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First-Day in Paris --Private Day Tour of Iconic Sights + Flavors

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Paris, France

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Do you only have one day in Paris? Or, would you like one day to truly remember?

Then join us as we ride, walk, cruise, and taste our way through Paris' most iconic places (and flavors!)

We curate Paris for the world and now we will take you with us on our adventure...a chic Paris 'playlist' -- All Inclusive!

Let's begin our perfect morning in Canal St. Martin district, for a food walk like no other, then we enjoy France's oldest covered market.

Wines + Cheeses underground, in a secret, cellar

Paris' best croissants, pastries, chocolates, and coffee.

We'll hop on bikes and zigzag charming backstreets, as you become Parisian with us by the end of the day...

Let's ride up close to all the essential sights of Paris (of course we'll keep some hidden gems as a surprise.)

Let's enjoy Champagne on a cruise, and a picnic in a garden. (weather-permitting)

Get up close to the Eiffel Tower + cruise the River Seine as Paris sparkles.

It's the best of Paris in one refreshing experience!

What's Included

  • Breakfast Paris' best croissants and pastries
  • Tea and coffee Coffee and/or Tea
  • Lunch We enjoy a grazing afternoon, a picnic when the weather is agreeable, and a Wine and Cheese Tasting. Includes Charcuterie, seasonal fruits, local specialties like crepes, some of the best ice cream
  • Entry tickets to museums/ Eiffel Tower. We do not go inside.
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Meeting Location

Meeting point

Quai de Valmy
75010 Paris, France

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Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.

End point

Quai Jacques Chirac
75007 Paris, France

We end our day in front of the Eiffel Tower, where we can help you get a taxi/uber, walk, or take the metro to your next destination.

What To Expect

Ile Saint-Louis

We roam the streets on the ground where the Parisii tribe first settled and enjoy a wine and cheese tasting in a secret underground cellar as well as ice cream (warm weather) or hot chocolate(chilly weather)
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1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Canal Saint-Martin

Commissioned by Napoleon Bonaparte, beloved by Paris' hipster and student set
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45 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Le Marais

Stroll the cobblestone streets of Paris' medieval district on our way to taste the Most Expensive Cheese in France, discover Paris' oldest covered market, sample the best macarons in town, meet our friends who make the best charcuterie, and gather supplies for our picnic (weather permitting) while we zigzag streets with stories to tell...
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2 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Place des Vosges

In the courtyard of kings, revolutionaries, and de Medicis, we relax and enjoy our picnic (weather permitting) and visit a secret garden and sample decadent French chocolates
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Sainte-Chapelle

See the exterior of the architectural marvel built to house Jesus' Crown of Thorns by the eventual St. Louis
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Saint Germain des Pres Quarter

We breeze through Paris' vaunted St. Germain district on bikes and see Paris' chicest residents visiting galleries or enjoying outdoor cafes.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Cathedrale Notre-Dame de Paris

Let's visit the exterior of the Notre Dame and see the progress of the renovations and learn about the most historic cathedral in the world.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Marche aux fleurs - Ile de la Cite (Pass By)

We breeze through the flower and bird market commissioned by Napoleon Bonaparte
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Palais de Justice de Paris

See the exterior of the court where Marie Antoinette was tried and sentenced to the guillotine
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Pont des Arts

The original Love Locks Bridge has a story to tell
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Latin Quarter

See the Latin Quarter and learn about it's history
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Cour du Commerce Saint Andre

Discover how France supported American Revolutionary War and the guillotine became a symbol of the French Revolution
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Institut de France (Pass By)

The official home of the French language
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Arc de Triomphe (Pass By)

We see the monument commissioned by Napoleon Bonaparte
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Louvre Museum

We glide through the inner grounds of the world's most famous art museum and hear the story of La Joconde -- the Mona Lisa while taking photos near the pyramid
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Tuileries Garden (Pass By)

See the former courtyard of Kings, Queens, and Napoleon Bonaparte.
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Place de la Concorde

We visit the site where the guillotine stood and where Marie Antoinette lost her head during the French Revolution in Paris' largest public square.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Champs-Elysees (Pass By)

We glide along Paris' most famous avenue like Parisians in comfortable, dedicated new bike lanes
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Le Dome des Invalides (Pass By)

Hear the amazing history behind that stunning gold dome
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Petit Palais (Pass By)

As we breeze by on bikes we take in 30+ notable sights
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Grand Palais (Pass By)

As we breeze by on bikes, we take in 30+ notable sights
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Pont Alexandre III

Stop for photos and to discover the story of one of the most beautiful bridges in the world
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Seine River

We end our momentous day relaxing on an elegant cruise barge with chilly champagne and French apero snacks seeing Paris from it's most beautiful avenue -- the River Seine
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1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

Eiffel Tower

Eiffel Tower - the worlds most beloved monument
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

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Q: Will I get seasick on First-Day in Paris –Private Day Tour of Iconic Sights + Flavors?

A: If you have any doubts about becoming seasick on the water, we recommend taking a Dramamine® Motion Sickness Relief tablet the night before your trip. Some people recommend taking it the night before your cruise and then again that morning so you will not feel so drowsy. Read more Feb 2023

Cancellation Policy

This tour is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

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What's Included

American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

  • BreakfastParis' best croissants and pastries
  • Tea and coffeeCoffee and/or Tea
  • LunchWe enjoy a grazing afternoon, a picnic when the weather is agreeable, and a Wine and Cheese Tasting. Includes Charcuterie, seasonal fruits, local specialties like crepes, some of the best ice cream
  • SnacksDessert Tasting -- chocolates, pastries, macarons, and then some...
  • Alcoholic beveragesWine + Champagne are included, as well as substitutes for non-drinkers, for pairing with the cheeses we select from the Marche
  • Bottled water
  • Private, Small-Boat Aperitif Cruise
  • Use of bicycle
  • Entry tickets to museums/ Eiffel Tower. We do not go inside.

Additional Info

American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

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American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

Non-refundable

American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

This tour is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

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