Dordogne Day Tour : Prehistory and The Art of the Caves from Sarlat

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Overview

Available languages

English

9 hours

Mobile ticket

Follow a small group scheduled tour that will take you to the most significant sites that are linked with palaeolithic art of the Dordogne. The tour will include the visit of the National Prehistory Museum that houses the largest collection of palaeolithic artefacts in the world. Then discover Lascaux IV cave, a perfect reproduction of Lascaux, in which you will contemplate the paintings that can be seen in the original cave. Finally, admire the original engravings and drawings of Rouffignac cave coined the cave of 100 mammoths as the animal is here the most represented out of all the palaeolithic caves that can be visited.

Additional Info

Specialized infant seats are available

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Children must be accompanied by an adult

Children under 4 years old are not allowed on the tour

Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults

It is cold in the caves (13°C / 56°F), warm clothing is strongly recommended

Electric train visit in Rouffignac, comments made in French during time of travel. Guide will introduce cave beforehand and will make commentaries at the bottom of the cave in English

Please note that the infant seats are available upon request, please inform us at the moment of the booking (number and age of the children)

Pets are not allowed on the tour

English tours of the Caves of Lascaux IV are very limited in number, most of the visits are in French. Your guide will explain the cave before and after the tour as simultaneous translation in the cave is strictly forbidden

Cancellation Policy

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

What‘s Included

Entrance fees to Prehistory Museum, Lascaux IV and Rouffignac Cave

Professional guide

English speaking qualified driver guide

Live commentary on board

Lunch

Gratuities

Pick up and drop off at the hotel

What To Expect

1

Rouffignac Cave

Discover Rouffignac Cave that possesses original and authentic etchings and drawings

1 hour • Admission Included
2

Musee National de Prehistoire

In 2018, the museum was listed on Time Magazine’s 100 Greatest Places To Visit.

1 hour • Admission Included

Options

2024 - 2025

Discover breathtaking Paleolithic art of the Dordogne region. Visit the National Prehistory Museum, Lascaux II as well as Rouffignac caves.

Reviews

4.59

98 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

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  • A perfect day

    Angelina G,

    Jun 9, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    The tour with Benoit visiting Prehistorical sites and some little villages in the Vezere valley was amazing.

  • Great tour

    SUSAN W,

    Sep 6, 2024

    - Viator

    5.00

    It was a well thought- out tour. Benoit, our guide, was very knowledgeable! It was a very memorable day out!

  • Incredible tour of pre-historic caves

    Amanda B,

    Jul 23, 2024

    - Viator

    5.00

    Our tour guide, Benoit was very knowledgeable, professional and friendly. We learned so much about the ancient people of the region. Seeing the caves in person was so inspiring and memorable. We highly recommend this excursion!

  • Formidable

    Jenni K,

    Sep 9, 2023

    - Viator

    5.00

    I very much like the train ride into the Roffignac grotto going deeper & deeper into the grotte Lascaux was very impressive & because our tour guide French speaking Anne, was knowledgeable & very approachable l enjoyed all the information, she imparted expressed in impeccable English very helpful as an introduction before we entered the grotte The whole day was very enjoyable & just a small group made it very pleasant I loved the short visit to the small & very beautiful, calm& peaceful Saint Leon more than anything -streets were free from tourist trappings & tourists in general

  • A Fascinating and Memorable Day!

    Eileen M,

    Oct 8, 2022

    - Viator

    5.00

    The visit to Rouffignac and spending time in the excellent museum at Les Eyzies. I also appreciated the well-informed orientations by our guide Benoit.

From €170.00

4.59
98 reviews