Cave Paintings Tour: Explore Prehistoric Art

Embark on a private tour of the Cougnac Cave and delve into the mysteries of prehistoric life. Discover ancient cave paintings, learn about Cro Magnon, and explore the fascinating paleolithic technologies. Uncover the secrets of this exceptional and rare experience!

Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Grottes de Cougnac - Enjoy a private guided tour of an authentic prehistoric cave, showcasing some of the world’s oldest paintings, dating back 30,000 years, which is 12,000 years before Lascaux. The cave also features stunning stalactites, stalagmites, and columns. Experience a demonstration of the technology used by Cro-Magnon people to create…
What's Included
  • Bottled water
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
  • Pickup from Sarlat (9.30am) or Les Eyzies (9.10am)
What's Not Included
  • All Fees and Taxes
  • Pickup from another area (extra charge)
Additional Information

This tour is not suitable for individuals with limited mobility
Afternoon tours are available upon request
Connect with your ancient instincts as you explore some of the most ancient artifacts from prehistory. This exclusive private tour starts with an in-depth demonstration of the methods used by Paleolithic humans to create fire,…

Location
Place Pasteur
Bus stop Place Pasteur in Sarlat (near the medieval area) Please wait at the meeting spot 10 minutes prior to departure
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Anne
Oct 10, 2025
Incomparable experience! - 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.
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Petrabe4074fo
Sep 19, 2025
Truly memorable experience for the art and history lover. - 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.
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Ellen_m
Aug 25, 2024
Great tour of Cougnac Cave - 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.
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Margaret_g
Aug 23, 2024
Highly recommend this tour - 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!
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Tom_p
Aug 21, 2024
The best tour hands down - 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
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Jennifer_m
May 17, 2024
Great tour - Our 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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From $56
up to 7 guests
2 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).