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Private Tour: Customize Your Perfect Day in Paris

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Private Tour: Customize Your Perfect Day in Paris

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Put together your perfect day in Paris, and see popular sights, such as the Notre Dame Cathedral, and the impressively tall Eiffel Tower on this full- or half-day tour with a private local guide. Your time in the city will be pre-planned based on your interests and what you want to see. Along with popular attractions, you can also see hidden gems as your guide is born and raised in Paris and knows the area's ins and outs. Treat yourself to an exciting local perspective tailored to your interests, with round-trip transportation from your hotel included.

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In Brief

Location:

Paris, France

Country:

France

Duration:

210 to 420 minutes

Operates:

Daily

Highlights:

Flexibility to customize your itinerary to your own preferences

Get inside tips from a local

Great overview and orientation of the city

Perfect introduction for first-time visitors

Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product

Stop At: Eiffel Tower, 5 Avenue Anatole France, 75007 Paris France

This is a custom-built tour. You pick what attractions you want to see, and when and for how long.

Duration: 30 minutes

Pass By: Cathedrale Notre-Dame de Paris, 6 Parvis Notre-Dame Place Jean-Paul II, 75004 Paris France

After the fire of April 2019, access to Notre Dame has been closed.

But our guides will know how to bring you as close to Notre-Dame as possible, using the passage left open for local residents.

This is a custom-built tour. You pick what attractions you want to see, and when and for how long. You can spend as much or as little time as you wish at every attraction.
And we do the legwork of booking the tickets, coordinating the times, arranging for transport.

Stop At: Louvre Museum, 99 rue de Rivoli, 75001 Paris France

This is a custom-built tour. You pick what attractions you want to see, and when and for how long. You can spend as much or as little time as you wish at every attraction.
And we do the legwork of booking the tickets, coordinating the times, arranging for transport.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Le Marais, Le Marais, Paris, Ile-de-France

Tours can include landmarks or/and neighborhoods.

This is a custom-built tour. You pick what attractions you want to see, and when and for how long. You can spend as much or as little time as you wish at every attraction.

And we do the legwork of booking the tickets, coordinating the times, arranging for transport etc.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Basilique du Sacre-Coeur de Montmartre, 35 Rue du Chevalier-De-La-Barre, 75018 Paris France

This is a custom-built tour. You pick what attractions you want to see, and when and for how long. You can spend as much or as little time as you wish at every attraction.
And we do the legwork of booking the tickets, coordinating the times, arranging for transport.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Montmartre, 75018 Paris France

This is a custom-built tour. You pick what attractions you want to see, and when and for how long. You can spend as much or as little time as you wish at every attraction.
And we do the legwork of booking the tickets, coordinating the times, arranging for transport.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Seine River, 75001 Paris France

This is a custom-built tour. You pick what attractions you want to see, and when and for how long.

We then spend as much or as little time as you wish at every attraction. Your guide helps you access the site, and provides anecdotes and commentaries tailored to what interests you.

Of course, we do the legwork of booking the tickets, coordinating the times, arranging for transport and so on.

A custom-built tour is all about you. Your shedule, your interests, etc.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Musee d'Orsay, 1 Rue De La Legion d'Honneur, 75007 Paris France

This is a custom-built tour. You pick what attractions you want to see, and when and for how long.

We then spend as much or as little time as you wish at every attraction. Your guide helps you access the site, and provides anecdotes and commentaries tailored to what interests you.

Of course, we do the legwork of booking the tickets, coordinating the times, arranging for transport and so on.

A custom-built tour is all about you. Your shedule, your interests, etc.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Arc de Triomphe, Place Charles de Gaulle, 75008 Paris France

This is a custom-built tour. You pick what attractions you want to see, and when and for how long.

We then spend as much or as little time as you wish at every attraction. Your guide helps you access the site, and provides anecdotes and commentaries tailored to what interests you.

Of course, we do the legwork of booking the tickets, coordinating the times, arranging for transport and so on.

A custom-built tour is all about you. Your shedule, your interests, etc.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Sainte-Chapelle, 8 Boulevard du Palais, 75001 Paris France

This is a custom-built tour. You pick what attractions you want to see, and when and for how long.

We then spend as much or as little time as you wish at every attraction. Your guide helps you access the site, and provides anecdotes and commentaries tailored to what interests you.

Of course, we do the legwork of booking the tickets, coordinating the times, arranging for transport and so on.

A custom-built tour is all about you. Your shedule, your interests, etc.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Latin Quarter, 75005 Paris France

This is a custom-built tour. You pick what attractions you want to see, and when and for how long.

We then spend as much or as little time as you wish at every attraction. Your guide helps you access the site, and provides anecdotes and commentaries tailored to what interests you.

Of course, we do the legwork of booking the tickets, coordinating the times, arranging for transport and so on.

A custom-built tour is all about you. Your shedule, your interests, etc.

Duration: 30 minutes

Inclusions

Full-day 7-hour or Half-day 3 hours and a half (depending option selected) with a local guide
Customized tour planning services
Public transport costs (including taxis and Paris’s historic metro)

Exclusions

Food and drinks
Full-day chauffeur and airport transfer
Entry/Admission - Eiffel Tower
Entry/Admission - Louvre Museum
Entry/Admission - Basilique du Sacre-Coeur de Montmartre
Entry/Admission - Musee d'Orsay
Entry/Admission - Sainte-Chapelle

Departure Time

Suppliers and travelers coordinate start times within the given time periods. 2/15/2019 - 12/31/2019

Monday - Sunday:

08:00 AM - 08:00 PM

1/1/2020 - 12/31/2020

Monday - Sunday:

08:00 AM - 08:00 PM

Departure Point

Traveler pickup is offered
We pick you up at the place of your choice in central Paris

Returns To

Paris, France

Additional Information

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Near public transportation
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Most travelers can participate
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

Booking Information

You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.

Cancellation Terms

This trip is fully refundable up to 96 hours prior to the commencement of your trip.

Booking Terms and Conditions

When you book this trip, you need to read and accept the terms and conditions for booking our day trips in excursions.

Hotel Pickup

When you book, we will ask you to select a hotel to be picked up from. Once your booking is confirmed, we'll send you a confirmation voucher with full contact information (phone number, email address) for our local operator in case you need to update or change your hotel pick-up details.

Here are answers to some commonly asked questions about hotel pickup:

What if my hotel is not listed?
That's okay. When you book you can select an hotel from our list and make your way there on the day of departure; or you can contact our local operator directly to make alternate pick-up arrangements.

What if I have not yet booked a hotel?
Once your hotel arrangements are finalised, you can contact our local operator directly with your hotel details.

What if I live locally, am staying with friends or relatives, and/or don't require pick-up?
Once your booking is confirmed, we'll send you complete details and directions to the tour/activity departure point.

Scoring an average traveller rating of 5 out of 5 based on the last 24 recent reviews

“

Our guide Sean was fabulous. We got to see so much more in a day with him then we would have ever been able to do by ourselves. It was so wonderful walking the streets of Paris with him as he shared so much local knowledge that really enriched our experience. We travelled with our 12 and 15 year old kids and Sean quickly understood our interests and kept everyone engaged all day. Thanks Sean!”

Su R • Submitted 28 Jan 2019

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We had a local guide Matt, who wa great with the whole family and showed us a behind the scenes perspective of Paris, definitely worht the time.”

joseg3200 • Submitted 04 Jan 2019

“

I was a little nervous about doing a personalize tour but I am so glad we did. Alex our guide was super nice and so knowledgeable about the city, sites and history. We walked a lot but it was so worth it. I can't imagine seeing Notre Dame without a guide like Alex. Then he directed us to another cathedral which was amazing. The restaurant we went to for lunch was an out of the way non tourist place and the food was amazing. Worth every penny for the tour!.”

Michael R • Submitted 09 Oct 2018

“

What a great introduction to this beautiful city! Our guide is from Paris and was a fount of knowledge about history, art and culture. In addition he enjoys photography so when he saw my camera he knew exactly where to go for the best photography shots! I totally recommend this tour for first time travelers to Paris. We walked about 3 miles, saw all the things we had discussed in advance via email and saw Paris through the eyes of a local. It really doesn’t get any better than this!”

Joann H • Submitted 20 Sep 2018

“

I would recommend this tour to any first time visitor to Paris! Our guide was Florent and he was friendly, accommodating and informative. He took us to key spots in the city in the most efficient way while providing us with the city's rich history, and answering all of our questions. We were able to skip the line at the Louvre, and I wouldn't recommend going there without a guide. It would be easy to get lost and difficult to locate what you are most interested in.”

Kaye I • Submitted 16 Jul 2018

“

Our private tour of Paris was by far our best day! Alex was a wonderful tour guide, personable, knowledgeable, and flexible! He took us to many of the main attractions that we wanted to see, but with the benefit of his wonderful explanations and stories about what we were seeing, it made them so much more meaningful! He also was able to take us off the beaten paths to his favorite creperies, bakeries and back alleys to experience life as a local Parisian! He taught us how to use the metro and gave us tips into what to see and where to eat for the rest of our trip. Excellent tour and definitely the way to go.”

Carolyn • Submitted 10 Jul 2018

“

If you want to experience Paris beyond the crowded tourist attractions, this is the perfect way to do it. Request Alex as your tour guide! Our half-day tour with him was the HIGHLIGHT of our trip to Paris a stay that included two Michelin Star restaurants and hitting many of the highlights on our own. My husband and I had a short stay in the city, and it was our first time visiting. We booked this half-day tour for our first full day in the city so we could get oriented and learn more about the culture from a local. A friendly email from a coordinator greeted me after booking, and we came up with the ideal schedule and itinerary - settling upon Montmartre, Sacré-Cœur, and Notre Dame. I also requested that our guide bring tickets to the Louvre for us to purchase from him so we wouldn't have to wait in the long line at the museum the next day. We met Alex in our hotel lobby at the appointed time, and he got to know us and our interests a bit before taking out a map of Paris and sketching out what he thought would be the best way to tackle the day. From there, we were off! We stopped quickly at the Arc de Triomphe, learning about its history before taking the subway to Montmartre. Alex deftly navigated us to the Moulin Rouge and up the streets of Montmartre, pointing out nuances and interesting sights along the way. We learned about the famous street artists prevalent in this district and about the architecture of the city. He also took us to some delicious pastry shops and purchased desserts for us to try! And the bread! We stopped by a bakery in Montmartre famous for its baguettes and learned how to discern and appreciate its texture and crust. When we made it to the top of the hill, instead of just admiring the sheer size and ostentatiousness of Sacré-Cœur, we learned about the events leading up to its construction and its symbolism. We ended our tour at Notre Dame, and we were fortunate enough to witness a Christian Orthodox communion ceremony and a beautiful choir performance. We learned so much about the church and its architecture as we admired its beauty. Afterwards, Alex gave us recommendations for other places to explore in our remaining days in the city as well as when we made a return trip. This tour was so much more than we imagined and Alex is one of the best tour guides we've ever had. It was simply a treasure to walk the streets of Paris less traveled by the regular tourist crowd and take in the daily life of everyday Parisians. We learned so much and we will definitely be looking to learn more with Alex the next time we're in Paris!”

fsyingc • Submitted 21 Jun 2018

“

Great guide who personalized the whole tour on the fly as she got to know more about us and our interests. Apart from all the places we saw, she also gave us information about how to navigate transportation and find what we were looking for in Paris. This tour was the first thing we did in Paris. Thank goodness! Without it, the whole trip would have been diminished.”

Janis H • Submitted 09 Jun 2018

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Great! Luke was really good and very nice.”

Max • Submitted 07 Jun 2018

“

This was a great way to start our week. It was our first full day in Paris and gave us a great understanding of the city. Marie was our guide and she was great. She provided a lot of great information as well as individual tidbits you wouldn't know exploring by yourself. Marie was a pleasure to spend the day with and we had a lot of laughs. Visiting Notre Dame the day before Easter was my highlight of the tour but everything was great. I highly recommend this tour especially to start your visit. Thank you Marie.”

Brian V • Submitted 08 Apr 2018

“

Tina was the best! Great tour, very informative and set at a good pace. Would highly recommend!”

IRideSWorks • Submitted 04 Apr 2018

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Our guide, Quentin, was very knowledgeable and friendly. Highly recommended!”

Laurs M • Submitted 16 Mar 2018

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Our guide, Quentin, was so friendly and showed us so many wonderful things about Paris. Highly recommended!!!”

Laurs M • Submitted 16 Mar 2018

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This tour was amazing! Our tour guide was great. I would definitely do this again!”

Kerry.ebersole • Submitted 29 Jul 2017

“

My husband and I started out trip to Paris with this wonderful full-day walking tour with the lovely Marie. I highly recommend doing this at the start of your trip if you can - it is a great way to learn the city before being on your own. Communication prior to the trip was great via email and the company put together a great itinerary of what we should see based on our preferences, time in Paris, activity level, and reservations we had for later in our trip. Marie as a guide was just fabulous! She gave us a massive tour and we saw everything we wanted to. It was great because it helped us get our bearings in the city so that we knew where we wanted to go back to on our own and Marie gave us the history and context to go along with it all. We walked through a number of areas in the city Place Vendome, Opera House, Les Halles, Place de le Concorde, Tuileries Jardin, Ile de la Cite, Saint Germain Du Pres, Univesite, Pantheon, saw lots of covered passageways as I especially wanted to see those, experienced Notre Dame with Marie's wonderful commentary, and wandered the grounds of the Louvre and the gardens of the Royal Palace. She even showed us how to work the metro system just in case we ever needed to use it!. The company had even booked Musee D'orsay tickets for us just in case we ended up there at the end of the day! I loved that Marie was flexible to change the plan for the day as the tour progressed, based on what we were enjoying the most. She also pointed out and recommended places we should go to after our tour and advised us of places to avoid or skip. I have to add that we did follow her recommendations later in the week and were very happy we did! I wish we could have taken her with us for the rest of our trip to Paris as I truly appreciated her sharing love for her Parisian home! We covered a LOT of ground on our tour because we are able and fit walkers, but a word to the wise - wear VERY comfortable walking shoes as you walk for hours - and if you aren't capable of walking for long periods or distances, don't expect to see everything we did. We were very happy and excited to do this extensive tour, but Marie says she also works with those who want more breaks and who like to go at a slower pace. So, they have a little something for everyone! Would highly recommend working with this tour company. From two very pleased tourists :”

jkearns • Submitted 11 Jun 2017

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We had a relatively large group 7 consisting of elderly in age down to a second grader. Our informative guide Luc made sure everybody felt included in the tour and was at all times conscious of the physical limitations of my older family members. Partially because we were only in Paris for the day, travelling there on an early flight from London and having to return that same evening, we did not have a lot of time to explore the city. Tour organizers very helpfully instructed us on the proper train to take from Charles de Gaulle airport into the city, and the commute was effortless. Luc met us as planned and tailored a perfect walking tour of Notre Dame cathedral and the surrounding neighborhoods. Perhaps most memorable for me was the lunch Luc arranged. He took us to a place that prepared a duck confit, which he also recommended, that was easily the best meal I had during the 10 days I was in London, Paris, and Dublin. It is also turned out to be perhaps one of the best meals I have ever had anywhere. I would highly recommend this tour whether you plan to be in the city for days or hours as we were.”

Eric H • Submitted 09 Jun 2017

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Astrid was amazing!!! Made my whole family and myself really fall in love with Paris. Her knowledge was endless, she was such a joy to be around and was able to adapt and customize our experience on the fly as she got to know us and our interests. I cannot recommend her or this tour highly enough. I have traveled extensively, and this was one of my favorite experiences.”

Hadley S • Submitted 25 Mar 2017

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Our tour guide Alex was fantastic. He met us at the hotel at 930 and showed us everything we wanted to see. He gave us the insider tour of Paris and also recommendations for the rest of our stay.”

scott g • Submitted 18 Dec 2016

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We had very charming guide that made the day fun and interesting for both my 15 and 12 year old. He even bought them some macarons at his favorite shop : As it was our first time in Paris, he took us to places that we would not have known about or would have taken weeks to read and research if I even knew what to look for. We had planned other activities on other days and I did fwd the itinerary to the company so that we would not cover the same areas and that worked out fabulously. There was a lot of walking but it was at our own pace and we were able to linger when and where we pleased. We rode the metro and bus and had a great lunch at a bistro that he recommended. It was a great way to start our week in Paris with an overview of the beautiful city, I highly recommend!”

Jill J • Submitted 16 Dec 2016

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My wife and I truly enjoyed this tour, especially since we only had two days in Paris. Astrid was our personal guide and was outgoing, upbeat and very knowledgeable. We saw just about everything we wished to and at an unhurried pace. It was a full day for all of us. We would definitely recommend this tour and if you're lucky, to have Astrid guide. She saw us through town and revealed some memorable hidden gems here and there.”

luthinc • Submitted 17 Oct 2016

“

Alex was excellent! He showed us everything we wanted to see and was able to get a full day of site seeing and knowledge for us! To see everything would take months, if not years but we got a great 'taste' of everything a first timer would want to see. From the Arc de Triomphe to the Louvre to the Sainte Chapelle to the Pantheon....Through the different districts to see the Medieval parts of Paris to the WW1 and WW2 areas in Paris..History from 507 a.d. through the present, Alex showed and told us about history, museums, culture and life in Paris.”

margolism • Submitted 11 Oct 2016

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Had a great visit in Paris. Started our week in Paris with this tour to get familiar with the city. Our guide was super and our family had a great time in Paris. Learned and experienced so much!”

Michael J. L • Submitted 25 Sep 2016

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Now that we are back from our trip we can not stop talking about our wonderful walking tour with our tour guide. We saw all the sights we wanted to see and even more along the way. Our guide was so knowledgeable, friendly, supportive of our time together. I would recommend this tour 100. I look forward to going back to Paris and discovering more of Paris!”

Nancy W • Submitted 25 Aug 2016

“

Alex, our tour guide was awesome. He met us at our hotel and walked us to d'Orsay, Louvre, and Notre Dame. Our day was PERFECT. I highly recommend this tour early in your stay, so you can revisit your favorite spots.”

Shawn R • Submitted 18 Aug 2016