Paris Airport & Train Arrival: Private Metro & Local Tour

Paris, France
Duration3h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
Instant confirmationYour booking is confirmed right away
TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish, French, Spanish
Private tourOnly your group will participate

Overview

Metro & RER Orientation
Meet your private guide at CDG or Orly Airport, or at one of Paris' major train stations. Travel toward your accommodation and learn how to use the Paris Metro and RER, understand connections and explore independently. Public transportation tickets are included. Enjoy local stories and historical insights along the way.

Neighborhood Walking Tour
Explore the streets around your accommodation with your guide. Discover local boulangeries, cafés, bistros and hidden gems, with practical recommendations for your stay.

End at Your Hotel
Finish your experience with useful local tips, a better understanding of your neighborhood and the confidence to explore Paris on your own.

Why book?
✔️ Private & personalized
✔️ Meet your guide at CDG, Orly or selected Paris train stations
✔️ Learn to navigate the Paris Metro & RER
✔️ Public transportation tickets included
✔️ Local tips & neighborhood discovery

Arrive in Paris with a guide. Leave ready to explore like a local.

Options

Orly Airport Meet & Greet

Duration: 3 hours
Departure from ORY airport

Train station Meet & Greet

Duration: 3 hours
Dept. from PAR train stations

Paris CDG Airport Meet & Greet

Duration: 3 hours

What's included

  • Hands-on guidance to help you navigate Paris public transportation independently.
  • Explore the area around your accommodation with your guide.
  • Personalized tips for restaurants, cafés, bakeries, shopping and local experiences.
  • Personalized meet & greet directly at CDG/ORY or train station arrivals gate
  • Digital recommendations tailored to your area.
  • Your private guide throughout the experience.
  • RER and Metro tickets needed during the experience.
  • Luggage handling / porterage
  • Private vehicle transportation — this experience uses public transportation.
  • Gratuities for your guide (optional)

What to expect

  1. Roissy-en-France
    30m
    Arrive stress-free! A guide meets you at the airport/station, navigates public transport (RER/metro) with you directly to your hotel, and helps you check in.
  2. Paris
    1h
    Part 1: The Paris Transit Masterclass (Approx. 1 Hour)
    Your journey begins with a hands-on masterclass on how the iconic Paris Metro and RER networks operate. Your guide will provide your public transport tickets (100% included in the price, with no hidden costs). Together, you will learn how to read the historic transit maps, decode the lines, and navigate the stations like a local. During the comfortable ride towards your neighborhood, your guide will share fascinating historical anecdotes about the development of Paris, its underground history, and its world-famous architecture.
  3. Paris
    1h
    Part 2: Historic Neighborhood Immersive Walking Tour (Approx. 1.5 Hours)
    Once you arrive at your destination, the tour transitions into an intimate, guided neighborhood walking tour. Your guide will escort you through the streets surrounding your accommodation. Instead of just walking, you will discover the rich history of the district, stopping by authentic local boulangeries to learn about croissant etiquette, identifying genuine French bistros, and spotting hidden neighborhood gems that regular tourists completely miss.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Train Stations: Your assistant will meet you at the end of the platform, holding a sign with your name.

Meeting point

Train Stations: Your assistant will meet you at the end of the platform, holding a sign with your name.

Meeting point

Train Stations: Your assistant will meet you at the end of the platform, holding a sign with your name.

Meeting point

Train Stations: Your assistant will meet you at the platform exit (or Eurostar secure exit at Gare du Nord) holding a sign with your name.

Meeting point

Train Stations: Your assistant will meet you at the end of the platform, holding a sign with your name.

Meeting point

ORY Airport: After customs, your assistant will wait in the arrivals hall holding a sign with your name.

Meeting point

CDG or ORY Airport: After customs, your assistant will wait in the arrivals hall holding a sign with your name.

End point

The experience ends right in your hotel lobby.

Additional information

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Cancellation policy

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