Paris City Tour with Private Friendly Guide and all Must-See Sites
At a glance
Paris City Tour with Private Friendly Guide and all Must-See Sites is a 5h private experience in Paris, France, operated by Friendly Local Guides. Travellers rate it 4.4 out of 5 across 49 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor. Prices start from $299 per person, and free cancellation is available. Included: Multiple start times available, Customizable itinerary, Meeting in the hotel lobby (hotel must be located in Paris).
Highlights
- Private experience — just you and your group
- Hotel pickup included
- Free cancellation for flexible planning
- 12 stops in one well-planned itinerary
Quick facts
- Duration
- 5h
- 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
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
What's included
What's included
- Multiple start times available
- Customizable itinerary
- Meeting in the hotel lobby (hotel must be located in Paris)
- Iconic places for photoshoot & Must see and off the beaten path
- Private walking tour with friendly local guide
Not included
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
- Entrance fees (if any, depending on your preferences) - approx 10-50 eur
- Meeting in a hotel outside Paris
Itinerary
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Stop 1 · 20m
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. -
Stop 2 · 20m
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.
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Stop 3 · 20m
11am Take a break from bustling city streets at adjacent Champs des Mars and get some unbeatable views over the Tower.
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Stop 4 · 20m
Afterwards, pay your respects to the great Napoleon Bonaparte visiting his tomb in Les Invalides.
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Stop 5 · 20m
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) -
Stop 6 · 30m
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.
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Stop 7 · 20m
Snap great photos at this instagrammable place in Paris
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Stop 8 · 30m
Hear amazing stories from your private local guide
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Stop 9 · 30m
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.
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Stop 10 · 40m
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.
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Stop 11 · 30m
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.
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Stop 12 · 20m
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
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
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
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Frequently asked questions
How long does the Paris City Tour with Private Friendly Guide and all Must-See Sites take?
The experience lasts about 5h.
How much does it cost?
Prices start from $299 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?
Multiple start times available; Customizable itinerary; Meeting in the hotel lobby (hotel must be located in Paris); Iconic places for photoshoot & Must see and off the beaten path; Private walking tour with friendly local guide.
Where does it start?
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
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 4.4 out of 5 across 49 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor, which places it among the top-rated experiences in Paris.
