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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. You can upgrade your experience to include Eiffel Tower summit access for panoramic views.

Delve into the world of French perfume and create a personalized fragrance in this small-group perfume workshop in Paris. Under the guidance of your expert instructor, learn how to design and blend your own personal scent. Leave with a bottled eau de parfum and a diploma that celebrates your achievement.

Ticking off the top sights in Louvre’s extensive collection can be tricky for time-limited travelers. Optimize your visit on a tour of the gallery’s must-see masterpieces, benefiting from reserved access to minimize time spent waiting to enter. Follow your guide past the crowds and straight to highlights such as the Mona Lisa, Nike of Samothrace, and Venus de Milo. You can also upgrade to a small-group tour for a more personal experience.

The Loire Valley is known for its wineries and historic châteaux, but getting there from Paris requires private transportation. Ideal for anyone with limited time, this full-day small-group or private tour lets you bask in the region’s glorious landscapes, whisking your group back to the capital by nightfall. Visit the historic Château de Chenonceau and Château de Chambord sample regional wines, and enjoy a three-course French lunch at a local restaurant (if option selected).

The French know that wine and cheese are made for each other, but this guided experience helps you figure out which varieties of each complement one another. Treat your taste buds to this perfect pairing at a specialty cheese cellar beneath the streets of Paris. Taste several different cheeses accompanied by wines chosen to complement the aged flavors, plus bites of baguette.

The Burgundy wine region is renowned for its Pinot Noir and Chardonnay wines, and lies about two hours southeast of Paris. With this tour, discover the region on a day trip, visit three different wineries, and learn about Burgundy's rich winemaking history and heritage. Sample red, white, rosé, and sparkling wines during three expert-led tastings, and stop for lunch (own expense) in the medieval town of Chablis.

Start and end your trip to Disneyland® Paris in style and comfort by hopping on this round-trip, express shuttle bus, which whisks you to the park and back from several convenient Paris pick-up locations. With park admission tickets included in the cost, and discounts available for small children, this package offers a convenient and hassle-free way to plan a magical visit for the whole family.

Discover Paris illuminated on a private 2-hour night tour in an electric golf cart. Without daytime crowds or strangers, enjoy unobstructed views of landmarks like the Eiffel Tower and Arc de Triomphe, stopping at prime spots for memorable photos. Your guide provides engaging commentary tailored to your group, while hotel pickup from select districts adds comfort and convenience. Enjoy a comfortable, traffic-free way to explore the City of Light at night.

Trade bustling city streets for the stunning UNESCO-listed chateaux of the Loire Valley—and pair your experience with a wine tasting—on this hassle-free, full-day tour from Paris. Tour two beloved castles in one trip, including Chambord (said to have inspired "Beauty and the Beast") and Chenonceau. Enjoy additional free time for lunch (own expense) in the quaint town of Blois, plus a complimentary tasting of local Loire wines.

Enjoy a more personal way to learn about French wines during this small-group, evening tasting session, hosted in Paris' ever-popular Latin Quarter. Taste six wines from some of the country's most renowned wine regions, including Burgundy, Bordeaux, and the Loire Valley, and discover tips for proper sipping and savoring from your sommelier host. Alongside the reds and whites, make the night special with a Champagne sample.

The Burgundy wine region is renowned for producing some of France’s finest wines and this full-day tasting tour from Paris is the ideal introduction. Explore the vineyards and wineries of Chablis and North Burgundy; sample red, white, and sparkling wines during expert-led wine tastings; and tuck into a delicious wine-tasting lunch at a family-run winery.

Iconic Paris landmarks including Notre-Dame Cathedral and the Eiffel Tower line the Seine River, but trying to see them all takes time—and leads to sore feet. Admire the city’s world-famous monuments while resting your legs during this one-hour Bateaux Parisiens river cruise. Ride during the day, or choose an evening departure time to float through the enchanting city at night.

Experience the magic of Disney with a European twist with this 1-day package tour, including the dazzling Disney Illuminations show, complete with fireworks and light projections. Not only do you get a ticket to one or both Disneyland® Paris parks (depending on the option you select), but you are also provided with round-trip RER train tickets from Paris to the parks and back again.

Step inside the story of Notre Dame Cathedral on a captivating 1.5-hour guided tour with scheduled group access. Led by a passionate expert guide, you’ll explore both the exterior and interior of this iconic Paris landmark. Begin your journey outside as your guide reveals the fascinating meaning behind the cathedral’s sculpted façade — from the intricate gargoyles and flying buttresses to the stunning rose windows and Gothic spires that have watched over Paris for centuries. Inside, marvel at the soaring vaulted ceilings, towering stone columns, and breathtaking stained-glass windows that bathe the nave in kaleidoscopic light. Along the way, hear the extraordinary stories of Notre Dame’s medieval origins, its pivotal role in French history, the impact of the 2019 fire, and the ongoing restoration. Enjoy a personal and immersive experience uncovering the art, symbolism, and architectural genius that make Notre Dame a true masterpiece and Paris’s beloved treasure.

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.

Glide down the River Seine while enjoying a gourmet 3-course lunch aboard a Paris river cruise. Soak up views of riverside attractions including the Louvre, Eiffel Tower, Notre-Dame, and Musée d'Orsay as you dine on seasonal selections from an à la carte menu, accompanied by wine. Enjoy a glass of aperitif and a refined dining experience on a modern glass-canopy boat.

Make the most of your time in Paris with pre-reserved tickets to the Eiffel Tower. You can choose from a guided tour with access to either the 2nd floor or the summit depending on your preference. Learn about the attraction's history from your guide, as well as insights on Paris.

Cruise the Seine River through the heart of Paris on a 70-minute sightseeing cruise with an elegant Champagne toast. You’ll spot the Eiffel Tower, the Louvre Museum, and the Île de la Cité as an onboard guide points out some of the city’s most important sites. This Seine River cruise departs from a central location on the Seine’s Right Bank, and it’s a romantic way to explore the City of Light.

Enjoy a more peaceful way to experience the always-popular Louvre Museum in Paris—and see its most famous artwork, Leonardo da Vinci's "Mona Lisa," with fewer crowds—on this early-evening tour. Follow your guide into the museum as it's getting ready to close, and explore with just a small group for company. In addition to the "Mona Lisa," look forward to seeing some of the museum's other masterpieces, too.

Experience culture and art through the ages with a small-group or private guided tour of Paris’s Louvre Museum. With skip-the-line access, you'll avoid long queues and have more time to discover many of the museum's best-known collection highlights. Your guide shares stories about the artworks and discusses the museum's long history—leave the brochure at home, your guide has better stories to share.

Zip around the boulevards and plazas of Paris on an action-packed 45-min, 90-min, or 3-hour Segway tour. Learn to operate your easy-to-use Segway, then follow your private guide on a scenic tour around the Champ de Mars, Champs-Elysées, and the Seine waterfront. Glide past Paris landmarks like Musée d'Orsay and the Grand Palais, and hop off along the way to snap photos of the Eiffel Tower, the Louvre, and the Arc de Triomphe.

Experience one of the world’s most romantic cities in unparalleled style when you embark on a horse-and-carriage ride through Paris. Pass iconic sights like the Eiffel Tower and the Arc de Triomphe as your horse trots through the charming streets of the French capital. Select a departure time to suit your schedule, and upgrade to extend your tour, or enjoy a bottle of Champagne as you go.

Don’t just drink wine in Paris—blend your own during this winemaking workshop. In an 18th-century royal wine cellar in the heart of the city, learn how to create your own wine and design a personalized label with an experienced winemaker. Taste different grape varietals to select the ones you like, and then take your bottle with you at the end of class.

Eager to enjoy French wines and cheeses, but not sure where to start? This small-group cheese and wine pairing session in Paris has you covered. Visit a wine shop in the Latin Quarter and, with your culinary-expert guide, taste four wines from different French regions, all paired with various cheeses. Savor the flavors, learn classic tasting etiquette, and discover why each wine and cheese make the ideal partners.