
VIP Paris in a Day: Montmartre, Louvre, Île de la Cité, Cruise
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5.0/5
Based on 13 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
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Is VIP Paris in a Day: Montmartre, Louvre, Île de la Cité, Cruise worth booking?
VIP Paris in a Day: Montmartre, Louvre, Île de la Cité, Cruise is a 8-hour experience in Paris, France, from $249 per person. It scores 67 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Solid Choice”, based on a 5/5 rating across 13 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 67 / 100
- Rating
- 5/5 (13)
- Duration
- 8 hours
- From
- $249 per person
Your Parsi in a Day VIP Tour will start with a walk outside the legendary Moulin Rouge windmill and move through the artsy Montmartre district. Continue to visit the Louvre Museum, which holds the largest and most influ
What you get
About this experience
Your Parsi in a Day VIP Tour will start with a walk outside the legendary Moulin Rouge windmill and move through the artsy Montmartre district. Continue to visit the Louvre Museum, which holds the largest and most influential collection in the world with over 35,000 works of art on display! Enjoy intimate access to all of the highlights, and a chance to awe at the iconic Mona Lisa. From there you will head over to the breathtaking natural island in the middle of Paris, Île de la Cité, and make your way to view the beloved Notre Dame Cathedral. Finish with a relaxing Seine River Cruise and soak in the views of Académie Française, Musée d’Orsay, Hôtel National des Invalides, and the Eiffel Tower! All of the above, of course, will be in the company of a professional guide, who will expertly guide you through the day and make sure you really see, feel, learn, and experience all that is Paris!
What's included
Included
- Sacre Coeur (outside)
- Metro Rides & tickets
- €22 entrance ticket to the Louvre museum for adults
- Professional Local Expert Guide
- Small Snack on River Cruise
- Ile de la Cite highlights
- Montmartre
- River Cruise Ticket (unguided)
- Notre Dame (outside)
- Timed Entry ticket to Louvre Museum
- Mona Lisa
Not included
- Gratuities (optional)
What you'll see and do
Montmartre
On your LivTours Montmartre Tour, you will have plenty of time to take pictures by the former homes of artists such as Van Gogh, Renoir and Picasso. You will also have the chance to stop by Montmartre’s oldest cabaret – Au Lapin Agile. Keep your eyes peeled for contemporary painters and musicians entertaining guests in the Amelie featured Place du Tertre. After your charming walking tour, you will traverse the city like true local and accompanied by your guide, use the metro to arrive at your next stop
150 minutes here
Ile de la Cite
Once you arrive on the famous island, you will take a peaceful walk over to Place Dauphine. You you can expect to hear stories of a few of the darker tales of Paris’ past as you walk by the notorious Conciergerie. Then learn about Notre Dame Cathedral's intricate frame design, and the current efforts to rebuild it as you take in the views from the outside. After your tour of Ile de la Cite, enjoy a break for lunch before continuing your tour.
180 minutes here
Notre-Dame
Learn about Notre Dame Cathedral's intricate frame design, and the current efforts to rebuild it as you take in the views from the outside.
Pass by without stopping
Louvre Museum
Your Paris in a Day tour guide will now take you to Paris’ Louvre Museum, which holds the largest and most influential collection in the world with over 35,000 works of art on display. Your Louvre Tour will grant you intimate access to all of the highlights, and your guide will take you to all of the Louvre’s most inspiring masterpieces. One of the highlights of this Louvre Tour is the ability to spend a few moments directly in front of the world’s most famous portrait – Leonardo da Vinci’s Mona Lisa. You will then depart from your guide and will be handed your Seine River cruise tickets which can be used whenever you like. Relax and unwind along the Seine and take in beautiful views as you sail past the Eiffel Tower - a wonderful way to complete your full day of Paris!
150 minutes here · Admission included
Where it starts and ends
Meeting point
Paris
In front of Blanche Metro Station (Line 2) Moulin Rouge newspaper kiosk
Hotel pickup
No pickup: everyone meets at the start point.
Ends at
As your tour comes to a close, your guide will hand you tickets for a wonderful Seine River cruise which you can enjoy at your leisure.
Options you can book
Semi Private Tour
Small Group of 6 people max
Private Tour
Private Tour
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- en, it, fr, es
- 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
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 13 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
The guide
7 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Knowledge and storytelling
6 mentionsReviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
Good for families
2 mentionsReviewers traveling with kids report it landed well with their group.
Small groups
2 mentionsThe group size is repeatedly described as intimate rather than packed.
Traveler reviews
13 verified traveler reviews for VIP Paris in a Day: Montmartre, Louvre, Île de la Cité, Cruise. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
LivTours is the very BEST!!
Maria led the first half of our tour and was fantastic. Very knowledgeable and super friendly. I felt like I had a personal friend showing me around the city. She had a lot of valuable knowledge that I could not have gotten on my own. I highly recommend this tour to anyone. Lili led the Louvre part of our tour and she was perfect for that role. She was such a great ambassador for LivTours as well as The Louvre itself. She is especially knowledgeable about the history of the art, etc. P.S. She escorted me right in the front for the Mona Lisa. Just WOW! Also, we loved being about to do the River Cruise the next day as we were exhausted after walking all day. But the River Cruise was a MUST DO. After hearing all about everything and being up close - seeing it from the Seine was a joy.
via Tripadvisor
Charming and historical Montmartre, the awe-inspiring Basilica and the Louvre, navigated by our knowledgeable guide
Our guide, Diane, was very knowledgeable and very personal. We were especially grateful to have a private guide to the Louvre which greatly enhanced our visit. We could not imagine navigating it without Diane’s expertise. Our one suggestion is that the tour should indicate that it is quite physically demanding for anyone with mobility issues.
via Tripadvisor
Amazing Versailles Tour!
Great tour! We drive along the gardens in a golf cart, this was fun for my kids. Then we walk through the palace. Excellent tour guide!
via Tripadvisor
Paris Full Day Tour review
Phenomenal tour, hit all of the major sites and the guides were amazing and structured the tour to our group. The guides were very friendly and spoke very good English
via Tripadvisor
Best tour company ever
This company stepped up in a huge way to make our tours perfect! I can’t recommend them highly enough. We had Dianne and Sophia and Anna throughout the day. Our day was thrilling and wonderful and so memorable
via Tripadvisor
Good to know
- Duration
- 8 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
- $249 to $500
- Hotel pickup
- No pickup, meet at start point
- Booked in 30 days
- 5
- Verdict
- Solid Choice
Why this scores 67
The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.
VIP Paris in a Day: Montmartre, Louvre, Île de la Cité, Cruise: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Paris.
How much does VIP Paris in a Day: Montmartre, Louvre, Île de la Cité, Cruise cost?
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Prices start at $249 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 VIP Paris in a Day: Montmartre, Louvre, Île de la Cité, Cruise 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 VIP Paris in a Day: Montmartre, Louvre, Île de la Cité, Cruise worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 67 out of 100, which we label "Solid Choice". That score blends traveler sentiment (5/5 across 13 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 VIP Paris in a Day: Montmartre, Louvre, Île de la Cité, Cruise?
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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 VIP Paris in a Day: Montmartre, Louvre, Île de la Cité, Cruise 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 VIP Paris in a Day: Montmartre, Louvre, Île de la Cité, Cruise?
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Around 5 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 VIP Paris in a Day: Montmartre, Louvre, Île de la Cité, Cruise 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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