Your Paris, Your Way: Private Panoramic Sightseeing Tour
About this activity
Discover Paris at your own pace on a private full-day panoramic tour with hotel pickup, an English-speaking licensed guide, iconic landmarks, scenic drives, guided walks in Le Marais and Montmartre, and return to your accommodation.
Highlights
- Customizable full-day private Paris sightseeing tour
- See Eiffel Tower, Arc de Triomphe & Champs-Élysées
- Explore Place de la Concorde and Place des Vosges
- Guided commentary on art, history, and culture
- Scenic panoramic drives with photo stops
Full description
See Paris from its grand avenues, historic squares, riverbanks, and village-like neighborhoods on a private Paris panoramic sightseeing tour. Begin with pickup at your accommodation and explore the city with an English-speaking licensed guide who tailors the itinerary to your interests. Enjoy scenic drives and photo opportunities at major landmarks, including the Eiffel Tower, Arc de Triomphe, Champs-Élysées, and Place de la Concorde. Walk through Le Marais to Place des Vosges, continue along the Left Bank and the Seine, then end in Montmartre with a guided stroll through Place du Tertre. After a day combining famous sights and local atmosphere, return to your Paris hotel.
Private Hotel Pickup and Panoramic Paris
Begin your private Paris sightseeing tour with pickup at your accommodation. Travel through the city in a chauffeured vehicle with an English-speaking licensed guide, who adapts the experience to your interests. This full-day format combines scenic drives, landmark views, walking discoveries, and time to pause for photographs across the City of Lights.
Le Marais and Place des Vosges
Explore Le Marais, one of Paris’s most characterful historic districts, on a guided walk through its streets and architecture. Continue to Place des Vosges, among the city’s oldest squares, where harmonious brick façades, arcades, and gardens reveal a more intimate side of Parisian urban design.
Left Bank and Seine River Views
After exploring Le Marais, continue your panoramic discovery toward the Left Bank. Follow the Seine River through the heart of Paris, taking in the city’s historic riverfront setting and the shifting perspectives created by its bridges, boulevards, and monumental architecture. A lunch break is planned during the day, with the meal at your own expense.
Place de la Concorde and the Champs-Élysées
Discover Place de la Concorde, a major Paris square shaped by French history, before driving along the Champs-Élysées toward the Arc de Triomphe. Your guide provides historical and cultural commentary as you travel through these defining Parisian avenues and monumental spaces.
Eiffel Tower and Montmartre
Stop for photographs at the exterior of the Eiffel Tower, Paris’s most recognizable landmark. Conclude in Montmartre, whose bohemian streets once inspired artists including Picasso and Van Gogh. Enjoy a short guided walk through Place du Tertre, then return to your accommodation in Paris.
Included / Excluded
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off in Paris
- English-speaking licensed driver/guide
- Transport in premium air-conditioned vehicle
- Full-day customized Paris itinerary
- Meals and drinks (lunch)
- Personal travel insurance, expenses
- Gratuities for the driver/guide
Itinerary
Pickup at Your Paris Accommodation
Begin your private Paris tour with pickup at your accommodation. Meet your English-speaking licensed guide and set out by chauffeured vehicle for a full-day discovery of Paris’s major landmarks, historic districts, and scenic perspectives.
Panoramic Paris Landmarks
Travel through Paris on a panoramic drive that introduces the city’s major monuments, boulevards, and architectural settings. Your guide shares historical and cultural commentary while adapting the route to your interests.
Important information
Know before you book
- This is a private full-day sightseeing tour of Paris.
- The itinerary may be tailored to your interests.
- The tour combines panoramic driving with guided walking stops.
- Eiffel Tower viewing is from the exterior only.
- The route includes historic districts, squares, avenues, and river views.
Know before you go
- Be ready for pickup at your Paris accommodation.
- Wear comfortable shoes for walks in Le Marais and Montmartre.
- Expect varied surfaces in historic streets and public squares.
- Plan for a lunch break during the day.
- Share your interests with your guide to personalize the itinerary.
Cancellation policy
Ophorus requires full payment to guarantee your booking. We accept payment by credit cards (Visa, Master card, American Express) or bank transfer (Wire transfer fees at the charge of the Guest). There is no charge or service fee for processing credit card payments except with American Express +3%. For any cancellation, the following fees will be deducted from the refund: Up to 22 days prior to departure > full refund except for all the non‐refundable tickets required for bookings* 21 days prior to departure and less > no refund * Cancellations fees for non‐refundable tickets - Museums or Attractions (Louvre, Orsay, Rodin, Sainte Chapelle, Conciergerie, Mont Saint-Michel Abbey …): 25 euros/person - Giverny Monet House: 25 euros/person - Loire Valley Castles: 75 euros/person - Château de Versailles: 60 euros/person - Champagne tastings : 120 euros/person - Eiffel Tower with access to the 2nd floor: 40 euros/person - Eiffel Tower with access to the 3rd floor: 55 euros/person
Reviews
Pascals was absolutely amazing! He was incredibly knowledgeable and made our entire 8-hour tour so interesting with his wealth of information about the war and the history of Normandy. He did a wonderful job balancing the guided portions with plenty of time for us to explore the sites on our own. We learned so much about the logistics and preparation side and of course the sacrifices made. We would highly recommend Pascale and this tour to anyone visiting Normandy!
Lea was great. We tasted a lot of wine.
Jerome did an excellent job with our tour of the Médoc wine region. He was very knowledgeable and did good with arranging lunch, stops, and making sure we got back in time for a dinner we had previously booked.
Additional information
This experience is ideal for first-time visitors to Paris, families, and private groups who want a broad introduction to the city without following a fixed group itinerary. It suits travelers interested in Parisian history, architecture, photography, and neighborhood character, from the grand avenues around the Arc de Triomphe and Champs-Élysées to Le Marais, the Seine, and Montmartre. With a private guide and a flexible format, it is also well suited to guests who want to set the pace around the sights that matter most to them.