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Explore Paris in a Vintage Car: Private Half-Day Driving Tour

Experience the highlights of Paris, the City of Lights and romance on this fabulous half-day private driving tour in a vintage 2CV with your expert driver guide.

On your private tour, you will:

Drive around the monuments and neighbourhoods of Paris in a vintage car;
Cruise along the famous Champs Elysées Avenue towards the Arc de Triomphe;
Drive around Place de la Concorde, Les Invalides, Place Vendôme, Opera Garnier, the Musée d’Orsay, and the magnificent, still-standing, Cathedral de Notre Dame;
Stop off for panoramic views of the city at various points with views across the domes and monuments of Paris;
Take photos of the mighty Eiffel Tower at the best viewing platforms, and learn all about the most famous landmark of the city;
Stop outside the Louvre for some fabulous snaps of the Pyramid and the stunning French Renaissance palace, former home to the kings and queens of France;
Head up the hill to Montmartre, for wonderful panoramic views across the city;
Enjoy the final stop in Montmartre and see the beautiful Sacre Coeur basilica;
Wander through the bohemian, picturesque cobbled streets and artists' squares made famous by the Impressionists.
End your tour at a place of choice where your driver will drop you off.

Paris – the city of lights! What better way to tour this most romantic of cities than on a driving tour in a vintage 2CV!

On this half tour of Parisian highlights, you’ll be picked up and dropped off at locations of your choice, then begin with a drive up the Champs Elysees. Paris’s famous shopping avenue, named for the Elysian Fields, culminates with the iconic Arc de Triomphe, a monument to those who fought and died during the Revolution, Napoleonic Wars, and World Wars.

Drive to Opera Garnier (site of ‘Phantom of the Opera’ for more snaps, and then the stunning Place Vendôme, home of the Paris Ritz, featuring a monument to commemorate the victory at Austerlitz in 1805. You’ll drive around Place de la Concorde (the largest square in the city), with its obelisk marking the location of the guillotine, under which King Louis XVI was executed.

Drive along the river Seine and see the beautiful Musée d’Orsay, a former train station turned art gallery, and of course, stop by the Louvre. The former royal palace of the French royals, with its modern glass pyramid and largest, is the grandest museum in Paris.

Explore the wonders of the Latin Quarter, where Hemingway lived, and be famed for its university and the Paris Pantheon. Stand in awe at the gothic masterpiece that is Notre Dame Cathedral – still standing despite the raging fire of 2019. See also the Conciergerie – a former palace, turned jail of the Revolution and today it is still the Paris judiciary.

Take in the outside beauty of Sainte Chappelle (featuring the most impressive stained glass windows in the world). Then, visit the quintessentially French Trocadero where you will have the opportunity to snap some beautiful photos and catch some great views of the world-famous Eiffel Tower.

To conclude this epic tour of the great city of Paris you will head up the hill to Montmartre and the Sacre Coeur Basilica that looks over the city. Here, you’ll be able to stroll along the cobbled streets of this most colourful and bohemian of neighbourhoods, where you will learn more about the fascinating life and works of Renoir, Picasso, Gauguin, and Van Gogh, all of whom lived and worked here. The perfect way to experience the city if you have limited time, and also a great way to find out what to focus on for the rest of your trip.

Tours can be adapted to suit your needs and interests – just get in contact with us!

All Inclusive Paris: Full-Day Walking tour with the Eiffel Tower

Uncover the history and art of the quintessentially Parisian neighbourhoods on this tour, your all-inclusive tour includes tickets to the Louvre, the Eiffel Tower, and a river cruise.

On your full-day private tour, you will:

Meet your private guide outside the Louvre Museum to begin your tour;
See the unmissable attractions of the Louvre, including the Mona Lisa, The Coronation of Napoleon, and Venus de Milo;
Wander through Le Marais – the quintessentially Pre-Revolutionary Parisian neighbourhood – where you will enjoy lunch at your leisure (paid for locally by guests)
See the highlights of the city centre, including Île de la Cité, the Palais de Justice, and Notre Dame Cathedral;
Hop aboard a relaxing river cruise to enjoy the city from the ease of the Seine;
Learn about the Eiffel Tower with your guide, then take the lift to the 2nd floor and visit the tower at your own pace (tickets included)

Originally one of France’s most lavish royal palaces, and home to some of the most ostentatious Kings of France, the Louvre has fast become the world's most impressive and influential museum of art in the world and is an absolute must for anyone with an interest in art. Your private licensed guide will take you through one of the most expansive and beautiful art collections in the world, where you will see some of the museum’s greatest works that span from 450 BCE to the 19th century, along with several of its lesser-known treasures.

From the museum, your guide will take you to a neighbourhood which truly evokes the ‘je ne sais quoi’ of Parisian nostalgia, where you will see the magnificent Hotel De Ville – the city’s seat of government for over 600 years. Enjoy lunch at your own pace in Le Marais, with recommendations from your guide on the best place to indulge in the local cuisine of your choosing.
Step onto a riverboat to enjoy the magic of the city from the Seine – the geography around which the entire city has been built for thousands of years.

Learn more about the city’s modernization efforts in the 19th century, which brought gas lanterns, parks, sewage systems, schools, and hospitals to the city. Your tour concludes at the city’s most iconic site: the Eiffel Tower, where you will enjoy lift tickets to the second story. Your guide will be sure to give you dinner recommendations before leaving you to marvel at the spectacular panoramic views of the city.

Please note that the "Liberty Leading the People" will be under restoration until further notice.

Visit the Eiffel Tower Second Floor: Private Guided Tour

Enjoy the best of the Parisian skyline with views over the entire city from one of the world’s most iconic buildings where your private tour guide will accompany you every step of the way, providing invaluable insights and personalized attention.

In your experience, you will enjoy:

A private tour guide just for you and your family to set the scene.
An in-depth talk about the Iron Lady’s history, from its building through today.
Skip-the-line access to the Eiffel Tower's 2nd floor, accompanied by your guide.
Free time to explore the Eiffel Tower at your own pace.

The Eiffel tower was built in 1889 as part of the World’s Fair in Paris. Though it’s a spectacular feat of engineering, the project was completed in just two and a half years, amidst a sea of controversy from those who believed it was an insult and an eye-sore (one signatory was famed author Alexander Dumas!).

The tower was named after the engineer, Gustave Eiffel, who also designed the Statue of Liberty, worked on several railroad projects, and was a master builder of bridges.

Learn about all of this and more on your private tour of the Eiffel tower, where your guide will give you the history of the tower, before taking you past the line to visit the second floor of the Eiffel Tower. After your guide points out the highlights of the skyline and orients you around the tower, you will have free time to explore the views on your own.

Île de la Cité, Latin Quarter & Seine River Cruise: Private Tour

Embark on a private introductory tour of Paris and explore the Île de la Cité and the Latin Quarter, two iconic Parisian neighbourhoods and enjoy a Seine Cruise for amazing views of the city from the water.

On your private tour, you will:

Hear the founding stories of Paris and France - from the fall of Rome to the rise of the French kings, where it all happened on the Île de la Cité;
Explore the rich medieval history of Paris and the beautiful Gothic architecture on the island and through the Latin Quarter;
Learn the history and epic survival story of the iconic Notre Dame cathedral - the world's most famous Gothic cathedral;
Stroll around the Conciergerie, the medieval castle of the French kings;
Hear how King Louis IX built the Sainte Chapelle, purchased the Crown of Thorns, and became a saint;
Learn how the royal castle became a royal prison during the bloody French Revolution;
See where the revolutionary trials took place outside the Palais du Justice;
Explore the vibrant neighbourhood of the Latin Quarter - famed for its quirky streets, thriving nightlife, and gothic churches;
Hear about the history of the area from the founding of the Sorbonne, the second oldest university in Europe to the student riots;
Walk into Shakespeare and Co the bookshop and learn about the Lost Generation in Paris: Gertrude Stein, Orwell, Hemingway and F. Scott Fitzgerald;
End your tour with a one-hour panoramic River Cruise on the Seine, with great views of the Louvre and Eiffel Tower.

This is a fascinating introduction and orientation tour of Paris. The Île de la Cité in the middle of the Seine is where the story of Paris, and the history of France truly begins.

Begin the walking portion of your tour at the statue of Henry IV on the Pont Neuf - the oldest bridge in Paris, that crosses onto the Île de la Cité and discover the history of the French Kings as you walk around their medieval castle, the Conciergerie - and learn how it became their brutal prison during the dark days of the Revolution.

Learn all about the French Revolution and its most infamous execution machine, the Guillotine as you stand outside the gates of the Palais du Justice, the courts where all the trials took place.

Admire the Gothic front of Notre Dame - and learn about its incredible 900-year history - as well as its survival during the fire of 2019, before walking off the island, into the Latin Quarter, an historical and vibrant area famed for its gothic churches, the Sorbonne university, and its fun nightlife, with a plethora of jazz bars and eateries.

Visit historical bookshops, once frequented by the likes of Hemingway and Orwell, and explore an area that is renowned for being the starting point of the May 68' Revolution as well as the home of French intellectual thought.

Next, take in the amazing sights of Paris on a return cruise down the River Seine. See the famous landmarks of Paris from the river like the Louvre Museum, Orsay Museum, and the Eiffel Tower to name just a few! Your one-hour cruise ends back at the Pont Neuf.

Important: This tour includes a 2-hour private guided walking tour followed by a 1-hour river cruise with onboard commentary on your own. Your tour guide will walk you to the cruise docking point where they will part ways with you. You can choose to take the cruise at the end of the tour or later during your stay.

Paris by Night: Private Walking Tour including Seine River Cruise

Experience the magic of the City of Lights with an evening walk through the most romantic areas of Paris: the medieval Île de la Cité and the Latin Quarter. Take a relaxing and scenic cruise ride along the River Seine with fabulous photo opportunities of famous Parisian landmarks including the Eiffel Tower lit up at night.

On your private tour you will:

Visit two of the city's most beautiful and romantic neighbourhoods;
Explore the famous sites on Île de la Cité where French history began;
See the Revolutionary Palais du Justice and the Conciergerie Palace former home of the French Kings;
Hear about the terrifying trial and final days of King Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette;
Admire the magnificent Gothic facade of Notre Dame - still standing after the terrible fire of 2019;
Wander through the trendy Latin Quarter - made famous by the 'Lost Generation' of Gertrude Stein and Ernest Hemingway;
Learn about the famous bookshop Shakespeare & Co;
See the Sorbonne University and peer inside some of the oldest Gothic churches in Paris like Saint Severin;
End your guided tour back on Ile de La Cite, where your guide will give you your Seine Cruise tickets;
Travel down the Seine by river cruise;
See the Eiffel Tower lit up at night, or choose any other time you like with your open tickets.

Enjoy a magical tour of central medieval Paris lit up at night! Begin by the statue of Good King Henry on the Pont Neuf and follow your expert private guide around the Île de la Cité.

This island, in the middle of the Seine, holds the founding history of Paris and France itself: it is where a Celtic tribe called the Parisi first settled, and later Clovis King of the Franks won after the fall of Rome. Learn the history of the French Kings and Queens as you gaze across to the Louvre Palace, beautifully lit at night, and walk through Place Dauphine.

Admire some Napoleonic decorations to the Palais du Justice, and hear about some of his greatest achievements, and epic losses. As you walk around this stunning beautifully lighted medieval castle, you'll learn that it was once the home of the French Kings - and later became their prison during the Revolution. Hear about the trials, both fair and foul, and decide for yourself if Marie Antoinette was as guilty as she is painted.

Admire the exquisite Gothic facade of Notre Dame - always stunningly lit up at night and hear of its extraordinary history -and survival.

Walk around the trendy, artsy and vibrant Latin Quarter - famous for its plethora of Gothic churches, the Sorbonne University - which gives it its name as Latin was the language of Academia in the middle ages! Pass by famous the Jazz clubs on Rue de la Huchette, and the bars and cafes and bookshops - like Shakespeare and Co - that were frequented by members of the Lost Generation like Hemingway, Orwell and Gertrude Stein.

Finally, return to the Pont Neuf where your guide will leave you to enjoy a romantic evening river cruise along the Seine. This is a wonderful way to see the great monuments of Paris lit up - including the Louvre, the Musee d'Orsay, and of course the piece de resistance: the Eiffel Tower!

Important: This tour includes a 2-hour private guided walking tour followed by a 1-hour river cruise with onboard commentary on your own. Your tour guide will walk you to the cruise docking point where they will part ways with you. You can choose to take the cruise at the end of the tour or later during your stay.

By The Eiffel Tower Live Virtual Tour

On this Live Virtual Tour, you will learn first-hand what locals love about Paris from someone who knows the place inside-out. On your tour, you will:

Visit Trocadero, an iconic residential neighbourhood with French noble associations, the seventh arrondissement comprises some of the most amazing gardens, eateries and markets in Paris.
Enjoy a wonderful view of the capital’s most famous monument from the Champs de Mars park, a very popular location where people go for picnics, to play music, meet up, and after dark, it becomes the ideal spot to watch the tower sparkle with lights.

If heading across the Seine to Paris’ Left Bank, many visitors will automatically make a beeline for the Eiffel Tower, unaware that the surrounding area is home to a wealth of other exciting troves. An iconic residential neighbourhood with French noble associations, the seventh arrondissement comprises some of the most amazing museums, gardens, eateries and markets in Paris. That said, there's no better time to take in a stunning view of one of the world's most iconic scenes. The elevated "Troca" provides a splendid view of the Eiffel Tower, a symbol of Paris, as it's located on the opposite bank of the Seine and it's the perfect scenario to hear about its history and the importance of its location.

Climb to the Top of the Eiffel Tower: Private Guided Tour

Enjoy the best of the Parisian skyline with views over the entire city from one of the world’s most iconic buildings with a private guide, who will tailor the experience to your preferences and interests. Whether you're interested in the history of the tower, its construction and engineering, or simply marvel at the stunning views from the top, your guide will be able to cater to your specific needs.

On your private tour to the top floor of the Eiffel Tower, you will enjoy:

A private tour guide just for you and your family to set the scene;
An in-depth talk about the Iron Lady’s history, from its building through today;
Eiffel Tower's 2nd-floor access, accompanied by your guide;
A visit to the top floor of the Eiffel Tower;
Free time to explore the summit of the Eiffel Tower at your own pace.

The Eiffel tower was built in 1889 as part of the World’s Fair in Paris. Though it’s a spectacular feat of engineering, the project was completed in just two and a half years, amidst a sea of controversy from those who believed it was an insult and an eye-sore (one signatory was famed author Alexander Dumas!).

The tower was named after the engineer, Gustave Eiffel, who also designed the Statue of Liberty, worked on several railroad projects, and was a master builder of bridges.

Learn about all of this and more on your small group tour of the Eiffel tower, where your guide will give you the history of the tower, before taking you past the line to visit the second floor of the Eiffel Tower.

After your guide points out the highlights of the skyline and orients you around the tower, they will navigate you to the queue for the summit of the Eiffel Tower, where you will visit the summit of the Eiffel Tower for the truly iconic Parisian experience.

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