Paris City Tour with Private Friendly Guide and all Must-See Sites

4.4 (49 reviews) 5 hours Free cancellation Private tour

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About this activity

Even if you have little time in Paris, so much awaits you on this fast-paced 5-hour private Paris walking tour! So lace your shoes and explore the most popular Paris attractions like Place de la Concorde, Grand Palais, Arc de Triomphe and Notre Dame Cathedral with your private local guide.

Enjoy the best views of Eiffel Tower from Trocadero Hill and Champs des Mars, see the Napoleon’s Tomb in Les Invalides, eye up to the largest fountain in Paris, take a step at the most romantic bridge in Paris and peruse the greatest art gallery in the world.

This private walking tour is the best way to see Paris through the eyes of locals

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At a glance

Duration: 5 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: English, French
Operated by: Friendly Local Guides

What is included

Included

Included: Multiple start times available
Included: Customizable itinerary
Included: Meeting in the hotel lobby (hotel must be located in Paris)
Included: Iconic places for photoshoot & Must see and off the beaten path
Included: Private walking tour with friendly local guide

Not included

Not included: Food and drinks
Not included: Gratuities
Not included: Entrance fees (if any, depending on your preferences) - approx 10-50 eur
Not included: Meeting in a hotel outside Paris

Itinerary

Palais de Chaillot

20 min

This private tour in Paris can be customized to meet your preferences. Approximate schedule is 10am-3pm with a short break for delicious French lunch along the way (at your own expense).

10am Meet your private local guide in your hotel lobby and get prepared to fall in love with this amazing city. Make your way to Trocadero, gaze upon the Paris gorgeous skyline from the observation deck at Chaillot Palace.
Eiffel Tower

20 min Admission not included

Amble through the lovely Trocadero Park and linger in front of ultimate civic emblem of the city – Eiffel Tower, awe-inspiring creation of French engineer Gustave Eiffel and once the tallest structure in the country.
Champ de Mars

20 min

11am Take a break from bustling city streets at adjacent Champs des Mars and get some unbeatable views over the Tower.
Esplanade des Invalides

20 min

Afterwards, pay your respects to the great Napoleon Bonaparte visiting his tomb in Les Invalides.
Petit Palais

20 min

12pm From here continue to spectacular Beaux-Arts style Petit Palais. Admire its floating steel and glass vaults

(Grand Palais is on restoration until 2024-2025)
Champs-Elysees

30 min

Gain valuable insight into the local life and experience remarkable splendor of French capital wandering down luxurious Champs Elysees, the soul of the city which connects two beautiful squares - Place de la Concorde and Place d’Etoile with Arc de Triomphe, Napoleon’s astonishing monument to himself.
Place de la Concorde

20 min

Snap great photos at this instagrammable place in Paris
Arc de Triomphe

30 min

Hear amazing stories from your private local guide
Jardin des Tuileries

30 min

1pm Feast your eyes on public art by Giacometti, Rodin and Maillol at elegant Tuileries Garden, the city’s green oasis first landscaped in the 1560s by Catherine de’ Medici.
Pont des Arts

40 min

2pm Ramble the scenic embankments of River Seine, go for a romantic stroll across the elegant Pont des Arts and take a closer look to impressive collection of locks put by couples from all over the world as a sign of their love.
Cathedrale Notre-Dame de Paris

30 min

See Notre Dame Cathedral, unique example of French gothic architecture looming above Place du Parvis on the Ile de la Cité, the historic core of Paris. Get an eyeful of world-famous sculptures of gargoyles and chimeras, take in cathedral’s gorgeous interiors and see the place where Napoleon was crowned, and kings and queens exchanged their marriage vows.
Square Jean XXIII

20 min

3pm End your afternoon recharging with a traditional French lunch in a café on the Square Jean XXIII which offers some fantastic views of impressive South rose window and the series of pinnacles and gargoyles of Notre Dame.

Meeting point and pickup

The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.

Pickup points

Hidden Hotel
Hotel Madeleine de Senlis
Hotel Georgette
Hotel de Nantes
Hotel de la Place des Alpes
New Hotel Republique
Hotel Du Lion
Hotel de la Terrasse
Hotel des Sans Culottes
Hotel De Couberg
Hotel des Batignolles
Hotel & Residence du Lion d'Or

and 1,871 more pickup points

Your guide can meet you at your centrally-located hotel in Paris.

You don't need to call to confirm the tour. The local supplier will contact you via email

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
The tour can be modified to meet your preferences
Private walking tour with the use of metro
Please indicate prefer start time in comments when booking
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
Please note: we do not meet travelers in hotels outside Paris. If your hotel outside the city, your guide will contact you to suggest you a meeting point in city center, close to the sights from the itinerary of this tour

Options

5-hour City Tour for 2-3 ppl

Private Paris City Tour for 2-3 ppl. Explore the most popular Paris attractions like Place de la Concorde, Grand Palais, Arc

Pickup included
5-hour City Tour for 4-5 ppl

Private Paris City Tour for 4-5 ppl. Explore the most popular Paris attractions like Place de la Concorde, Grand Palais, Arc

Pickup included
5-hour City Tour for 8-10 ppl

Private Paris City Tour for 8-10 ppl. Explore the most popular Paris attractions like Place de la Concorde, Grand Palais, Arc

Pickup included
5-hour City Tour for 11-12 ppl

Private Paris City Tour for 11-12 ppl. Explore the most popular Paris sights like Place de la Concorde, Grand Palais, Arc

Pickup included
5-hour City Tour for 13-15 ppl

Private Paris City Tour for 13-15 ppl. Explore the most popular Paris sights like Place de la Concorde, Grand Palais, Arc

Pickup included
5-hour City Tour for 6-7 ppl

Private Paris City Tour for 6-7 ppl. Explore the most popular Paris attractions like Place de la Concorde, Grand Palais, Arc

Pickup included
5-hour City Tour for 1 person

Private Paris City Tour for 1. Explore the most popular Paris attractions like Place de la Concorde, Grand Palais, Arc de Triomphe and Notre Dame Cathedral.

Pickup included