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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.

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.

Explore one of the world's most important collections of Impressionist and post-Impressionist art on this guided tour of the Musée d'Orsay. Instead of trying to navigate the museum on your own, enjoy insight from a guide to make sure you see the top pieces and learn about the artists, such as Van Gogh, Monet, Manet, and Renoir. And with entry included, you're ensured a hassle-free visiting experience.

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.

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.

See Paris at its best during this nighttime tour that includes a show at the Moulin Rouge. Start with an illuminations tour past the Eiffel Tower, Arc de Triomphe, and other famous sights, made even more beautiful as they light up after dark. Then head to the Moulin Rouge, home of the cancan, in the Montmartre district, for a dazzling performance of "Feerie" plus a glass of half-bottle of Champagne. Upgrade your Paris experience to include a Seine River cruise to use at your leisure.

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.

The former home of one of France’s most extravagant monarchs is a must-visit attraction, but sorting out tickets and transportation for the Palace of Versailles in advance can be a challenge. Enjoy convenient round-trip coach transfers from Paris and prebooked entry with Guide with this convenient package.

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.

Head to the very heart of Paris on a walking tour of the Ile de la Cité, home to Notre Dame Cathedral, with timed entry to the Sainte-Chapelle and Conciergerie. Delve into the city’s rich history, marvel at its imposing gothic architecture, and step inside the UNESCO-listed Conciergerie, the palace turned prison where Marie Antoinette was held during the French Revolution.

Don’t miss the views of Paris from the Eiffel Tower at night, when the twinkling City of Light spreads before you. This evening combination package lets you experience Parisian monuments three enchanting ways: sightseeing by coach, cruising on the Seine River, and admission to the Eiffel Tower's first and second tiers. Orient yourself to top attractions like the Champs-Élysées, and Louvre Museum, and be part of Paris’ lively nighttime atmosphere.

Discover one of the most historic yet also trendiest districts in Paris and learn about its storied past as home to the city’s artistic, Jewish, and LGBTQ communities with this unique walking tour through Le Marais. Take in elegant architecture, chic art galleries, and the authentic Jewish quarter far from the crowds in the city’s more touristed areas and listen as your guide delves into Le Marais’ unique past and present.

When it’s time to say goodbye to Paris, end your trip the easy way with this shared departure transfer to Charles de Gaulle Airport. It’s a wallet-friendly alternative to the pricey private taxi rides. Transfer services are available from centrally located Paris hotels with a postcode starting with 75 and apply to flights departing between 4am and 11pm.

Many visitors to France only have time to visit the Palace of Versailles or Monet's Impressionist garden at Giverny. This day trip from Paris allows you to do both. First, wander through the lush landscape around the artist’s residence, which served as inspiration for his "Nymphéas" (Water Lilies) series. After lunch, head to Versailles and visit Louis XIV's lavish royal palace. On particular dates, you see the fountains on display.

Reach the heights of Paris's most iconic monument to the Eiffel Tower. Ride the elevators up to the first and second levels for marvellous views of the Trocadero Gardens, the Louvre, and other famous monuments. Keep going all the way up to the summit level, where the whole of Paris stretches around you in an unforgettable panorama.

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.

See the highlights of the Orsay's collection of Impressionist and Post-Impressionist art on a private or small-group tour of the Musée d'Orsay in Paris. Let an art historian guide lead you straight to masterworks by Monet, Cézanne, Renoir, Degas and more. Enjoy personalized attention from your guide and learn the history behind the art for a truly immersive experience.

Benefit from exploring the Louvre with your guide, who provides insightful commentary about the impressive collection, with this group tour. View famous works such as the Mona Lisa, Winged Victory of Samothrace, and Venus de Milo, and admire other pieces, without the hassle of finding your way through the massive museum independently.

See Claude Monet’s gardens at Giverny on this enchanting, full-day tour, which includes transfers from Paris. Pick up picnic provisions at a local market and then cycle to Monet's former home in Giverny, stopping en route for a picnic lunch. Then visit the artist's home and see the beautiful gardens that inspired some of his most celebrated works before returning to Paris.

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.

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.

Visit the famous Palace of Versailles without having to sort out transportation on this tour from Paris. on a tour from Central Paris. An audio tour means you can listen to commentary as you walk through the legendary State Apartments and the Hall of Mirrors. Stroll through the lush gardens and learn about Louis XIV, the flashy king who once inhabited this opulent residence.

Fashionistas flock to La Vallée Village, an outdoor outlet center located just outside Paris, but getting there can be a challenge without private transportation. Luckily, this shopping excursion—departing from the centrally-located 12th arrondissement—provides round-trip transfers, leaving you free to spend hours perusing well over 100 boutiques, including high-end retailers like Givenchy, Acne Studios, and Chloé.

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.