2 Days in Paris with a Friendly Local Guide

4.8
(13 reviews)
Paris, France

2 days (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English and 1 more

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

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
Food and drinks
Gratuities
Entrance fees (if any)
Transportation

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

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

Itinerary

Duration: 2 days (approximately)
    Day 1

    Legendary Paris: Notre-Dame Cathedral, Ile de Cite, Tuileries Park, Eiffel Tower, Champs-Elysees and Arc de Triomphe

    8 stops
  • 1
    Cathedrale Notre-Dame de Paris

    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.

    30 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 2
    Ile de la Cite

    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.

    30 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 3
    Louvre Museum

    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.

    10 minutes Admission ticket not included
  • 4
    Jardin des Tuileries

    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.

    1 hour Admission ticket free
  • 5
    Eiffel Tower

    1.30pm Snap astonishing photos with the most instagrammable site in Paris – legendary Eiffel Tower.

    1 hour Admission ticket not included
  • 6
    Champ de Mars

    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.

    30 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 7
    Champs-Elysees

    2.30pm Admire the glamorous window displays of Champs-Elysees

    30 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 8
    Arc de Triomphe

    3pm Round off your fabulous day visiting prominent Arc de Triomphe

    20 minutes Admission ticket not included
  • Day 2

    Must See - Place des Vosges, Le Marais, Saint Germain des Pres Quarter, Moulin Rouge, Montmartre, Sacre-Coeur Basilica

    8 stops
  • 9
    Place des Vosges

    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.

    30 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 10
    Le Marais

    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

    1 hour Admission ticket free
  • 11
    Luxembourg Gardens

    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).

    1 hour Admission ticket free
  • 12
    Saint Germain des Pres Quarter

    12pm Lose yourself wandering along the narrow streets of stylish and dynamic Saint Germain des Pres Quarter.

    30 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 13
    Montmartre

    Lunch time in Montmartre

    1 hour Admission ticket free
  • 14
    Moulin Rouge

    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.

    30 minutes Admission ticket not included
  • 15
    Basilique du Sacre-Coeur de Montmartre

    2pm Feast your eyes on Sacre-Coeur Basilica, another hallmark of Paris, and snap a quirky photo in front of the Love Wall.

    20 minutes Admission ticket not included
  • 16
    Palais Garnier

    3pm Finish off at Palais Garnier (without entering it)

    5 minutes Admission ticket not included

Additional info

  • 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
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Cancellation Policy

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

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