Private Tour
Sarlat : Private Tour to a Prehistoric Cave by Exploreo24
Overview
Available languages
3 hours
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 exclusive 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 outside of public opening hours.
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)
Visit a second cave with incredible geological formations and cave bears claw marks.
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 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.
Grottes de Cougnac
Visit of a second cave with incredible geological formations and cave bears claw marks.
What‘s Included
Bottled water
Air-conditioned vehicle
Pickup from Sarlat (9.30am) or Les Eyzies (9.10am)
Grottes de Cougnac entrance fees
Pickup from another area (extra charge)
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Sarlat : Private Tour to a Prehistoric Cave by Exploreo24
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Reviews
7 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
This was an amazing experience.
Libby L,May 11, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00David did a great job. He explained all of the history and showed us how to make the paints, how to make fire and how they made cave lanterns. His obvious enthusiasm made our experience all the better. Take his lunch recommendation. Highly recommend.
Incomparable experience!
Anne R,Oct 10, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Fantastic 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
5.00Amazing 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
5.00This 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
5.00We 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
5.00From 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
5.00Our guide, David, was excellent in every way. He provided an excellent commentary on the history of the cave and caves throughout France. Fascinating!
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