Things to do in Paris, Ile-de-France: The Best Multi-day Tours

May 12, 2022 Darwin Bolte

Lingering over pain au chocolat in a sidewalk café, relaxing after a day of strolling along the Seine and marveling at icons like the Eiffel Tower and the Arc de Triomphe… the perfect Paris experience combines leisure and liveliness with enough time to savor both an exquisite meal and exhibits at the Louvre. Awaken your spirit at Notre Dame, bargain hunt at the Marché aux Puces de Montreuil or for goodies at the Marché Biologique Raspail, then cap it all off with a risqué show at the Moulin Rouge.
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1. 2 Day Mont Saint Michel & D-Day Normandy Private Day Tour from Paris

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Visit the Mont Saint Michel UNESCO World Heritage site on Day 1 and explore the D-Day landing beaches of Normandy on Day 2 and gain insight into World War II history on this private day trip from Paris. Travel with a private guide to key WWII battle sites including : Omaha Beach and Pointe du Hoc, and gain insight into the sacrifices made on both sides. Then, visit the American Cemetery — where a great many soldiers are laid to rest. This tour can be adapted and includes pickup and drop-off at your Paris hotel or apartment.

Inclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off, Private guide and guide's hotel, Transport by air-conditioned minivan

Exclusions: Clients hotel, Food and drinks, Gratuities

Reviewed By tjdotson

My husband and I were on a short trip to Paris for his work. On the day he had mostly off, we had Frederic drive us to Bruges since we had never been to Belgium and the pictures looked amazing. After a very comfortable ride there, Frederic started a walking tour with us in the morning and we quickly realized the pictures did not do this quaint city justice! We felt like Disney had created this perfect little town for people to see. Frederic walked us around before we stopped for lunch together. He was going to leave us to dine alone but we asked him to join us because we enjoyed his company so much and we wanted to hear more about the city. After lunch, he gave us the option of having him continue to walk us around or we could explore on our own. We chose to explore on our own since we felt he had given us such a good overview that morning. We had plans to tour the Chocolate Museum but when we arrived, it was closed due to the time of year. We actually didn't mind much and we just spent the day wandering the beautiful streets around the canals and stopping for hot chocolate and waffles. I would highly suggest a visit to Bruges to feel like you have stepped back in time. Speaking of time, we toured in January and lucked out that it wasn't extremely cold. The crowds were very low so it was easy to wander the streets and sometimes we found ourselves the only ones exploring the small alleyways. I would definitely return to Bruges one day and would highly suggest taking this tour especially if it is your first visit or if you have very limited time in the city.

2. Customized 2-Day Private Tour in Paris

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2 days of private walking tours (2 x 6 hours : usually from 10am to 4pm): Montmartre, Marais, Latin Quarter, shopping areas etc… it will be up to you! We make suggestions but you decide what you want to discover and we take you in 2 private walking tours of 6 hours. We will contact each other some days before in order to plan those 2 days the best way possible. Your guide is actually a native Parisian, speaking fluent English, who is willing to show and explain you what makes this city so nice. The quality of service is very important to us, we want you to feel the most comfortable and appreciated possible with us, and we will behave with you as your Parisian best friend. You will be able to ask all the questions you have as it is a private tour, dedicated to your group only. Feel also free to contact us before booking if you prefer, in order to get a sense of what we are like and to discuss your wishes prior to booking our services.

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Reviewed By cscsabee

I had a great tour with Quentin when visiting Montmartre last year. He is a cool guy who for sure loves his city and does his best to make you enjoy it too. I am not always satisfied with tours but this one is definitely a good one!

3. 3-Day Mt Saint-Michel & Loire Valley Castles with Optional Pick up

2 Rue des Pyramides, 75001 Paris, France Paris City Vision
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Explore Normandy and the châteaux of France’s Loire Valley on this 3-day tour from Paris. Visit famous Mont St-Michel and tour the Abbey with your guide. Travel deep into the château country of the Loire Valley and visit beautiful castles like Château de Chambord and the Château du Clos Lucé, where Leonardo da Vinci lived. Hear of the history and heritage of these spectacular mansions during your tours. This easy excursion from Paris is a wonderful way to see more of France. Overnight accommodation and comfortable coach transport are included.

Inclusions: Dinner, Lunch, Lunch, Breakfast, Transport in luxury air-conditioned coach, Professional guide, 2 nights accommodation in a 4 star hotel, Meals included : Lunch on the first day, buffet breakfasts, 1 dinner and lunch on the third day, Porterage service on hotel arrival and departure, Entrance ticket for the various monuments., Pick up and drop hotel in Paris ( if option selected)

Exclusions: Gratuities, Food and drink, unless specified, Lunch on the 2nd day

Reviewed By leannem578

***DO NOT USE THIS SERVICE*** TERRIBLE customer service. Have contacted them before the Covid pandemic asking for a refund. Did not receive it. Then Covid hit - asked MANY times via email for a refund. This trip was for 4 adults - for a cost of 476Euros. There have been so many emails - and they keep saying that a refund is in the works. First they said immediately, then they said 6 months. I cannot recommend this tour operator due to this blatant disrespect of their customers. I need these funds back. I was out of work for more than 8 months - and this is really unacceptable.

4. 2 Days in Paris with a Friendly Local Guide

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Explore the City of Light with a private guide. See everything from hidden nooks to world-class museums and sites and enjoy a ton of postcard views, memorable photos and lifetime moments on this fascinating 2-day private tour in Paris, 5 hours each day. Visit more than 20 top attractions of the capital of France including Notre-Dame Cathedral, Tuileries Park, Eiffel Tower, Champs de Mars, Arc de Triomphe, Place des Vosges, Sacre-Coeur Basilica, Palais Garnier, see the biggest museum in the world and walk along the most fashionable and expensive street on the planet. Learn a lot of fun facts about Paris’ intriguing past, sample local life and please your palate with delicious French specialties (at your own expense). Hear exciting tales about the Paris’ distant past and snap astonishing photos with gorgeous landmarks.

Inclusions: All taxes, 2 days with a private guide, 5 hours each day, Customizable itinerary, Friendly local guide, Private walking tour, Multiple start times available, Must see and off the beaten path, Expert advice where to go and what to do after the tour, Iconic places for photoshoot, Meeting in the hotel lobby

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Gratuities, Entrance fees (if any)

Reviewed By plambos

I booked this as a private tour for my husband and I. It was expensive over 200 euros..and I have to say I was disappointed. It is very unfortunate, but the tour guide gets paid very little, and the tour company is the one that keeps most of the money. We took the metro from les halles and paid not only for our metro tickets, but also the metro ticket of our guide,,as it was stated that the guides are paid very little..one would expect on a private tour, expensive as it was, that we would not be paying for metro tickets. The guide was very disorganized, did not have a plan of what we were going to see. This could have been so much better, if the tour had involved some planning beforehand. After paying so much so we could have a private tour, we were incredibly disappointed. I would not recommend this tour

5. One Hour Virtual Tour in Paris Catacombs with Expert Guide (Times in EST)

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What is a Virtual Guided Tour? It is not virtual reality. It is a licensed guide led webinar packed with photos, videos, polls and a fully interactive chat function which makes this anything but a lecture video. There is also a live Q&A at the end satisfying all your questions about the Catacombs in Paris. Whether you’ve never been abroad or spent every summer in France, enjoy this exciting, interactive experience from the comfort of your home. All Start times are in Eastern Standard Time (EST). You can use this timezone converter tool to verify what the start time is in your city. Change the city on the right to "New York" and insert the time you are considering. The tool will compute what time that is in your location.

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Reviewed By Deirdre D

We did the sculpture tour with Abbie McLean. This is really more of a slide show with commentary. Abbie showed us slides of about 8 sculptures and provided commentary about each. I learned a lot and enjoyed the time but would have enjoyed it more if the 'tour' had a faster pace and was pitched at a higher level. Abbie was very enthusiastic and engaging. I did wonder if any of the money from these tours goes to the Louvre?

6. Paris City of Lights 3-Day Trip by Eurostar from London

St Pancras International, Euston Rd, Kings Cross, London N1C 4QP, UK International Friends

Come and take in the wonders of the 'City of Light'. The Champs Elysées, the Eiffel Tower, the Arc de Triomphe, the world famous Cathedral of Notre Dame and the Moulin Rouge are just some of the sights that you will see on this three day, fully guided tour to Paris. Including travel by high speed Eurostar, 3* centrally located accommodation and Bateaux Parisiens cruise on the river Seine.

Inclusions: Breakfast, Breakfast, Return London - Paris by high-speed Eurostar, 2 nights accommodation in a fantastic location, Services of a professional, friendly tour guide for the duration of the tour, Accommodation as per itinerary, Fully guided coach tour of Paris with your experienced guide on arrival, ending at your city centre hotel., Breakfast on Day Two and Three, River Seine cruise

Exclusions: Food and drinks, unless specified, Gratuities, Travel by Metro in Paris. On arrival we recommend you buy a 'carnet' of metro tickets. This allows 10 journeys in Paris by metro, and costs approximately £12. Your guide will assist you when buying the carnet., Palace of Versailles - optional half day trip upgrade for £45

Reviewed By Felizviajeros

We were scheduled for a Baltic /St.Petersburg cruise and Pre London package and due to pandemic it was cancelled for two years in a row. Tom took excellent care of us and arranged our full refund with no problem! Outstanding customer service! We will most definitely use this company when we are able to travel again!

7. 2 Days Normandy D-Day Landing Beaches Private Day Trip from Paris

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Explore the D-Day landing beaches of Normandy and gain insight into World War II history on this private day trip from Paris. Travel with a private guide to key WWII battle sites including : Day 1 Omaha Beach and Pointe du Hoc, and gain insight into the sacrifices made on both sides. Then, visit the American Cemetery — where a great many soldiers are laid to rest. Day 2: Sainte Mere Eglise and Utah Beach. This tour can be adapted to stop at Juno Beach for Canadian visitors, and includes pickup and drop-off at your Paris hotel.

Inclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off, Private guide and guide's hotel, Transport by air-conditioned minivan

Exclusions: Clients hotel, Food and drinks, Gratuities

Reviewed By tjdotson

My husband and I were on a short trip to Paris for his work. On the day he had mostly off, we had Frederic drive us to Bruges since we had never been to Belgium and the pictures looked amazing. After a very comfortable ride there, Frederic started a walking tour with us in the morning and we quickly realized the pictures did not do this quaint city justice! We felt like Disney had created this perfect little town for people to see. Frederic walked us around before we stopped for lunch together. He was going to leave us to dine alone but we asked him to join us because we enjoyed his company so much and we wanted to hear more about the city. After lunch, he gave us the option of having him continue to walk us around or we could explore on our own. We chose to explore on our own since we felt he had given us such a good overview that morning. We had plans to tour the Chocolate Museum but when we arrived, it was closed due to the time of year. We actually didn't mind much and we just spent the day wandering the beautiful streets around the canals and stopping for hot chocolate and waffles. I would highly suggest a visit to Bruges to feel like you have stepped back in time. Speaking of time, we toured in January and lucked out that it wasn't extremely cold. The crowds were very low so it was easy to wander the streets and sometimes we found ourselves the only ones exploring the small alleyways. I would definitely return to Bruges one day and would highly suggest taking this tour especially if it is your first visit or if you have very limited time in the city.

8. Burgundy 2 Day Private Tour from Paris

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A completely private tour that lasts 2 days with a professional, licensed guide included. You will be picked up from your hotel in the morning and the tour may begin.

Inclusions: All taxes, fees and handling charges, Lunch, Lunch, Driver/guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off

Exclusions: Hotel accomodation, Food and drinks, Gratuities

Reviewed By eslagel

This hassle-free tour with private transportation ended up being a Godsend with the transportation strike and train schedules to Versailles being seriously "iffy." Who knows if we'd even made it there without Gustavo picking us up in his comfortable van? Once there, skipping the enormous line also proved worth the extra penny as Paris and sites like Versailles are growing in tourist numbers. Gustavo was interesting, polite and willing to answer all questions related to history, French culture and attitudes. He even set up a private tour of the apartments per our request. It's a long day, but Gustavo didn't overwhelm us with information overload and by the end of the tour, we felt we had made a new friend.

9. 3 days in Paris with a Private Guide

Friendly Local Guides Paris

Take in magnificent architecture of the most romantic city in the world, contemplate its abundant history and indulge in delicious French cuisine on this Ultimate 3-day private Paris tour - 5 hours each day. Hit up city’s top attractions like Place de la Concorde, Champs Elysees, Trocadero Hill, Champs de Mars, Place Vendome, Musee du Louvre, Notre Dame, Sacre Coeur Basilica, Palais Garnier, capture postcard-worthy photos of Tour Eiffel from the best view points and go up to the most bohemian hill in the world. See Arc de Triomphe, the greatest historical landmark dedicated to the victorious French armies of the Revolution and the First Empire. Experience the charm and elegance of city’s Le Marais district and St Germain des Pres, chill out at green Luxembourg gardens and Tuileries Park and explore student’s life in Latin Quarter.

Inclusions: All taxes, 3 days with a private guide, 5 hours each day, Customizable itinerary, Friendly local guide, Private walking tour, Multiple start times available, Must see and off the beaten path, Expert advice where to go and what to do after the tour, Iconic places for photoshoot, Meeting in the hotel lobby

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Gratuities, Entrance fees (if any)

Reviewed By plambos

I booked this as a private tour for my husband and I. It was expensive over 200 euros..and I have to say I was disappointed. It is very unfortunate, but the tour guide gets paid very little, and the tour company is the one that keeps most of the money. We took the metro from les halles and paid not only for our metro tickets, but also the metro ticket of our guide,,as it was stated that the guides are paid very little..one would expect on a private tour, expensive as it was, that we would not be paying for metro tickets. The guide was very disorganized, did not have a plan of what we were going to see. This could have been so much better, if the tour had involved some planning beforehand. After paying so much so we could have a private tour, we were incredibly disappointed. I would not recommend this tour

10. Paris, Lisieux, Nevers & Lourdes, France 5-Day Private Pilgrimage by Train

Paris Saint-Lazare, 13 Rue d'Amsterdam, 75008 Paris, France Dynamic Tourisme Paris

Enjoy 5 days /4 nights touring the pilgrimage sites in France. Discover the life of St Bernadette Soubirous in Lourdes and Nevers, and of St Theresa in Lisieux, Normandy. On your first day travel to the Sanctuary of Lisieux to have a full day walking tour to follow the footsteps of St. Thérèse, attend the mass, have lunch in the Hermitage and return to spend the night in Paris. The next morning, travel to Nevers and have a tour of the highlights of the place where St. Bernadette spent her last years of consecration to the Virgin Mary in the Sanctuary, return to spend the night in Paris. On your third and fourth days, travel to Lourdes to have a walking tour in the Sanctuary where St. Bernadette witnessed the apparitions of the Virgin Mary. You will also have some time on your own for prayers and contemplation. You have the chance to attend the mass in the Grotto of the apparitions or visit the miraculous baths. Return to Paris in the fourth day afternoon to spend the night.

Inclusions: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Lunch, Breakfast, Lunch, Lunch, Breakfast, Breakfast, 2nd class round trip tickets from Paris to Lisieux, to Nevers and to Lourdes, 3 nights in a 3-star hotel in Paris + 1 night in a 4-star hotel in Lourdes, Walking tour & spiritual visit of the Sanctuaries in Lisieux, Nevers & Lourdes w. professional guide, Round trip transfers with private car in Lourdes

Exclusions: Food and drinks, unless specified, Tips for the guide, Pre and/or post accommodations in Paris (Upon request)

Reviewed By F5148YLjoannes

Our local guide (“small” Lawrence) was kind and knowledgeable, and logistics with her and the tour were seamless. Only recommendation would be to cut the wax museum visit (which comes at the end of the day) because by then, you’ve heard Therese’ story a lot and seen “real” sites so the wax museum seemed superfluous.

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