Paris Full Day Walking Tour - Paris Best of Tour

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Duration 08h00
Group Tour
Group Size
8 max
Refund up to 48 hours
28 reviews

Highlights

During this small-group jaunt through the City of Light you can finally throw away that map and leave the navigation to us! Your 8-hour sightseeing adventure includes a passionate Paris expert escorting you from one breathtaking site to the next, both on foot and by métro.

Hear fascinating stories, facts, and local tips that will tap you into the majesty of the city. Of course we’ll hit up classics like the Eiffel Tower, the Arc de Triomphe, the Louvre and Notre Dame. But get ready also for plenty of hidden nuggets that only a true local can show you! Speaking of which, we’ll throw in a free café break at a perfect little spot we’re sure you’ll love.

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Why you'll love this

A great first-day excursion to get familiar with the city

All the must-see monuments and neighborhoods unraveled in a day

Our unique local perspective taps you into the true magic of Paris

Perfect for long layovers or short Paris visits

What's included

Métro tickets to get around Paris quickly and pain-free

An afternoon café stop alongside your guide

The parts of Paris you need to see, revealed by a fun and friendly local

Price Details

Size of group

All

Per person

€169

Want to customize your experience? Contact our customer services team.
Traveling with a bigger group? Contact our customer services team for pricing and options.

F.A.Q.

What are the physical requirements of this tour?
Please be aware that this 8-hour tour involves a substantial amount of walking, including a certain number of hills and staircases. We ask that clients with limited mobility or small children keep this in mind when booking.

Does this tour include entry into monuments or museums?
Due to time constraints this tour does not include entry inside any of the locations visited. Note that Localers does however offer specialized tours of most museums, neighborhoods, and historical monuments, so be sure to ask your guide about booking a more in-depth experience during your stay!

Can I customize this tour according to my interests?
If you wish to privatize your tour, we’re happy to arrange an alternative Full Day itinerary to suit your needs. Just contact our customer service team at the time of booking. We are also able to include a private chauffeur service if you wish to reduce the amount of walking. Please note that both of these options will incur an additional fee.

Meeting point & walking distance

Meeting point: Théâtre national de Chaillot
Walking distance: 7.5km / 4.6 miles

The itinerary

The question is what won’t you see? We’ll set the mood right away with a picture-postcard view of the Eiffel Tower. As you snap a few killer photos you’ll hear insider info and historical tidbits that will show you a side of the “Iron Lady” you never knew existed.

Next up is the Arc de Triomphe as you gaze down the historic Champs Elysées. Montmartre is also a must, packed with old world charm and artistic heritage. In front of Sacré Coeur Basilica you’ll get splendid views of Paris down below. This will also be your lunch spot, where you’ll have a choice of authentic French bistro fare, crêpes, or even pizza—whatever the group is in the mood for. (Please note that lunch is not included in the price of this tour).

Next is Place de la Concorde where the infamous royal guillotine beheadings took place, leading into the splendid Tuileries Gardens and the courtyards of the Louvre for fascinating stories of the palace and the masterpieces within it.
This will be followed by the Marais district, a chic quarter known for food, shopping, and the must-see Place des Vosges. Then it’s on to Notre Dame where your guide will decipher its intricate medieval carvings.

To wrap up the day you’ll stroll through the historic Latin Quarter, dating back 2,000 years, with universities and bookshops peppering its winding maze of streets. We’ll take you inside Shakespeare and Company, an English-language establishment that may just end up being your all-time favorite bookshop!

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Your guide

Knowing Paris inside-out comes with years of exploring, but above all a passion for discovering all the magic that a city has to offer. Our city guides are selected for their insatiable love for Paris, and their desire to share it with our visitors. Leaving no stone unturned, our guides are always ready to go the extra mile to ensure that those who explore with them get to discover the Paris that truly makes them tick.

Reviews

5.0 / 5.0 - Based on 28 reviews
Last reviewed: July 06 2017

April B - Reviewed July 06, 2017

It was fantastic! I'll be back at the end of the month and I want to book it again!

Karma C - Reviewed June 27, 2017

First, I cannot recommend Localers highly enough! Both my daughter and 11 year-old granddaughter agree with me that our expectations were more than met for a three-generational, one-week-in-Paris, experience. The selection of "mini-tours" allowed us to focus on art and the history of Paris after a one-day overview of the city. Because it would be impossible to see everything, not to mention overwhelming, our guides gave us a depth of focus on selected artworks and/or historical aspects. Every evening, we'd recount the day's activities and that method stood out for each of us. We appreciated not seeing "everything," so that nothing was experienced. The cooking class was a lovely, hands-on, change of pace. Now if we could only do more than look at the recipes and wish..... Our guides were attentive to our individual needs which can be missing in large tours. Additionally, having "local" guides who have a passion for the city was evident in their enthusiasm. Each guide was unique (that way we got to know more Parisians). At the same time, there was a sense of continuity in content and process that made our total experience seamless, not a disjointed selection of mini-tours. We were able to pace ourselves and still have time for a few extras (Musee Picasso and a boat tour). I have no suggestions for any of our guides--really appreciated their investment in our trip.

Sunshine Y - Reviewed April 11, 2017

I think this tour was a great value - we saw so much in a short period of time - without a guide, we would have spent half of our time navigating and missed some of the best parts of the city. Heidi was wonderful and I would definitely hire her again on my next trip.

Scott F - Reviewed April 01, 2017

Could not have been more pleased with the experience. Laure is an absolutely fantastic guide! She is very friendly, knowledgeable, and made the experience fun by allowing us to see and enjoy Paris with and thru a Parisian. Would rate the experience as a 10 on your scale of 1-5!

Elizabeth A - Reviewed February 01, 2017

Our Best of Paris Full Day Tour was fine, unfortunately the weather was too cold to enjoy and get the best experience. Heidi was lovely and very informative.

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