
Paris Highlights Tour: Notre-Dame & Louvre Semi-Private & Private
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Is Paris Highlights Tour: Notre-Dame & Louvre Semi-Private & Private worth booking?
Paris Highlights Tour: Notre-Dame & Louvre Semi-Private & Private is a 7.5-hour experience in Paris, France, from $229 per person. It scores 71 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Strongly Recommended”, based on a 5/5 rating across 23 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 71 / 100
- Rating
- 5/5 (23)
- Duration
- 7.5 hours
- From
- $229 per person
Explore two most iconic sites of Paris, Notre Dame Island and the Louvre Museum, with a local expert tour guide. Along with your semi-private group of maximum 6 people, enjoy a 2 hour stroll and discover Ile de la Cite.
What you get
About this experience
Explore two most iconic sites of Paris, Notre Dame Island and the Louvre Museum, with a local expert tour guide. Along with your semi-private group of maximum 6 people, enjoy a 2 hour stroll and discover Ile de la Cite. See the magnificent Notre Dame Cathedral, as well as the Conciergerie - a medieval castle that became a revolutionary prison, and the Courts of Justice where Louis and Marie Antoinette were tried for treason. After winding through the charming streets and listening to enchanting stories from your guide, enjoy a break to grab some refreshments before continuing your experience. Then, receive priority access to the Louvre Museum with your private guide – where you’ll see famous masterpieces like the Mona Lisa , Venus de Milo, and various other noteworthy pieces. A wonderful day that captures the true essence of Paris!
What's included
Included
- Small group of max 6 people
- Guided entry to Notre-Dame (standard access)
- Seine River guided cruise (only for a PRIVATE Option)
- Expert English-speaking guide
- End inside the Louvre Museum
- Conciergerie (outside)
- Sainte-Chapelle (outside)
- Skip-the-line tickets and tour of the Louvre
Not included
- Gratuities - (optional)
- Free time for lunch (not included)
What you'll see and do
Latin Quarter
Begin your tour in Paris’s historic Latin Quarter, where your guide introduces the city’s Roman and Celtic origins.
Pass by without stopping
Eglise Saint Julien Le Pauvre
Pause outside these two historic churches to discover the defining features of Gothic architecture.
Pass by without stopping
Saint Severin church
Explore Gothic architecture and learn how its intricate details have inspired artists and architects for centuries.
Pass by without stopping
Cathedrale Notre-Dame de Paris
Admire the famous cathedral and learn about its architecture, history, and restoration before exploring the interior with your guide.
60 minutes here · Admission included
Ile de la Cite
Walk through the island where Paris began while hearing stories of the city’s medieval past.
60 minutes here
Sainte-Chapelle
View these historic landmarks and learn about royal Paris and the imprisonment of Marie Antoinette.
Pass by without stopping
Conciergerie
Discover Sainte-Chapelle and the Conciergerie, where Marie Antoinette spent her final days, and learn about the Franks, royal power, and revolutionary Paris.
Pass by without stopping
Place Dauphine
Stroll through one of Paris’s most charming squares while learning about the city’s evolution through the centuries.
Pass by without stopping
Paris
Free time for lunch (not included)
150 minutes here
Louvre Museum
End your tour inside the Louvre, discovering world-famous masterpieces and the fascinating history of the museum itself.
150 minutes here · Admission included
Where it starts and ends
Meeting point
Paris
Now In front of Odette, 77 Rue Galande, 75005 Paris
Hotel pickup
No pickup: everyone meets at the start point.
Ends at
The tour will end inside the Louvre museum
Options you can book
Private Tour
Seine River guided cruise: From Pont Neuf, embark on a scenic Seine River cruise, gliding past the Musée d’Orsay, the Grand Palais, and historic bridges Private Tour
Semi-Private Tour
Small Group of 6 people max
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- en
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
- Group size
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- LivTours
Know before you go
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Places of worship have strict dress code requirements for entry. All participants are required to have shoulders and knees covered (no tank tops or short dresses) to enter
- Notre-Dame is an active place of worship and may occasionally close without prior notice for liturgical services. In such cases, your guide will adapt the itinerary to include an exterior visit of the cathedral and an interior visit of Saint-Séverin Church. Please note that no compensation will be provided under these circumstances.
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 23 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
Knowledge and storytelling
8 mentionsReviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
The guide
7 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Pace and timing
2 mentionsSeveral reviewers comment on how the schedule is paced.
Small groups
2 mentionsThe group size is repeatedly described as intimate rather than packed.
Traveler reviews
23 verified traveler reviews for Paris Highlights Tour: Notre-Dame & Louvre Semi-Private & Private. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
awesome
our tour guide, Imad was great! very knowledgeable and we really enjoyed the tour.
via Tripadvisor
Liv Tour with Adam is a Must!
Amazing tour with Adam! He’s super knowledgeable and a great guide of all things French!
via Tripadvisor
Excellent Tour - Notre Dame did not disappoint
We had a great tour with Ife. We arrived at the meeting point a bit early and began our tour immediately as we were the only clients. This proved advantageous even though we had an early start; the queues at Notre Dame were already building. Ife gave us an overview of the tour and then led us on an insightful, Bible-referenced tour. His passion for his work was on full display as we marveled at the wood carving depicting the life of Jesus, his tone full of awe and wonder at the life of Jesus and the beauty of Notre Dame.
via Tripadvisor
Private tour
Ife was our guide for our Notre Dame tour and walking tour. He was very knowledgeable and was able to answer all of our questions. It was a great tour!
via Tripadvisor
Awesome tour
Adam was outstanding and a complete delight to share the day with. His knowledge and approach was amazing! Highly recommend
via Tripadvisor
Good to know
- Duration
- 7.5 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
- Price range
- $229 to $380
- Hotel pickup
- No pickup, meet at start point
- Booked in 30 days
- 8
- Verdict
- Strongly Recommended
Why this scores 71
The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.
Paris Highlights Tour: Notre-Dame & Louvre Semi-Private & Private: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Paris.
How much does Paris Highlights Tour: Notre-Dame & Louvre Semi-Private & Private cost?
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Prices start at $229 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 Highlights Tour: Notre-Dame & Louvre Semi-Private & Private take?
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Plan for about 7.5 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 Highlights Tour: Notre-Dame & Louvre Semi-Private & Private worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 71 out of 100, which we label "Strongly Recommended". That score blends traveler sentiment (5/5 across 23 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 Highlights Tour: Notre-Dame & Louvre Semi-Private & Private?
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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 Highlights Tour: Notre-Dame & Louvre Semi-Private & Private suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 7.5-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book Paris Highlights Tour: Notre-Dame & Louvre Semi-Private & Private?
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Around 8 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 7.5-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Paris Highlights Tour: Notre-Dame & Louvre Semi-Private & Private 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 Louvre Museum Essential Guided Tour Semi Private 6 GUESTS MAX, Louvre Museum Premium Guided Tour 6 GUESTS MAX Entry Included, Paris City Center Free Walking Tour (Tip-Based). 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.
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