Private Half-Day Guided Tour of Paris
Recommended by 91% of travelers
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Paris, France
- 3 to 5 hours (approx.)
- Pickup offered
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Optimize your time in France’s capital city and cover its blockbuster sights in just a few hours with this private half-day driving tour. Zip between the sights without the hassle and delays of public transport, stopping to marvel at highlights like the Arc de Triomphe, Louvre Pyramid, and Cathedral of Notre-Dame. Admire views from Montmartre and Trocadero and learn about Paris and its culture from your local driver. Hotel pickup is included for added convenience.
- A private local driver to cover more of Paris in half a day
- Drive by the major sights and stop to snap photos or get a better look
- Views of the city from Montmartre and of the Eiffel Tower from Trocadero
- Hotel pickup included for a seamless start to your tour
What's Included
- Air-conditioned vehicle
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Pickup details
I will come to pick you up at your hotel in Paris
Arranged start time
Confirm time with the local provider in advance of your experience.
- 22/07/2021 - 22/07/2029
Monday - Sunday : 5:00 am - 10:00 pm
Thursday - Friday : 1:00 am - 11:30 pm
Saturday : 5:00 am - 10:00 pm
Itinerary
1
Montmartre
45 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
2
Quartier de l'Opera
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
3
Place-Vendome
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
4
Pyramide Du Louvre
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
5
Place de la Concorde
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Champs-Elysees Quartier (Pass By)
6
Arc de Triomphe
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
7
Tour Eiffel / Invalides
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
8
Grand Palais
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
9
Petit Palais
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
10
Musee de l’Armee des Invalides
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Infant seats available
- Transportation is wheelchair accessible
- Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Most travelers can participate
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Reviews
4.6
based on 54 reviews
Robin_R, Apr 2026
What a great way to see Paris! We loved doing this tour on our first day when we were still a little tired from our flight and we could get our bearings as well. Davide was a PERFECT host: informative, helpful, easy-going, and fun!
Patricia_B, Apr 2026
The best way for first time visitors to Paris to become familiar with the city .Got lots of historical information
Sherri_L, Mar 2026
David was an outstanding private tour guide for our time in Paris. He drove us around the city and provided so much interesting history and information about the sights, neighborhoods, and culture. His knowledge and passion for Paris made the tour both educational and fun! It was a wonderful way to experience the city and we would highly recommend touring with him! We just wish we could have had him for the entire week!!
Eva_B, Mar 2026
Great itinerary. Driver/tour guide was very accommodating. There was a miscommunication as to where the pick up point was, but he patiently went back to the correct place where we were waiting. So generous of him!
Francelle_O, Feb 2026
We booked a private car tour through Viator with pickup from the Hilton Opera, and it ended up being one of the highlights of our trip. Our guide, David, was personable, friendly, and incredibly knowledgeable about France and the sights we visited. He made the experience feel relaxed and tailored to us, and the convenience of hotel pickup made everything seamless. Highly recommend this tour for anyone wanting a comfortable and memorable way to explore.
Aria_C, Feb 2026
Amazing tour! Don’t think twice, just book. David is very knowledgeable, accommodating and easy to talk with.
Michele_B, Dec 2025
David was a great tour guide! So kind and knowledgeable and had a great itinerary planned. We really had a light afternoon and saw all of the important sights!
Leonard_f, Oct 2025
Paris is a lovely city with lots to see and do
David was excellent. Very good driver and very knowledgeable and polite. We visited all of the Paris sites
Marilyn_M, Sept 2025
A great way to see all the main attractions if you have little time! We were able to make stops to visit attractions of our choice and also quick stops for photo opportunities, the decisions were ours!! David, our tour driver, was very informative and made the tour interesting and fun.
Carl_O, Aug 2025
David was a great tour guide! We really enjoyed his friendliness and expertise. He gave us plenty of time to walk around at each stop and take pictures.
Beth_J, Jul 2025
This was a great way to get an overview of Paris and see the famous sights (montmartre, Eiffel Tower, champs elysse, arc de triomphe, notre dame) without walking everywhere. David was a fantastic guide and gave us lots of history and other information about the city during the drive. Even though there was a lot of traffic, the time went by quickly with David’s commentary. We enjoyed two stops out of the car to look around and take pictures, and meeting back up with him was very smooth. We’d definitely recommend this tour and David our guide!
Debbie_C, Jul 2025
A great way to see some of the main attractions of Paris. Our driver, David, was extremely knowledgeable and friendly.
Porsha_C, Jun 2025
Traveled with my mom to Paris and due to mobility issues wanted an easy way for her to see the sites without issues of the hop on/off bus. David was beyond amazing!!!!! His knowledge of the city and ability to answer all questions. He not only told us th history of Paris but gave insight into the Paris culture! I would recommend David if you are looking for a private tour of the city from someone that is beyond knowledgeable on all the history of the city and the different neighborhoods.
James_F, May 2025
David was able to keep me informed about our pickup point and time. We went to all the tourist attractions and points of interest. As we drove around he explained about the buildings, roads and other interesting things. He has a wealth of knowledge about the city. I would definitely recommend him as your tour guide.
Kay_B, Oct 2024
The guide was knowledgeable, did a great job. 👍
On time and gave us adequate time at each Monument and stops.
Alyssa_T, Jul 2024
There was no tour. I didn’t have high hopes after asking about a meeting time and not hearing back until calling customer service. Then I was given a late afternoon time at 10:30 pm the night before. The day of the tour I received a message about an hour before we were to meet that the guide couldn’t make it because of and illness or injury. Luckily we were able to tour on our own as this was the only day we had in Paris. I would not recommend wasting your time booking this one.
Response from Host, Jul 2024
Thank you Alyssa
Sorry about this cancellation.
I do around 300 tours per year , by myself, since 2010. Sometimes , it happens that I get sick, as I got some minor health issues those days that sent me to hospital the day of your tour.
I understand you're disappointed but I am pretty sure it happened to you also to call in sick at work. It would not have been safe that I show up on tour with a fever and pain so whatever solution would have been bad for you
Also sometimes my guests cancel very last minute because either sick either they miss their flight or tired, and it's fine actually it's life
I hope sharing this makes you feel better so you know you're harming my independent activity for months.
I will keep up the good work that you can see on pages and pages of excellent reviews about my tour , actually the very few bad reviews that I get are people who did not attend my tour.
I am sorry Alyssa I was sick I will try to never get sick in the future fingers crossed :)
Kevin_M, Jun 2024
We didn’t even know where to start on our trip to Paris so this was a great way to get a feeling for the city but also hit the highlights in an efficient way.
Cindy_C, Jun 2024
The operator was to pick us up at our hotel. He emailed me and said he did not realize the hotel we were staying at (it was checked on the order form) and that it was very busy there. So I asked where should we meet him. He gave me an address. We arrived at our hotel after an all night flight, dropped our luggage and figured out how to meet him at the designated location. Just as we arrived I received an email from him that said that he had been in an accident and couldn't meet us. We did receive a full refund.
Glynis_C, May 2024
When you only have a few days to experience one of the most amazing cities on earth, you must be strategic with your time. I booked 3 separate tours to help us in that endeavor. David and his Half-Day Tour was by far the best investment I made. He was incredibly knowledgeable but also funny and eager to engage our 6 yr old grandson as well as us. It's amazing how much you can see and do when you have a good guide.
On our next trip, I will book with David again.
stefaniefontanez, May 2024
Amazing tour of Paris from a local. Great history, great vibe - he gave us a local's point of view and told us all sorts of cool things. We loved it.
Mary_P, May 2024
With David, we could see the highlights of Paris at our speed and on our schedule. We delighted in the beautiful day in a beautiful city at a flexible comfortable pace with no worries. David shared stories and history based on our questions and comments. A memorable experience!
Gemma_S, Apr 2024
All the family loved our tour with David - he was the perfect guide. In a short amount of time we were able to take in some of this most iconic sites that Paris has to offer and some little gems that we did not know about. It was so lovely to be driven around. David chatted to us, making us feel at ease and shared so much knowledge about the city. So pleased we booked this.
Kevin_G, Jan 2024
Did the half day 4 hour tour or around that timeframe around Paris and it was such a fun and great tour overall with our driver. The private tours are the way to go, because you can customize things to your liking and how much time you want to spend there or not. Overall and guide was great and I enjoyed seeing Paris this way very much. Definitely a nice way to go and see things!
Adrienne_B, Dec 2023
I would strongly recommend this private tour, especially if it's your first visit to Paris. David was an amazing guide! He was very knowledgeable and informative about the sites around the city, including historical facts. David was friendly and patient and never rushed us during our stops.
Joanne_C, Nov 2023
David picked us up at the airport and showed us the sites of Paris. A very relaxed and informative tour on a rainy day. A great way to start our week long stay in this beautiful city. David was such a great guide, and went above and beyond, even helping us get into our apartment when we ran into difficulty at the end of the tour. We highly recommend Him. He deserves more than 5 stars from us!
Judith_C, Sept 2023
Had a good tour with David who looked after my daughter and I. We saw a lot and David explained what we were seeing and the history of Paris. We were dropped off at a sight and given 15mins to 20 mins at each one. Very hot day and even supplied water for us. Good way to see Paris in a short time.
LaDonna_F, Jul 2023
First time in Paris! David, our guide was fabulous! His knowledge of Paris was interesting and educational! He was courteous, extremely knowledgeable and kind. We had a great time thanks to David! Would highly recommend this tour and David!!!!!!!
Jerome_S, May 2023
David was an excellent guide. Terry knowledgeable and pleasant. We got to see everything we wanted to see.
Joseph_S, May 2023
We loved David. He is super friendly and knowledgeable. He arrived promptly and his charming manner put everyone at ease. We went everywhere and had soo much fun along the way. He taught us so much about the architecture and culture of this beautiful city. We cannot recommend him enough!
Lissa_K, Apr 2023
Great tour! The tour guide, David was friendly, knowledgeable, and flexible. A great way to see the city in a few hours.
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