Private Paris Half-Day Tour – Customizable 4-Hour Experience

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Paris, France

4 hours (approx.)
Pickup offered
Group discounts
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

Explore the parts of Paris that interest you, and skip the ones that don’t on a private half-day walking tour. This personalized excursion is perfect for curious travelers who don’t want to spend their limited vacation time in France on a sluggish group tour. You'll enjoy a unique itinerary that matches your interests. Wherever you go, you’ll get a Parisian perspective on the city’s history and culture.

Enjoy the exclusivity of a private tour in Paris
Only visit the attractions that interest you
Discover Paris through the eyes of a local
Choose a start time that suits your schedule

What's Included

Private Guided Walking Tour
Personnalized Tour
Hotel Pick-up
Lunch Restaurant reservation
Public Transportation (metro & bus)
Optional Private Car (for an extra cost)

Museum or Monument Entrance Fees
Lunch
Gratuities

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Pickup details

We'll meet you in your hotel lobby or anywhere else convenient! The start time of the tour can easily be changed upon request.

Itinerary

Saint-Germain-des-Pres

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Luxembourg Gardens

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Pantheon

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Shakespeare and Company

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Cathedrale Notre-Dame de Paris

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Pont Neuf

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Louvre Museum

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Jardin des Tuileries

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Les Antiquaires (Pass By)

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
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

5.0

based on 51 reviews

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Perfect morning, first time in Paris

Kim_S, May 2025

We had such a fantastic time with our guide, Lou. She was so personable and knowledgeable that the time flew by. We really got to see Paris from a local’s perspective. Highly recommend visiting Montmartre on this tour as well! The stairs were worth it.

All day with Alex

Shelli_Z, May 2025

Private day tour with Alex was fantastic. Just tell them what your interest are and they will customize your tour. We saw areas that we wouldn’t of seen unless we booked this tour.

Day trip to Paris from London

Viva_B, Aug 2024

Our time with Walid was great. We thoroughly enjoyed our day in Paris however fast it was! Walid did a fantastic job guiding us through the museum given such a short time. Lovely to see artwork in person. He was very knowledgeable, personable and kept us on pace. We were saddened to not see the Eiffel Tower up any closer or the Seine, however with the Olympic restrictions it was understandable. We enjoyed the chocolate mousse and boulangerie. We would've been lost and stressed to figure anything out to see in such a short time. We will have to come back someday to enjoy a longer visit. A whirlwind visit we will never forget. Merci

Great guide

Craig_B, Jun 2024

Great guided tour. took us where we wanted to go and gave us a ton of information about what we were seeing.

Convenient and Customized tour

Sandra_N, Apr 2024

Great tour, customized to our desires within the time constraints. We saw Montmarte, the Eiffel Tower, Arc de Triomphe, walked Champs Elysee’s and much more. He gave us recommendations for restaurants and places, great personalized service.

Great Guide

Dean, Sep 2023

Justine was extremely knowledgeable about our itinerary and was also very accommodating to our needs. We appreciated her thoughtfulness.

The Real Feel of Paris

Susan_M, Aug 2023

Justine was so well versed in the history and relayed the sites so well. She was very friendly and responsive to requests.

Response from Host, Jul 2025

Thank you so much, Susan, for your kind words and for joining us on the tour! We’re so glad to hear that Justine made your experience meaningful with her deep knowledge and friendly approach. She’s a fantastic guide who truly loves bringing Paris to life through its history and hidden gems, and it’s wonderful to know her responsiveness added to your enjoyment. We really appreciate the 4-star review, and if there’s anything we can improve to make your next experience a perfect 5, we’d love your feedback. Until then, thank you again—and we hope to welcome you back to Paris one day! — Clara & the Dayin Team

Great half day!

Martin_A, May 2023

We (3 of us) requested a guide to the Louve and Orsay for half a day. Walid was our guy and provided the prefect service for our needs. We wanted a big brush overview of all the artifacts-art and statues which he provided. Would certainly use him again!

Response from Host, May 2023

Thank your Martin, it was my pleasure meeting you and your friends and showing you around those 2 beautiful museums. Hope to see you again!

Fun, personable, and customizable

Kristen_R, Mar 2023

I had a fantastic time! Wallid is super knowledgeable and considerate and makes the experience so customizable. We had a phone call about a month before the trip planning everything I wanted to see. This tour was during a layover between flights, so I was a little nervous about the timing, but Wallid was super efficient and effective, and I saw so much without feeling rushed. And as a female solo traveler, I felt very safe with this tour; he even gave great advice on helping me get out of the airport and to our meeting point and ensured I got something to eat before and after the tour. Wallid is super personable. During the tour, I felt like I was walking around the city with a friend. He makes a lot of the history a conversation and leans into your interests instead of a straight info dump. I went on this tour solo in November 2022, but it was so much fun I'm booking another with my husband for this summer.

Response from Host, Apr 2023

Kristen, thank you for your trust! Your tour was stressful to schedule but so much fun to do! I'm happy I got to meet you and can't wait to welcome you again to Paris this summer! - Walid

I highly recommend Wallid

Ivette_D, Dec 2022

We had a fantastic tour experience of Paris . My tour guide Wallid was amazing, reliable, friendly and super knowledgeable.

Response from Host, Apr 2023

Ivette, thank you for your review! I had a great time with you, it's always nice showing my city and meeting great people like you.

A different tour to know the life of Parisians and their beautiful neighborhoods.

MariaBegona_A, Mar 2026

It's a great tour because you know the Paris of Parisians. You leave the conventional Tours to enter true Parisian life. I suggest more cultural and history information.

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