Discovering the Heart of Paris in a Day Private Experience

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6 hours 30 minutes (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

See Paris with the ease of private transport and the depth of a local’s perspective. This guided experience blends the city’s essential sights with moments that feel intimate and personal.

You’ll marvel at icons like the Eiffel Tower, the Arc de Triomphe, the Louvre Pyramid, and the beautifully restored Notre-Dame, sometimes from the comfort of your vehicle, sometimes venturing on foot for a closer look. But what sets this experience apart are the encounters that bring texture to the day: visiting an artist inside a private studio to learn about their work, a wine tasting inside a centuries-old building, stories that add meaning to the streets you pass.

Your guide tailors the experience to your interests, creating a day that feels fluid, thoughtful, and connected. It’s a way to understand Paris not just as a collection of landmarks, but as a living city with character and soul.

What's Included

Hotel pickup and drop-off
Private transportation and dedicated driver
Private Paris tour guide
Guided wine tasting
Lunch at a traditional Parisian restaurant
Private 6.5-hour guided tour of Paris
Access and indoor visit of Notre-Dame Cathedral

Meeting and pickup

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

Your private guide will be waiting for you in the lobby of your hotel.

Pickup and drop-off to Paris hotels located within the Boulevard Périphérique are included. If you are staying in a hotel outside of this area, please contact us after booking and we can advise on availability for pickup and drop-off. There may be an additional charge.

Itinerary

Duration: 6 hours 30 minutes (approximately)
  • 1
    Paris

    Be picked up at your hotel by your private driver and whisked away on your Paris adventure. En route to your first destination, you’ll circle the Arc de Triomphe (twice) for a full view of this architecturally striking monument.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 2
    Place du Trocadero-et-du-11-Novembre

    Drink in views of the Eiffel Tower from a marble esplanade looking straight at the tower. Your guide will help orient you to your day and to Paris, customizing this intro based on your experience, whether you’re a first-timer or frequent visitor.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 3
    Quartier Latin

    Explore this historic quarter of Paris on foot, including some of its most iconic sights — the Luxembourg Gardens, Musée de Cluny, and more — and learn their secrets.

    1 hour • Admission ticket free
  • 4
    Cathedrale Notre-Dame de Paris

    Tour outside the recently restored Gothic cathedral as you learn about its rebirth after the fire and admire its rose windows and flying buttresses. Admission is free, as this religious monument does not require an entrance ticket

    30 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 5
    Montmartre

    On the way to Montmartre, pass the Louvre for a glimpse of its giant glass pyramid. Once at Montmartre, you’ll stand in awe as you view Paris from your hilltop perch. See the famous façade of the Sacré-Cœur Basilica. We’ll also drop in on a private studio to speak to a local artist about their unique style and life in Montmartre.

    50 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 6
    La Bonne Franquette

    Lunch on traditional French cuisine in a historic 16th-century building. Afterward, enjoy a guided wine tasting as you learn how terroir shapes a wine’s character.

    1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • 7

    Drive past the Palais Garnier, an opulent blend of Neo-Baroque and Beaux-Arts design, now home to the Paris Opera. From here, we’ll continue down the Rue de la Paix, lined with luxury storefronts and ending at the iconic Place Vendôme.

    1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 8
    Place de la Concorde

    Your tour ends at the largest public square in Paris. Here, you’ll marvel at the two elaborately carved symbolic fountains and the 3,300-year-old Luxor Obelisk at the center, gifted to Paris by Egypt.

    10 minutes • Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • The entrance to Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris is free and open to all. The services offered are independent of access to the interior of the building.
  • If you need an infant car seat for your child, just let us know in advance.
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Full-day Tours
Bus Tours
Private and Luxury
Private Sightseeing Tours
Cultural Tours
Walking Tours
Food & Drink
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All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

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