Paris
9 hours
9:00 AM
20

Highlights

  • Explore bohemian Montmartre and its iconic Sacré-Cœur.
  • Enter the Louvre and see the Mona Lisa (excluding Tuesday tours).
  • Discover Impressionist masterpieces at the Orsay Museum (only Tuesday tours).
  • Learn about the impact of the recent fire at Notre Dame.
  • Enjoy commentary from a knowledgeable Paris guide.
  • Cruise along the Seine from the Eiffel Tower to Notre-Dame.

Tour description

Discover Paris' top attractions, from Montmartre to the Eiffel Tower, in one perfectly planned day of sightseeing.

Make the most of your time in Paris with a guided tour of the Louvre, Montmartre, and Ile de la Cité to see the restoration of Notre-Dame before ending your day next to the Eiffel Tower. On this tour you'll get to know the City of Lights and check attractions off your sightseeing bucket list during an invigorating tour through the French capital.

Launch your adventure with a funicular ride to see the Sacré Cœur Basilica in Montmartre. Feel your heart soar as you ascend through the 18th arrondissement and ogle at the white-stone façade of the Sacré Cœur without having to trudge up the neighborhood's more than 300 stone steps. Follow your guide for a walking tour of the neighborhood, visiting its very own vineyard and iconic windmills. Sit down at a charming French cafe to enjoy a coffee and croissant (not included in price).

Enjoy a stress-free visit to the Louvre Museum to see the Mona Lisa on an expertly guided tour.

Hop on the metro with your guide and head to the Louvre Museum. With pre-reserved tickets, you'll enjoy a 90-minute guided tour and see great works like the Mona Lisa and more accompanied by stories from your expert guide. Note: On Tuesdays, due to the Louvre being closed, you will visit the Orsay Museum instead. The Orsay Museum is home to the largest collection of Impressionist paintings, including famous works by Van Gogh, Monet, and more.

Before moving on to the next stop, delight in a 1-hour break and enjoy lunch at your own expense. Duck inside a French bistro or poke into a patisserie and dine on a crusty baguette, fresh fromage, and an energizing espresso.

The tour continues with a walking tour of Île de la Cité, an island in the middle of the Seine River and the birthplace of Paris. Severely damaged by a recent fire, Notre-Dame de Paris still stands proudly in the heart of the city. Your guide will bring you as close as the ongoing restoration will permit to give you the best views possible. Your guide will also point out several monuments including the building where Marie Antoinette was imprisoned, Paris' prettiest square Place Dauphine, and the gorgeous Pont Neuf bridge.

Relax on Seine boat cruise as you take in views of Paris from the water.

As afternoon stretches toward evening, your guide will walk with you in the direction of the Eiffel Tower. They'll show you where to purchase tickets to climb to the top if you're interested. Before saying farewell to your guide, they will also give you a ticket to board a Seine river cruise as the streetlights cast their dreamy glow on the water, or save your river excursion for the following morning.

*Please note: This description is an example and your experience may vary depending on the season, day of the week, and group size. Given the large number of areas visited during this tour and the possibility of interruptions, your guide may need to modify areas visited on the day of the tour. Regardless of where your tour goes, you always have an excellent Paris experience.

Louvre Museum entry (€28 per person) is included in this tour's price (except Tuesdays, when entry to the Orsay Museum is included). Visitors under 18 and EEA residents under 26 can visit the Louvre free of charge with valid ID and proof of residency, outside of a group tour.*

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Brenda

We booked this tour at the last minute after having to cancel our other tours due to a travel mishap and we were thrilled with the result! Sarah, our guide, was not only informative, she knew exactly when we needed a break and when we needed to speed up or slow down. She was funny, engaging, helpful and an overall wonderful guide to Paris. I highly recommend the tour and especially Sarah, if you want to see the highlights of Paris in one day.

Viator customer Sep 13, 2026
Freedom07662139341

A must do! We did this all day tour on our first full day of Paris and it was worth it. Amelie was amazing, very personable and friendly - thank you!

Tripadvisor customer Sep 13, 2026
OLUWASEYI

It was a lovely adventure to visit all the historical monuments of Paris, the adventure took about 8 hours, and ended with a river cruise with a ferry at Eiffel Tower. It was a wonderful experience would highly recommend

Viator customer Sep 12, 2026
Kathleen

It was entertaining, educational but not overwhelming. Hugo was just fantastic. Witty, comical and a joy to share his country. A great value and if your short on time, fulfills what is needed for a first time visitor. Hugo taught us how to navigate the metro and if you aren't used to such transportation a much appreciated service. MERCI!

Viator customer Sep 12, 2026
Kathy

Simon was a very knowledgeable tour guide. The tour was a great way to see the Paris highlights in one day. Highly recommend this tour as a great way to learn the metro system along with a boat ride along the Seine River

Viator customer Sep 12, 2026
Lisa

Hugo was our tour guide. He was absolutely amazing...very knowledgeable about the history of Paris and very entertaining!! I would most definitely book with TripAdvisor again...Hugo as the tour guide would be a plus.

Tripadvisor customer Sep 12, 2026

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