Paris City Center Private Tour — Your Own Guide, Your Own Pace

5.0 (168 reviews) Paris, France
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Duration2h 30m
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Private tourOnly your group will participate

Overview

Discover the heart of Paris on a private walking tour made just for you and your group.
With a certified guide dedicated entirely to your group, uncover how Paris's iconic landmarks set the stage for 2,000 years of history, from Napoléon Bonaparte to Gustave Eiffel, at your own pace.
Pass Notre-Dame Cathedral, the Louvre, and the Seine as your guide reveals stories most visitors never hear — the French Revolution, Haussmann's reconstruction of 19th-century Paris, and the secrets behind its most photographed monuments. Ask questions, linger where you like, and shape the route around what interests you.
Your guide also shares real local insight — French culture, customs, and personal restaurant and activity recommendations away from the tourist traps.

Why go private:
• A certified guide exclusively for your group
• Flexible pacing built around your interests
• Personalized local recommendations
•Notre-Dame, the Louvre & the Seine

Join us for a Paris tour you'll remember forever.

Options

Paris Center Semi-Private Tour

Semi-Private Tour: Paris Center Semi-Private Walking Tour. 12 travelers max per tour.

Paris - Essential City Center Private Tour

What's included

  • Private Walking Tour
  • Certified Expert Guide
  • Gratuities
  • The Tour Does NOT Include Pick-UP or Drop-OFF of Guests

What to expect

  1. Ile de la Cite
    12m
    Start your tour at Ile de la Cité; the island where the Parisii tribe established temples more than 2000 years ago but then fell to the Roman Empire. This beautiful island is the real center and heart of Paris!
  2. Cathedrale Notre-Dame de Paris
    14m
    Your tour of Paris will weave history and beauty, revealing the secrets of the Notre-Dame Cathedral; from its construction in 1163, all the way to the 2019 fires. Learn about the French Revolution and Napoleon's coronation!
  3. Fontaine Saint-Michel
    12m
    Discover the beautiful St. Michel fountain built during the grand reconstruction of Paris!
  4. Pont Saint-Michel
    12m
    From this stunning bridge you will observe bullet holes from WW2 while your guide reveals why Paris was not destroyed during the war.
  5. Place Dauphine
    Pass by
    Walk inside the breathtaking Place Dauphine! This charming square is one of the first projects built by the great Henri IV. The square is well known for its restaurants. A great location for a tranquil lunch after your tour!
  6. Statue equestre d'Henri IV
    13m
    Discover this beautiful equestrian statue of Henri IV while admiring beautiful views of the river Seine! Your guide will tell you all about the king's short but meaningful reign!
  7. Pont Neuf
    12m
    The oldest bridge in Paris has stunning views and holds many secrets. Your guide will fascinate you with stories of the great Henry IV, (the king that finished the bridge in 1607), the tooth pullers of Paris and more!
  8. Louvre Museum
    25m
    Learn the true story about Leonardo Da Vinci and why the Mona Lisa is so famous! Meet Francis I, the king that built the very foundations of the Louvre as a fortress and a palace. Indulge yourself with stunning views of the glass pyramid while your guide brings all of its mysteries to light!
    ( we do not enter the museum on this tour)
  9. Arc de Triomphe du Carrousel
    5m
    Built by Napoleon; the Arc de Triomphe du Carrousel reflects Napoleon's ascension as master of Europe!
  10. Pass by
    From tile factory to royal gardens; the Tuileries offer breathtaking statues, sculptures and fountains.
    Originally designed by the same lanscape artist of the gardens of Versailles to create a sense of mystique and majesticness!
  11. Eiffel Tower
    15m
    From the charming Tuileries gardens you will enjoy unbeatable views of the EIFFEL TOWER while your guide reveals how Gustave Eiffel pulled off its contruction in 1889!

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Your Guide will have a white StellarTours badge with a Blue Star on it. Meet your guide right outside the metro station "Cité" on line 4.

End point

The tour ends very close to public transportation. (Metro, bus & bike stations)

Additional information

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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