Dordogne Day Tour : Prehistory and The Art of the Caves from Sarlat
Overview
Available languages
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 dramatic troglodytic site of La Roque Saint-Christophe, a sheer limestone cliff inhabited since Paleolithic times, with guided explanations about prehistoric shelters and ancient engineering adapted to the cliffs.
After immersing yourself in these legendary sites, travel back to Sarlat with memories of an extraordinary journey into prehistory.
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
It is cold in the caves (13°C / 56°F), warm clothing is strongly recommended
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
Important information : please note that this visit includes climbing stairs and is therefore not indicated for guests with mobility issues
Please note : the order of visits may vary according to reserved time slots at Lascaux IV
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Professional guide
English speaking qualified driver guide
Live commentary on board
Entrance fees to Prehistory Museum, Lascaux IV and La Roque Saint-Christophe
Lunch
Gratuities
Pick up and drop off at the hotel
What To Expect
Musee National de Prehistoire
Uncover humanity’s ancient story with a guided visit through extensive exhibits dedicated to early humans and Paleolithic art, providing context before visiting the region’s most iconic cave sites.
La Roque Saint-Christophe
Marvel at this dramatic troglodytic site : a sheer limestone cliff inhabited since Paleolithic times, with guided explanations about prehistoric shelters and ancient engineering adapted to the cliffs.
Options
2024 - 2025
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Reviews
103 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Our guide Anne was...
Robert C,
Sep 30, 2025
- Viator
5.00Our guide Anne was exemplary. She was friendly, professional and very knowledgable. She gave us many recommendations on restaurants, gourmet shops and tips on where to go in Sarlat. The National Museum of Prehistory at Les Eyzies has many interesting artifacts, Anne gave us a great tour of the museum. The Lascaux lV museum complex was simply amazing. We thoroughly enjoyed our trip and would highly recommend it.
A perfect day
Angelina G,
Jun 9, 2025
- Viator
5.00The tour with Benoit visiting Prehistorical sites and some little villages in the Vezere valley was amazing.
Great tour
SUSAN W,
Sep 6, 2024
- Viator
5.00It 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
5.00Our 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
5.00I 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
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