Private Tour

Private Tour : Original Prehistoric Cave by EXPLOREO SARLAT

Overview

Available languages

English

French

2 hours 30 minutes

Mobile ticket

*** This tour is not accessible for people with reduced mobility ***

*** This tour can also be operated in the afternoon on request ***

Get in touch with your primeval nature as you discover some of the oldest relics of prehistory. Your private tour begins with a thorough demonstration of techniques used by Paleolithic humans to make fire, to illuminate the dark caves in which they lived, and to paint. After getting a taste of prehistoric life, you’ll head in to the chilly, dark caves to gaze upon cave paintings that date back over 30,000 years for an exceptional private tour. Marvel at the evidence of a bygone culture that existed before civilization began. Wander through the caves, gazing at the veritable forests of stalactites, stalagmites, and columns.

(entrance fees not included)

Additional Info

Specialized infant seats are available

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation Policy

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

What‘s Included

Bottled water

Air-conditioned vehicle

Grottes de Cougnac entrance fees

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

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What To Expect

Grottes de Cougnac

Private guided tour into a real prehistoric cave with some of the oldest paintings found in the world (30.000 years old, i.e. 12.000 years before Lascaux) but also some of the most beautiful stalactites, stalagmites and columns. Demonstration of the technology used by Cro Magnon to make a fire, to light up in cave and to paint. Explanations about human migrations from Africa and about life during the ice age.

1 hour 45 minutes • Admission Not Included

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Private Tour : Original Prehistoric Cave by EXPLOREO SARLAT

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Reviews

5.00

6 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Incomparable experience!
Anne R,
Oct 10, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Fantastic and moving visit to the cave. David is a very knowledgeable and thoughtful guide, giving us a magical experience that will be one of the highlights of our time here.
Truly memorable experience for the art and history lover.
petrabE4074FO,
Sep 19, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Amazing experience to see prehistoric cave drawings in the original setting. David is a wonderful and knowledgeable guide. A true highlight for us in an exceptional area of history and beauty in Feance.
Great tour of Cougnac Cave
Ellen M,
Aug 25, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00
This was a fabulous tour! The best way to see this small, narrow cave is in a small group. David was knowledgeable, very personable, and sent us some great photos of the art via email. Would highly recomend him.
Highly recommend this tour
Margaret G,
Aug 23, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00
We saw amazing sights and learned so much. David even demonstrated how fire was made 30000 years ago and how they made the red ochre. The stalagmites and stalactites were beautiful. It was an exceptional tour!
The best tour hands down
Tom P,
Aug 21, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00
From the moment we were picked up it was a wonderful adventure our host was awesome his knowledge and experience was a treat we received way more than expected loved every minute of it
Great tour
Jennifer M,
May 17, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00
Our guide, David, was excellent in every way. He provided an excellent commentary on the history of the cave and caves throughout France. Fascinating!