Private 8-hour city tour of Paris with driver and official guide - Hotel pick up
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Is Private 8-hour city tour of Paris with driver and official guide - Hotel pick up worth booking?
Private 8-hour city tour of Paris with driver and official guide - Hotel pick up is a 8-hour experience in Paris, France, from $165 per person. It scores 60 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Worth a Look”, based on a 4.4/5 rating across 5 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 (5)
- Duration
- 8 hours
- From
- $165 per person
Paris greets you with timeless charm, elegant avenues, and unforgettable landmarks. The Private 8-hour city tour of Paris gives you the chance to enjoy the city’s most iconic free-access areas with total comfort. Your dr
What you get
About this experience
Paris greets you with timeless charm, elegant avenues, and unforgettable landmarks. The Private 8-hour city tour of Paris gives you the chance to enjoy the city’s most iconic free-access areas with total comfort. Your driver and official guide meet you at your hotel, and you begin a full-day experience designed to show you beauty, history, and authentic Parisian life. During the journey, you explore emblematic districts that reveal the city’s character. Moreover, your guide shares stories that bring each stop to life while you move at a relaxed pace. You admire the grandeur of the Eiffel Tower from its gardens, walk through the artistic streets of Montmartre, and enjoy the scenic riverbanks along the Seine. The Latin Quarter offers vibrant cultural energy, while Le Marais mixes medieval façades with a lively modern scene. Your guide tailors the experience to your interests, helping you appreciate the city’s emotional depth.
What's included
Included
- Private official tour guide for 8 hours
- Local Taxes
- Hotel/apartment pick-up and drop iff in Paris
- Private luxury vehicle with chauffeur (1-6 car/minivan) (7-15 minibus) for 8 hours
- Private Tour
Not included
- Food and drink
What you'll see and do
Eiffel Tower
Eiffel Tower views and picture time. Enjoy a stop at the Eiffel Tower as well as at the Trocadero to take impressive views of the icon of Paris. Learn fun facts as well with your private tour guide. Visit the Eiffel Tower with your official tour guide. Entrance tickets not included.
60 minutes here · Admission not included
Moulin Rouge
Visit from the outside the emblematic parisian Cabaret located in Montmartre. Moulin Rouge photo stop is a must in this private tour. This tour is a 8 hour private tour and your driver and tour guide will be at your disposal. If time permits, a stop in Montmartre is also included.
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Montmartre
Known as The Painters' Quarter, Montmartre ranges from the oldest cabarets to the surroundings of the Basilica of the Sacred Heart, an emblematic monument of the city, in the highest part of Montmartre.
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Champs-Elysees
Visit the main avenue in Paris with starts in the Arch of Triumph. Views of Champs- Elysees. This will be for sure something you will pass by during your private 8 hour tour of Paris. One way or another, you will pass by the largest avenue in Paris.
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Cathedrale Notre-Dame de Paris
Notre-Dame de Paris, the most important Cathedral in Paris. At this time, the visit of the Cathedrale of Notre Dame will be an outside visit. Learn about the history of this impressive Cathedral and take amazing pictures.
20 minutes here
Musee d'Orsay
This museum displays collections of art from the period 1848 to 1914
40 minutes here · Admission not included
Quartier de l'Opera
Paris Opera, or Palais Garnier, is one of the most characteristic buildings in Paris. It opened in 1875, and was officially called the National Academy of Music-Opera Theatre.
40 minutes here · Admission not included
Latin Quarter
Known for its student life, lively atmosphere, and bistros, the Latin Quarter is the home to a number of higher education establishments
45 minutes here
Arc de Triomphe
Arc de Triomphe, another of the icons of Paris! Your driver will wait for you if you want to go up close and take nice pictures from the Arc de Triomphe. You can also stop and get down with your tour guide to see views from one of the adjacent streets without crossing towards there. Inform your guide of your preferences!
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Grand Palais
The Grand Palais is one of the most emblematic Parisian monuments. It was built for the Universal Exhibition of 1900.
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Louvre Museum
Located in the former Royal Palace of the Louvre, it is the national museum of France dedicated to both fine arts and archeology and decorative arts before Impressionism.
Pass by without stopping
Trocadero
Enjoy a visit of the Trocadero area of Paris. There will also be amazing views of the Eiffel Tower from this point.
10 minutes here
Where it starts and ends
Hotel pickup
Pickup is included for all travelers.
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- de, en, it, fr, es
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Tour Travel & More
Know before you go
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 5 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
The guide
5 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Knowledge and storytelling
2 mentionsReviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
Pace and timing
2 mentionsSeveral reviewers found the schedule tight or the day long.
Value for money
1 mentionTravelers feel they got more than they paid for.
Small groups
1 mentionThe group size is repeatedly described as intimate rather than packed.
Traveler reviews
5 verified traveler reviews for Private 8-hour city tour of Paris with driver and official guide - Hotel pick up. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Great private tour of Paris highlights.
Reda as driver and Natalie as guide made our private tour of Paris awesome. We got in everything we wanted to do which was a lot , Notre Dame, Montmarte, the Cemetary, some shopping and more . Definitely recommend you do the full day private tour . A bit pricey but well worth it.
Response from the operator: Thank you very much for taking the time to share your experience! We’re thrilled to hear that your tour of Paris was such a success. We truly appreciate your recommendation of the full-day private tour and are glad you felt it was well worth it. Your kind words mean a lot to our team. We hope to welcome you again on another unforgettable experience. The Tour Travel & More Team
via Tripadvisor
Excellent Service
Our guide Francisco was absolutely knowledgeable and kind. I’ve all were super happy. I will definitely will recommend him and use him again on my next trip.
Response from the operator: Thank you very much for sharing your feedback! We’re delighted to hear that everything ran smoothly and you had a great time with Francisco! We truly appreciate your kind words and are especially happy to hear that the feedback from everyone was so positive. We’ll be sure to pass your thanks along to the guide. We hope to have the pleasure of assisting you again on a future tour. Please let us know if you need anything else, we're always at your disposal. The Tour Travel & more Team
via Tripadvisor
Great experience
Chris the guide was very patient with us, she explained everything very clearly. We were very happy with the service. We went at our own pace.
Response from the operator: Thank you so much for your review! We’re delighted to hear you had a great experience exploring Paris with Chris. We hope to welcome you again soon on another memorable journey! Warm regards, The Tour Travel & More Team
via Tripadvisor
Disappointed
Guide was late and wanted us to provide detail of tour despite us never have been there Only few rushed minutes at Eiffel Tower and only arch de triumphant from a distance Ended tour early so guide could take bus home
Response from the operator: Hello, Thank you for your message. Your message is not correct. Your hotel was NOT in Paris but in Versailles. This being the case, the guide wasn't going to come to Versailles to pick you up. We accepted the Versailles hotel pick up but with your driver and your guide was waiting for you once you reached Paris. The tour was shorter because it was 8 hours in total from pick up to drop off and your hotel was over 1 hour away each way from the city center of Paris. This is why it was shorter. Please let me know if you need anything else.
via Viator
How to operate a successful tour.
Chris was interested from the very beginning in what we wanted to see and do. Chris accommodated our wishes and we enjoyed a wonderful day of seeing a diverse cross section of Parisian life and history. We were very happy with the entire days experience. I want to also acknowledge our driver. He did an outstanding job in delivering and positioning us in each location all day. He had us exit the van on whichever side provided the safest exit. I don’t think we waited more than two minutes anytime during the day for a pickup. Their coordination was impressive. Wonderful day and experience.
Response from the operator: Thank you for your words! This is very important for us and for future travellers as well. We will pass along your message to our whole team at Tour Travel & More. Please let us know if you need anything else. We are at your full disposal. Thank you once again. The Tour Travel & More Team
via Viator
Good to know
- Duration
- 8 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Price range
- $165 to $887
- Hotel pickup
- Included for all travelers
- Booked in 30 days
- 2
- Verdict
- Worth a Look
Why this scores 60
The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.
Private 8-hour city tour of Paris with driver and official guide - Hotel pick up: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Paris.
How much does Private 8-hour city tour of Paris with driver and official guide - Hotel pick up cost?
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Prices start at $165 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 Private 8-hour city tour of Paris with driver and official guide - Hotel pick up take?
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Plan for about 8 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 Private 8-hour city tour of Paris with driver and official guide - Hotel pick up worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 60 out of 100, which we label "Worth a Look". That score blends traveler sentiment (4.4/5 across 5 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 Private 8-hour city tour of Paris with driver and official guide - Hotel pick up?
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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 Private 8-hour city tour of Paris with driver and official guide - Hotel pick up suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 8-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book Private 8-hour city tour of Paris with driver and official guide - Hotel pick up?
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Around 2 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 8-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Private 8-hour city tour of Paris with driver and official guide - Hotel pick up 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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