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Small Group Tours from Sarlat — Dordogne Villages, Caves & Rocamadour (Max 8)

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Discover the Dordogne region on a small group tour from Sarlat with a maximum of 8 guests. From the prehistoric cave art of the Vézère Valley and the cliff-top village of Rocamadour to the medieval villages of the Dordogne Valley and the region's celebrated market and gastronomy — all with expert local guides and comfortable transport.

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Sarlat-la-Canéda is the finest base for exploring the Dordogne. One of the best-preserved medieval towns in France, its golden-stone streets and weekly market are a destination in themselves — and from its centre, the region's most celebrated sites are within easy reach: the Vézère Valley's UNESCO-listed prehistoric caves, the dramatic cliff-side villages of Beynac, Domme and La Roque-Gageac along the Dordogne River, and the extraordinary sanctuary village of Rocamadour. Our small group tours from Sarlat operate with a maximum of 8 guests. All tours depart from a central meeting point at Place Pasteur in Sarlat, with your expert English-speaking driver-guide handling ...

Sarlat-la-Canéda is the finest base for exploring the Dordogne. One of the best-preserved medieval towns in France, its golden-stone streets and weekly market are a destination in themselves — and from its centre, the region's most celebrated sites are within easy reach: the Vézère Valley's UNESCO-listed prehistoric caves, the dramatic cliff-side villages of Beynac, Domme and La Roque-Gageac along the Dordogne River, and the extraordinary sanctuary village of Rocamadour.

Our small group tours from Sarlat operate with a maximum of 8 guests. All tours depart from a central meeting point at Place Pasteur in Sarlat, with your expert English-speaking driver-guide handling all logistics, commentary and entrance arrangements throughout the day.

Small group day tours from Sarlat

  • Gourmet walking tour of Sarlat (small group): A 2-hour guided morning walk through the medieval streets of Sarlat on market day — one of the best food markets in southwest France. Your guide introduces the seasonal specialties of the Dordogne, including truffles, foie gras, walnuts and local cheeses, with tastings along the way.

  • Villages of the Dordogne Valley (small group, half day): A half-day tour visiting the medieval bastide of Domme, the castle village of Beynac and La Roque-Gageac, with a relaxing Gabarre boat ride on the Dordogne River past medieval châteaux.
  • Paleolithic cave art of the Dordogne (small group, full day): A full day in the UNESCO World Heritage Vézère Valley, exploring the prehistoric art of Lascaux IV — one of the world's most important collections of Paleolithic cave paintings — alongside the National Prehistory Museum and the site of Lar Roque Saint-Christophe.

  • Rocamadour (small group, half-day): A half-day to the cliffside pilgrimage village of Rocamadour — a castle set above a sanctuary set above a village — one of France's most spectacular natural sites.

What to expect

  • Maximum 8 guests: A personal, unhurried experience — not a coach tour.
  • Expert local guides: English-speaking driver-guides with specialist knowledge of Dordogne history, prehistoric art and regional gastronomy; certified guides for all official guided sites.
  • Comfortable transport: Premium air-conditioned Mercedes minivan throughout.
  • Entrance fees included: Lascaux IV, National Prehistory Museum and Rouffignac Cave fees included on the cave art day tour; details on individual pages.
  • Half-day and full-day formats: Choose the duration that best fits your time in Sarlat.

Combining tours

Several of these tours are designed to be combined over a 2 to 4-day stay in Sarlat — a morning gourmet market walk, an afternoon villages and boat ride, a full day of prehistoric art, and a full day to Rocamadour gives a complete and deeply varied Dordogne experience. Browse our Dordogne Packages if you would like accommodation included alongside your day tours.

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