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What to do and see in Paris, Ile-de-France: The Best Private Tours
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. Giverny Monet's House & Versailles Palace Private Day Trip from Paris
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 9 reviews
Private and exclusive experience to discover Giverny & Versailles with a private professional guide. Two of the most popular day trip destinations outside the French capital – Louis XIV's Palace of Versailles and Monet's gardens and house in Giverny. > Private Tour - 9 hours > Exclusive services > Licensed Professional Driver Guide > Skip the line entrances > Admission to Monet's house & gardens > Admission to Versailles Palace and Gardens even when Musical Fountains Show or Musical Gardens > Headsets if necessary > Hotel pick up & drop off
Inclusions: Private Tour, Exclusive services, Licensed Professional Driver Guide, Pick up and drop off from your accommodation / hotels in Paris, Transport by air-conditioned minibus, Skip-the-Line access & Priority admission., Guided visit: Monet's house and gardens & Versailles's palace and gardens
Exclusions: Lunch, Gratuities
Reviewed By twokids246
I booked a full day tour of Versailles with my daughter and it was just perfect. I had many questions through email prior to our outing and they were always answered in a timely manner. They were always there to help. Our morning started out with a very nice Mercedes van picking us up and taking us to Versailles to meet our wonderful guide, Anna. Anna was very knowledgeable on every aspect of Versailles. My daughter and I learned so much and had the most magnificent time with Anna. If we had done this tour alone we would have been amazed still, but doing it with a guide makes a world of difference. There were so many details and things we would have never known if we didn’t have Anna. When the day was over our driver was right there ready to take us back to our hotel. It was a wonderful experience. I highly recommend this company, they were top notch and did everything with ease and class. What an incredible experience!!!
2. 2 Day Mont Saint Michel & D-Day Normandy Private Day Tour from Paris
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 3 reviews
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.
3. Layover in Paris round 24/7
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 15 reviews
*** PLEASE NOTE THE PRICE IS 390EUR FROM 1 TO 8 PEOPLE:) *** Choose from a bilingual driver guide, brand new comfortable vehicles, reviewed by hundreds of guests on TripAdvisor :) I am looking forward to seeing you in Paris, you are just enjoying Paris, its wonderful architecture and monuments, tasting our breakfast in local cafes, or a crepe , our pastries, our baguette and many others! The tour is completely customizable with no extra charges See you soon on board :) David
Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, All Fees and Taxes
Exclusions: Food and expenses are not included in the tour
Reviewed By GPHaile
This is our second tour with David. A few years back, we did a layover tour in Paris. This time around, we had a longer layover (~12 hours), so we ventured out to Reims. We had a fantastic experience at Taittinger - the tour was very comprehensive and the tasting was great. Since we visited off-season and had limited time, we weren't able to do other tours. We briefly stopped at Moet, since the boutique was open (they weren't open for tours, though). We also drove around a bit to take in the picturesque towns and views - we got fantastic shots of the landscape. We were also able to tour the Cathedral in Reims and have a nice lunch. David is warm, friendly, and timely! We did so much and still made it back to the airport with time to spare. Would recommend any tour with David. Looking forward to coming back for another tour during the warmer months.
4. Fontainebleau Half Day Private Guided Tour from Paris
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
- 5 hour Fontainebleau private guided tour from Paris - Skip the line entrance tickets included for the castle - English speaking licensed tour guide speaking to you inside the castle (this is NOT a tour with audioguides) - Other languages available on request for this tour - pick up and drop off at your accommodation in Paris - transportation in a luxury van This tour is not available : Tuesdays, May 1st, Dec 25th & Jan 1st
Inclusions: Pickup and drop-off from your Paris hotel, Private licensed tour guide, Transport by air-conditioned minivan, Guaranteed to skip the long lines, Driver/guide
Exclusions: 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.
5. Eiffel Tower & Parisian Life Style Photo Shoot with a Local Photographer
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 71 reviews
Visiting Paris? Time to live the dream! Walk around the city with a local professional photographer and take home the best images of your amazing trip. In a 100% Parisian life style photo shooting, get to know Paris' highlights and secrets and keep your memories forever. • 1h photo shooting with local professional photographer • 50-80 high resolution EDITED photos sent by mail after the shooting • groups up to ten people! • Ideal for celebrating your honeymoon, engagement photos, bachelor party, family trip, birthdays and more • props included for kids • kids friendly activity • fun, local and 100% passionate photographers! NOTE: you will be booked in the first available hour. You will receive an email about your tour hour, meeting point and recognizing your photographer within 7 days of booking. Please check your spam and contact with us if you have not received it.
Inclusions: local professional photographer (English, Spanish, French, Italian), 50 to 80 high resolution EDITED photographies, 50 to 80 medium resolution EDITED photographies for online sharing
Exclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off, Food and drinks
Reviewed By dankweasel
This photoshoot was a wedding present for some good friends. They enjoyed the experience very much and came back with amazing photos done by Isadora. She is professional, charming, responsive and very patient. A great person that will go on and beyond to make your experience unique and create moments you will cherish forever.
6. The 10 Tastings of Paris With Locals: Saint Germain Private Food Tour
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 2 reviews
Eat your way through Paris and taste the best of Saint Germain on a private food tour. Go on a delicious journey as you try 10 of the best food items beloved by the locals: from savory to sweet and local drinks; this tour will leave every foodie satisfied! Enjoy tastings typical of the local cuisine and hand-picked by a local guide passionate about food like Tapenade and Macarons. But that's not it! This tour is more than just food; it's a cultural experience! In between food stops, you'll also find city highlights making this experience a well-rounded tour that will satisfy every foodie. Withlocals The 10 Tastings Private Food Tour™ is one of the Withlocals' signature tours available in major cities worldwide. We work with passionate local guides who earn a fair fee. We support local economies by only offering local produce and prevent over-tourism with only small non-intrusive groups. Our tours are carbon-neutral and away from the standard tourist routes.
Inclusions: Private Tour, Small group tour option available, Local Guide, 10 Food & Drinks Tastings, Vegetarian alternatives
Exclusions: Hotel pick-up and drop off
Reviewed By lauracath88
My college age daughter and I had a great time seeing the sights with Ali in Feb 2020. He took us to spots with beautiful views of the city by night -views we would not have found on our own. Ali was easy to reach to meet up with and was a friendly, helpful guide.
7. 4H Audioguided Tour in E-Scooter in Paris (App + GPS)
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
Self-guided tour of 4 hours in Electric Scooter with Application (Android and IOS) and Gps Want to discover Paris in a fun way? We invite you to explore Paris in complete freedom at the wheel of high-end electric scooters. After booking our services, our application will geolocate you and guide you to every nook and cranny of the city, discovering its most beautiful monuments and told by our audio guide translated into several languages. Create your own circuit as you wish. The application also offers you the possibility of discovering Paris under 3 different axes: Cultural: the story of 24 monuments told in three languages (FR / ENG / ES) Gourmet: 41 restaurants, 25 bars and 20 bakeries Unusual: 22 unusual places and 18 insta viewpoints An offline mode is also available. Order a ride, download our App, meet us at our meeting point and explore Paris by E-Scooter. Let's Riiide ;P
Inclusions: high end e-scooters, protections, Android and IOS App, free earphone, e-scooter training , Insurrance
Exclusions: Gratuities, smartphone
8. Louvre Museum Skip-the-line Access Private Guided Tour
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 274 reviews
Beat the entrance lines to one of France’s top attractions and explore with ease on this private 2 to 2.5 hour skip-the-line guided Louvre Museum tour in Paris. The Louvre Museum is very popular among Paris’ locals and visitors alike, and queues can be long. Follow a private guide through the hallowed hallways and gain insight into thousands of years of art history. Discover famous works such as the ‘Mona Lisa’ or the ‘Venus de Milo’, and enjoy free time to explore further at the end of this guided tour.
Inclusions: SKIP-THE-LINE GUIDED MUSEUM TOUR, TOUR GUIDE EXCLUSIVELY FOR YOU (Does NOT apply if you choose "SAVE! BOOK SEMI-PRIVATE" option), DURATION 2 - 2.5 HOURS, WHEELCHAIR FRIENDLY (Does NOT apply if you choose "SAVE! BOOK SEMI-PRIVATE" option), TOUR INCLUDES ALL ENTRANCE FEES (Louvre Tickets: Adult Tickets 17€, guests ages 0-17 enter for free)
Exclusions: Tour Price Does NOT Include Hotel Pickup or Drop-Off (We Recommend UBER or Taxi), Tour Does NOT Include Gratuities (OPTIONAL), Temporary exhibitions NOT included
Reviewed By 454maggied
A great tour! Very personalized and informative! Our guide was an intelligent historian who gave the details we needed to understand Paris and it's formation better.
9. Paris Private Tour in Classic French Citroën
Overall Ratings
4.9 based on 108 reviews
See Paris' heritage in vintage luxury open roof french Citroen. Explore the city during an unforgettable moment, and enjoy the most of it, by cruising around in your iconic Citroen Traction with retractable sun roof. Definitely the BEST WAY to see Paris's most beautiful sights, such as Champs-Elysées, Eiffel Tower, Louvre museum, village of Montmartre with Le Sacré Coeur Basilica and Moulin Rouge cabaret, passing by the Latin Quarter, with Notre-Dame Cathedral and many other famous monuments! From the most iconic monuments and landmarks, to the hidden gems and the charming narrow streets of Paris. Get insights tips during your tour from your knowledgeable guide! Sightseeing the city with elegance, sitting at the back of your fully restored classic french Citroën car. Very comfortable leather seats with a lot of space at the back. You will be seduced all the way through. After booking, the supplier will coordinate the tour time based on when the request comes in.
Inclusions: Local guide, Professional guide, Driver/guide
Exclusions: Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
Reviewed By DamienHaney
What a amazing time! Laurent collected us from our hotel to make a big trip around Paris. He was really friendly and informative and we’re able to stop in lot of beautiful places to take some pictures of the car with us. Thanks you very much
10. Private 2-Hour Guided Tour in Orsay Museum Paris
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4.9 based on 104 reviews
Enjoy this 2-hour private guided tour of Orsay Museum with the special focus on museum´s history and architecture and the 19th century art.
Inclusions: Private guided tour, Professional guide
Exclusions: Transportation to/from attractions
Reviewed By NSPFR
What is Parisian culture without its street art? Amateurs or connoisseurs will enjoy this personalised tour through Ménilmontant and Belleville: unique pieces to discover, the guide shares his passion and expertise at your pace... simply a must do. Highly recommended!
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