Best Bits of Paris: Paris in a Day - Walking & Metro Tour

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Paris, France

5 hours (approx.)
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

Discover the historical and cultural highlights of Paris on this small-group walking tour. Led by a local guide, guests travel on foot and by public transport (metro tickets not included) to a selection of the city’s sites. This tour hits multiple Parisian locations, perfect for travelers who have a day set aside for exploring but are unsure what to prioritize.

Pack major sightseeing into a single tour, with over 40 sites visited
Experience Paris’s public metro system whilst being led by a local
Enjoy a lunch stop with the opportunity to try local dishes (own expense)
Best suited for travellers who are comfortable walking for several hours

What's Included

Experienced local guide

Lunch

We stop for a half-hour break in a food street where there are French crepes and other food options
Metro day pass

€14.00 per person

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Crêperie de St-Germain
Église de St Germain des Prés, 75006 Paris, France
Please meet outside the metro Saint Germain de Prés (exit 1 - Church side). It's right next to the Crêperie de St-Germain (the green stall on the corner). If you are coming by taxi the best address to give is Place Saint Germain des Pres, then walk round the corner.

End point

Place du Trocadéro et du 11 Novembre
Pl. du Trocadéro et du 11 Novembre, Paris, France
We will finish at the viewing point of the Eiffel Tower at Place de Trocadero

Itinerary

Saint Germain des Pres Quarter

25 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Eglise Saint-Sulpice

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Luxembourg Gardens

25 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Pantheon

25 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Latin Quarter

1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Cathedrale Notre-Dame de Paris

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

The Seine

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Hotel de Ville

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Louvre Museum

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Arc de Triomphe

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Eiffel Tower

25 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Place du Trocadero-et-du-11-Novembre

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Service animals allowed
Near public transportation

Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
There is quite a bit of walking on this tour, you will get your steps up for the day! Please wear comfortable shoes
While the tour is accessible with strollers, please be aware that we get the metro several times during the tour and the stations have stairs only (no elevators/lifts).
Not recommended for people with limited mobility
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers

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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

4.7

based on 23 reviews

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Good with the right guide!

Kerri_J, Apr 2026

It’s a very busy experience lots of historical information. Depending on your guide it can be a fun day, we did a similar one in London and it was great because our tour guide was fun and made funny jokes. On this experience the tour guide wasn’t as good at making light of the political/historical stuff and was a bit more positional.

Response from Host, Apr 2026

Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We're sorry to hear that the experience didn't fully meet your expectations. We always aim to make our tours engaging, informative, and enjoyable, and we appreciate your comments regarding the guiding style. Guest feedback like this is very valuable to us and helps us to continue improving the experience we offer. We hope to have the opportunity to welcome you again in the future.

It was wonderful! Johann...

Jorge_S, Jan 2026

It was wonderful! Johann was such an easy person to get along with and he had very good nuggets, having lived here since 2017! It was extremely worth the money and the tour was very well thoughtout!

Claire is a gifted tour guide

Kathleen_M, Jan 2026

Claire was very generous with her time and extremely knowledgeable about history and everyday life in Paris. She made sure to always leave time for questions and even added a few things that were of interest to particular group members. Highly recommend!

Perfect walking day trip with an excellent guide.

Tony_T, Nov 2024

We saw many bits of Paris for sure, several we would have never known about or even found on our own. A great day of sights and the perfect amount of time.

Great tour!

Gina_B, Oct 2024

Saxon was AH-MAY-ZING!! If you’re lucky enough to get him as a tour guide you’ll have a fantastic time! We saw so much and he was so knowledgable. Highly recommend this tour!

Just Perfect

Tina_W, Oct 2024

Possibly due to it being a small group but this was a very relaxed and informative tour, the Guide, Saxon was very knowledgeable and fun to be around. I was particularly impressed with his attention to detail, as soon as he knew that I had food allergies he made sure to find a suitable restaurant tailored for my needs.... Now that's impeccable service. I would highly recommend this tour. Thanks to Saxon and his colleagues for making this an unforgettable experience. We loved this

Great experience

Harmin_R, Sep 2024

Claire is very helpful in making sure you get a great experience on your trip. She tries to answer all questions you may have!

Response from Host, Oct 2024

Thank you for your review Harmin! It was a pleasure to spend the afternoon with you :)

Lots to see and learn

Debbie_R, Aug 2024

The tour was amazing. Our guide was very knowledgeable about the history and interesting facts about Paris. We saw so many interesting places and had plenty of photo opportunities

Response from Host, Aug 2024

Thank you so much for your review Debbie!! Johann enjoyed showing you around and we're glad you loved the tour! See you next time in Paris :)

Excellent Tour

Regine_L, Jul 2024

Excellent tour! Claire was an awesome tour guide. She was professional, knowledgeable, and accommodating. We saw all the major landmarks. Claire provided advice on when to visit the sites and how best to get there. I agree with all the previous reviews that this is the best way to see the city, since it includes navigating the Metro.

Perfect Introduction to Paris

Dawn_D, Jun 2024

I highly recommend this tour as an enjoyable way to become familiar with Paris and the Metro system. Claire, our guide, was amazing! She helped me figure out the Metro and was so delightful to spend a few hours with. She helped us feel connected to the history of Paris, sharing much useful knowledge and amusing stories to bring the city to life, including a stop in the Latin Quarter in an area rich with wonderful street food options. Claire made sure all members of the tour were well taken care of, and we left feeling like we’d made new friends in Paris! It was an awesome experience and one I highly recommend to others.

Luciana was great

Nathalie_F, May 2024

Brilliant tour!!! Our guide name was Luciana and she was absolutely incredible. She was very knowledgable, respectful and so charming - she truly gave us a fantastic day in Paris that we will never forget. We learnt about history, art, culture and much more. We never once felt rushed and were able to get as many photos as we wanted. We would totally recommend this tour to anyone specially with her! Thank you Luciana for making us feel at home. - Narhalie & Rachel

Our favorite tour of the trip!

Debbie_P, Apr 2024

This tour was one of our top experiences in Paris! Johann was a fantastic guide and we enjoyed his insights and anecdotes. Our kids, 8 and 11, also loved the tour and he included them so well. I highly recommend this tour! Thanks again.

Wonderful guide

Bruce_W, Nov 2023

Luciana was an excellent guide. The only improvement I could suggest in this tour is for the hosts to offer some method for guests to be able to hear her better over the din of Paris streets (specifically, something like the QuietVox devices we've had on excursions on river cruises). Mostly, though, my thanks to Luciana for her response when my visit to Paris was marred by a personal "incident" on the subway. I'd probably still be down in the subway tunnels if it hadn't been for her! She really cared.

Response from Host, Jan 2024

Thanks for your kind words Bruce, and we really appreciate the feedback! Luciana is excellent and always goes the extra mile for everyone. We are always looking to continually improve in all aspects as a team - so thank you for your suggestion:)