Private Paris in a Day Tour with Louvre, Eiffel Tower, and Montmartre

With your own dedicated guide, this intimate Paris tour gives you the flexibility to move at a pace that suits your group or family, and your guide can easily tailor the tour to your wants and needs.

Private Paris in a Day Tour Description

Your 9.5-hour full day private tour includes:

• Guided walking tour of the Latin Quarter and Montmartre neighborhoods

• Visit Sacre-Cœur and see Notre Dame Cathedral (from the outside)

• Skip-the-line Louvre ticket and guided tour

• Free time in Paris for lunch (not included)

• A 1-hour river cruise on the Seine, with champagne or soft drink

• Skip-the-line, second floor Eiffel Tower ticket

• Metro tickets included

• An engaging, English-speaking private guide

Please note that the order of this tour could be different based on your preferences and ticket times for the Louvre and Eiffel Tower.

Montmartre and Sacre-Cœur

Home of the Moulin Rouge, Montmartre is Paris' famous art district. Your guide will show you the best of the neighborhood this morning, and you'll learn the best spots to return to if you're planning a big night out in the city. In addition to the nightlife of the neighborhood, Montmartre was also the epicenter of the Belle Époque.

Once home to Renoir, Van Gogh, Picasso, and Modigliani, the neighborhood produced countless famous pieces of art between the 1870s and 1920s. You will pass the café where Van Gogh painted one his most scandalous works—he dared to paint a woman reading!

After visiting the Basilica of the Sacre-Coeur, see the Wall of Love, a large mural expressing love in many languages. An example of Montmartre's great street art, it is a great appetizer to the more traditional works at the Louvre.

Louvre Museum Tour with Mona Lisa

Skip past the famously long lines at the Louvre and see the museum's most influential works on a tour of the Louvre. These works include the two of the most important Greek statues still standing: the Venus of Milo and The Winged Victory of Samothrace. These two famous statues are full of mystery and history, and you guide will bring them to life with stories of their meanings and origins.

You'll also see Eugene Delacroix's Liberty Leading the People. A symbol of French independence, strength and culture, it is the most politically important work at the Louvre. The painting is the most famous artistic depiction of the French Revolution and is often compared to the Washington Crossing the Delaware piece found in New York at the Metropolitan Museum of Art.

But the highlight for many is of course the Mona Lisa. Leonardo Da Vinci's masterpiece (called La Gioconda in Italian), portrays the wife of a Tuscan aristocrat named Francesco del Giacondo. Though she has been in the Louvre for over 200 years, the portrait became famous when it was stolen in 1911 in a global scandal. Now she is protected with bulletproof glass and personal body guards, and is insured for a whopping $800 million!

Notre Dame and the Latin Quarter

Though Notre Dame is not expected to reopen from its tragic fire until 2024, your private guide will lead you past the great Gothic church taking in its immense beauty. Crossing the Seine from Notre Dame, you will see the influential Shakespeare and Company. Both a bookstore and café, it is full of history. Both Ernest Hemingway and James Joyce would hang out, drink coffee, and write their stories from the scenic café looking over the river and Notre Dame.

From the café, you will head through the Latin Quarter home to the world famous Sorbonne university. A cultural center for centuries, take in the shops and sites of the neighborhood. From their you will hop on the metro to the Eiffel Tower for the final stretch of the day.

Seine River Cruise with Champagne

Sit back and relax with beautiful views along the Seine, and sip champagne as you go (or a soft drink, if you prefer.) Paris river cruises are a great way to take in the ambiance of the city and get a taste of the luxury that Paris is known for. Cruise around the city and get a new perspective on the iconic landmarks, including the Louvre, Musée d’Orsay, Notre Dame, and of course, the Eiffel Tower in all its glory.

Views from the Eiffel Tower

Led by your private guide, you'll head to the pièce de résistance of this Paris in a Day Tour. As you probably know, Eiffel Tower tickets are incredibly popular in Paris and difficult to purchase. You'll enjoy your skip-the-line access to ride the elevator to the second level of the Eiffel Tower. Once elevated, enjoy the incredible panoramic view of the City of Lights. These moments need to be savored, so feel free to remain in the tower to explore more on your own after the tour concludes.