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Paris Essentials Private Tour by a born-and-raised Parisian guide

Paris, France
  • 2 to 6 hours (approx.)
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

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Overview

Discover Paris in the company of someone who knows the city best: a born and raised Parisian. This private tour is exclusively for your party (up to six people) and is tailored to your personal preferences, whether you want to focus on the city's rich history and famous landmarks or explore its contemporary culture and hidden gems.
  • Discover Paris your way on a customized tour
  • Enjoy your guide's undivided attention on a private tour
  • Benefit from insights from your local Parisian guide
  • Get insider tips for further exploration in Paris

What's Included

  • Personalized itinerary
  • Insider tips and recommendations
  • How to use the metro
  • Photos of you I'll take at iconic locations during the tour
  • Small gourmet gift
  • Quick French lesson
  • Metro tickets if needed
  • Meals and beverages at lunch > breaks and lunch are included within the tour timeframe

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

  • Fontaine Saint-Michel
    Pl. Saint-Michel, 75005 Paris, France

    Meet me in front of the iconic Saint-Michel Fontain.

End point

  • Galeries Lafayette Haussmann
    40 Bd Haussmann, 75009 Paris, France

    We can end the tour at Galeries Lafayette for an iconic view of old Paris, but I’m happy to adapt if you’d prefer to finish somewhere else!

Itinerary

Cathedrale Notre-Dame de Paris (Pass By)

1

Place des Vosges

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

2

Musee Carnavalet - Histoire de Paris

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

3

MAIF Social club

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

4

Rue des Francs Bourgeois

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

5

Rue Montorgueil

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

6

Centre Pompidou

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

7

Louvre / Palais-Royal

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

8

Galerie Vivienne

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

9

Opera / Bourse

15 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
  • The walking tour is not wheelchair accessible.
  • Not recommended for travelers who cannot walk for several hours.
  • 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

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Best Tour GUIDE ever !

Dominique_L, Mar 2025
Petro is an absolute delight ! What an amazing way to see Paris! Petro was a fantastic guide, knowledgeable, engaging, and fun. She made history come alive and took us to both iconic landmarks and hidden gems we would have never found on our own. She knows so much about the city and has a great sense of humor, which made the tour really fun. Highly recommended for anyone visiting Paris ! Emily & Jake
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up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)

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