2 Days in Paris with a Friendly Local Guide
At a glance
2 Days in Paris with a Friendly Local Guide is a 2 days private experience in Paris, France, operated by Friendly Local Guides. Travellers rate it 4.6 out of 5 across 20 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor. Prices start from $495 per person, and free cancellation is available. Included: Iconic places for photoshoot, Must see and off the beaten path, Multiple start times available.
Highlights
- Private experience — just you and your group
- Hotel pickup included
- Free cancellation for flexible planning
- 16 stops in one well-planned itinerary
Quick facts
- Duration
- 2 days
- Group
- Private tour — only your group
- Languages
- English, French
- Pickup
- Hotel pickup included
- Confirmation
- Instant confirmation
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation (see policy)
Overview
Explore the City of Light with a private guide. See everything from hidden nooks to world-class museums and sites and enjoy a ton of postcard views, memorable photos and lifetime moments on this fascinating 2-day private walking tour in Paris, 5 hours each day.
Discover more than 20 top attractions of the capital of France including Notre-Dame Cathedral, Tuileries Park, Eiffel Tower, Champs de Mars, Arc de Triomphe, Place des Vosges, Sacre-Coeur Basilica, Palais Garnier, see the biggest museum in the world and walk along the most fashionable and expensive street on the planet. Learn a lot of fun facts about Paris’ intriguing past, sample local life and please your palate with delicious French specialties (at your own expense).
Hear exciting tales about the Paris’ distant past and snap astonishing photos with gorgeous landmarks.
What's included
What's included
- Iconic places for photoshoot
- Must see and off the beaten path
- Multiple start times available
- Private walking tour with the use of metro
- Customizable itinerary
- Meeting in the hotel lobby
- Expert advice where to go and what to do after the tour
- All taxes
- Friendly local guide
- 2 days with a private guide, 5 hours each day
Not included
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
- Entrance fees (if any)
- Transportation
Itinerary
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Day 1: Legendary Paris: Notre-Dame Cathedral, Ile de Cite, Tuileries Park, Eiffel Tower, Champs-Elysees and Arc de Triomphe · 30m
This private tour can be customized to meet your preferences. Approximate schedule is 10am-3pm with a short break for delicious French lunch (own expense).
Day 1
10am Meet your friendly local guide in your hotel lobby and head out to striking Notre-Dame Cathedral, the most prominent and beloved Gothic monument in the world. Marvel at peerless sculpture on the facades including spindly Gothic buttresses and famous gargoyles. -
Day 1: Legendary Paris: Notre-Dame Cathedral, Ile de Cite, Tuileries Park, Eiffel Tower, Champs-Elysees and Arc de Triomphe · 30m
12pm Experience the charm of two Paris islands - Ile de Cite, the birthplace of the city and Ile St Louis, once favorite place for Voltaire, Moliere, Rousseau and home to the richest people of Paris.
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Day 1: Legendary Paris: Notre-Dame Cathedral, Ile de Cite, Tuileries Park, Eiffel Tower, Champs-Elysees and Arc de Triomphe · 10m
Admire sumptuous Louvre Palace (only from outside), home to the famous Musee du Louvre, the jewel in the crown of French culture and treasure trove of the finest art work in the world.
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Day 1: Legendary Paris: Notre-Dame Cathedral, Ile de Cite, Tuileries Park, Eiffel Tower, Champs-Elysees and Arc de Triomphe · 1h
1pm After history and art lesson, seek a natural refuge in relaxing atmosphere of famous Tuileries Park and get incredible city views ambling along the magnificent embankments of River Seine, one of the most scenic and romantic places of Paris.
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Day 1: Legendary Paris: Notre-Dame Cathedral, Ile de Cite, Tuileries Park, Eiffel Tower, Champs-Elysees and Arc de Triomphe · 1h
1.30pm Snap astonishing photos with the most instagrammable site in Paris – legendary Eiffel Tower.
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Day 1: Legendary Paris: Notre-Dame Cathedral, Ile de Cite, Tuileries Park, Eiffel Tower, Champs-Elysees and Arc de Triomphe · 30m
2pm Take a short stop at lovely Champs de Mars, absorb the magnificent views over the Iron Lady and get an overview of the landmark’s history from your private guide.
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Day 1: Legendary Paris: Notre-Dame Cathedral, Ile de Cite, Tuileries Park, Eiffel Tower, Champs-Elysees and Arc de Triomphe · 30m
2.30pm Admire the glamorous window displays of Champs-Elysees
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Day 1: Legendary Paris: Notre-Dame Cathedral, Ile de Cite, Tuileries Park, Eiffel Tower, Champs-Elysees and Arc de Triomphe · 20m
3pm Round off your fabulous day visiting prominent Arc de Triomphe
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Day 2: Must See - Place des Vosges, Le Marais, Saint Germain des Pres Quarter, Moulin Rouge, Montmartre, Sacre-Coeur Basilica · 30m
10am Meet your private guide in hotel lobby and cruise the oldest square in Paris - Place des Vosges, gawk at its red brick mansions in the Mannerist Louis XIII style.
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Day 2: Must See - Place des Vosges, Le Marais, Saint Germain des Pres Quarter, Moulin Rouge, Montmartre, Sacre-Coeur Basilica · 1h
11am Make your way to Le Marais, one of the hippest quarters in the city. Tour Latin Quarter, see its highlights like Pantheon and Sorbonne University
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Day 2: Must See - Place des Vosges, Le Marais, Saint Germain des Pres Quarter, Moulin Rouge, Montmartre, Sacre-Coeur Basilica · 1h
Or else, put your feet up at sweeping Luxembourg Gardens, beautifully landscaped park, created in the 17th century and dotted with hundreds of statues, monuments and fountains (instead of Le Marais).
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Day 2: Must See - Place des Vosges, Le Marais, Saint Germain des Pres Quarter, Moulin Rouge, Montmartre, Sacre-Coeur Basilica · 30m
12pm Lose yourself wandering along the narrow streets of stylish and dynamic Saint Germain des Pres Quarter.
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Day 2: Must See - Place des Vosges, Le Marais, Saint Germain des Pres Quarter, Moulin Rouge, Montmartre, Sacre-Coeur Basilica · 1h
Lunch time in Montmartre
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Day 2: Must See - Place des Vosges, Le Marais, Saint Germain des Pres Quarter, Moulin Rouge, Montmartre, Sacre-Coeur Basilica · 30m
1pm Tour Bohemian Monmartre, home to renowned Moulin Rouge Cabaret, and the Moulin de la Galette, a 17th-century windmill immortalized in paintings of Renoir, van Gogh and Pissarro.
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Day 2: Must See - Place des Vosges, Le Marais, Saint Germain des Pres Quarter, Moulin Rouge, Montmartre, Sacre-Coeur Basilica · 20m
2pm Feast your eyes on Sacre-Coeur Basilica, another hallmark of Paris, and snap a quirky photo in front of the Love Wall.
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Day 2: Must See - Place des Vosges, Le Marais, Saint Germain des Pres Quarter, Moulin Rouge, Montmartre, Sacre-Coeur Basilica · 5m
3pm Finish off at Palais Garnier (without entering it)
Meeting point
Lobby of your hotel. Please provide the exact name and address of your hotel.
Your guide will meet you at your centrally-located hotel, hostel or vacation rental
You don't need to call to confirm the tour. The local supplier will contact you via email
Good to know
- 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
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Frequently asked questions
How long does the 2 Days in Paris with a Friendly Local Guide take?
The experience lasts about 2 days.
How much does it cost?
Prices start from $495 per person. The final price depends on the date, time and number of travellers, and is confirmed on Viator before you pay.
What's included?
Iconic places for photoshoot; Must see and off the beaten path; Multiple start times available; Private walking tour with the use of metro; Customizable itinerary; Meeting in the hotel lobby.
Where does it start?
Lobby of your hotel. Please provide the exact name and address of your hotel. Your guide will meet you at your centrally-located hotel, hostel or vacation rental You don't need to call to confirm the tour. The local supplier will contact you via email
Can I cancel?
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is guided in English, French.
Is it worth it?
Travellers rate it 4.6 out of 5 across 20 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor, which places it among the top-rated experiences in Paris.
