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Overview
This tour is designed to help you see a lot of Paris without feeling rushed or overwhelmed. We combine walking through Paris’s most charming neighborhoods with short metro rides, allowing you to cover more ground efficiently while staying oriented. Along the way, you’ll experience 40 carefully selected sights — a mix of world-famous landmarks and hidden gems — including the Eiffel Tower, Arc de Triomphe, Notre Dame, the Pantheon, and the Louvre (exterior views). Rather than a checklist, this tour is led as a connected story. We share the history, culture, and everyday life of Paris in a clear, engaging way, with local insights and favorite food spots along the route (including a stop for a classic Parisian crêpe). Group sizes are kept manageable so everyone can hear, ask questions, and feel involved. It’s an ideal tour for the start of your trip — helping you get your bearings, understand the city, see the icons, and enjoy Paris with confidence from day one.
Meeting and Pickup
Please cross the road and meet outside the metro Saint Germain de Prés (exit 1 - Church side). If you are coming by taxi the best address to give is Place Saint Germain des Pres.
End Point
We will finish at the viewing point of the Eiffel Tower at Place de Trocadero
Language Offered
English-GUIDE
Itinerary
1. We will meet you outside the metro Saint Germain des Pres (exit 1) and begin the tour with an exploration of this charming neighborhood, once a bohemian hang out for artists and writers.
2. We will learn the fascinating history of this church and explore the inside.
3. We will stroll through these gorgeous gardens and pass by the Luxembourg Palace.
4. We will walk up the hill and admire the view of this architectural marvel. To leave time to see all the sights on this tour we do not go inside the Pantheon.
5. Wander through the old Roman streets before stopping in a charming food street for a 30 minute snack / lunch break.
6. We will see the outside of the ancient Notre Dame Cathedral (the inside is currently closed for reconstruction).
7. Enjoy a photo moment as we cross the river
8. This neo-renaissance style monument has been the seat of the Paris Council since the 1300s. After viewing it we will get the metro to our next stop.
9. We will get the metro to the Louvre Museum and learn its history as we view the exterior. To allow time to see all the sights on this tour we do not go inside the Louvre Museum. We will catch the metro to our next stop.
10. We will get the metro to the Arc de Triumph, view the arch and gaze down the Champs Elysses.
11. We will get the metro and end the tour at Place du Trocadero - to get the best photo of the Eiffel Tower! We do not go inside.
12. The end point of the tour - at the viewing point of the Eiffel Tower.
Inclusion
Experienced local guide
Exclusion
Metro day pass
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
There is quite a bit of walking on this tour, you will get your steps up for the day! Please wear comfortable shoes
While the tour is accessible with strollers, please be aware that we get the metro several times during the tour and the stations have stairs only (no elevators/lifts).
Not recommended for people with limited mobility
Reviews
4.8
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
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