Paris: Your Perfect Private Customized Day Tour–Half or Full Day
Traveler rating
4.9/5
Based on 639 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Quick answer
Is Paris: Your Perfect Private Customized Day Tour–Half or Full Day worth booking?
Paris: Your Perfect Private Customized Day Tour–Half or Full Day is a 3.5-hour experience in Paris, France, from $236 per person. It scores 85 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Exceptional”, based on a 4.9/5 rating across 639 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 85 / 100
- Rating
- 4.9/5 (639)
- Duration
- 3.5 hours
- From
- $236 per person
Arrange your perfect day in Paris, designed entirely around you. Treat yourself and your travel party to a special experience focused on what you want to see and do. Move at your own pace, with a private guide by your side throughout the day. Your guide meets you at your hotel and accompanies you as you explore Paris your way. You can include major landmarks such as Notre Dame Cathedral or the Eiffel Tower, or lesser-known neighborhoods, hidden gems, food stops, beautiful viewpoints, and memorable photo stops. Your choice. Your guide is a knowledgeable and personable Parisian who knows the city inside out and shapes the day naturally around your interests. To move around Paris efficiently, like locals do, we use a mix of walking, the metro, and taxis/Uber when needed. After booking, one of our Paris specialists will contact you personally to plan your day in detail, based on what you want to see and do. This private tour is available as a half-day or full-day experience.
What you get
About this experience
Arrange your perfect day in Paris, designed entirely around you. Treat yourself and your travel party to a special experience focused on what you want to see and do. Move at your own pace, with a private guide by your side throughout the day. Your guide meets you at your hotel and accompanies you as you explore Paris your way. You can include major landmarks such as Notre Dame Cathedral or the Eiffel Tower, or lesser-known neighborhoods, hidden gems, food stops, beautiful viewpoints, and memorable photo stops. Your choice. Your guide is a knowledgeable and personable Parisian who knows the city inside out and shapes the day naturally around your interests. To move around Paris efficiently, like locals do, we use a mix of walking, the metro, and taxis/Uber when needed. After booking, one of our Paris specialists will contact you personally to plan your day in detail, based on what you want to see and do. This private tour is available as a half-day or full-day experience.
What's included
Included
- Museum tickets available on request (extra museum and guide fees apply)
- Public transport (including Paris’ historic metro)
- Hotel meet-up - we meet you at your accommodation in Paris.
- Custom-built itinerary
- Private guide exclusively for your party
- See major landmarks & areas of your choice e.g. River Seine, Louvre, Montmartre, Eiffel, Notre-Dame
- Half Day 3.5 hours or Full Day 7 hours. Your choice
Not included
- Food or drinks
- Private car. Not needed but available on request. Extra fee would apply.
What you'll see and do
Eiffel Tower
This is a custom-built tour. You pick what attractions you want to see, and when and for how long.
30 minutes here · Admission not included
Cathedrale Notre-Dame de Paris
After the fire of April 2019, access to Notre Dame has been closed. But our guides will know how to bring you as close to Notre-Dame as possible, using the passage left open for local residents. This is a custom-built tour. You pick what attractions you want to see, and when and for how long. You can spend as much or as little time as you wish at every attraction. And we do the legwork of booking the tickets, coordinating the times, arranging for transport.
Louvre Museum
This is a custom-built tour. You pick what attractions you want to see, and when and for how long. You can spend as much or as little time as you wish at every attraction. And we do the legwork of booking the tickets, coordinating the times, arranging for transport.
30 minutes here · Admission not included
Le Marais
Tours can include landmarks or/and neighborhoods. This is a custom-built tour. You pick what attractions you want to see, and when and for how long. You can spend as much or as little time as you wish at every attraction. And we do the legwork of booking the tickets, coordinating the times, arranging for transport etc.
30 minutes here
Basilique Du Sacre-Coeur De Montmartre
This is a custom-built tour. You pick what attractions you want to see, and when and for how long. You can spend as much or as little time as you wish at every attraction. And we do the legwork of booking the tickets, coordinating the times, arranging for transport.
30 minutes here · Admission not included
Montmartre
This is a custom-built tour. You pick what attractions you want to see, and when and for how long. You can spend as much or as little time as you wish at every attraction. And we do the legwork of booking the tickets, coordinating the times, arranging for transport.
30 minutes here
The Seine
This is a custom-built tour. You pick what attractions you want to see, and when and for how long. We then spend as much or as little time as you wish at every attraction. Your guide helps you access the site, and provides anecdotes and commentaries tailored to what interests you. Of course, we do the legwork of booking the tickets, coordinating the times, arranging for transport and so on. A custom-built tour is all about you. Your shedule, your interests, etc.
30 minutes here
Musee d'Orsay
This is a custom-built tour. You pick what attractions you want to see, and when and for how long. We then spend as much or as little time as you wish at every attraction. Your guide helps you access the site, and provides anecdotes and commentaries tailored to what interests you. Of course, we do the legwork of booking the tickets, coordinating the times, arranging for transport and so on. A custom-built tour is all about you. Your shedule, your interests, etc.
30 minutes here · Admission not included
Arc de Triomphe
This is a custom-built tour. You pick what attractions you want to see, and when and for how long. We then spend as much or as little time as you wish at every attraction. Your guide helps you access the site, and provides anecdotes and commentaries tailored to what interests you. Of course, we do the legwork of booking the tickets, coordinating the times, arranging for transport and so on. A custom-built tour is all about you. Your shedule, your interests, etc.
30 minutes here
Sainte-Chapelle
This is a custom-built tour. You pick what attractions you want to see, and when and for how long. We then spend as much or as little time as you wish at every attraction. Your guide helps you access the site, and provides anecdotes and commentaries tailored to what interests you. Of course, we do the legwork of booking the tickets, coordinating the times, arranging for transport and so on. A custom-built tour is all about you. Your shedule, your interests, etc.
30 minutes here · Admission not included
Latin Quarter
This is a custom-built tour. You pick what attractions you want to see, and when and for how long. We then spend as much or as little time as you wish at every attraction. Your guide helps you access the site, and provides anecdotes and commentaries tailored to what interests you. Of course, we do the legwork of booking the tickets, coordinating the times, arranging for transport and so on. A custom-built tour is all about you. Your shedule, your interests, etc.
30 minutes here
Where it starts and ends
Hotel pickup
Pickup is included for all travelers.
Options you can book
Option Full Day
Private Tour: Customize Your Perfect Full Day in Paris. Departure date and meeting point will be arranged with your guide at the time of booking. Pickup included
Option Half Day
Private Tour: Customize Your Perfect Half Day in Paris. Departure date and meeting point will be arranged with your guide at the time of booking. Pickup included
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- en, fr, es
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 12 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Discover Walks
Know before you go
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- After you book, our local Paris team contacts you (email or phone) to fine-tune the itinerary around your preferences.
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 633 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
Knowledge and storytelling
6 mentionsReviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
The guide
5 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Food and drink
2 mentionsThe tastings and food stops are a highlight for most reviewers.
Traveler reviews
633 verified traveler reviews for Paris: Your Perfect Private Customized Day Tour–Half or Full Day. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Tres bien - a personalized tour of Paris!
This half-day tailored tour was a terrific experience. I wanted to explore and learn more anout Le Marais and Belleville and Mathieu put together a wonderful tour meeting me at my hotel and heading off by Metro. Mathieu's extensive knowledge about these areas and their history and present day characteristics brought these areas onto focus. We also discussed Notre Dame - the 2019 fire and magnificent reconstruction. His insights were very interesting. Mathieu's deep knowledge of and pride in Paris and his warm and positive nature and engaging conversations made this ecperience a real treat and memorable experience. Merci beaucoup for this wonderful tour!
via Viator
Great walking tour
This experience can be customized especially for you. You tell your guide what your goals are and he creates a wonderful day.
via Viator
Great Tour!!
Our tour guide Philipe arrived at our meeting spot timely and took is everywhere we wanted to go and shared his knowledge with us!! We were both impressed and appreciative of his love for his city. We learned so much and thoroughly enjoyed our time seeing the famous sights of Paris!!
via Viator
A must do if you have limited time in Paris!
Dominique was great and we had an amazing time! Fully customizable, this was an efficient but also a pleasant way to explore the city. We did full day, which is what I would recommend, as time flies fast. This was definitely a “quality over quantity” tour for us, we chose to experience the city, stop for coffee and lunch, do some shopping along the way vs run from one sight to another for a 15 minute photo stop just to “check the box”. Thank you, Dominique!
via Viator
Maria was an...
Maria was an extraordinary guide. She was very pleasant and knowledgeable. We asked many questions which she answered thoughtfully.
via Viator
Good to know
- Duration
- 3.5 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Price range
- $236 to $687
- Hotel pickup
- Included for all travelers
- Booked in 30 days
- 224
- Verdict
- Exceptional
Who runs this experience
Operated by Discover Walks, who run 16 experiences we rank across 2 cities, with an average Outty Ranking of 60.6.
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Paris: Your Perfect Private Customized Day Tour–Half or Full Day: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Paris.
How much does Paris: Your Perfect Private Customized Day Tour–Half or Full Day cost?
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Prices start at $236 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: Your Perfect Private Customized Day Tour–Half or Full Day take?
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Plan for about 3.5 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: Your Perfect Private Customized Day Tour–Half or Full Day worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 85 out of 100, which we label "Exceptional". That score blends traveler sentiment (4.9/5 across 639 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: Your Perfect Private Customized Day Tour–Half or Full Day?
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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: Your Perfect Private Customized Day Tour–Half or Full Day suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 3.5-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book Paris: Your Perfect Private Customized Day Tour–Half or Full Day?
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Around 224 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 3.5-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Paris: Your Perfect Private Customized Day Tour–Half or Full Day 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: Your Perfect Private Customized Day Tour–Half or Full Day?
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Included: Museum tickets available on request (extra museum and guide fees apply); Public transport (including Paris’ historic metro); Hotel meet-up - we meet you at your accommodation in Paris; Custom-built itinerary; and Private guide exclusively for your party. Not included: Food or drinks; and Private car. Not needed but available on request. Extra fee would apply. Always check the voucher for the final list before you travel.
Does Paris: Your Perfect Private Customized Day Tour–Half or Full Day include hotel pickup?
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Yes, pickup is offered for every traveler from 1989 listed pickup locations in and around Paris. You can also enter a custom pickup address when booking.
What languages is Paris: Your Perfect Private Customized Day Tour–Half or Full Day offered in?
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It is offered in English, French and Spanish. 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: Your Perfect Private Customized Day Tour–Half or Full Day?
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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: Your Perfect Private Customized Day Tour–Half or Full Day wheelchair or stroller accessible?
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The operator notes: Wheelchair accessible; Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller; and All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible. If accessibility is critical, contact the operator after booking to confirm arrangements for your date.
What happens to Paris: Your Perfect Private Customized Day Tour–Half or Full Day 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: Your Perfect Private Customized Day Tour–Half or Full Day?
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Across 639 reviews averaging 4.9 out of 5, recurring themes include knowledge and storytelling, the guide, food and drink. Reviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
What booking options are available for Paris: Your Perfect Private Customized Day Tour–Half or Full Day?
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There are 2 options to choose from, including Option Full Day, Option Half Day. Prices and start times differ by option, so compare them on the booking screen.
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