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Leonardo da Vinci’s Mona Lisa is one of the world’s most famous artworks and the star attraction of Paris’ Louvre Museum. With this first viewing tour, enjoy the opportunity to admire the iconic masterpiece during an early morning visit. Afterward, follow your guide on a tour of the Louvre, and take in the highlights of the vast art museum.

Head to the coast of Normandy to visit Mont-Saint-Michel on this day tour from Paris. You'll receive an orientation from a guide, and then enjoy time to explore the UNESCO World Heritage site independently with an audio guide or by wandering the hilly streets at your leisure. Transportation is by coach from Paris.

Make the most of your time at the Louvre, and find your way to the “Mona Lisa” easily. Choose between a guided tour that includes timed entry passes or opt for a package that includes admission and an escort who will take you straight to the “Mona Lisa”.

Breeze past the crowds lining up at the Louvre for this small-group tour of the iconic collection. With your art historian guide and a small group of 12 people or fewer, head straight in and view the renowned artwork. Admire the Louvre's spectacular collection from all over the world, dating from 450 BC through the 1800s.

Navigate one of the world’s largest and busiest art museums with ease—and follow your guide to the collection highlights without getting lost—on this Louvre tour. Pick from several start times, meet your guide outside the museum, and head in. Once inside, you’ll see highlights like the Mona Lisa, Venus de Milo, Nike of Samothrace, and more, all while learning the stories behind the masterpieces.

Have an olfactory journey when you book this small group tour in Paris that lets you make your very own perfume, and also takes you on a tour of the Fragonard Perfume Museum. This tour will have no more than 10, so you can feel free to ask your guide anything you’d like, or ask for assistance in making your fragrance. You’ll take home your own Eau de Toilette.

Immerse yourself in the opulence and drama of the Palace of Versailles on a guided tour from Paris. Enter with your reserved ticket, to explore palace highlights, including the Hall of Mirrors, Grand Apartments, State Rooms, and more. You can also upgrade to stroll through the expansive gardens at your own pace or visit the town of Giverny which includes a visit to Claude Monet's home.

Explore Paris at your own pace on a hop-on hop-off sightseeing bus tour. Get on and off wherever and whenever you want for the duration of your ticket. Enjoy a panoramic view of the streets of the French capital and hop off to discover the main attractions of the city. Benefit from an audio guide, available in several language.

Enjoy a different way to explore the Eiffel Tower—and take the scenic route, all while saving on admission—during this tour of the tower by stairs. When booking, choose to ascend to the second floor of the landmark, or go all the way to the summit. Whichever you pick, you'll be rewarded with top-notch city views and in-depth commentary from your guide.

Visit one of Paris’ most famous landmarks–the Eiffel Tower—with this hassle-free guided tour. You can choose from different packages—such as one that gives access to just the second level, or another that goes higher, with summit access. After meeting your guide, learn about the history of the tower, then ascend together for majestic views of the city.

Perfect for fans of French impressionism, this half-day trip whisks travelers from Paris to Giverny by luxury coach. Upon arrival to the Normandy village, where Claude Monet and other artists lived and painted, enjoy priority access to Monet's exquisite 19th-century home. Then, with an art historian as your guide (if upgrade selected), tour the flowerbeds, Japanese bridge, and water lily pond that served as inspiration for his best-known paintings.

Enjoy a hassle-free arrival in Paris with this private transfer service. Rather than navigating the crowded arrival hall alone, meet your driver at Orly International Airport or Charles de Gaulle Airport, and relax on the journey to your Paris hotel or private residence. These private vehicles offer the smoothest and most personalized way to travel.

Get the whole family engaged in the treasures of the Louvre during this 2- or 3-hour private tour. Explore the renowned museum with an itinerary that's been tailored to the needs of your family, depending on time available, ages, and interests of the family members.

The Musee d’Orsay is widely considered among Paris’ must-visit galleries, but visiting solo means you risk missing the secrets and backstories of the artworks on display. With your prebooked tickets to hand, explore with your guide. Gain insight into the creation of Impressionist masterpieces by Cezanne, Gauguin, Monet, Van Gogh, and more, and head straight to the collection highlights.

Many tourists don’t realize that there’s much more to Versailles than just the palace. Ride around the grounds of the Palace of Versailles and explore Marie Antoinette’s Hamlet while learning about her extravagant life on this half-day small-group bike tour. See parts of the grounds that most tourists miss before visiting the palace itself to wander its opulent halls.

Go beyond Paris and explore a selection of the Loire Valley's Castles on this day trip. Enjoy visiting the Chambord, Chenonceau, and Cheverny Châteaux without having to hire a car. Take your pick between a fully guided experience or discovering each location with an audio guide. Perfect for history buffs who want an up-close look at these historical residences.

Head up to the second level of the Eiffel Tower as part of this convenient and cost-saving Paris sightseeing package. You'll bypass the ticket queue to go straight up the tower, and then look out over the city to admire the panoramic views, all while your guide shares stories about the landmark. After leaving the Eiffel Tower, you can head to the banks of the Seine for a river cruise.

Discover Paris after sundown and find out what makes the City of Light shine so bright as the city’s top monuments and Seine River illuminate the night. Enjoy a gourmet 3-course meal and absorb views from the first floor of the Eiffel Tower. Then, board a glass-topped boat and cruise along the Seine to see some of the city's top landmarks after dark.

Discover the darker side of the City of Light on a small-group tour of the famed Paris Catacombs. Explore these fascinating underground passageways lined with the bones of thousands of former Parisians, and learn the history of the mesmerizing and macabre labyrinth. Get special access to restricted areas that the general public cannot usually enter. Enjoy the personalized attention of a small-group tour, and the chance to ask questions.

See the major sights of Paris from the water on a hop-on hop-off Seine boat cruise. With either a 1- or 2-day ticket, glide leisurely along the river, hopping off and on when you wish to visit the attractions that most interest you, such as the Eiffel Tower, Musée d'Orsay, the Louvre and Notre Dame. Or simply stay on the boat to admire Paris’ World Heritage-listed riverbanks.

Depart Paris via comfortable luxury vehicle for a private tour of Versailles, the stunning château and gardens that were once home to French royalty. Enjoy direct pick-up from your Paris lodging and journey to this iconic UNESCO World Heritage Site, where your licensed guide helps you unlock its secrets. Go inside to explore such rooms as the King's Grand Apartment and the opulent Hall of Mirrors, then return outdoor to stroll Versailles's exquisite gardens before returning to Paris.

The Eiffel Tower is one of Paris’ most visited attractions, but long waits in ticket lines don’t have to be part of the experience. Save yourself a ton of when you prebook an Eiffel Tower tour, and enjoy the added benefit of learning about the architectural wonder from an English-speaking guide. As an added bonus, you can tack on an optional summit access upgrade and/or a Seine River cruise.

Experience a unique sightseeing tour in a vintage Citroen 2CV car with a driver dressed in a classic Saint James outfit. With your private guide, admire Paris sights, including the Eiffel Tower, the Arc de Triomphe, and the Moulin Rouge, from the passenger seat of the classic French car. Exploring Paris with your own wheels means you can cover more ground, so add on atmospheric neighborhoods such as Saint-Germain-des-Prés and Montmartre.

The Musee d'Orsay is packed full of artistic masterpieces, but is also well known for its long lines and wait times. Save precious vacation time with prebooked entry and breeze straight inside with your group and art historian-guide. View famous paintings by artists such as Renoir, Manet, Degas, Monet, Cezanne, and Van Gogh, and listen as your guide's commentary brings the world-renowned artwork to life.