Tour Overview
UNESCO–listed Paris is considered among the world’s must-see destinations, but exploring as a tourist can leave you feeling detached from true city life. On this tour, begin with pickup at your hotel and see Paris through the eyes of your local guide. Hit top attractions like the Eiffel Tower, step off the tourist trail, and feel free to customize your route—with expert tips on exploring Paris independently afterward. See the best of UNESCO–listed Paris on this 2-day sightseeing tour Hit the city’s top attractions or escape the tourist trail—the choice is yours Your guide shares hints and tips to make the most of your time in Paris Hassle-free round-trip transport from your Paris hotel
Highlights
- Legendary Paris: Notre-Dame Cathedral, Ile de Cite, Tuileries Park, Eiffel Tower, Champs-Elysees and Arc de Triomphe
- Must See - Place des Vosges, Le Marais, Saint Germain des Pres Quarter, Moulin Rouge, Montmartre, Sacre-Coeur Basilica
Itinerary
8 Stops
1 Cathedrale Notre-Dame de Paris
This private tour can be customized to meet your preferences. Approximate schedule is 10am-3pm with a short break for delicious French lunch (own expense). Day 11:00am Meet your friendly local guide in your hotel lobby and head out to striking Notre-Dame Cathedral, the most prominent and beloved Gothic monument in the world. Marvel at peerless sculpture on the facades including spindly Gothic buttresses and famous gargoyles.
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
2 Ile de la Cite
12pm Experience the charm of two Paris islands - Ile de Cite, the birthplace of the city and Ile St Louis, once favorite place for Voltaire, Moliere, Rousseau and home to the richest people of Paris.
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
3 Louvre Museum
Admire sumptuous Louvre Palace (only from outside), home to the famous Musee du Louvre, the jewel in the crown of French culture and treasure trove of the finest art work in the world.
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
4 Jardin des Tuileries
1pm After history and art lesson, seek a natural refuge in relaxing atmosphere of famous Tuileries Park and get incredible city views ambling along the magnificent embankments of River Seine, one of the most scenic and romantic places of Paris.
1 hour • Admission Ticket Free
5 Eiffel Tower
1.30pm Snap astonishing photos with the most instagrammable site in Paris – legendary Eiffel Tower.
1 hour • Admission Ticket Not Included
6 Champ de Mars
2pm Take a short stop at lovely Champs de Mars, absorb the magnificent views over the Iron Lady and get an overview of the landmark’s history from your private guide. 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
7 Champs-Elysees
2.30pm Admire the glamorous window displays of Champs-Elysees
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
8 Arc de Triomphe
3pm Round off your fabulous day visiting prominent Arc de Triomphe
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Accommodation: Not included
Meals: Not included
8 Stops
1 Place des Vosges
10am Meet your private guide in hotel lobby and cruise the oldest square in Paris - Place des Vosges, gawk at its red brick mansions in the Mannerist Louis XIII style.
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
2 Le Marais
11am Make your way to Le Marais, one of the hippest quarters in the city. Tour Latin Quarter, see its highlights like Pantheon and Sorbonne University
1 hour • Admission Ticket Free
3 Luxembourg Gardens
Or else, put your feet up at sweeping Luxembourg Gardens, beautifully landscaped park, created in the 17th century and dotted with hundreds of statues, monuments and fountains (instead of Le Marais).
1 hour • Admission Ticket Free
4 Saint Germain des Pres Quarter
12pm Lose yourself wandering along the narrow streets of stylish and dynamic Saint Germain des Pres Quarter.
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
5 Montmartre
Lunch time in Montmartre
1 hour • Admission Ticket Free
6 Moulin Rouge
1pm Tour Bohemian Monmartre, home to renowned Moulin Rouge Cabaret, and the Moulin de la Galette, a 17th-century windmill immortalized in paintings of Renoir, van Gogh and Pissarro.
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
7 Basilique du Sacre-Coeur de Montmartre
2pm Feast your eyes on Sacre-Coeur Basilica, another hallmark of Paris, and snap a quirky photo in front of the Love Wall.
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
8 Palais Garnier
3pm Finish off at Palais Garnier (without entering it)
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
Accommodation: Not included
Meals: Not included
Trip includes
Included
Fully Guided English Guide
Private walking tour with the use of metro
All taxes
2 days with a private guide,
5 hours each day Customizable itinerary
Friendly local guide
Private walking tour with the use of metro
Multiple start times available
Must see and off the beaten path
Expert advice where to go and what to do after the tour
Iconic places for photoshoot
Meeting in the hotel lobby
Excluded
1 Night Accommodation
Domestic or International Flight Ticket
Food and drinks
Insurance
Gratuities
Entrance fees (if any)
Transportation
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