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Have an intimate, peaceful encounter with Da Vinci's Mona Lisa on a private guided tour of the Louvre. Your guide will show you around the highlights to ensure you don't feel overwhelmed in this massive museum, providing information and stories to deepen your appreciation. Avoid getting lost in the sprawling museum with the help of a guide.

Ensure a memorable night out in Paris—and combine your sightseeing with a gourmet meal—aboard a luxurious dinner cruise along the Seine River. Float past the city’s famed monuments, such as the Louvre and Notre Dame, and admire the beauty of the Seine's UNESCO-listed riverbanks. Meanwhile, enjoy a gourmet, 3-4-course meal (depending on the menu selected), plus live musical entertainment.

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.

See Versailles and Monet’s home in Giverny in just one day on this small-group excursion from Paris. First, discover the home of Claude Monet. Your guide will share fascinating stories about Monet from outside the gardens before you enjoy time to explore the grounds independently. You’ll also see the village church and visit Monet’s grave, a meaningful stop that many visitors overlook. Then, travel to the dazzling Château de Versailles, where you’ll hear tales of court life under Louis XIV before exploring the palace interior.

Enjoy a stress-free and fully customizable way of exploring the Louvre—one of the world’s largest and busiest museums—when you book this private, family-friendly tour. Pick between two tour durations, and meet your guide at the museum: with pre-booked ticket. See masterpieces like the Mona Lisa and Venus de Milo, and explore only the galleries that interest you most. Your guide will share stories about the artworks designed to entertain visitors of all ages.

Discover Paris' most iconic landmarks in a single day on this time-saving tour. In addition to getting an included ticket to the Louvre Museum, you'll also explore neighborhoods including Montmartre and Île de la Cité on guided walks. Cover more ground in the city than you could on your own and leave the itinerary-planning to an expert.

Enjoy a hassle-free and informative visit to the Eiffel Tower by prebooking your entry with a guided tour. This admission ticket allows for a relaxing visit to the second floor of one of the world’s busiest monuments. Listen as your guide tells you about Paris’ colorful history, and admire views over Les Invalides, Notre Dame Cathedral, and other city landmarks. Upgrade for access to the summit.

Enjoy a guided walking tour of the Left Bank and discover the ‘Lost Generation’ of artists, writers, and jazz musicians who flocked to Paris between the two World Wars. See cafes and residences where the artists gathered, worked, and lived, including the likes of Ernest Hemingway, Gertrude Stein, James Joyce, William Faulkner, and Ezra Pound. Note that the bohemian Left Bank of the 1920s and 30s now is largely populated by high-end establishments.

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.

Discover the beauty of Bruges on a day trip by luxury coach from Paris. Choose to explore with an audio guide or let a guide lead you on foot through the UNESCO-listed city center, from cathedrals to palaces. Admire the well-preserved medieval architecture and learn about the history of this picturesque Belgian town. Guided tour also includes a seasonal canal cruise.

Imagine how the extravagance of Versailles was part of everyday life for Marie Antoinette during a guided tour of the palace with a chance to watch the fountain show (seasonal). Take advantage of reserved access to avoid the long lines at the start of your tour. Gaze in wonder at the Royal Apartments and the Queen’s Apartments, and walk through the glittering Hall of Mirrors to the Salon de la Guerre and the Salon de la Paix. Plus, explore the expansive gardens on your own after the palace tour.

Make sightseeing in Paris easier with a 24- or 48-hour hop-on hop-off bus tour. Instead of relying on expensive taxis or figuring out local public transportation, use the bus to get around to all the major attractions. Audio commentary is available in multiple languages to add context to what you see. Upgrade to add a Seine River cruise so you can get views from the water, too.

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.

Escape the city of Paris for a day, and go on a tour to Versailles, which is known for its magnificent regal architecture. Travel in a comfortable air-conditioned vehicle to Versailles, which takes the stress out of organizing transport. Conveniently, an entrance ticket to the Palace of Versailles is included. Your guide enriches your experience with stories about the area’s royal history.

Save valuable vacation time with this tour of the Louvre with a small group (or upgrade for a private experience). With a guide in the lead, sail past the entrance lines and get started exploring immediately. No puzzling over a map and wandering aimlessly in the giant museum; your guide will lead you right to the must-see masterpieces, from Mona Lisa to the Venus de Milo, and teach you all about them.

Head off the typical Paris tourist trail when you discover the dynamic and creative Belleville district—and follow your artist guide to its must-see street art masterpieces—on this small-group walking tour. Make your own way to the neighborhood in the afternoon, and set off on foot. You’ll learn about the area’s creative, bohemian past; will hear about the artists who have decorated Belleville’s walls; and will discover its ever-changing murals and open-air artworks.

The Louvre and the Musée d’Orsay are world-famous, but it can be hard for first-timers to navigate to the collection highlights. Instead, book this private or small-group tour and enjoy a personalized way to experience both art museums in just one day. Look forward to viewing the "Mona Lisa," "Venus de Milo," and impressionist works, all while learning insider facts and stories about the masterpieces.

Make exploring beyond Paris easy—and enjoy a hassle-free trip to Giverny, the location of Claude Monet's House and Gardens—on this half-day excursion. Travel by bus to the Monet property, where you have free time to wander around the historic house and picture-perfect garden independently. An audio guide, available in several languages, is included, which you receive before departure. Select a morning or afternoon departure time when booking.

The Louvre Museum is one of the most famous—and crowded—attractions in Paris, and its vast collection can be overwhelming. Cut the museum down to size and enjoy the entry with this private guided tour and focus on the museum's highlights to cover its galleries in just a few hours as you learn about the most important works and the artists who created them.

Discover the Louvre’s highlights in peace with this guided tour. Follow your guide as you learn about the museum’s notable artworks without navigating busy daytime crowds. Soak in the atmosphere as the museum becomes illuminated in the evening. Enjoy skip-the-line entry for a smoother visit. Perfect for those looking for a quieter experience when enjoying the Louvre’s collections.

Immerse yourself in the garden-like atmosphere and unique history of Paris' Père Lachaise Cemetery—and learn more than you would if exploring independently—on this private or small-group walking tour. Follow your guide to the graves of luminaries like Jim Morrison, Oscar Wilde, Edith Piaf, Jean-Paul Sartre, and others, and learn more about the other remarkable personalities who lay buried within the beautiful stone walls.

Travelers with only a few hours in Paris have limited sightseeing options and usually end up choosing a typical bus tour. You can get more out of a quick sightseeing excursion with this private tour experience, where your guide whisks you around Paris in a vintage motorcycle sidecar. As you explore the Left Bank and Latin Quarter, pass must-see attractions, like the Notre-Dame Cathedral and Luxembourg Gardens—and see it all in no time.

For many arts enthusiasts, Paris' celebrated Louvre Museum is high on the to-do list. However, for first-time visitors, navigating this large museum is quite daunting. This 100% private museum tour offers both personal attention and a relaxed pace. This all starts when you access this museum straight away with included admission tickets. From here, follow your guide to the museum's numerous masterpieces, from the Mona Lisa to the Venus de Milo.

Spend a delightful half day in Paris discovering the numerous attractions along the Seine River and the artistic masterpieces of the Louvre Museum. Follow your guide along the Seine while learning the history of iconic monuments like Notre Dame Cathedral, the Musée d'Orsay, and the Eiffel Tower. Next, take a leisurely guided tour of the Louvre to see its highlights and lesser-known treasures. Numbers are limited for a small-group experience.