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Paris can feel overwhelming when you don’t know where to begin, especially on a first visit. Get oriented on a guided walk through Île de la Cité, where your guide connects riverside landmarks with stories spanning medieval Paris, royalty, and revolution. Then deepen your experience at Sainte-Chapelle or Notre-Dame, combining historical context with time inside one of the island’s defining landmarks.

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.

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.

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.

Enjoy a more peaceful way to experience the always-popular Louvre Museum in Paris—and see one of its most notable artworks, 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 a small, intimate group. In addition to the "Mona Lisa," take in a selection of the museum's other masterpieces, too.

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.

Le Marais district of Paris is known for being a foodie paradise—but it takes insider knowledge to dodge the tourist traps and see where locals eat. Ideal for carb lovers, this small-group gastronomy tour includes a classic French pastry, a croque monsieur at a restaurant once frequented by Jim Morrison, and crispy fried falafel. Plus, it's topped off with chocolates and macarons and paired with red and white wine.

When in Paris, don’t miss the chance to visit Giverny Monet’s house and gardens. This hassle-free, half-day group tour provides convenient round-trip coach transport from Paris. It is a group tour, yet you have time to explore Monet’s house with an audio tour, plus have free time to wander in the grounds. Bring some extra cash in case you want to grab a drink at the local cafe.

Paris is a city best tasted, not just seen. Finding the real thing, though, takes knowing where to look. On this small-group food tour, explore your choice of either Montmartre or the Latin Quarter and Ile de la Cite. Avoid the tourist traps and discover where the locals shop for fresh breads, cheeses, charcuterie, and more.

Navigate one of the world’s largest and busiest art museums with ease—and follow your guide to the collection highlights without getting lost—on this Louvre tour. Pick from several start times, meet your guide outside the museum, and head in. Once inside, you’ll see highlights like the Mona Lisa, Venus de Milo, Nike of Samothrace, and more, all while learning the stories behind the masterpieces.

Travel with a small group—including hotel pickup from Paris—and spend a day touring the Champagne region. Visit a world-renowned Champagne house such as Veuve Clicquot, Mumm, Lanson, Nicolas Feuillatte (based on availability) as well as smaller estates. Experience multiple tastings and learn how the popular bubbly drink is made as you stroll through sprawling vineyards and enter cellars. Plus, enjoy a gourmet lunch at a family-run winery.

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 (if option selected), 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.

Set the romantic mood on this evening dinner cruise on the River Seine. Combine gourmet dining with sightseeing, as you indulge in a 3-course meal whilst sailing past Paris landmarks. Take in the Eiffel Tower, Notre Dame Cathedral, the Louvre Museum, and more as they're illuminated at night. This package also includes a glass of champagne and a window seat for unobstructed riverside views.

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.

Explore the highlights of the historic heart of Paris, Île de la Cité, and learn more than you could if visiting it independently on this group tour. Let your guide navigate the way as you walk past the island's key sites, including the Conciergerie and Sainte-Chapelle. Finish at Notre-Dame Cathedral, where you are welcome to discover its interior on your own.

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.

Discover masterpieces by artists from Monet to Renoir on this small-group tour of Paris’ renowned Musée d'Orsay. With numbers limited to just six people, enjoy personal attention from your guide as you learn about the birth of impressionism, discover the unique techniques of Van Gogh and Cezanne, and see exquisite artworks by Manet, Degas, Gauguin and many other artists. Includes admission to the permanent exhibits.

See the best of Paris, all in one tour—and enjoy an inimitable way to travel aboard a retro Citroen 2CV—on this private tour. Pick from a range of start times to suit your schedule, meet your driver-guide directly at your accommodation, and set off. You’ll discover highlights such as the Eiffel Tower, Louvre, Invalides, Montmartre, the Arc de Triomphe, and more, all while learning the stories behind the sights.

Visit one of France’s top attractions on this independent day trip from Paris to Mont-St-Michel. Relax on a comfortable coach ride as you travel through the scenic landscapes of Normandy en route to the UNESCO World Heritage-listed island, and spend hours exploring at your leisure with a multi-language audio guide (if option selected). Tour the famous Gothic abbey, wander through the narrow streets of the surrounding village, or admire views across the Atlantic Ocean.

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.

Finding authentic places to eat in tourist-heavy Montmartre can be tricky when you don’t know where to look. Follow a local guide to handpicked restaurants and food stops, sampling French savory dishes, sweets, and drinks while exploring the neighborhood. Along the way, see Montmartre landmarks and learn about local culture, combining a full meal and sightseeing without researching restaurants yourself.

Rather than exploring the sprawling grounds of Versailles on foot, pedal your way around with a guide on this group bike tour. Discover garden trails and tree-lined paths and reach parts that on-foot visitors generally miss, including Marie Antoinette's Petit Trianon and Grand Trianon. Stop by the Grand Canal for a picnic lunch (own expense) before heading inside the Palace of Versailles with admission tickets.

Pedal through the parks of Versailles and enjoy timed entrance to the magnificent palace on this full-day tour from Paris. Learn the secrets of palace life, the truth about Marie Antoinette and the palace’s role in the French Revolution on a bike tour of Marie-Antoinette's Hamlet and the Petit and Grand Trianons. Visit Palace of Versailles, where you have time to explore the apartments and Hall of Mirrors independently. Discover the market with your guide and delve into the flavors of French cuisine.

Experience the oldest part of Paris with this guided small-group or private walking tour of Le Marais. You'll explore this historic district, passing through old parks and courtyards as your guide regales you with historic tales. You'll also get to spend some time in the old Jewish Quarter, full of kosher shops and restaurants and home to a large Parisian Jewish population to this day.