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Paris 4hr Private Walking Tour with Government Licensed Guide

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Enjoy an efficient, half-day tour of Paris accompanied by a government-licensed and experienced English Speaking guide!

Paris, the capital of France, is one of the world’s most popular tourist destinations, with people flocking from around the globe to soak up the atmosphere of this cultural city and visit its main attractions.

You won’t need to stick to a fixed itinerary or be herded around like a large group tour. Instead, you can mix in with locals and travel efficiently between sites with your small, private group and guide.

Your guide will also tell you more than any guidebook. There are layers of history in Paris. Visit places like the Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Paris, the beautiful Champs-Elysees, and more.

Note*: Please select your must-see spots from a list in the tour information to create your customized itinerary.

What's Included

Customizable Tour of your choice of 2-3 sites from 'What to expect' list (Tickets are excluded)
Certified Local English Speaking Guide
Meet up with guide on foot within designated area of Paris

Transportation fees, Entrance fees, Lunch, and Other personal expenses
Private Vehicle
You cannot combine multiple tour groups.
Guide Entry fees are only covered for sights listed under What to Expect.

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This private tour is a walking day tour. A private vehicle is not included. Public transportation or local taxis maybe used to transfer between sites. Exact transportation costs can be discussed with the guide after a reservation is finalized. Please have Euro on hand for your transportation costs.

What To Expect

Parc du Champ de Mars

Parc du Champ de Mars is a public park located in the heart of Paris, stretching from the École Militaire to the Eiffel Tower. It offers beautiful green spaces, walking paths, and stunning views of the iconic tower, making it a popular spot for both locals and tourists. Originally created for military exercises, the park today serves as a peaceful and scenic area for relaxation and outdoor activities.

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Louvre Museum

The Louvre is the most visited art museum in the world. Located in the heart of Paris, this historic building is a former royal palace, with an area of 210,000 square meters including 60,600 for the exhibitions. The museum is housed in the Louvre, originally a fortress built in the late 12th century under Philip II. The remains of the fortress are visible in the basement of the museum.

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Musee d'Orsay

This charming Parisian art museum is one of the best landmarks in the French capital. Musée d'Orsay was built in a converted railway station dating back to the 1800s with stunning architecture, including giant glass ceilings that bathe the masterworks inside with light.In the Musée d'Orsay, you can see art by Cezanne, Monet, Degas, Renoir, Van Gogh and more.

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Cathedrale Notre-Dame de Paris

One of the most enduring symbols of Paris: Notre-Dame de Paris, also known as Notre Dame, a Roman Catholic cathedral is located on the eastern half of the Ile de la Cité. It is widely considered one of the finest examples of French Gothic architecture in France and Europe. Begun in 1163 and completed in 1345, this cathedral is a sight with its portals surrounded by his many sculptures and gargoyles that adorn the roof.

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Luxembourg Gardens

The Luxembourg park is a private garden open to the public created in 1612 at the request of Marie de Medicis to accompany the Luxembourg Palace. The Parisians affectionately call it the "Luco".

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Arc de Triomphe

Under the spell of ancient Roman architecture, Napoleon commissioned Jean Chalgrin the design of a triumphal arch dedicated to the glory of imperial armies. Built in the 19th century, it is the largest monument of its kind in the world. Impressive sculptures adorn its pillars. In addition, the names of 558 generals and the great victories are engraved on the top of the arc. Under the Arc de Triomphe is the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier of France.

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Basilique du Sacre-Coeur de Montmartre

Montmartre is a hill located in the north of Paris, 130 meters high, having its name to the surrounding neighborhood. It is best known for the white-domed Basilica of the Sacred Heart, at the top. It was completed in 1919 and honors the French victims of the Franco-Prussian war of 1870.

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Palais Garnier

Palais Garnier is one of the most important buildings in Paris. The opera house opened its doors to the city's high society in the 19th century.

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Seine River

Seine River, river of France, after the Loire its longest. It rises 18 miles (30 kilometres) northwest of Dijon and flows in a northwesterly direction through Paris before emptying into the English Channel at Le Havre. The river is 485 miles (780 kilometres) long and with its tributaries drains an area of about 30,400 square miles (78,700 square kilometres). It is one of Europe’s great historic rivers, and its drainage network carries most of the French inland waterway traffic.

Admission Ticket Free

Le Marais

The district has many 17th-century private mansions, typically built with white freestone and featuring a large entrance through which a horse-drawn carriage could easily pass. Some of the houses are now listed monuments. Among the most beautiful mansions are the hôtels de Sully and de Soubise, not to mention the Hôtel Salé, a magnificent building once frequented by the writer Honoré de Balzac and now home to the famous Picasso museum.

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Sainte-Chapelle

Sainte-Chapelle, royal chapel in the Gothic Rayonnant style in the Île de la Cité in Paris, France. Gothic architecture is often most notable for its size and grandeur, but Sainte-Chapelle is a magnificent exception. Though it is smaller than the great cathedrals of northern France, its jewel-like perfection makes it one of the finest examples of the style.

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Musee de l’Orangerie

Home to numerous impressionist and post-impressionist painters over the 19th century and the beginning of the 20th century, the Orangerie museum can be found in the ‘jardin des Tuileries’, right next to the place de la Concorde. It displays the famous masterpieces of Paul Cézanne, Henri Matisse, Armedeo Modigliani, as well as Claude Monet, Pablo Picasso, Pierre-Auguste Renoir and many other artists of this period.

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Pont Alexandre III

Inaugurated on the occasion of the 1900 Universal Exhibition and classed as a historic monument, the Pont Alexandre III is one of the most emblematic bridges in Paris because of its architecture and location. At its four extremities are huge 17 metre-high pylons crowned with gilt bronze sculptures of winged horses representing the illustrious Arts, Sciences, Commerce and Industry.

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Champs-Elysees (Pass By)

The Avenue des Champs-Élysées needs no introduction. A fixture on the list of the French capital’s top attractions, it is visited each day by nearly 300,000 people, who come to admire its majestic monuments, enjoy a shopping spree, or get caught up in the excitement of the major festive events that are organized here. There’s always something going on here, along the world’s most beautiful avenue, by day or by night.

Jardin des Tuileries

The Jardin des Tuileries takes its name from the tile factories that once stood on the site where Queen Catherine de Médicis had the Tuileries Palace built in 1564, a palace that no longer exists today. From 1664 onwards, the king's famous gardener André Le Nôtre gave it its current French garden appearance.

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
Wheelchair accessible
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible

Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Frequently Asked Questions

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Paris 4hr Private Walking Tour with Government Licensed Guide?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CEST). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Boat Tours customers.

Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Paris 4hr Private Walking Tour with Government Licensed Guide?

A:

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CEST).

Apr 2025

Q: What's included in the price?

A:

The following is included:

Customizable Tour of your choice of 2-3 sites from 'What to expect' list (Tickets are excluded).
Certified Local English Speaking Guide.
Meet up with guide on foot within designated area of Paris.

The following is NOT included:

Transportation fees, Entrance fees, Lunch, and Other personal expenses.
Private Vehicle.
You cannot combine multiple tour groups.
Guide Entry fees are only covered for sights listed under What to Expect.

Apr 2025

Q: What is the weather cancellation policy?

A:

This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

Apr 2025

Q: What is the minimum age for this tour?

A:

There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..

Apr 2025

Q: My date is not available in the calendar, I am just checking to see if it is available?

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If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.

If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.

Apr 2025

Q: Is this an accessible tour?

A:

Accessibility information for the Paris 4hr Private Walking Tour with Government Licensed Guide is as follows:

Wheelchair accessible
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Apr 2025

Q: Where is the meeting point for this activity?

A:

Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Paris 4hr Private Walking Tour with Government Licensed Guide will be included in your confirmation email from City Boat Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!

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