Paris City Tour with Private Friendly Guide and all Must-See Sites
Traveler rating
4.4/5
Based on 49 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Quick answer
Is Paris City Tour with Private Friendly Guide and all Must-See Sites worth booking?
Paris City Tour with Private Friendly Guide and all Must-See Sites is a 5-hour experience in Paris, France, from $299 per person. It scores 60 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Solid Choice”, based on a 4.4/5 rating across 49 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 60 / 100
- Rating
- 4.4/5 (49)
- Duration
- 5 hours
- From
- $299 per person
Even if you have little time in Paris, so much awaits you on this fast-paced 5-hour private Paris walking tour! So lace your shoes and explore the most popular Paris attractions like Place de la Concorde, Grand Palais, Arc de Triomphe and Notre Dame Cathedral with your private local guide. Enjoy the best views of Eiffel Tower from Trocadero Hill and Champs des Mars, see the Napoleon’s Tomb in Les Invalides, eye up to the largest fountain in Paris, take a step at the most romantic bridge in Paris and peruse the greatest art gallery in the world. This private walking tour is the best way to see Paris through the eyes of locals
What you get
About this experience
Even if you have little time in Paris, so much awaits you on this fast-paced 5-hour private Paris walking tour! So lace your shoes and explore the most popular Paris attractions like Place de la Concorde, Grand Palais, Arc de Triomphe and Notre Dame Cathedral with your private local guide. Enjoy the best views of Eiffel Tower from Trocadero Hill and Champs des Mars, see the Napoleon’s Tomb in Les Invalides, eye up to the largest fountain in Paris, take a step at the most romantic bridge in Paris and peruse the greatest art gallery in the world. This private walking tour is the best way to see Paris through the eyes of locals
What's included
Included
- Multiple start times available
- Customizable itinerary
- Meeting in the hotel lobby (hotel must be located in Paris)
- Iconic places for photoshoot & Must see and off the beaten path
- Private walking tour with friendly local guide
Not included
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
- Entrance fees (if any, depending on your preferences) - approx 10-50 eur
- Meeting in a hotel outside Paris
What you'll see and do
Palais de Chaillot
This private tour in Paris can be customized to meet your preferences. Approximate schedule is 10am-3pm with a short break for delicious French lunch along the way (at your own expense). 10am Meet your private local guide in your hotel lobby and get prepared to fall in love with this amazing city. Make your way to Trocadero, gaze upon the Paris gorgeous skyline from the observation deck at Chaillot Palace.
20 minutes here
Eiffel Tower
Amble through the lovely Trocadero Park and linger in front of ultimate civic emblem of the city – Eiffel Tower, awe-inspiring creation of French engineer Gustave Eiffel and once the tallest structure in the country.
20 minutes here · Admission not included
Champ de Mars
11am Take a break from bustling city streets at adjacent Champs des Mars and get some unbeatable views over the Tower.
20 minutes here
Esplanade des Invalides
Afterwards, pay your respects to the great Napoleon Bonaparte visiting his tomb in Les Invalides.
20 minutes here
Petit Palais
12pm From here continue to spectacular Beaux-Arts style Petit Palais. Admire its floating steel and glass vaults (Grand Palais is on restoration until 2024-2025)
20 minutes here
Champs-Elysees
Gain valuable insight into the local life and experience remarkable splendor of French capital wandering down luxurious Champs Elysees, the soul of the city which connects two beautiful squares - Place de la Concorde and Place d’Etoile with Arc de Triomphe, Napoleon’s astonishing monument to himself.
30 minutes here
Place de la Concorde
Snap great photos at this instagrammable place in Paris
20 minutes here
Arc de Triomphe
Hear amazing stories from your private local guide
30 minutes here
Jardin des Tuileries
1pm Feast your eyes on public art by Giacometti, Rodin and Maillol at elegant Tuileries Garden, the city’s green oasis first landscaped in the 1560s by Catherine de’ Medici.
30 minutes here
Pont des Arts
2pm Ramble the scenic embankments of River Seine, go for a romantic stroll across the elegant Pont des Arts and take a closer look to impressive collection of locks put by couples from all over the world as a sign of their love.
40 minutes here
Cathedrale Notre-Dame de Paris
See Notre Dame Cathedral, unique example of French gothic architecture looming above Place du Parvis on the Ile de la Cité, the historic core of Paris. Get an eyeful of world-famous sculptures of gargoyles and chimeras, take in cathedral’s gorgeous interiors and see the place where Napoleon was crowned, and kings and queens exchanged their marriage vows.
30 minutes here
Square Jean XXIII
3pm End your afternoon recharging with a traditional French lunch in a café on the Square Jean XXIII which offers some fantastic views of impressive South rose window and the series of pinnacles and gargoyles of Notre Dame.
20 minutes here
Where it starts and ends
Hotel pickup
Pickup is included for all travelers.
Options you can book
5-hour City Tour for 1 person
Private Paris City Tour for 1. Explore the most popular Paris attractions like Place de la Concorde, Grand Palais, Arc de Triomphe and Notre Dame Cathedral. Pickup included
5-hour City Tour for 11-12 ppl
Private Paris City Tour for 11-12 ppl. Explore the most popular Paris sights like Place de la Concorde, Grand Palais, Arc Pickup included
5-hour City Tour for 13-15 ppl
Private Paris City Tour for 13-15 ppl. Explore the most popular Paris sights like Place de la Concorde, Grand Palais, Arc Pickup included
5-hour City Tour for 4-5 ppl
Private Paris City Tour for 4-5 ppl. Explore the most popular Paris attractions like Place de la Concorde, Grand Palais, Arc Pickup included
5-hour City Tour for 6-7 ppl
Private Paris City Tour for 6-7 ppl. Explore the most popular Paris attractions like Place de la Concorde, Grand Palais, Arc Pickup included
5-hour City Tour for 8-10 ppl
Private Paris City Tour for 8-10 ppl. Explore the most popular Paris attractions like Place de la Concorde, Grand Palais, Arc Pickup included
5-hour City Tour for 2-3 ppl
Private Paris City Tour for 2-3 ppl. Explore the most popular Paris attractions like Place de la Concorde, Grand Palais, Arc Pickup included
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- en, fr
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Friendly Local Guides
Know before you go
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- The tour can be modified to meet your preferences
- Private walking tour with the use of metro
- Please indicate prefer start time in comments when booking
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Please note: we do not meet travelers in hotels outside Paris. If your hotel outside the city, your guide will contact you to suggest you a meeting point in city center, close to the sights from the itinerary of this tour
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 49 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
The guide
6 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Knowledge and storytelling
4 mentionsReviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
Food and drink
2 mentionsThe tastings and food stops are a highlight for most reviewers.
Small groups
2 mentionsThe group size is repeatedly described as intimate rather than packed.
Traveler reviews
49 verified traveler reviews for Paris City Tour with Private Friendly Guide and all Must-See Sites. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Exceptional tour of Paris
Tour guide was very patient and informative. My wife and I are both 73 years young. He would have gone as long as we wanted him to. He didn’t rush us at all. He was very much there for us! We had an exceptional lunch……..yum! It was great!
via Viator
Private customized
Have in mind what you want to see we needed a bit more guidance and use of the Metro as weather extremely hot
via Viator
Easy to Understand and Accomodating
Nikan is an excellent guide! He was easy to understand and was willing and able to customize our tour to exactly what we wanted.
via Viator
Off the beaten track with famous restaurant for lunch
We customized the tour to avoid overlapping our scheduled tours of the Louvre, Eiffel Tower a Seine River cruise. Nikan was able to show us some of the hidden gems on our walkabout. He also snagged us a lunch reservation for Le Procope made famous by Ben Franklin’s time in Paris during the American revolution. A nice addition to the tour!
via Viator
Prepare to walk around...
Prepare to walk around considerable distance. We did 18000 steps. The tour can be tailored to your interests.
via Viator
Good to know
- Duration
- 5 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Price range
- $299 to $799
- Hotel pickup
- Included for all travelers
- Booked in 30 days
- 17
- Verdict
- Solid Choice
Who runs this experience
Operated by Friendly Local Guides, who run 172 experiences we rank across 20 cities, with an average Outty Ranking of 49.2.
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Paris City Tour with Private Friendly Guide and all Must-See Sites: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Paris.
How much does Paris City Tour with Private Friendly Guide and all Must-See Sites cost?
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Prices start at $299 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Paris usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does Paris City Tour with Private Friendly Guide and all Must-See Sites take?
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Plan for about 5 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Paris is not rushed.
Is Paris City Tour with Private Friendly Guide and all Must-See Sites worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 60 out of 100, which we label "Solid Choice". That score blends traveler sentiment (4.4/5 across 49 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in Paris, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule Paris City Tour with Private Friendly Guide and all Must-See Sites?
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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.
Is Paris City Tour with Private Friendly Guide and all Must-See Sites suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 5-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book Paris City Tour with Private Friendly Guide and all Must-See Sites?
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Around 17 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Paris can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Paris and add a light layer if any part of the 5-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Paris City Tour with Private Friendly Guide and all Must-See Sites start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Paris within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in Paris?
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Paris rewards travelers who book ahead. The headline museums sell timed entry weeks out, the best food walks cap at eight people, and the Seine cruises that are worth doing are the ones that leave after sunset. Everything below is scored by the Outty Ranking so you can tell a genuine local favorite from a coach-tour filler in a single glance. On Outty we rank every Paris experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Paris City Center Free Walking Tour (Tip-Based), Louvre Museum Premium Guided Tour 6 GUESTS MAX Entry Included, Louvre Museum Essential Guided Tour Semi Private 6 GUESTS MAX. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit Paris?
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April to June and September to October, when queues thin out and terraces stay open late. Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in Paris?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
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Outty ranks and explains the experiences, then hands you to Viator to complete the booking with the operator directly. The price is the same as booking on Viator yourself, and Outty earns an affiliate commission on the referral, which is how the rankings stay free to read.
What is included in Paris City Tour with Private Friendly Guide and all Must-See Sites?
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Included: Multiple start times available; Customizable itinerary; Meeting in the hotel lobby (hotel must be located in Paris); Iconic places for photoshoot & Must see and off the beaten path; and Private walking tour with friendly local guide. Not included: Food and drinks; Gratuities; Entrance fees (if any, depending on your preferences) - approx 10-50 eur; and Meeting in a hotel outside Paris. Always check the voucher for the final list before you travel.
Does Paris City Tour with Private Friendly Guide and all Must-See Sites include hotel pickup?
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Yes, pickup is offered for every traveler from 1884 listed pickup locations in and around Paris.
What languages is Paris City Tour with Private Friendly Guide and all Must-See Sites offered in?
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It is offered in English and French. Pick your language when choosing a date and time, as not every departure runs in every language.
Will I get instant confirmation and a mobile ticket for Paris City Tour with Private Friendly Guide and all Must-See Sites?
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Confirmation is sent by the operator after booking, usually within 48 hours; if it is not confirmed you are not charged. Mobile tickets are accepted, so you can show the voucher on your phone.
Is Paris City Tour with Private Friendly Guide and all Must-See Sites wheelchair or stroller accessible?
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The operator notes: Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller. If accessibility is critical, contact the operator after booking to confirm arrangements for your date.
What happens to Paris City Tour with Private Friendly Guide and all Must-See Sites if the weather is bad?
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This experience depends on good weather. If it is canceled because of poor weather, you are offered a different date or a full refund.
What do travelers say about Paris City Tour with Private Friendly Guide and all Must-See Sites?
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Across 49 reviews averaging 4.4 out of 5, recurring themes include the guide, knowledge and storytelling, food and drink. Travelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
What booking options are available for Paris City Tour with Private Friendly Guide and all Must-See Sites?
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There are 7 options to choose from, including 5-hour City Tour for 1 person, 5-hour City Tour for 11-12 ppl, 5-hour City Tour for 13-15 ppl, 5-hour City Tour for 4-5 ppl. Prices and start times differ by option, so compare them on the booking screen.
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