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Sarlat : Private Tour to a Prehistoric Cave by Exploreo24

9 Reviews 5.00 out of 5 stars Based on 9 traveler reviews collected by Cool Destinations and TripAdvisor | Recommended by 100% of reviewers | Bergerac, France

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Offered in: English
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*** 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.

What's Included

  • Bottled water
  • Pickup from Sarlat, Les Eyzies, Saint Cyprien, Beynac, La Roque Gageac, Domme
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • All Fees and Taxes
  • Pickup from another area (extra charge)
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Place Pasteur
24200 Sarlat-la-Canéda, France

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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.
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1 hour 45 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Grottes de Cougnac

Visit of a second cave with incredible geological formations and cave bears claw marks.
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

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  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Operated by a business

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Sarlat : Private Tour to a Prehistoric Cave by Exploreo24?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CEST).This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund. Read more Apr 2025

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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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