Padirac Chasm and Rocamadour private full day tour from Sarlat
Attractions & guided tours

Padirac Chasm and Rocamadour private full day tour from Sarlat

Free cancellation
Language: English, French
Mobile voucher accepted
Validity: Flexible
Do this because
  • Descend and take a boat ride inside the Gouffre de Padirac
  • Explore Rocamadour village either on a guided walking tour or freely on your own
  • Visit the Notre Dame Chapel and the Castle above the Sanctuary
What to expect

Join this private full day tour from Sarlat and meet your guide, an expert of the Dordogne, who will go over the itinerary and program of the tour with you as you begin to make your way to the Quercy region of France. After an hour's drive you'll arrive in Padirac where you'll get to experience a unique visit of the underground world of the Gouffre de Padirac.

Via a lift you'll make a 75 meter descent to enter the cave, enjoy a peaceful boat ride on the mysterious subterranean river before you disembark to reach the large caves decorated with gigantic limestone concretions. Once you finished exploring the cave, your full day tour continues towards the nearby village of Rocamadour.

Your tour guide will stop at the oratories that tumble along the steep cliff that dominates the Alzou Canyon where you can get a photo stop. Depending on your time of arrival, you will either follow a guided walking tour of the village or enjoy some free time of your own. For lunch, there are many restaurants and snacks to be found in the village.

Follow your guide and stroll through the streets of the medieval village. You will reach the steps that will take you to the Place St Amadour, surrounded by its seven sanctuaries. Once you have reached the sanctuary, visit the renowned Notre Dame Chapel, part of an extraordinary 13th-century chapel complex. Facing Notre Dame chapel, admire the beautiful frescoes that date back to the 12th century.

After you have visited the sanctuary, you will have some free time to visit on your own. If you make your way out of the sanctuary at the same level, you'll reach the castle that is located above the Sanctuary, here you'll have stunning views over the Alzou canyon.

Another option is to make your way down back to the village and take some time to stroll through the main streets and shop for local souvenirs. There are a number of arts and crafts shop to browse through. Afterwards you'll begin to make your way back to Sarlat where the tour ends.

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What's included
  • check Guided walking tour of Rocamadour
  • check Entrance fees to Padirac Chasm and visit with audioguide
  • check English-speaking driver guide, Expert of the Dordogne
  • check Travel in recent, comfortable & fully equipped minivan
  • check Bottled water in the minivan
  • check Free WiFi access on board
What's not included
  • x_not_included Entrance fees to monuments & attractions unless specified in program
  • x_not_included Lift in Rocamadour
  • x_not_included Personal insurance and expenses
  • x_not_included Meals, drinks & wine tasting fees
  • x_not_included Gratuities for the driver/guide
Where

Place Pasteur Bus Stop, 24200 Sarlat la Canéda, France

Meeting point:
- You'll be picked up in front of the Bus Stop at Place Pasteur in Sarlat la Caneda. The guide will have a sign with the local provider's company logo and tour name. Please be ready 10 minutes before the tour's departure time.
What to remember
  • The minimum number of people required to book this tour is 2 people
  • The maximum number of people on this tour is 8 people
  • Children under 4 years old are not allowed on the tour
  • You will travel in a Mercedes Minivan with a maximum of 8 people per vehicle
  • You must be in a good physical condition to join this tour
  • This tour involves some walking, good walking shoes are recommended
  • This tour is not wheelchair accessible
  • Flash-free photography and filming are tolerated without flash during your visit on foot, but are prohibited during the boat trip for reasons of safety and comfort of visit
  • You are welcome to bring your own lunch. However, please note it cannot take too much space or leave an odor in the minivan. It is not possible to eat or drink inside the minivan and there is no fridge in the minivan to keep your lunch fresh
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Provider
Ophorus Excursions & Tours in France
Booking fee
Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.
Cancellation policy
Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 48 hours before the experience begins.

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