Read on to find out the opinions of those who have already been on tour with Richard. (I’ve added the titles - R)

the fink family’s normandy, versailles and catacombs tours:

We highly recommend Richard. He took us to Versailles, the Catacombs, Normandy, Pointe du Hoc, it was great to have our own family tour guide. Richard listened to our requests and put together tours tailored for our family. He was accommodating and gave us lots of choices along the way within the tours – he clearly had everything thought through.

Because of Richard we were able to skip the long lines and he is extremely knowledgeable. Not only was able to answer every question, but differentiated his answers depending on the age of the person (we had two teenage girls with us who learned so much from him). He fed us well – knew all of the best places to eat and he made all of the arrangements – even renting a car when public transportation was not available because of a strike

Going with Richard meant that we made the best use of our time while still being flexible and offering us choices along the way. He brought history to life – he gave us all sorts of interesting facts that could not be found in history books.

Matt, Paula, Abby, and Sophie Fink; Rochester, New York

Robin and family’s evening ride through the city of lights:

“Our entire family loved riding with Richard. He kept our three kids engaged with his knowledge throughout the tour.  We had a ton of fun biking street view to all the sites. He adjusted the original plan to accommodate our interests and needs. When we we return we will ride with Richard!” - Robin, Texas

eadaoin’s big day out at versailles

“We had a great day with Richard. We had no idea that Versailles was more than just a palace when we first contacted him through my sister but I’m so glad we did. We went to the gardens – which are massive!!- and we even stopped for wine and cheese!! Afterwards Richard had organized a private tour of the palace which was worth it just to skip the lines which are so bad, and it meant that we saw parts of the palace way from the packs of people. Richard sorted everything out for the whole day so all we had to do was enjoy it. Looking forward to another tour on our next visit!” – Eadaoin, Dublin, Ireland

todd and stephanie’s cycle through the gardens of versailles:

“Our all-day visit to Versailles was an amazing highlight of our trip to France, and Richard was the reason! His personality, wit and knowledge of the history made the buildings and grounds come alive. The bike tour enabled us to see and experience the grounds in so many unique ways, and Richard was sensitive to all of our needs. I assure you that this tour, or any other tour Richard offers, is an excellent investment of your vacation dollars!” - Todd and Stephanie, USA

valerie and robert’s french revolution, catacombs and bike tour excursion:

“My husband and I can highly recommend Richard for a tour of Paris. I do not like being a tourist but want to experience new places like the people who live there. With our small group of 6 friends he made us feel like we were just visiting a friend who lives in Paris and knows a lot about history. He showed us the places we wanted to see as well as others we didn't know about, but a Parisian does, along with the history and importance.  He had advance tickets so we didn't have to wait in line, was very efficient and resourceful so we didn't waste our precious time in Paris.  I came away loving every moment in Paris, thanks to Richard.” - Valerie and Robert, San Francisco  

ben’s bike and boat tour as the sun went down:

“I took a tour of Paris by bike with Richard, I had previously visited the city a couple of times before, but the experience with Richard was by far my favourite. I left knowing so much more about the culture and history of Paris and discovered so much that I would otherwise have walked right by normally. Richard was a fantastic host, friendly, funny and very knowledgeable. The boat ride and watching the Eiffel Tower light up at night were particular highlights! Next time I'm back in the area, I'll absolutely be taking another of Richard's tours.” - Ben, Cornwall, UK

simone’s spooky trip to the catacombs combined with bike and walking tours:

“I met Richard during a bike tour in Versailles, I loved the way he tells a good story and asked for his contact information for a Paris tour in September.

Richard has a way of making the history of Paris come to life, he is reliable and wonderful to hang out with. The ages of our group varied from 18 to 70 years of age and there was something in the tour for each one of us and all of us agreed that we loved Richard and the adventures he took us on.

Richard, makes it convenient by taking care of the tickets and making sure you don't have to stand in line but most of all his stories bring the history of Paris come to live.

Thank you for the great experience and I can highly recommend him.

Au revoir, Simone” - Simone, Netherlands via the United States

mailys’s bike tour on the night notre dame burnt:

“Richard a été un super guide pendant cette balade en vélo. Pédagogue, cultivé, charismatique et plein d'humour, il a réussi à captiver toute mon attention et j'ai appris plein de choses que je ne connaissais pas, moi qui suis pourtant parisienne depuis toujours ! Grâce à son énergie, sa passion et son enthousiasme, Richard a su créer une très bonne ambiance dans le groupe et j'ai passé une soirée à la fois amusante et culturellement enrichissante !” - Maïlys, Paris

jennifer’s Versailles tour on the coldest wettest August day ever:

“We had a wonderful time with Richard exploring Versailles on a wet and windy day!  Despite the weather Richard guided us through a private tour which was wonderful otherwise we would have been with the masses. He was quite knowledgeable and patient with us. We would highly recommend his business and look forward to returning soon to Paris and having a sunny day touring with him” - Jennifer, California