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Discover the opulence of Versailles with a personalized guided tour. Choose from a range of packages depending on how much time you have to explore. Explore the King’s State Apartment, Hall of Mirrors, and magnificent gardens, with the flexibility of transportation options, including hotel pick-up. Durations vary, allowing you to immerse yourself in history at your own pace, including an optional independent visit to the Grand and Petit Trianon palaces.

Gliding down the Seine River on a cruise is one of the best ways to take in Paris’s monuments, from Notre-Dame cathedral to the Eiffel Tower—but on a crowded boat, you spend more time competing for space than soaking up the views. Enjoy a more refined experience on this private cruise, with a boat limited to you and your travel party, capped off by a bottle of French champagne.

Claude Monet’s town of Giverny is around an hour from Paris, yet it’s a hassle to reach when you rely on public transportation and taxis. This small-group day trip offers round-trip minivan transport, a driver-guide to give you the lowdown on the Foundation Claude Monet Giverny, and ample free time to explore on your own. Upgrade to include a private guide just for your personal group.

Explore the charming streets of Montmartre by taking part in a small-group or private tour. Your guide takes you to a mix of iconic landmarks and off-the-beaten-track sights, from the Moulin Rouge windmill to the home of Vincent Van Gogh. You'll also get to try croissants at an award-winning bakery, explore the vineyards of Montmartre, and pass through a secret passageway into a cobbled back street.

In Paris, you usually have to choose between sightseeing and enjoying a meal but on this deluxe dinner cruise, you get the best of both worlds. Ideal for time-strapped travelers, this ride along the Seine allows you to see the main attractions of the City of Lights while you enjoy your meal. Watch the Louvre, Place de la Concorde, and the Eiffel Tower drift by as you dine in style.

Paris’ landmarks take on a different look after dark, but walking between them late in the evening can be tiring. Take in illuminated sights such as the Eiffel Tower from the top deck of an open-top bus, with recorded commentary sharing the stories behind each one. Keep your camera handy for photos along the way.

Enjoy an elegant evening on the Seine that combines sightseeing and dining in one seamless experience—an effortless way to see Paris at night without rushing between restaurants and attractions. Settle in for a 3-course French dinner as you cruise past illuminated landmarks including the Louvre, Musee d’Orsay, Ile de la Cite, and Pont Alexandre III, with panoramic windows offering uninterrupted views.

Your decadent tour of the Marais—one of Paris’ most atmospheric and food-loving neighborhoods—begins at a time that works best for you. Pick from start times that range from morning to mid-afternoon, meet your guide right in the neighborhood, and set off with a maximum of only nine other people for company. On this tour, you’ll learn all about what makes the Marais special, with stories about its Jewish history, culinary traditions, and local landmarks (like the Picasso Museum) which you’d be unlikely to encounter on your own. Over the course of a few hours, you’ll also follow your guide to eight different food destinations. Come hungry; you’ll enjoy 10 food tastings and two half-glasses of wine, enough to add up to a generous meal. This tour also accommodates various dietary needs and preferences, offering you comfort and flexibility.

Evening drinks in Paris usually mean a cafe table with a view of the street. This sunset cruise on the Seine pairs your aperitif with views of Notre-Dame Cathedral, the Louvre, the Musée d’Orsay, and the Eiffel Tower from the boat’s terrace. Choose from organic wine, local beer, or Champagne as the light fades.

The Eiffel Tower is one of the world’s most iconic landmarks—and shouldn’t be missed when visiting Paris. But one-size-fits-all tour options don’t work for every kind of traveler. Ideal for anyone who prefers the flexibility to tailor their itinerary, this guided Eiffel Tower tour includes access to the 2nd floor or panoramic summit—with the option to add on a Seine River cruise for the ultimate Paris sightseeing experience.

See various parts of Versailles and its palace grounds on this day trip from Paris via a high-speed train. When you arrive, cruise around town and the grounds of the palace on a bike. Then, enjoy a guided tour of the Palace where you walk through the famous gardens and see the fountains. You also stop at the farmers market, visit Marie Antoinette's hamlet.

Experience Paris like an insider, and see the city’s popular attractions and secret hidden gems on a half- or full-day private tour that’s designed just for you. You choose what you want to see in the city, and your ideal day in Paris is pre-planned for you, complete with customized transportation. Catch sight of the iconic Notre Dame Cathedral or the Eiffel Tower. Whether you’re interested in history, art, food, or something else, your guide (who’s born and raised in the City of Light) helps you make the most of your time in Paris.

Fitting a major museum, the city’s historic neighborhoods, and a river cruise into one day takes careful timing. Guided walks cover Montmartre and Île de la Cité, with entry to either the Louvre or the Musée d’Orsay depending on the day of your visit. Views of the Eiffel Tower lead into a Seine River cruise to end the day.

Experience the Eiffel Tower up close with tickets to the first and second floor and a guided tour. With tickets entry by elevator to the second floor, you can save bypass long lines and head straight to the elevator to take you up to the second floor for panoramic views of Paris. Hear insightful commentary from your guide and learn all about the famous icon before enjoying free time to explore on your own. Summit access upgrade available.

Make your visit to the Eiffel Tower go smoothly with a purchased ticket that allows you to go into the popular monument. Head up to the 2nd level and the summit of the tower to view Paris from above, and walk across the glass floor if you dare, soaking in thrilling views of the city far below your feet.

Visit two of France's most stunning chateaus in one day on a small-group tour from Paris via luxury minivan. See the splendor and gardens that inspired Louis XIV to build Versailles at 17th-century Vaux-le-Vicomte, and follow in the footsteps of seven centuries of French royalty at sprawling Fontainebleau. Learn the fascinating history behind each castle and explore at your own pace with an included audio guide.

With its winding, cobblestoned lanes and centuries-old mansions, the Marais is the heart of historic Paris. Get up close and personal with the former royal neighborhood during this in-depth guided walking tour, which covers all the top highlights. Get a peek at the Place des Vosges, one of the oldest public squares in Paris, and explore the bustling Jewish Quarter, following in the footsteps of Parisian nobility.

Travelers with limited time in Paris often have to choose between seeing the Eiffel Tower or cruising on the Seine. Combine both activities into this seamless 2-in-1 tour, saving you the hassle of booking them separately. Head to the Eiffel Tower’s 2nd-floor viewing gallery and then escape the land-based crowds as you cruise down the Seine. Upgrade your experience to include Eiffel Tower summit access for panoramic views.

Bruges is an ideal day trip destination from Paris, but organizing transportation to explore independently takes time. This convenient tour takes care of the transportation for you, whisking you away from central Paris to Bruges in an air-conditioned bus. Depending on the season, you'll also enjoy a canal cruise. You’ll also have free time to browse the city—and its chocolate shops—independently.

Explore the Palace of Versailles, without getting overwhelmed by its sheer size, on this group tour from Paris. Well-suited for first-timers looking for a streamlined experience, relax knowing the day's logistics and activities are all sorted for you. Enjoy an itinerary that includes visiting the Hall of Mirrors, Grand Apartments, State Rooms, and more.

Streamline your visit to Paris's Eiffel Tower with this skip-the-line tour to the 2nd floor. Save time and head straight inside the architectural structure, and enjoy views across the city you can't get anywhere else. Plus, accompanying commentary from a guide provides further insight into the tower itself. Choose to upgrade your experience to go to the summit of the tower and add on a relaxing sightseeing cruise down the Seine.

Seeing Paris’s famous landmarks and quieter neighborhoods in one outing can be difficult when moving between areas on foot or by public transit. This sightseeing cruise connects the Canal Saint Martin and the Seine River into a single, unhurried route. Glide through the tree-lined canal past locks, bridges, and tunnels before continuing onto the Seine for clear views of major Paris landmarks, all from the water—and without needing to navigate crowds.

Montmartre is one of the most picturesque districts of Paris, but many of its hidden charms lie off the tourist track. Explore cabarets, windmills, a hidden vineyard, and more with a guide during this small-group or private walking tour. Enjoy a less crowded experience of the bohemian neighborhood, admire panoramic views from the Basilica of Sacré-Coeur, and learn insider facts and stories along the way.

Discover the charms of one of Paris' most popular neighborhoods, without getting lost, on a guided walking tour of Montmartre, a district known for its artists and historically bohemian vibe. See where artists like Van Gogh, Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec, and Pissarro lived and worked, sights such as the Basilica du Sacre-Coeur, and get insights from your guide about the art, music, food, and history of Montmartre.