Top Paris Architecture Tours

Experience the glory of Versailles with ease on this half-day guided tour of the palace and its grounds. After traveling from Paris to Versailles by train, tour the gargantuan landscaped gardens that surround the palace. You’ll then enter the palace, where your guide will show you some of the most important rooms, including the stunning Hall of Mirrors. You'll then ride back to Paris at your convenience.

Savor the best views in Paris from the peak of the city's iconic Eiffel Tower with this exclusive tour that takes you all the way to the top tier. Join your guide and group of just six to take the glass elevator far above the crowds, and learn about the history and engineering of this famous landmark as you snap photos of the cityscape below. See Gustav Eiffel's office historical reconstitution with wax models and linger after to the tour to enjoy the view at your leisure.

Discover the masterpieces inside the Orangerie Museum, located in Paris’ Tuileries Gardens, with a guide on this private tour. In the company of just your family and friends, appreciate priceless art from the end of the 19th century, including Claude Monet’s *Water Lilies* and works by Modigliani, Renoir, and Picasso, and gain insight into the origins of the museum as an orange grove.

There are few palaces as world-famous as Versailles, but with some 10 million annual visitors, you could spend longer queuing outside than exploring inside. This half-day tour from Paris ensures a hassle-free experience with round-trip train transfers from the city and a guided tour of the staterooms, palace gardens, and Marie Antoinette’s hamlet (if option selected).

Enjoy the in-depth insights a tour provides, without the pressure of keeping up with a tour group, with this private tour of Paris's Musée de l’Orangerie. Follow your guide as they take you to the collection's Impressionist and Post-Impressionist highlights, including artworks by Monet, Picasso, Matisse, and Molière. Enjoy the flexibility of a private experience and the opportunity to ask your guide questions as you go.

On this Paris dinner cruise, glide along the Seine aboard an intimate La Marina de Paris boat. Enjoy a 3-course gourmet meal, including coffee or tea, whilst admiring riverfront sights such as the Eiffel Tower, Notre-Dame, and the Louvre. The glass-enclosed boat offers unobstructed views and photo opportunities, letting you soak up the romantic atmosphere of Paris lit up at night. Please note that a smart casual dress code applies. Vegetarian and children's menus are available upon request.

Discover the highlights of the Musée d’Orsay’s world-renowned art collection—and bring the whole family along—on this engaging, private tour. Choose from morning or afternoon departure times, and pick a duration that works best for you. Upon arrival, you’ll meet your guide, and skip the long lines at the ticket office. See masterpieces by artists the likes of Van Gogh, Monet, and Renoir; your guide will share the stories behind the paintings and will engage kids in activities to stimulate their imaginations and creativity.

Learn the stories and little-known tidbits behind one of the world’s most celebrated art museums on a tour of the Louvre. Enter the collections, with admission tickets purchased separately. Then, get a peek at art objects spanning thousands of years. Chose between a small-group option with or without tickets or a private tour at the time of booking.

The Musée d'Orsay holds one of the most significant collections of Impressionist and Post-Impressionist art in the world—but without a guide, the connections between Cézanne, Degas, Monet, and Van Gogh and the broader Realist, Impressionist, and Post-Impressionist movements are difficult to piece together from the works alone. This private tour includes skip-the-line access and a guide who covers all the highlights.

Discover Paris in a unique way on a private tour in a classic pink Citroën 2CV. Ride past landmarks like the Eiffel Tower, Montmartre, and Notre Dame as your local guide shares hidden gems and cultural insights. With curated photo stops and a nostalgic touch, this stylish drive offers an unforgettable introduction to the heart of the French capital.

Notre-Dame’s intricate exterior is easy to admire but harder to understand without knowing the stories behind it. Before exploring the cathedral independently, join a guide outside to uncover its Gothic architecture, preservation history, and details you might otherwise overlook. You’ll enter with valuable context that helps you better appreciate one of Paris’ most significant landmarks rather than simply seeing the sights.

Overlooked by most visitors, the covered passages of Paris (lined with bustling bars, bistros, and boutiques) are one of the city’s most distinctive, in-the-know locations—and this tour provides the best way to discover them. With just your guide and a small group for company, you'll discover these hidden hotspots, will immerse yourself in their long history, will have the chance to shop for souvenirs, and will even enjoy a wine tasting along the way.

Visiting Versailles from Paris independently means arranging transportation, admission, and a plan for navigating the vast estate. Simplify your visit with transportation from central Paris, skip-the-line access, and a guide who brings the palace and gardens to life with historical context. Choose a small-group or private experience to explore this UNESCO-listed landmark with the level of personal attention that suits you.

Travel through scenic Normandy en route to the medieval Mont-St-Michel on a full-day trip from Paris. Discover the UNESCO World-Heritage-listed island and its iconic Gothic abbey, with a guide, and listen to fascinating history and legendary stories about the site. Enjoy ample time to explore the island, and admire views of the surrounding bay before traveling back to the French capital.

See Paris through Napoleon’s eyes while you explore Paris’s iconic landmarks and learn about his legacy. Step back in time as you visit historic sites like Place Vendôme and the Arc de Triomphe. The tour ends at Les Invalides, where you can wander through the Army Museum and visit Napoleon’s Tomb to learn more about France's military past.

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.

Combine sightseeing with an elegant, romantic dinner on this two-in-one Seine River cruise. Admire the waterfront sights, including the Eiffel Tower and the Louvre, as you savor a gourmet 3-course meal, paired with champagne. You can even upgrade to a window seat for unobstructed views of the City of Light. Ideal for celebrating a special occasion or vacation.

Take in some of Paris's most iconic sights aboard a Seine River cruise—and pair your sightseeing with a gourmet, 3-course bistro dinner—with this two-in-one, time-saving package. Head first to the bistro: Situated at the foot of the Eiffel Tower, it offers up-close views of the Paris icon. Savor your gourmet meal; then, cap off your experience with a sightseeing cruise along the Seine, which passes many of the city's top attractions.

Travelers with only a few hours in Paris have limited sightseeing options and usually end up choosing a typical bus tour. You can get more out of a quick sightseeing excursion with this private tour experience, where your guide whisks you around Paris in a vintage motorcycle sidecar. As you explore the Left Bank and Latin Quarter, pass must-see attractions, like the Notre-Dame Cathedral and Luxembourg Gardens—and see it all in no time.

Step back in time with this small-group walking tour of WWII-era Paris under the occupation. Wander through the districts of Saint-Germain, the Latin Quarter, and Le Marais as your expert guide shares stories of life under German occupation, from everyday struggles to acts of resistance. Enjoy an intimate and personalized exploration of Paris’ compelling history with a group of no more than six guests.

Marvel over Baron Haussmann’s Paris and visit two of the city’s most magnificent buildings on this private 2-hour walking tour. First explore inside the opulent Palais Garnier, a vision of dazzling marble and crystal chandeliers, with its Grand Staircase.

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.

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.

Live the good life as you’re driven around Paris in a hot pink Citroën convertible 2CV on a private tour. Cruise iconic landmarks including the Eiffel Tower, Champs Élysées, Moulin Rouge, and the Latin Quarter as your guide shares insights and stories of the City of Light. Hotel pickup adds convenience to this unique and memorable experience.