to the meeting point.

Meeting point

  • At the bus stop

End point

  • At the bus stop

Pickup points

  • Hotel La Couleuvrine
  • Pavillon Clos la Boetie
  • La Villa des Consuls
  • Hotel de Charme La Maison des Peyrat
  • Hotel Bon Encontre
  • Hotel St. Albert
  • Sure Hotel by Best Western Sarlat-la-Caneda
  • Abbys Hotel
  • Au Grand Hotel de Sarlat
  • Hotel Des Recollets
  • Hotel Le Madrigal
  • Hotel Le Compostelle

and 17 more pickup points

If you need a pickup from another area, please contact us (there could be an extra charge)

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel You get back
At least one day before 100%
Less than a day before 0%
  • The operator may cancel if too few people book; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

  • Specialized infant seats are available

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Traveller ratings

4.9 out of 5 · 16 reviews
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Sarlat : Private Tour to Prehistoric Cave + Castle by Exploreo24

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