This Paris Discovery tour provides an extensive overview of the city’s most iconic monuments and historical sites. The journey will begin with an introduction to Parisian architecture at the Opéra Garnier, then move on to Place Vendôme and the Palais Royal. Guests will enjoy a private guided tour of the Louvre, lasting 2 to 2.5 hours. After lunch, they will continue along the Seine River to Île de la Cité, passing the Conciergerie and touring Notre-Dame Cathedral. Participants will then explore the Marais District, walking along rue des Francs Bourgeois to Place des Vosges, Paris’s first royal square. Next, they will cross to the Left Bank, discovering the Latin Quarter, Luxembourg Gardens, the Saint Germain District, and more. The tour will continue past the French Institute, the Champs-Élysées, and the Eiffel Tower for photos, before heading to Montmartre – home to artists like Renoir and Picasso – where the guide will lead a short walking tour, including Sacré-Cœur Basilica, before returning guests to their hotel.

Duration:
Approximately 8 hours

Start Time:
9am

Inclusions:
Fully licensed English-speaking driver-guide. Photo stops and breaks are at your convenience. Details are subject to change depending on the day of the tour.

Exclusions:
Meals, entrances other than the Louvre and Notre Dame, and gratuities.

Meeting Point:
Hotel lobby

Ending Point:
Hotel or location agreed upon with the driver.

Important Information:
– This tour is available daily, except Tuesdays, all year round.
– Hotel pickup and drop-off location should be pre-arranged.
– A customized itinerary can be discussed with your guide.
– Groups of 7 or more people will require a special entry ticket to the Louvre, which could add a small increase to the price.
– Tickets to Sainte Chapelle, Conciergerie, Invalides, Arc de Triomphe, and Opera Garnier are not included.
– Due to the devastating Notre Dame Cathedral fire, tours may be adapted to work around the affected area. The inside of the Cathedral will be inaccessible and access to its surroundings cannot be guaranteed.
– This tour is offered on a reserved basis prior to departure.