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Paris Self-Guided Audio Tour

Paris, France
  • 3 to 9 hours (approx.)
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

Overview

    What's Included

    • Private access link to the audio guide in one playlist for 24 attractions
    • Private access link to a tour itinerary map of 24 attractions with audio guide individually
    • Private access links validity up to 6 days
    • Entry fees (wherever required)
    • Transportations (pick-up and drop-off)
    • Audio devices (earphones and internet / Wi-Fi)
    • Food and drinks

    Meeting and Pickup

    Meeting point

    • Paris, France

      Since this tour is a self-guided audio tour, you can decide your starting point and ending point as per your convenience.

    End point

    • Paris, France

      Since this tour is a self-guided audio tour, you can decide your starting point and ending point as per your convenience.

    Itinerary

    1

    Paris Gare de Lyon

    20 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

    2

    Place des Vosges

    20 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

    3

    Musee Picasso-Paris

    20 minutesAdmission Ticket Not Included

    4

    Palais Garnier

    20 minutesAdmission Ticket Not Included

    5

    Basilique du Sacre-Coeur de Montmartre

    20 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

    6

    Parc Monceau

    20 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

    7

    Arc de Triomphe

    20 minutesAdmission Ticket Not Included

    8

    Musee Marmottan Monet

    20 minutesAdmission Ticket Not Included

    9

    Eiffel Tower

    20 minutesAdmission Ticket Not Included

    10

    Musee du quai Branly - Jacques Chirac

    20 minutesAdmission Ticket Not Included

    11

    Pont Alexandre III

    20 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

    12

    Musee de l’Armee des Invalides

    20 minutesAdmission Ticket Not Included

    13

    Musee Rodin

    20 minutesAdmission Ticket Not Included

    14

    Chapelle Notre Dame de la Medaille Miraculeuse

    20 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

    15

    Notre-Dame-des-Champs

    20 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

    16

    Luxembourg Gardens

    20 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

    17

    Musee d'Orsay

    20 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

    18

    Place de la Concorde

    20 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

    19

    Musee de l’Orangerie

    20 minutesAdmission Ticket Not Included

    20

    Jardin des Tuileries

    20 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

    21

    Louvre Museum

    20 minutesAdmission Ticket Not Included

    22

    Sainte-Chapelle

    20 minutesAdmission Ticket Not Included

    23

    Towers of Notre-Dame Cathedral

    20 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

    24

    Bibliotheque nationale de France - site Francois Mitterrand

    20 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

    Additional Info

    • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
    • Not wheelchair accessible
    • Near public transportation
    • Most travelers can participate
    • 1. Complete Flexibility - Tour at Your Own Pace: This is a self-guided audio tour, NOT a GPS-guided tour. You have complete freedom to choose which attractions to visit, explore in any order you prefer, start and finish wherever you like, and even split the tour across multiple days. Spend as much time as you want at each location and take breaks whenever needed.
    • 2. How You'll Receive Your Tour Materials: On your selected travel date, before your start time, you'll receive your private access links through your booking platform's messaging system. Link 1 provides your complete audio guide playlist featuring all attractions, and Link 2 gives you your interactive itinerary map with individual guides for each location. Simply click each link and select "Proceed to external site" to access your materials—your links lead directly to trusted platforms (SoundCloud and Google Maps) where your private tour content is hosted. Your private access links remain valid until your tour is complete (maximum 6 days), giving you complete flexibility to explore at your own pace. If you experience any difficulty accessing your audio guides or itinerary map, please contact us and we'll be happy to assist you.
    • 3. Using Your Audio Guides (Link 1 - SoundCloud): Open the SoundCloud link in your web browser (Safari, Chrome, etc.). You'll see a playlist of all attraction audio guides organized in a suggested order. You can listen before your tour to plan which attractions interest you most, or play them as you arrive at each location. Simply scroll through the playlist, tap any attraction to play its audio guide, and use play/pause controls as needed throughout your tour.
    • 4. Using Your Interactive Map (Link 2 - Google My Maps): Open the Google My Maps link in your web browser - not the Google Maps app. You'll see all attractions marked with headphone icons. Navigate by either tapping directly on any headphone icon on the map, or tapping the tour title below the map to view a complete list of attractions. When you select an attraction, a popup window appears with a clickable link to that location's audio guide.
    • 5. What to Bring & Prepare: Essential items: headphones/earphones, fully charged smartphone, and internet access. Before your visit, review both links to familiarize yourself with the attractions and audio content, then decide your priorities and create your own route or follow our suggested order.
    • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

    Cancellation Policy

    This experience is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

    Reviews

    3.3
    based on 7 reviews
    Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

    Misleading advertising

    Brenda_M, Dec 2025
    This “experience” does not include entrance to anything. It led us to believe we would be touring the towers at Notre Dame. It only includes an audio podcast of the famous sites in Paris. I’ve used Viator many times in the past without issue. Make sure to read the fine print.

    Response from Host, Dec 2025

    We must address this review with complete transparency for the benefit of future travelers. This review demonstrates a concerning pattern of irresponsible purchasing behavior rather than any issue with our product description or service delivery. Our tour listing explicitly and repeatedly states that this is a self-guided audio tour – not a physical guided tour, not a ticket package, and not an all-inclusive experience. The product title, overview, description, and additional information section all clearly communicate that customers receive audio guide access links and an interactive map, while entry fees, transportation, and audio devices are explicitly listed under "What's NOT Included." Every single attraction in our 24-stop itinerary clearly displays either "Admission Ticket Free" or "Admission Ticket Not Included" directly next to the attraction name. The Towers of Notre-Dame Cathedral specifically shows "Admission Ticket Free" in our listing. Furthermore, our comprehensive Additional Information section states in plain language: "While many attractions are free to visit, some may charge fees for special sections, additional services, or general admission. It is your responsibility to check opening hours, closing times, holiday schedules, advance booking requirements, and purchase any necessary admission tickets before visiting each attraction." This information has been available to all customers at the time of booking and cannot be missed by anyone exercising basic due diligence. The claim of "misleading advertising" is factually incorrect and misleading to potential customers. Our product is priced accordingly as an audio guide service, not as an all-access ticket package – which any reasonable consumer would understand given the clear price point difference between audio guide services and comprehensive admission packages. This review appears to reflect the reviewer's failure to read the provided information rather than any deficiency in our service or product description. We encourage travelers to review our detailed product listing, which has satisfied thousands of customers who took the time to understand what they were purchasing before completing their booking. We respectfully submit that this review should be removed from this platform as it is fundamentally misleading and irrelevant to our actual product offering. It does not reflect a legitimate service failure but rather demonstrates a lack of basic reading comprehension and personal responsibility in online purchasing. Such reviews are not helpful to future travelers – instead, they create confusion and unfairly damage businesses that provide clear, transparent, and accurate product descriptions. Genuine customers who read our listing understand exactly what they're receiving and consistently provide feedback based on the actual service delivered. Ethical Standards Warning: We encourage honest feedback, but require it to be factual, ethical, and based on legitimate experiences rather than personal assumptions or attempts to discredit our professional services. Future travelers should be aware that some reviews may be written with ulterior motives rather than genuine customer experiences. We maintain strict standards for ethical business practices and will take appropriate action to protect our reputation and honest customers.

    Excellent

    Nihar_D, Mar 2023
    Excellent service. If you enjoy to travel worryfree, then it's best for you. You don't need any guide to pay. Just open map and 👌🏻

    Response from Host, Sep 2024

    Dear Valued Explorer, Thank you so much for taking the time to share your experience with our self-guided audio tour. We're thrilled to hear that you found our service excellent and worry-free! Your feedback about the ease of use - just opening the map and enjoying the tour - is exactly what we aim for. We believe that travel should be about discovery and enjoyment, not stress, and we're glad our tour helped you achieve that. We're constantly working to improve our tours and make them even more user-friendly. Since your visit, we've added some exciting new features: Enhanced interactive maps with points of interest More in-depth historical and cultural information Optional themed routes for specialized interests These additions aim to make your exploration even more engaging and informative, while still maintaining the worry-free, self-guided experience you appreciated. Thank you again for choosing our audio tour for your adventure. We hope to be your digital guide on many more journeys to come! Best regards, Ashok T Uvamai Niche Tourism

    Waste of money

    Beth_B, Jun 2022
    Could not download and access off line. Wanted to hear info when I arrived at site, but often there was no Internet or wifi. .

    Response from Host, Apr 2025

    Your review completely misrepresents our tour by complaining about a feature that was never advertised or promised. Our product description explicitly states what's required: "🧳 What to Bring: Headphones/Earphones, Fully charged smartphone, Internet access." The need for internet connectivity is clearly listed among the essential requirements for using our audio tour. The tour was designed as a streaming service through secure web links - not as an offline download app. This information is transparently communicated in our description: "🔒 Safe & Simple: Access guides via secure links. No downloads." Additionally, the "Important Information" section that you agreed to when booking states exactly what's included and excluded. Internet/Wi-Fi is specifically listed under "What's excluded," meaning YOU are responsible for having connectivity. Paris has abundant free Wi-Fi options throughout the city at cafes, public spaces, and tourist sites. Many travelers also choose to purchase temporary data plans for their visit - basic planning that most responsible tourists undertake. Your complaint stems entirely from not reading the clearly stated requirements before booking, then blaming our product for your lack of preparation. We stand firmly behind our Paris audio tour and the straightforward access method that works successfully for travelers who take minimal time to read the product details. Why Choose Our Audio Tour? 1.🔒 Safe & Simple: Access guides via secure links. No downloads. Customize routes to match your interests. 2.💰 Save & Select: Enjoy tours at great prices. Pick language. Choose must-see spots for a personal experience. 3.📖 Stories & Soft Guidance: Immerse in authentic insights. Warm narration guides your journey of discovery. 4.⏱️ Schedule & Self-Control: Explore on your terms. Anytime. Your tour, your rules - go your own way. 🎁 What's Included: * Private access link to the audio guide in one playlist for all mentioned tourist attractions * Private access link to a tour itinerary map of all mentioned tourist attractions with audio guide individually * Private access links are valid until your tour is complete (maximum 6 days) 🚫 What's excluded: * Entry fees (if required) * Transportation (pick-up and drop-off) * Audio devices (earphones and internet / Wi-Fi) * Food and drinks 📍 Starting / Meeting Point: Since this tour is a self-guided audio tour, you can decide your starting and ending points at your convenience. 🔍 How Our Self-Guided Audio Tour Works: 1. Receive Access Links: On your selected date of travel, before your starting time, you'll receive an email containing two important links for your audio guide. 2. Audio Content (Link 1): Click on our secure SoundCloud web link to access the audio guides. You can listen to individual attraction guides or the entire tour to plan your visit. This allows you to familiarize yourself with the content before or during your tour. 3. Interactive Map (Link 2): Use our secure Google My Maps link to locate all attractions on an interactive map. Each point on the map corresponds to a stop on the tour and links directly to its audio guide. 4. Flexible Exploration: As you explore the city use the map to navigate between stops. At each location, simply click on the corresponding point to play the relevant audio guide. 5. Plan Your Route: You can use both links to plan your route in advance, deciding which attractions you want to prioritize or if you want to follow the suggested order of the tour. 6. Customer Support: If you have any questions about accessing or using the audio guide, please don't hesitate to contact us. We're here to ensure you have a smooth and enjoyable experience Remember, this self-guided tour allows you to explore at your own pace. Feel free to take breaks, spend more time at your favourite locations, or even split the tour across multiple days. The flexibility of our audio guide ensures you can tailor the experience to your preferences and schedule. 🧳 What to Bring: * Headphones/Earphones * Fully charged smartphone * Internet access ⚠️ Important Information: * This purchase is non-refundable. * By completing your purchase, you agree to these terms.

    The trip was excellent and our guide...

    vinith v, Aug 2016
    The trip was excellent and our guide Lawerence was very understanding and helpful.... Yes he is young and would need a lot of grooming and experience to handle customers and we are sure he will gain the same in the coming years. Keep up the good work Archana Vinith Vijayan

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    -You will not receive a refund if you cancel.

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