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Paris starts here The Tour for first-time visitors

Recommended by 93% of travelers
Paris, France
  • 2 hours (approx.)
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

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Overview

Enjoy an introduction to the City of Light without planning an itinerary or navigating unfamiliar public transportation with this small-group tour of Paris. Perfect for first-timers, follow your guide as you see the highlights of the city’s landmarks and monuments. Get a taste of what Paris has to offer as you pass by Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Paris, the Musée du Louvre, and the Palais de Justice de Paris. Learn the stories behind the sights you see, and how they all contribute to the rich history of Paris.
  • Get up close to Parsian landmarks
  • Easy-to-find meeting point near public transportation
  • Pack in a lot of sightseeing in a short tour
  • Take in major monuments as well as hidden gems

What's Included

  • English-only tour
  • Walk around the most major monuments of Paris with your local guide.
  • To see all this in two hours, we do not go inside every monument.
  • We do not go inside the landmarks

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

  • Statue de Charlemagne et ses leudes
    75004 Île de la Cité, France

    Horseman Statue in front of Notre Dame Your guide wears a bright pink vest and starts promptly. If you miss the start of the tour, you have a chance to meet them back at 1 rue de Lutèce (https://bit.ly/parishighlights-secondstop)

End point

  • Carrousel du Louvre
    99 Rue de Rivoli, 75001 Paris, France

Start time
.2:30 pm

Itinerary

1

Cathedrale Notre-Dame de Paris

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

2

Sainte-Chapelle

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

3

Palais de Justice de Paris

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

4

Conciergerie

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

5

Pont Neuf

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

6

Pont des Arts

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

7

Pyramide Du Louvre

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

8

Louvre Museum

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Near public transportation
  • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
  • 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

4.8
based on 14 reviews
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Great tour!

Janet_M, Apr 2026
Maria was great. Easy to understand and knew so much. We learned many things. We were very happy. My husband is a history buff and learned many things.

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