Private Paris in a Day Tour with Louvre Tickets

9 hours
Max 6 people
Commentary: Guide · en
Paris, France

About this activity

Experience Paris in a day with private guided visits to Montmartre, the Louvre, Île de la Cité, and finish with a view of the Eiffel Tower to complete your perfect Parisian day. 

Highlights

  • Private full-day tour of Paris’s top sights
  • Guided Louvre tour with skip-the-line access
  • Explore Montmartre and see the Sacré-Cœur
  • Learn about Notre-Dame’s façade and restoration
  • Enjoy expert commentary from a local guide

Full description

See Paris’s most iconic sights in one unforgettable private tour with an expert local guide. Skip long lines at the Louvre with pre-reserved entry to admire masterpieces like the Mona Lisa. Explore the windmills and cobbled streets in Montmartre. Later, stroll the Île de la Cité to view Notre-Dame’s ongoing restoration and Paris' most beautiful square. Enjoy picture-perfect views of the Eiffel Tower to end your day of sightseeing. With all the logistics handled, expert commentary, and an easy pace, this private tour is designed for couples, families, or friends wanting a deeper Paris experience. 

Make the most of your time in the City of Light on a private, full-day journey through Paris’s most celebrated neighborhoods and monuments. Traveling in the company of a passionate local guide, enjoy a seamless experience filled with art, history, and unforgettable views.

 Begin in Montmartre, the bohemian hilltop district loved by artists. Ride the funicular to the Sacré-Cœur Basilica and admire a panoramic view of Paris from the terrace. Then wander cobbled lanes lined with painters’ studios, historic windmills, and Paris' oldest vineyard. Pause for all the walking  with a coffee at a traditional Parisian café (own expense).

 Hop on the Metro with your guide and continue to the Louvre Museum with pre-booked tickets that save valuable time. For the next 1.5 hours, your guide will lead you through the highlights of the world’s largest art museum, sharing fascinating stories behind works like the Mona Lisa and the Venus de Milo.

 After a 1 hour break for lunch (own expense), meet your guide to explore Île de la Cité, the birthplace of Paris. View Notre-Dame’s intricate façade and learn about its ongoing restoration, then pass by landmarks like the Sainte-Chapelle Church and Conciergerie on your walking tour. Along the way, hear stories from your guide about Marie Antoinette, the French Royal family, and the French Revolution as Paris' history unfolds before your eyes.

Get on the Metro one last time for the day and conclude your adventure with views of the Eiffel Tower. With a carefully planned itinerary and expert guide who accompanies you every step of the way, this private tour allows you to see more of Paris in less time. Enjoy the flexibility to ask more questions, move at your pace, and connect with the City of Light at a personal level with a dedicated local guide just for your group.

Included / Excluded

  • Ticket for Louvre Museum
  • Local English-speaking guide
  • Expertly guided walking tour
  • Metro tickets
  • Gratuities
  • Hotel Pick-Up/Drop-Off
  • Lunch
  • Eiffel Tower ticket

Meeting point

Start Location

Anvers, Paris, France

Please arrive 15 minutes prior to the start of your tour, your guide will be holding a green Walks sign. This tour meets near Anvers Metro Station Exit. Meet in front of the information kiosk labeled "Paris Tourisme" directly across from the staircase down into the metro station.

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Important information

Know before you book

  • Unfortunately due to the nature of this tour it is not suitable for guests with mobility impairments or with wheelchairs, or strollers.
  • Areas visited during this tour are subject to closure. Your guide may need to modify areas visited on the day of the tour.
  • Strikes can be common in Paris. We make every effort to contact you prior to your tour if a strike will affect your tour. For last-minute strikes, modifications or cancellations may be communicated at the meeting point.
  • Should entrance to one of the sites be closed due to strike, we will provide an alternative itinerary.
  • The cruise is guided. It can be subject to delays or cancellation due to high water.
  • This tour is in English.
  • This is a walking tour. Guests should be able to walk at a moderate pace without difficulty.

Know before you go

  • Please arrive 15 minutes before your tour start time for check-in. Out of courtesy to other guests, we’re unable to wait for latecomers. No refunds can be provided for late arrivals or no-shows.
  • Unfortunately due to the nature of this tour it is not suitable for guests with mobility impairments or with wheelchairs, or strollers.
  • All guests (including children) must bring ID on the day of their tour.
  • Security measures are enforced at the Louvre and Sainte-Chapelle. Only small handbags and backpacks are allowed inside. No item larger than 55 x 35 x 20 cm will be allowed. Walks is not responsible for entry prohibited due to large items.
  • Areas visited during this tour are subject to closure. Your guide may need to modify areas visited on the day of the tour.
  • Paris is notorious for its strikes. We make every effort to contact you prior to your tour if a strike will affect your tour. For last-minute strikes, modifications or cancellations may be communicated at the meeting point.
  • The cruise is guided. It can be subject to delays or cancellation due to high water.
  • Tips/gratuities (for your guide) are always appreciated.
  • Walks provides a flexible Seine River Cruise ticket to use at your leisure either at the end of your tour or at the time/date of your choice.
  • Walks and Devour comply with all local government regulations. Please refer to local government guidelines for the most up to date information.

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 7 days before the activity starts

Cancellations received greater than 7 days prior to tour commencement are fully refundable. Cancellations received within 7 days of tour commencement are nonrefundable. Amendment requests are subject to availability and price changes. Late arrivals and no shows are nonrefundable. This is applicable to any tour participant that fails to arrive, or arrives after tour departure.

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Additional information

Ticket age ranges:
- Adult (15+)
- Child (2-14)
- Infant (0-1)