Reviews: Private tours of Rocamadour & Saint-Cirq-Lapopie from Sarlat
The itinerary, minute by minute
This is one of the rare GetYourGuide descriptions that includes timings—I’ve kept them as is. Pick-up at Sarlat’s Place Pasteur, or in Les Eyzies, Saint-Cyprien, Beynac, Domme, or La Roque-Gageac. One hour’s drive along the Dordogne Valley, with a fifteen-minute stop at a viewpoint. Guided tour of Rocamadour, 1 hour 30 minutes. One-hour lunch break, at your own expense. 1 hour 15 minutes’ drive to Saint-Cirq-Lapopie, 1 hour 30 minutes of free exploration, then 1 hour 30 minutes back. Expect nearly four hours in the van for three hours of visits: that’s the time cost of starting from the Dordogne, and I’d rather you knew beforehand.
The two reviews
Gian Mauro (Italy, March 2026) describes an excellent, friendly, helpful and very knowledgeable driver. Two reviews don’t make a statistic; they simply say that the first two customers were happy with the driver. I’d rather look at the programme, which is precise, and the list of pick-up points, which is long—a sign of an operator who knows their clientele.
What works
- Detailed itinerary with estimated durations
- Guided tour of Rocamadour included, in French or English
- Pick-up available in six villages in the Dordogne, not just Sarlat
- Private electric van
- The only two reviews are 5 out of 5
Good to know
- Does not include the Pech Merle cave
- Only two reviews
- Nearly four hours of driving in a day
- Lunch not included, Rocamadour elevator not included
- Not suitable for people with reduced mobility
Included and not included
Included
- Private transport in an electric van, round trip
- Pick-up available in Sarlat, Les Eyzies, Saint-Cyprien, Beynac, Domme or La Roque-Gageac
- Guided tour of Rocamadour, 1 hr 30 min
- Free time in Saint-Cirq-Lapopie, 1 hr 30 min
- Stop at a viewpoint overlooking the Dordogne
Not included
- Pech Merle Cave
- Lunch
- Rocamadour lift
For whom
For those who have based their stay in the Dordogne, have already visited Lascaux, and want a day in the Lot without driving. For couples or families, the private option can be shared. If your priority is the cave, this isn’t the right excursion: from Sarlat, you’ll need either a car and a ticket booked through the official ticket office, or to travel to Cahors for the excursion that includes entry. The Pech Merle or Lascaux page explains why the two complement each other, and how to get here gives travel times from Sarlat.
Saint-Cirq-Lapopie is a self-guided visit. If you want to understand the village rather than just photograph it, the private tour of the village is available separately, but it cannot be combined with this day trip as the time on site is too short.
Other tours to compare
Top-ratedRocamadour: small-group guided tour
VillageSaint-Cirq-Lapopie: private guided tour of the village
Our pickFrom Cahors: Pech Merle Cave & Saint-Cirq-Lapopie
Frequently asked questions
Does this excursion include a visit to the Pech Merle cave?
No, and that’s the key point. The itinerary includes Rocamadour then Saint-Cirq-Lapopie. For the cave, a separate booking is required, explained on the booking & tickets page, or take the tour from Cahors.
Where does pick-up take place?
In Sarlat, at Place Pasteur, or in Les Eyzies, Saint-Cyprien, Beynac, Domme and La Roque-Gageac. The comparison with other private tours is available on private excursions.
Are two reviews enough to decide?
No, and I don’t claim otherwise. What reassures me lies elsewhere: a timed schedule, six pickup points, and a guided tour of Rocamadour included. Compare with the guided tour of Rocamadour alone if you have a car.