Paris Half-Day Tour with Louvre and Seine Cruise
About this activity
Highlights
- Skip-the-line access to the Louvre
- Explore iconic art pieces like the Mona Lisa
- Enjoy a scenic Seine River cruise
- Discover Paris's rich history and culture
- Experience a semi-private guided tour
Full description
Included / Excluded
- Guided tour of the Louvre Museum
- Seine River cruise
- Semi-private group experience
- Meals and beverages
Itinerary
Pass by: Begin your tour in Paris’s historic Latin Quarter, where your guide introduces the city’s Roman and Celtic origins.
Pass by: Pause outside these two historic churches to discover the defining features of Gothic architecture.
Pass by: Explore Gothic architecture and learn how its intricate details have inspired artists and architects for centuries.
Admire the famous cathedral and learn about its architecture, history, and restoration before exploring the interior with your guide.
Walk through the island where Paris began while hearing stories of the city’s medieval past.
Pass by: View these historic landmarks and learn about royal Paris and the imprisonment of Marie Antoinette.
Pass by: Discover Sainte-Chapelle and the Conciergerie, where Marie Antoinette spent her final days, and learn about the Franks, royal power, and revolutionary Paris.
Pass by: Stroll through one of Paris’s most charming squares while learning about the city’s evolution through the centuries.
Free time for lunch (not included)
End your tour inside the Louvre, discovering world-famous masterpieces and the fascinating history of the museum itself.
Meeting point
Start Location
Cité, 75004, Paris, France
Important information
Know before you book
- Tour operates in English; ensure proficiency
- Semi-private groups may have limited availability
- Confirm booking details and meeting point in advance
Know before you go
- Wear comfortable walking shoes for the museum tour
- Bring a valid ID for museum entry
- Check the weather forecast and dress accordingly
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Accessibility
- Easy Public Transport
Good to know
- Places of worship have strict dress code requirements for entry. All participants are required to have shoulders and knees covered (no tank tops or short dresses) to enter
- Notre-Dame is an active place of worship and may occasionally close without prior notice for liturgical services. In such cases, your guide will adapt the itinerary to include an exterior visit of the cathedral and an interior visit of Saint-Séverin Church. Please note that no compensation will be provided under these circumstances.
Traveler reviews
Notre-Dame Such a Fantastic Tour and Tour Guide!
Our tour with Jessica was absolutely outstanding—engaging, knowledgeable, and genuinely inspiring. She brought the cathedral’s Gothic architecture to life with captivating stories, while keeping a perfect, unhurried pace that allowed time for photos and questions. Her warm, welcoming demeanor made everyone feel included, and her clear insights deepened my appreciation for Notre Dame and its restoration. Highly recommended for anyone visiting Paris.
Excellent tour guide
Audrey was absolutely wonderful! She gave us such an intimate tour, very personalized. Great balance of history, architecture, and entertainment! Also appreciative of her meal recommendations and went above and beyond to help us plan the last day of our trip. Highly recommended her!!
Knowledgeable, personable guides that are highly attuned to ensuring a wonderful experience for all
Remi was absolutely excellent. He showed us the sites, relayed the history, spent time on all of our interests and left us amazed and filled with wonder. We feel as if we understand and know Paris in ways that are both rich and also surprising. I highly recommend this guide in the stronger possible way and this tour company which we have used before!
Highlight of our wonderful trip to Paris.
My wife and I spent the day with Achille and he absolutely made our Paris trip! What an extraordinary tour guide and person. We did a full day tour and we would highly recommend to anyone visiting Paris. Heck, we would even recommend to people living in Paris that want to better k ow their city. Great job and thank you Achilles!
Pere La Chaise
Amazing tour with Melvin, so friendly and knowledgable!!!!! We had a great time and tour seeing the cemetery and all its history