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Paris Private Tours

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The 10 Best Paris Private Tours

1
Zip around Paris on a Private Vintage Sidecar Tour

Experience the rich heritage of Paris through its small streets and hidden alleys on a vintage motorcycle sidecar. Your guide will regale you with entertaining and often risqué tales related to iconic sites around the city of love, from Elysee Palace to the Arc de Triomphe and everything in between. You can even venture beyond the city limits to places like Versailles or Giverny.

Depending on your interests, there are four distinct tours to select from: Retro Classic Tour, Great Escape Tour, Retro by Night Tour and Half-Day or Full-Day Tailor-Made Tour. Each tour offers a unique perspective of Paris, from a quick 40-minute ride past major sights to an intimate evening tour complete with Champagne and photo stops to a customizable half or full-day tour where your driver-guide accommodates your preferences for shopping, history, gastronomy and more.

2
Sit Back and Enjoy Paris on a Tuktuk Private Tour

Experience the City of Lights like never before — from the comfort of an electric tuk-tuk! On a private tuk-tuk tour in Paris, you can choose to explore the city on a short trip of two hours or a full-day adventure lasting up to eight hours, with complete flexibility to cater to your schedule. Visit iconic sites such as Champs-Elysees, the Louvre and the Notre Dame Cathedral.

Each tuk-tuk accommodates up to four passengers, making it an ideal choice for small groups. However, larger groups also have the option to rent multiple vehicles and tour the city together. Benefit from the insights of an English-speaking guide and enjoy the convenience of round-trip transfers from your hotel or a location of your choosing. Simply provide the address and your preferred time (available between 10 AM and 8 PM).

3
Say Cheese on a Private Walking Tour and Photo Shoot

On a private photo shoot in Paris, you can create unforgettable memories of your vacation with a professional photographer who will guide you to some of the city's most stunning locations or capture candid moments along your unique journey through Paris. This private photo shoot is an ideal way to celebrate milestones, such as honeymoons or anniversaries, and is a popular choice among travelers.

Although great for couples, this private tour in Paris is possible for groups of up to eight people. You have the option to let the photographer lead you to some of the most picturesque spots in Paris, or you can select specific locations that you would like as your backdrop. These can be major landmarks like the Louvre or the Eiffel Tower or lesser-known spots around the city. 

Feel free to express yourself however you like. Whether serious and romantic or funny and goofy, your personal photographer will be there to capture the best moments. At the end of your photo shoot, you will receive up to 150 high-quality images, offering a timeless keepsake of your Parisian adventure.

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Meet the Mona Lisa with a Private Guide at the Louvre

If you’re an art lover visiting Paris, you should not miss the opportunity to explore the renowned Louvre Museum. Navigating this vast collection can be daunting for first-time visitors, but a Louvre private tour helps you avoid feeling overwhelmed with a personal guide to lead the way. Whether you prefer a tour in English, German or French, your expert guide will ensure you get the most out of your visit to the Louvre.

Your admission ticket to the Louvre will be pre-booked for you and is included in the tour price. The Louvre private tour also includes skip-the-line access, so you can bypass the crowds and proceed directly to the unparalleled art collection. If you’re traveling as a family and you’re wondering how to keep your kids entertained, you can book a private Louvre tour designed specifically for families with kids. 

No matter the age of your little ones, your private guide will make sure that they’re having fun while learning about the stories behind the art in the Louvre.

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Explore the Musée d’Orsay with a Private Guide

On a Musée d’Orsay private tour, you can visit France’s national art collection and one of the most visited museums in Paris. With the included skip-the-line tickets, you can avoid the crowds and start exploring the museum's extensive exhibitions with your personal guide. 

Admire the unique architecture of the museum building, and enrich your understanding of impressionist, post-impressionist and Art Nouveau styles with insights from your expert guide. You'll have the chance to see masterpieces like Monet's “Blue Water Lilies,” Cézanne's “Apples and Oranges,” and Renoir's “Montmartre.”

As this is a private tour, you will have your guide’s complete attention and can request a tour tailored to your interests. Your expert guide can give the tour in English, French or Italian. Be sure to let your guide know if you want to skip or spend more time in any particular area of the museum.

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Descend Down on a Catacombs of Paris Private Tour

Venture into the unseen world beneath the streets on this Catacombs of Paris private tour, which includes access to sections restricted to the general public. You’ll receive VIP treatment by skipping the line and exploring the catacombs with a group of seven participants or fewer. The narratives of past and present Parisians and the city itself will unravel as you traverse its concealed gloomy underbelly.

After descending more than 20 meters below the city’s surface, your guide will lead you through winding tunnels filled with millions of neatly stacked bones while sharing the stories of those who worked, visited and were interred here. 

Discover more about who vanished within these depths, as well as the secret societies that continue to frequent this place. There are more than 100 stairs to enter and leave the catacombs, so make sure you come prepared for this physical exertion.

7
Live Like a Parisian with a Private Local Guide

Experience Paris like a local on this private walking tour that covers both famous landmarks and hidden gems. Along a leisurely route, visit significant attractions like the Louvre, Eiffel Tower and Opera Bastille while discovering less frequented sights. The tour offers a unique chance to taste baguettes at a renowned bakery and enjoy panoramic views of the city from a secret rooftop. 

This private walking tour around Paris lasts about 3 hours and is enriched by insightful commentary from your local guide in one of six possible languages. Besides English or French, you can also have a guide fluent in Spanish, German, Italian or Russian. 

As this tour is fully-customizable, be sure to take a moment to let your guide know about you and your interests to help them design a route perfect for you.

8
Cruise the Seine River in Style on a Private Boat Tour

One of the most beautiful avenues in Paris is not made of asphalt or stone but water. On a private Seine River cruise, you can get incomparable views of the City of Love from your own private boat. This is a great option for families who want to have some quality time together away from the crowds of tourists.

Embarking at the Port Javel Bas, your private Seine River cruise will calmly pass by the most iconic sites in Paris, including the Eiffel Tower, Notre Dame Cathedral and the Alexander III bridge. You’ll also pass under Pont Neuf — Europe’s oldest stone bridge — and pass by the Paris Plages — the well-known artificial beaches set up along the river.

9
Sample Croissants and Crepes on a Private Food Tour

Is there a better way to discover Paris than through its cuisine? Probably not. On a private food tour in Paris, you can let your palate lead the way and sample French delicacies as you stroll around the city. Try at least 10 different food and drink options from some of the most traditional Parisian establishments, including local markets brimming with French cheeses and boulangeries full of freshly-baked croissants.

Your passionate foodie guide will escort you to the best places to try authentic versions of French classics, such as crepes and quiche Lorraine. You’ll wander together through the Marché d’Aligre — one of the finest local markets in Paris — while literally stopping to smell the roses in between nibbles of French cheese and pastries. If you have any dietary restrictions, you can customize food options on the tour to meet your needs and preferences.

10
See World War II Battlegrounds on a Private Day Trip to Normandy

If you’re a history buff, a day trip to Normandy with a private guide will take you on a comprehensive tour of key battlefields from the Second World War, including Omaha Beach, Pointe du Hoc and Longues-sur-Mer. Learn about and pay respect to the profound sacrifices soldiers from around the world made to storm the beaches of Normandy.

First thing in the morning, your private driver will pick you up from the airport or your hotel, and you’ll drive straight to Omaha Beach to see “Bloody Omaha” and stop at the Dog Green and Charlie sectors. Then, you’ll head to Pointe de Hoc among the German bunkers and bomb craters to hear the heroic tale of the US Rangers.

After stopping for lunch in the scenic fisherman’s village of Port-en-Bessin-Huppain, you’ll continue to Longues-sur-Mer to see four original German canons still in their bunkers. Then, you can pay your respects at the Ranville War Cemetery before visiting Pegasus Bridge — the site of the first operation of the Normandy invasion featured in the movie The Longest Day.

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