Private Paris in a Day Tour with Louvre Tickets

Summary Description

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

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

Start / End Locations

Start Location: Anvers, Paris, France

Start Location Notes: 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.

Start Location Directions: https://maps.app.goo.gl/er112AYGywRmB7i28

End Location: Avenue Gustave Eiffel, Eiffel Tower, Paris, FR

Commentary

Guide : English

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

Cancellation Cutoff: 7 days

Cancellation Notes: 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.

Terms and Conditions

Before you travel, please read the "Know Before You Go" section for essential information, requirements, and possible disruptions regarding your tour.

Additional Information

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

Redemption Information

Tickets will be held at the box office

FAQ

Do I have to use my Seine cruise tickets on the day of Paris In A Day tour?

No. Your tickets for the Seine Cruise are flexible and can be used for any boat departing from the Eiffel Tower at any time during your vacation

Can I bring my bag on my tour in Paris?

To ensure the safety of visitors, French authorities are enforcing security measures upon entry to the Louvre, the Eiffel Tower and the Pompidou Center. Suitcases, luggage, and larger bags are not allowed inside. Only bags smaller than 55cm x 35cm x 20cm are permitted. Please accept our apologies for any delay or inconvenience caused by extra security checks.

I am in a wheelchair, can I take your?

Unfortunately, the route we use on our Louvre Tour is not fully wheelchair accessible.

Is photography allowed in sites in Paris?

Photography is allowed; however, selfie sticks nor professional photography equipment, such as tripods, are allowed.

My tour includes a visit to a holy site, what should I wear?

Dress code at Catholic churches and religious sites (such as the catacombs) requires that both women and men cover their shoulders and knees. In summer we recommend that men wear t-shirts and long shorts that cover their knees. For women, if you are wearing a strapless top or dress, bring a cardigan. If you are wearing shorts, we recommend bringing a sarong to wrap around you inside.

Does the ticket include the 3rd Floor of the Eiffel tower?

The tour does not include the last floor of the tower, however, you can absolutely buy a ticket on your own. To do so, you will have to go down the tower after the tour, wait in line, and buy a third floor ticket (25€/person). You will then be able to take the elevator to the second floor, and then a second elevator to reach the last floor.

I’m concerned it might be too difficult for members of my group.

Seeing all of Paris in a single day is pretty tiring. We do leave time for a lunch break during which you can rest and our guides are always very conscious to pace our tours to suit your group. For guests with a normal fitness level and good health, it won’t be too much but if someone in your party has issues with mobility or fitness, we would recommend that you take our Louvre tour and our Île de la Cité tour on different days. This will not cover all of the sites from our Paris In A Day tour but will include the most important highlights

Is food & drink allowed in any of the sites visited during the tour?

Closed bottled water is allowed, food is forbidden inside the visited sites.

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About operator:

Walks (takewalks.com, walksofitaly.com) began over a decade ago (2008, to be exact) in Rome, Italy. We quickly became the premier walking tour company in 7 countries - Italy, Spain, France, the UK, Greece, and Portugal. Our US cities include San Francisco, NYC, Boston, Chicago, and New Orleans.

In 2021, we joined The Hornblower Group (cityexperiences.com) expanding our reach and working alongside this powerhouse travel brand.

Our tour products vary but predominantly we #takewalks, exploring the world by foot - we believe, the best way to get into the heart of a city and its incredible people. From introductory strolls to food tours, day trips, cooking classes, and below the surface, in-depth tours, we have our hand in everything a traveler could want. Oh, and we also like to give our clients exclusive access to the biggest attractions in the world...

Despite the big changes in our brand over the years, our focus has remained simple - to relentlessly create tours with the client experience at the forefront and anchored upon the dedicated, intelligent, and above all, passionate local guides who want to share their cities with you.

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