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Versailles Half Day with Fast Entrance Ticket, Audio Guide & Gardens from Paris
For those who are short on time or simply want to optimize their time, this half-day excursion to Versailles fits the bill. Enjoy a comfortable ride in an air-conditioned vehicle and skip the long lines with priority access. Once inside, listen to commentary via provided headsets and explore the opulent rooms and gardens of the Palace of Versailles on your own.
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$71.29
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$71.29
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Face masks required for guides in public areas
Face masks provided for travelers

Fontainebleau and Barbizon Half Day Guided Tour from Paris
Embark on a half-day guided tour from Paris to Fontainebleau, where you'll explore the Château de Fontainebleau and wander the town's scenic forest. Set out on a recorded audio tour of the 1,500 castle and learn its history as a popular place of stay for French kings. Take some time to roam it's gardens before stopping by Fontainebleau's other main attraction: its massive forest, which often serves as a weekend getaway for Parisians. You'll also visit Barbizon, a country village that gives its name to the Barbizon school of painters.
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$97.10
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$97.10
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Giverny Half Day Guided Trip with Monet's House & Gardens Tour from Paris
Set out from Paris on a half-day guided tour to Giverny, a country village where the renowned Impressionist artist Claude Monet lived and worked. Visit the colorful home where he spent 43 years, discover the studio where he worked and wander the exquisite gardens that inspired his famous “Water Lilies” series of paintings.
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$97.10
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$97.10
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Face masks required for guides in public areas
Face masks provided for travelers

Versailles, Gardens & Petit Trianon - Priority Access - private tour
Enjoy a stress-free way to explore when you book a small-group tour of the Palace of Versailles. Travel with your guide from a Paris train station, or make your own way to Versailles and meet them upon arrival. Once at Versailles, bypass the long lines and head right in (entry own expense). Once inside, tour the UNESCO-listed palace before continuing to its elegant gardens and Marie Antoinette’s Petit Trianon palace. At tour’s end, travel by taxi to the train station and return to Paris.
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$184.36
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$184.36
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Social distancing enforced throughout experience

St Chapel, ile de la cité, Louvre, - priority access - Small group of 6
Marvel at the interiors of Notre Dame Cathedral and Sainte-Chapelle, two of the finest examples of French Gothic architecture in Paris. Then spend 2 hours lingering over works of art at the Louvre—you’ll save time with a guide to lead the way. Please note, you must purchase your priority-access ticket separately online. This small-group tour is limited to six people for an up-close experience.
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$124.91
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$124.91
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Face masks required for guides in public areas
Social distancing enforced throughout experience

Paris Highlights and Secrets Ultimate Bike Tour
Paris is an intoxicating mix of iconic monuments and picturesque neighborhoods, but seeing the city’s highlights on foot or by public transportation can be tiring. With this e-bike tour, zip through the city without getting footsore and take in the magic of Paris in just hours. Follow your guide past landmarks like the Eiffel Tower and Louvre, as well as through the quiet Parisian backstreets, and stop to sample the city’s top-rated croissant.
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$79.89
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$79.89

Stories and Secrets of the French Revolution: 3-Hour Walking Tour
Immerse yourself in the secrets and stories of the French Revolution during this 3-hour walking tour. Follow your historian guide to addresses relevant to the Revolution's history, including cafés where they plotted the destruction of the nobility, the location of a bloody assassination and the alley where the guillotine was invented. Along the way, listen to your guide's engaging narrative about the history and mysteries of the Revolution.
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$73.69
Price varies by group size
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$73.69
Price varies by group size

Paris Medieval Private Tour: Ile de la Cité, Sainte Chapelle & Conciergerie
Experience the beauty and history of one of the River Seine's last two natural islands—Ile de la Cité—on a private 3-hour walking tour with a visit to Notre Dame Cathedral. Admire the stunning gothic architecture of this centuries-old church, see its iconic gargoyles and step inside to view its towering vaulted ceilings and learn about its legendary bell ringer from your art historian guide. Then enjoy exclusive skip-the-line access into Sainte-Chapelle—known for its incredible stained glass windows—and the Conciergerie, a once-torturous prison where Marie Antoinette served time.
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$232.91
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$232.91
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Scandalous Paris-Belle Epoque Brothels & Courtesans
History comes to life with this Belle Epoque-themed tour. As you make your way through the 2nd and 9th arrondissements, your guide will regale you with stories from one of the most colorful periods in Parisian history. Discover former brothels and listen to scandalous tales of dazzling courtesans. Visit Palais Royal, Pigalle, and the Place Saint-Georges. End your small-group tour with a cocktail at a former brothel.
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$86.19
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$86.19

Private Guide at the Musée d'Orsay
Be inspired by the world’s largest collection of Impressionist and Post-Impressionist art with a private, 4-hour tour of the Musée d'Orsay in Paris. Let your private guide show you the most important pieces in the immense collection, and learn the backstories of treasured paintings by visionaries such as Monet, Renoir and Van Gogh for a more immersive experience. As you stroll through the light-filled galleries, you’ll also appreciate the unique architecture of the museum, housed in a historic Beaux Arts train station.
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$435.92
per group
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$435.92
per group

Private Tour of Montmartre and Sacre Coeur
Explore Paris’ bohemian heritage on a private, half-day tour of artsy Montmartre and the Sacré Coeur basilica. Stroll through charming, café-lined streets immortalized in paintings by former residents like Van Gogh, Monet, Picasso and Dali, and see where these famous artists made their homes and studios. Snap photos of iconic Moulin Rouge, and take in one of the most spectacular views of Paris from the steps of Sacré Coeur. Enjoy the personalized attention of a private guide for a truly immersive experience.
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$435.09
per group
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$435.09
per group

Paris Essentials 4-hour Walking Tour
Embark on a 4-hour guided walking tour of the City of Light, seeing the monuments and attractions that are essential for any Paris visitor. Marvel at the intricate ironwork of the iconic Eiffel Tower, meander along the elegant Champs Élysées and stroll past the ponds in the Jardin des Tuileries. Along the way, your guide will share facts and anecdotes about the city and explain how it's morphed into one of the world's leading cosmopolitan centers.
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$248.56
Price varies by group size
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$248.56
Price varies by group size

Private Tour of Versailles Palace
Immerse yourself in the world of French Royalty with a private tour of Versailles Palace. Set out from Paris to explore this lavish palace and its renowned gardens. Enter the château and step back in history to a place where kings and queens resided and stunning artworks adorned every room. Learn about its past as you visit such rooms as the King’s Suite and the Hall of Mirrors, then stroll among the outdoor gardens admiring the many fountains and sculptures strewn throughout.
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$530.85
per group
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$530.85
per group

Chartres Old Town and Cathedral Tour from Paris
Set out on a day trip from Paris to tour the village of Chartres, home to France's largest cathedral. An expert guide escorts you via train from the City of Light to explore this historic town and wander its ancient streets. Learn about its Roman and Celtic past as you stroll through the old town, visit the memorizing UNESCO-listed Gothic cathedral and enjoy lunch (own expense) at one of the village's charming old mills before heading back to Paris.
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$265.41
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$265.41
Price varies by group size

Private Paris Essentials Tour
See all of Paris’ most famous landmarks, from the Eiffel Tower to Notre Dame, with your own art historian local guide. Your expert guide shows you all of the incredible Paris essentials on your 4-hour walking tour. Your passionate, expert guide will show you iconic Parisian landmarks and the 'real' Paris spots that only locals visit.
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$248.56
Price varies by group size
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$248.56
Price varies by group size

Private Tour of the Louvre Museum with Skip the Line Entry
Beat the crowds, and enjoy a personalized way to explore one of the world’s busiest museums, when you book this private tour of the Louvre. Pick between daytime and evening tours; thanks to your skip-the-line tickets (own expense), you’ll head right inside, and will save potential hours of waiting time. Once inside, see the museum’s top highlights (including the Mona Lisa and Venus de Milo), and learn more about its history and lore.
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$434.67
per group
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$434.67
per group

Discover the Île de la Cité, Montmartre and Eiffel Tower
Delight in seeing first-hand the renowned sights of Paris on this guided bus tour. So many sights of Paris have been immortalised in cinematic movies. Ensure you don't miss any of them when you come along for the ride. Marvel at the majesty of Notre-Dame Square, cruise along Champs-Elysees Avenue and of course get up close and personal with the iconic Eiffel Tower.
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$116.76
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$116.76

Eiffel Tower Visit with Seine Cruise and Paris Night Tour
Observe the magic of Paris with a panoramic view of the city on the 2nd floor of the Eiffel Tower!
Highlights
- Scenic cruise down the River Seine
- Panoramic night bus tour of the city
- Unforgettable views over the city from the 2nd floor of the Eiffel Tower
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$147.49
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$147.49

Paris for Newbies - Bike tour for Families & Friends
You dreamed of the city with Owen Wilson in the movie "Midnight in Paris" ? Time to make it reality ! Enjoy a leisurely bike ride through Paris iconic sights and after this vast overview you’ll be ready to dive on your own in the city.
Your 2 and half hours bike tour starts at the CIty Hall, heads toward St Louis and Cité islands, passes Notre-Dame and continues along the Latin Quarter.
Stroll with us along the river banks, old medieval churches and through charming squares.
Get to know the famous love lock bridge, the Louvre but also
trendy areas of Odéon and St Germain des Prés.
Meet the recently elected world best museum before enjoying a nice stop on the trendy river banks.
Back on wheels ... now what about Napoleon's grave, the romantic iron palaces or the square where Marie Antoinette was beheaded !!
Finally pass by the heart of the city with the first Kings palace.
Of course we'll share with you our best tips about restaurants, cafés, shopping & night life all along the tour.
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$47.93
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$47.93
Face masks provided for travelers
Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
Gear/equipment sanitized between use

Paris: Charming Nooks and Crannies Bike Tour
See Paris in a fun way and get some exercise in the process with this small-group bike tour. Two guides will show you all around some of the oldest parts of Paris, from the Ile Saint Louis to the medieval Marais and up to the Bastille, both on the Right Bank. You'll then cross the Seine to the Left Bank to visit famous areas such as Saint-Germain-des-Prés, the Luxembourg Gardens, and the Latin Quarter.
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$47.97
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$47.97
Face masks provided for travelers
Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
Gear/equipment sanitized between use

Private 5-hour Tour to Monet's house in Giverny from Paris with Hotel Pick Up
To start the tour, your private driver will pick you up at your hotel or place of choice in Paris.
Upon arriving at the town of Giverny, we will go first to Claude Monet’s home. We will walk throughout the impressionist artist’s home, where he will be dazzled by the beauty of his interiors and art works.
Then we will have a walk to appreciate Giverny, on the way to Monet’s previous home in Vetheuil, where you can admire the rural beauty that the town offers. Your private guide will to tell you the anecdotes of monet’s life through the tour
Among the places we offer to visit, you can enjoy:
Giverny
Claude’s Monet Home
La Roche Guyon
Vetheuil
At the end of the tour, your private driver will take you back to your hotel in Paris.
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$518.66
Price varies by group size
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$518.66
Price varies by group size
Face masks required for travelers in public areas
Face masks required for guides in public areas
Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff

Private 3-hour official tour guide disposition to visit Louvre Museum
Enjoy this private tour of the Louvre Museum and get to know its most important pieces of art with your private official art specialised tour guide.
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$281.45
Price varies by group size
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$281.45
Price varies by group size
Face masks required for travelers in public areas
Face masks required for guides in public areas
Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff

Private 5-hour tour to Palace of Versailles (skip the line) from Paris Hotel
Pick up is set from your hotel in Paris and we will head towards Versailles.
You will leave with your guide and separate official tour guide. Entrance tickets are included to the Palace of Versailles.
You will be able to enjoy amongst others and learn all their historical details and facts thanks to your private official tour guide:
Royal Chapel
Kings Grand Apartment
Hercules Salon
Abondance Salon
Venus Salon
Diana Salon
Mars Salon
Mercury Salon
Apollo Salon
Hall of Mirrors (La Grande Galerie des Glaces)
War Room
Queen’s Grand Apartment
Guard’s room
Salon des Nobles
Queen’s Bedchamber
Peace Room
Hall of French history
Hall of Battles
After you have visited the Palace, your driver and separate official tour guide will drop you back at your hotel in Paris.
- SAVE COVID-19 SAFE - As this is a private tour we take care of maintaining social distance.
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$588.72
Price varies by group size
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$588.72
Price varies by group size
Face masks required for travelers in public areas
Face masks required for guides in public areas
Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff

Private 4-hour Walking Tour of Latin Quarter & Notre Dame in Paris
Enjoy the walking tour of Quartier Latin as well as Cathedral of Notre-Dame de Paris.
Pick up will be set at the starting point. If you are at a hotel walking distance, we can arrange pick up from your hotel but would need to confirm at least 24 hours prior to tour.
Amongst other monuments and sights you can get to know:
Quartier Latin
Catedral Notre Dame de Paris
St. Chapelle
Place St Michel
Fountain de St Michel
Panteon
Jardin du Luxembourg
Boulevard St. Germain
Sorbonne
Rue du Chat-qui-Pêche
Les Jardins des Plantes
Musée de Cluny (optional)
St Sulpice Church
Sena River
St Etienne du Mont
Much more!
- SAVE COVID-19 SAFE - As this is a private tour we take care of maintaining social distance
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$282.68
Price varies by group size
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$282.68
Price varies by group size
Face masks required for travelers in public areas
Face masks required for guides in public areas
Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
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