Journey into History: Dordogne Day Tour from Sarlat
About this activity
Highlights
- Discover prehistoric sites in the Vézère Valley
- Visit the National Museum of Prehistory in Les Eyzies
- Explore ancient troglodyte dwellings at La Roque
- Experience the Lascaux IV cave replica firsthand
- Learn about early human life and prehistoric art
Full description
Travel back thousands of years on this immersive small-group day trip from Sarlat exploring the prehistoric heritage of the Dordogne. Journey through the Vézère Valley, home to one of Europe’s richest concentrations of prehistoric sites.
Visit the National Museum of Prehistory in Les Eyzies, where your English-speaking driver-guide provides a guided visit and brings the collections to life through clear storytelling and context.
Continue to La Roque Saint-Christophe to discover impressive cliffside shelters carved into limestone, then experience Lascaux IV, the remarkable replica of the famous decorated cave. Combining museum interpretation, archaeological sites, and iconic cave art, this tour offers a complete and engaging journey through early human life and creativity.
The Prehistoric Heritage of the Vézère Valley
The Vézère Valley is one of Europe’s most important prehistoric regions, with hundreds of archaeological sites and decorated caves revealing human activity dating back tens of thousands of years.
Les Eyzies & the National Museum of Prehistory (Guided in English)
Les Eyzies-de-Tayac is often considered the “capital of prehistory” due to its concentration of discoveries and sites. A highlight of this tour is the National Museum of Prehistory, where your English-speaking driver-guide leads the visit, making the collections accessible and engaging for international travelers and adding context you wouldn’t get from a self-guided visit.
La Roque Saint-Christophe
This immense limestone cliff shelter reveals a remarkable record of human occupation, from prehistoric dwellings to medieval fortifications carved into the rock.
Lascaux IV Cave Art Centre
The highlight of the tour is the visit to Lascaux IV, the complete replica of the famous cave discovered in 1940. The site faithfully reproduces prehistoric paintings that date back more than 17,000 years.
An Immersive Journey Through Time
Combining prehistoric art, archaeological sites, and breathtaking landscapes, this tour offers a comprehensive introduction to the origins of human creativity and life in prehistoric Europe.
Included / Excluded
- Transportation in premium air-conditioned minivan
- English visit of the Prehistory Museum.
- Visit of La Roque Saint Christophe
- English tour of Lascaux IV.
- All entrance tickets.
- Lunch and personal expenses
- Hotel pickup and drop-off.
- Gratuities for the driver/guide.
Meeting point
Start Location
Place Pasteur, France, Sarlat-la-Canéda, FR
Place Pasteur, Sarlat-la-Canéda, France
Please arrive 15 minutes prior to departure time at Place Pasteur Bus stop, Sarlat.
Important information
Know before you book
- This is a prehistoric-focused full-day experience combining museum interpretation + sites + cave art
- Tour is operated in English.
- Minimum number of 2 participants (adults) applies.
- This tour is not wheelchair accessible.
- This tour is not available in August.
Know before you go
- Please arrive 15 minutes prior to departure time
- The day includes a guided visit in English at the National Museum of Prehistory
- Warm clothing is strongly recommended for the caves.
- Good comfortable walking shoes recommended.
- Photography restrictions may apply inside some exhibits
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before departure for a full refund. Cancellations within 24 hours and no-shows are non-refundable.
Reviews
We had a very fun day with Matt to Mont Saint-Mitchel. Matt is an excellent tour guide & he cared for his clients very much. He's an on time person. We learned a lot about the history of Saint-Mitchel via Matt. He made sure we have enough time browsing this beautiful UNESCO. We definitely recommend friends & family this tour. Thank you Matt
Pascal was, above all, a smiling whirlwind of energy from the very start — bursting with knowledge, passion, and just the right amount of dramatic flair. He painted the horror of the Omaha Beach invasion so vividly that we could practically hear the chaos, then marched us through the bunkers at Pointe du Hoc like we were on a mission ourselves. And before we even caught our breath, he had already catapulted us back to Bayeux at invasion speed. A legend in tour‑guide form. Thanks from Croatian Team😉
Our Normandy D-Day tour was well worth it and we so enjoyed our tour guide Matt. He made the tour engaging, entertaining and informative. The tour was just the right size and a half day was perfect for us. It would have been much harder to get around to the sites and understand each without the information that Matt was constantly sharing. There was hardly a time that Matt was not telling us what/how/when of what we were looking at. Thanks Matt!
Frequently asked questions
FAQs
Additional information
Unlike many museum visits in the region, this tour includes an English-speaking guided visit inside the National Museum of Prehistory in Les Eyzies, led by your driver-guide, offering a deeper understanding of the collections and the broader story of human prehistory in Dordogne.
Please note that we do not distribute water bottles anymore to limit our environmental impact. We strongly recommend that you bring a reusable bottle.