Get an expert introduction to Paris and one of the world’s most popular museums on a combined 5.5-hour walking tour, with priority access to the Louvre. See iconic sites along the River Seine, and discover the hidden treasures inside the Louvre Palace.
About this activity
- Free cancellation
- Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund
- Covid-19 precautions
- Special health and safety measures apply. Learn more
- Mobile ticketing
- Use your phone or print your voucher
- Duration 5 - 6 hours
- Check availability to see starting times.
- Skip the ticket line
- Instant confirmation
- Live tour guide
- English, German, Spanish, Italian, French, Russian
- Private or small groups available
Experience
Highlights
- Enjoy a pleasant walking tour along the River Seine
- Skip the ticket lines at the Louvre Museum
- Learn the history of the Louvre Palace
- See masterpieces by Da Vinci, including the legendary Mona Lisa
- Discover some of the secret corners in the heart of the Paris
- Marvel at the gargoyles of the Gothic Notre-Dame
Full description
Explore Paris on a private tour to ensure a highly personalized experience.
Meet your guide outside the Cité Metro Station for the start of a pleasant walking tour of the “City of Lights.” The tour covers the most famous landmarks along the River Seine, such as the Gothic splendor of the Notre-Dame Cathedral.
Your guide will describe the origins of Paris at the Île de la Cité, including its art and culture through the centuries. Admire bridges over the Seine, and discover secret spots known only to the locals.
Then, skip the ticket lines at the Louvre, the ancient home of French monarchs and emperors. Once inside, your guide will take you to major artworks and hidden treasures. Learn about the museum’s architectural history and pre-museum life as a fortress and palace.
By the end, you will have a greater understanding of how the “City of Lights” and its treasures earned their worldwide reputation.
Includes
- Guide
- Break for lunch
- Transportation between the Paris walk end point and Louvre Museum
- Walking tour
- Skip-the-ticket-line entrance to the Louvre
- Museum entrance fees
- Wheelchair tours available only on request
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities (optional)
- Pick-up and drop off
- Temporary exhibits
Not suitable for
- People with mobility impairments
- Wheelchair users
Covid-19 precautions
You must book this activity online because the ticket office is closed
Safety measures in place
- All required protective equipment is provided
- All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
Traveler requirements
- All participants who are over 18 years old must present either proof of full vaccination, proof of a Covid-19 infection in the past 6 months, or a negative test taken no more than 48 hours before the activity starts
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What to bring
- Passport or ID card
Not allowed
- Luggage or large bags
- Oversize luggage
Know before you go
- Please bring valid photo ID
- Groups are restricted to a maximum of 8 adult participants per tour for a more intimate and personalized experience
- Children are welcome and not included in the maximum 8 guest count
- Any items exceeding 55x35x20 cm are not permitted in the museum
- There may be occasional closures without previous warning from the museum management. When this occurs, guests will be provided with an appropriate alternative if the museum opening time is delayed more than 1 hour from the tour starting time. In these cases Get Your Guide is unable to provide refunds or discounts.
- Some specific rooms inside the museum are subject to rules requiring silence or a low-volume of speaking inside. Some collections may vary throughout the year.
- The semi-private tour has a minimum requirement of 2 participants to run (an alternative date or full refund will be offered if the minimum is not met). This tour option is not suitable for those with walking disabilities or using a