Combo: Paris City Center + Louvre Museum Guided Tour - Semi-Private 8 Guests Max
About this activity
Explore Paris’s historic center and the Louvre on a 5.5-hour semi-private guided tour (8 guests max). Enjoy reserved Louvre entry and a guided museum visit; see Notre-Dame independently, Pont Neuf, the Tuileries, Mona Lisa, Winged Victory and Venus de Milo.
Highlights
- Notre-Dame Cathedral interior (unguided visit)
- Pont Neuf and Île de la Cité
- Tuileries Gardens and Louvre courtyards
- Mona Lisa and Winged Victory of Samothrace
- Venus de Milo and the Apollo Gallery
Full description
Explore the historic heart of Paris on foot before a guided visit inside the Louvre. This 5.5-hour semi-private tour includes reserved museum entry and a 45-minute lunch break. Notre-Dame’s interior visit is unguided under cathedral rules.
Begin on Île de la Cité with the restored Notre-Dame Cathedral. Your guide explains the cathedral before you visit its interior independently, as guiding inside is restricted. Continue through Paris’s historic center, passing the Palais de Justice, Sainte-Chapelle and the Conciergerie from outside. Cross Pont Neuf, stroll by Place Dauphine and the Seine, and continue toward the Louvre courtyards and Tuileries Gardens.
After a 45-minute break for lunch, continue with your guide to the Louvre Pyramid. Your reserved-entry ticket is included for a guided visit inside the museum. Trace the Louvre’s history from medieval fortress to royal palace and museum, including its medieval moat. See celebrated works such as the Mona Lisa, Winged Victory of Samothrace and Venus de Milo, along with the Apollo Gallery’s crown jewels and works by David and Delacroix when on display. The visit focuses on the permanent collection; individual works may be unavailable because of loans, restoration or museum operations.
Included / Excluded
- Semi-private guided city walk and Louvre museum tour (maximum 8 guests)
- Professional English-speaking guide
- Reserved-entry Louvre Museum ticket and guided visit inside
- 45-minute break for lunch (food and drinks at own expense)
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Optional gratuities
- Temporary exhibitions
- Wheelchair access (this semi-private tour is not wheelchair accessible)
- Lunch, food and drinks
Itinerary
Meet at Cité Métro station
Meet your guide outside Cité Métro (Line 4) by the CITÉ sign, opposite the stairs, 10 minutes before departure.
Notre-Dame Cathedral (unguided interior visit)
Your guide introduces the restored cathedral outside. Enter the interior independently for about 20 minutes; guides cannot speak inside under cathedral regulations.
Meeting point
Start Location
Cité Métro station (Line 4), 1 bis Rue de Lutèce, 75004 Paris
Paris, 2 Rue Aubé, 75004 Paris, France
Meet outside Cité Métro station, opposite the stairs next to the CITÉ sign. Arrive 10 minutes early.
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Know before you book
- Semi-private tour, maximum 8 guests; not wheelchair accessible.
- Provide a mobile number with country code so the guide can reach you. Notre-Dame is visited without guide commentary inside.
- Cancel at least 24 hours before departure for a full refund; later cancellations and no-shows are nonrefundable.
Know before you go
- Meet your guide outside Cité Métro station (Line 4), on the opposite side of the stairs next to the CITÉ sign, 1 bis Rue de Lutèce, 75004 Paris.
- Please arrive at the meeting point at least 10 minutes prior to the tour's scheduled departure time.
- Wear comfortable walking shoes and dress for the weather. Bring a photo ID or a photo of an ID showing date of birth for Louvre entry.
Requirements
Items to bring
- Valid photo ID
Information required at booking
- Full Names of each traveler
Cancellation policy
Up to 24 hours before the beginning of the activity: full refund Less than 24 hours before the beginning of the activity or no-show: no refund
Reviews
We booked this tour to get as much as possible out of our time at The Met. What we didn’t know we were getting was a personalized experience full of captivating stories about the artists' lives and the people who brought the art to the museum. Robin was a wealth of knowledge and a highlight of our trip to New York!
Spent a great day with Charlie he was very engaging and shared lots of information and entertaining stories with us. He took great care of us and we would recommend him for any future tours.
Mark, tour guide for the Metropolitan Museum is an outstanding teacher: engaging; entertaining; professional; personable; experienced and deeply knowledgeable as a result of a lifelong passion and relationship with the Met. He loves what he does and cares deeply about sharing his knowledge and insight to spark curiosity and inspire his clients--his students--to understand context and meaning of each piece or work of art reviewed. My wife, a retired professor emeritas and myself both left thoroughly impressed and grateful to have been taught by best and most captivating guides we have had the privilege of meeting on one of our many travels and adventures. Hire the best. Hire Mark. Worth every penny and every minute of your time you can afford at the Met. Like us, you will look forward to coming back for another teaching session from Mark. In my case, hopefully we will be back on my birthday next year! (Thanks again Mark!)
Frequently asked questions
FAQs
Additional information
Arrive at the Cité Métro meeting point 10 minutes early. Bring a photo ID or a photo of one showing your date of birth for Louvre security. No oversized bags or suitcases; only handbags or small backpacks may pass museum security. Reserved entry avoids the general ticket queue, but security lines may still form. Notre-Dame’s interior visit is unguided under cathedral rules. The route includes substantial walking and is not wheelchair accessible. If the Louvre closes unexpectedly or opening is delayed more than one hour, FareHarbor’s current policy provides an appropriate alternative with no refund or discount. Museum displays and access can change.