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Top 20 Things To Do in Paris
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Paris Travel Guide
Paris, the City of Light, embodies romance, culture, and joie de vivre like no other destination on earth. Ascend the iconic Eiffel Tower for breathtaking city views, cruise the Seine River past illuminated landmarks, and lose yourself in the world's largest art museum, the Louvre, home to the Mona Lisa and Venus de Milo. Stroll the artistic streets of Montmartre, where Picasso and Renoir once painted, and discover hidden gems in charming neighborhoods like Le Marais. Indulge in the ultimate Parisian lifestyle with leisurely café sessions, designer boutique shopping along the Champs-Élysées, and unforgettable dining experiences from cozy bistros to Michelin-starred restaurants. Whether you're admiring cherry blossoms in spring or enjoying Christmas markets in winter, Paris creates memories that last a lifetime.
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Our expertly curated list of the top experiences, tours, and attractions based on traveler reviews and ratings.
#1
Top Rated
Paris - Historic City Center Walking Tour
4.9850745 (134)
Enter the very heart of Paris on this walking tour of the city center. Fulfill your Paris dream by getting the best views of the city whilst your Certified tour guide reveals how the landmarks you see set the stage for the city’s 2000-year history and its major characters – like Napoléon Bonaparte and Gustave Eiffel! On this quintessential Parisian tour, not only will you leave as an expert on the French Revolution and the 19th century reconstruction of Paris, but you will also gain insider knowledge of French culture and customs. Your tour of Paris will weave history and beauty, revealing the secrets of the Notre-Dame Cathedral and the Louvre and giving you stunning views of Paris’s top monuments along the Seine River. Receive recommendations for authentic local restaurants and activities! Join us for a tour you'll remember forever!
#2
Top Rated
Louvre Evening Escape - Avoid The Crowds! Semi-Private 6ppl Max
5 (57)
Experience the Louvre like few ever do on this 2.5-hour semi-private evening tour (6 guests max) with Reserved Entry. Explore masterpieces such as the Mona Lisa and Venus de Milo in the museum’s quieter, more intimate atmosphere, as your expert guide brings both the art and the palace’s history to life.
#3
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Private Historical Photo Tour in Paris
5 (43)
During the Historical Photo Tour, I will show you arround the city of Paris, in a 1 hour and 30 min tour in the center of Paris from Concorde to Saint Michel. I am a professional Photographer for many years and I work a lot with tourists, fashion, hôtels, models and events. I will show you some of paris most beautifull monuments and sight. I will be able to give you many explanations about the monuments and the Parisian History linked to all these places. This area that we will be visiting is where the City of Paris was created, it is the heart of the city. During this walk, I will be able to shoot pictures of you (and family/friends), once the experience will be over, I will send you a gallery and you can select the pictures you want me to edit edit (20 pictures-30 pictures for families) and send you them the following days (7 days maximum). It is possible to change the starting and ending time, let me know. Max Rumeau Photography
#4
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The Musée d’Orsay in Focus: Impressionists & Beyond (Max 6)
5 (36)
After meeting your expert guide, your small group will bypass the general admissions line to enter the museum’s magnificent collections. You will begin your crash course by learning about the salons of Paris in the 19th century which determined the “quality” of an artist’s work. Once you have a strong base in what the elite were looking for in art, you will learn about one of the first rebels in the museum, Manet. Then, head upstairs with your guide to explore the impressionist collection, housing works of art by artists like Monet, Renoir, Degas, Valadon, and Lautrec. See how these artists fed off of each other; whilst being outsiders and miscreants of the elite art scene at the time. Finally, you will learn about the tragic life of Van Gogh through an analysis of his most famous paintings. To allow you the chance to explore more of the museum on your own, you will finish in the post-impressionism wing, allowing you to explore more or exit the museum.
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#5
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Latin Quarter Paris Private Walking Tour
5 (22)
Discover the Roman, Medieval & Intellectual realms of Paris on this guided walking tour of the Latin Quarter. On our Latin Quarter walking tour, you will discover how scientists and writers alike have found inspiration here – from Marie Curie to F. Scott Fitzgerald – as your guide shows you how this hidden gem of Paris has been home to the cultural, intellectual and religious heart of the city since its origins as a Roman settlement. After stopping by bookshops like Shakespeare & Co, visiting churches inspired by Notre Dame Cathedral, passing the Sorbonne University (dating back to the Middle Ages), and visiting the Grand Pantheon you can end the tour with a drink near Hemingway’s house this charming neighborhood is home to great local restaurants and bars.
#6
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Skip-the-line Rodin Museum Guided Tour Semi-Private 8ppl Max
4.8 (20)
One of the world’s most famous sculptors is on display in the mansion where he worked for years creating and collecting artifacts. On this 2 hour semi-private (8 guest maximum) tour,will explore rooms filled with Rodin’s personal collection and artwork. Your expert guide will share the stories and secrets behind the most iconic works, helping you to understand this French artist and the role he played in the 20th century art.
#7
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Pompidou Museum Paris Exterior 90 minutes Private Guided Tour
5 (16)
Discover the world’s most famous and controversial building, a museum of modern and contemporary art known as the "Notre Dame of Pipes" on a tour of the Pompidou Centre in central Paris. We explore the building that is arguably an artefact more representative of modern and contemporary art than any of the works of art usually hosted inside. IMPORTANT NOTICE - Until 2030, the Pompidou center will be closed for reconstruction and its collection will not be available. We focus on the building itself, and on the statues around the museum. We do not enter the building and we do not look at the works of art usually available when the museum is open.
#8
Top Rated
Paris Vintage Private & Bespoke Tour on a Sidecar Motorcycle
5 (17)
Take an open-air journey in the City of Light on a retro-style tour by vintage motorcycle sidecar. Designed for those looking for a different sightseeing experience, this authentic guided tour of Paris allows you to (re)discover the city in a romantic and unusual way. See cultural or heritage sights, and drive along little-known streets while listening to anecdotes from a driver-guide. 2 passengers on the vehicle, 1 comfy in the sidecar 1 behind the pilot (possibility to switch half way)
#9
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Paris & Louvre Semi Private or Private Tour with Île de la Cité
5 (17)
Explore two most iconic sites of Paris, Notre Dame Island and the Louvre Museum, with a local expert tour guide. Along with your semi-private group of maximum 6 people, enjoy a 2 hour stroll and discover Ile de la Cite. See the magnificent Notre Dame Cathedral, as well as the Conciergerie - a medieval castle that became a revolutionary prison, and the Courts of Justice where Louis and Marie Antoinette were tried for treason. After winding through the charming streets and listening to enchanting stories from your guide, enjoy a break to grab some refreshments before continuing your experience. Then, receive priority access to the Louvre Museum with your private guide – where you’ll see famous masterpieces like the Mona Lisa , Venus de Milo, and various other noteworthy pieces. A wonderful day that captures the true essence of Paris!
#10
Top Rated
Latin Quarter Private Walking Tour
5 (14)
This 2-hour private walking tour focuses specifically on the Latin Quarter, one of the oldest area in Paris. You will of course discover some famous landmarks such as Pantheon or Jardin du Luxembourg, but also some less touristy parts of this amazing neighborhood such as Collège des Bernardins or Arènes de Lutèce. Your guide is a native Parisian, speaking fluent English, who is willing to show and explain you what makes this area so nice. The quality of service is very important to us, we want you to feel the most comfortable possible with us, and our guide will behave with you as your Parisian best friend. You will be able to ask all the questions you have as it is a private tour, dedicated to your group only. This service is perfect to discover the Latin Quarter as an insider!
#11
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Virtual Reality Guided Tour at the Eiffel Tower
5 (18)
Discover an original and immersive visit! The visit takes the form of a walk on the Champ-de-Mars with stops where you will be invited to put on a virtual reality headset. You'll enjoy the intimacy of a small-group tour (max 8 participants) with a warm and friendly guide. Thanks to the helmets, you will be propelled in 1887, during the construction of the Eiffel Tower. Then, you will be immersed in the heart of the Universal Exhibition of 1889, when the Tower was opened to the public for the first time. You will be immersed in environments modeled in 360° based on archives, to guarantee maximum realism. Get ready to travel back in time by going back more than 130 years! Don't miss this unique experience!
#12
Top Rated
Paris Private Tour to Louvre Museum & French Crepes
5 (22)
Feel the magic of Paris in this fantastic private tour visiting the most authentic places of the city, away from the tourist tide, with your local guide. Surprise yourself with the spectacular stained glass windows of Sainte-Chapelle, and the Cathedral of Notre-Dame, a gothic treasure, and a symbol of Paris. Walk along Jardin des Tuileries to the Place de la Concorde, where Champs-Élysées elegantly begins. Enjoy a crêpe with a glass of cider, in a traditional 'Crêperie', before visiting the emblematic Opéra Garnier and the modern Pompidou Centre, two architectural gems not to be missed. To close this amazing day, visit the fascinating Louvre Museum with the audio-guide. Book now this fantastic Private Tour through the most authentic districts of Paris, and let us make you fall in love quickly with this wonderful city! -3 or 4hour private walking tour with a local guide -Tickets to the Louvre Museum + Audio-guide -A crêpe & a glass of cider in a traditional ‘crêperie’ (Full Option)
#13
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Normandy Rouen, Honfleur, Etretat Small group Day Trip from Paris
5 (14)
Small-group trip for 4 to 8 people to Normandy Highlights. Live guided. Tiered pricing. Hotel Pick up and Drop off offered. Three Top sights of Normandy: Normandy's Capital Rouen with its famous Cathedral, famous Medieval harbour-city Honfleur and Etretat famous Chalk Cliffs. Calvados tasting by local producer. Duration of 13 hours, longer as usual. Mercedes E220 business-class car or Mercedes/VW minivan. This tour is also offered as Customised Private Experience. 15 other day trips from Paris in Small-groups and as Private Experiences offered by Clewel Travel.
#14
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Private and authentic tour of the Latin Quarter (Paris)
5 (13)
Welcome to the Latin Quarter, this little corner of Paris that breathes culture, history... and everyday life. During this quiet and human-sized visit, I take you for a stroll in one of the oldest districts of Paris, where the steps still echo from the student debates of the Sorbonne, the verses of the cursed poets, or the whispers of history. More than just a historical setting, the Latin Quarter is a lively, curious place full of surprises, which I take you to discover at your own pace, without missing anything big and small. Through this tour, I offer you a look both grounded in the past and connected to the dynamic life of today’s neighborhood. An authentic, quiet and always unique and surprising experience So if you like old stones, forgotten stories and walks listening to the city... Come with me. The Latin Quarter has not finished surprising you!
#15
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Paris Gay Marais Semi-Private Walking Tour
5 (11)
Gay Marais There is a reason it’s called Gay Paris. With one of the largest LGBT communities in the World, Paris has had a vibrant gay history for the past 500 years.
#16
Top Rated
Montmartre Private Walking Tour
5 (10)
This 2-hour private walking tour focuses on Montmartre neighborhood. You will discover what makes Montmartre so famous but also the less touristy parts of this amazing district. Your guide is a native Parisian, speaking fluent English, who is willing to show and explain you what makes this area so nice. The quality of service is very important to us, we want you to feel the most comfortable and appreciated possible with us, and our guide will behave with you as your Parisian best friend. You will be able to ask all the questions you have as it is a private tour, dedicated to your group only. This service is perfect to discover Montmartre as an insider!
#17
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Private Transfer Orly Airport ORY & Disneyland Paris
5 (11)
Our Service Included: 5G Broadband also thanks to WiFi, Tablet, Your favorite music, Unlimited access to the press and news, access to Prime Video to watch your series and films UNLIMITED, concierge service, premium soft drinks. range as well as various confectioneries, as well as 15 minutes of free waiting on arrival. Take advantage of experienced drivers available throughout the year with whom you are privileged. Your private driver in Île-de-France and Europe.
#18
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Notre Dame, St Chapel, ile de la cité, Louvre - semi private -4h
5 (9)
These are four major parisian mustsee spots. Notre dame and the real history behind "Quasimodo" of Victor Hugo. Ile de la cité, the heart of Paris where La sainte chapelle one of the finest examples of french gothic architecture and the medieval jewel. Discover its extraordinary interiors, life during the middle ages along with its historical past including events, facts and anecdotes. Then we will explore some remarkable places such as la place dauphine, the pont neuf and its amazing view of La Seine. The group will head towards the museum of the Louvre where you will spend a 2h chronological trip to the evolution of the notion of beauty. journey since antiquity til 19th century unveiling the importance of some of its masterpieces such as The Victory of Samothrace, La Mona Lisa among others. All of them with a priority access.
#19
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Paris Art Nouveau Private Tour
5 (7)
Learn about the history and symbolism of the Art Nouveau art and architecture movement in Paris on a private 2-hour walking tour. With a private guide, you'll see several testaments to this elegant and innovative style at Metro stations, hotels, a Gothic Revivalist church, and, of course, the Eiffel Tower.
#20
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Medieval Paris Private Tour
5 (7)
Find out what was Paris was like 800 years ago on a private walking tour that takes you back to the early days of the city. See medieval monuments and learn about the history of the city during the Middle Ages at landmarks such as the Notre-Dame Cathedral and La Sorbonne, one of Europe’s oldest and most renowned universities.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do tours cost in Paris?
Tours in Paris range from $29 to $520, with an average price of $216. The highest-rated tour is " Louvre Evening Escape - Avoid The Crowds! Semi-Private 6ppl Max" at 5 stars.
What are the best experiences in Paris?
Our guide features 20 top experiences in Paris, averaging 5 stars across 498 reviews. The top-rated is " Louvre Evening Escape - Avoid The Crowds! Semi-Private 6ppl Max".
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