Paris is one of the world’s most visited destinations due to the combination of great food, interesting culture, and many attractions to visit. That said, which attractions in Paris require a tour? This article details the top tours in Paris that you should heavily consider on your next trip to the city of light!
One of my favorite things to do in Europe is exploring the countryside. This is because the architecture is amazing and the agriculture is so heavily focused on wine which makes for beautiful backdrops.
I also love having countryside lunches. They tend to be hearty, warm, and full of wine! The Loire Valley is famous for castles and amazing dry white wines. Everyone knows Champagne and fears the price tag that goes along with it, but the whites of the Loire Valley carry more bang for their buck!
Our day trip not only explores an amazing castle but also includes a stop at a vineyard for a winetasting and lunch. It will make for an incredible memory you will hold sacred for the rest of your days!
When people think of Paris, they tend to think of the Louvre and Eiffel Tower which is for a great reason. Both attractions are epic! That said, Musée d’Orsay would be the #1 museum in almost any city on Earth if it wasn’t in Paris.
This is because the museum is full of amazing artwork and the museum itself is a living piece of history. It was a train station before being converted to Paris’ home for impressionism. While taking a private tour of any museum is a luxury, a private tour of musée d’Orsay is even more amazing. Why?
The museum doesn’t get the same crowds as the Louvre and the paintings demand an explanation. They are all very beautiful and recognizable, but impressionism is best explained with a lens looking into the artist’s life. Something that a local tour guide does best in an intimate private experience like a private tour!
From Saving Private Ryan to stories from our ancestors, Normandy is famous for sacrifice in the eyes of tyranny. In modern days, you can visit different beaches from Omaha to Pointe du Hoc to pay respects.
Our day trip visits Omaha Beach, Utah Beach, Pointe du Hoc, and even a Cider brewery! Normandy is famous for the production of cider beer and you can’t drive through the area without stopping for a tasting.
The day trip is most definitely long, 14 hours total, but if you have an extra day and are passionate about WWII it is well worth the time!
If you’re looking for amazing food, Paris is one of the best places to visit. There are more Michelin restaurants in this city than any other city on Earth.
Le Marais is the nerve center of gastronomical delights, which is why our Le Marais Food Tour is one of our most popular experiences.
You will have the opportunity to taste amazing French delicacies and, if you dare, our Super Expensive Food Tour awaits. Enter the ultimate Parisian fantasy and taste some of the best and most unforgettable food the city has to offer.
The catacombs are a labyrinth that can only be seen a few months out of the year, which is why lines to get in can be up to 5 hours long.
Although the catacombs are hundreds of miles, only one mile is open to the public. Why are skeletons stacked up in intricate designs below Paris?
Where did these skeletons come from? Why are there 6,000,000 of them?
Discover one of the great mysteries of Paris without spending long hours waiting outside. Allow one of our guides to help you explore underground Paris and learn the macabre details of this 200-year-old ossuaries.
Why stop in Paris? Many great sights in France are merely a drive away. The beaches of Normandy where World War II was viciously fought has been kept as is, down to bullet holes, craters and cannon shells.
A day visit includes every monumental sight and a local cider house—the region’s specialty. The Champagne Region, of course, boasts champagne.
Our day trip will take you to champagne tastings, as well as the monumental churches of Reims. Finally, there’s the Palace of Versailles, which is so astonishing that it will be easy to forget what century you’re in.
As you stroll from rooms and chambers that re-define the meaning of “home,” you will even find that the toilets are opulent.
Kings and Queens lived here and your guide will tell you about all their amazing stories right where they took place.
“We protest against the erection of this useless and monstrous Eiffel Tower,” was actually written in reaction to France’s most iconic monument in 1894.
People were actually outraged at how ugly it was. Today, his 1,063 foot iron lattice tower still stands and attracts 7,000,000 visitors each year.
The long lines can be intimidating and a visit is considered an all day event.
However, our Eiffel Tower Night Tour is a romantic evening without the lines. The tour starts at dusk with boat ride on the Seine.
As the sun descends, the Eiffel Tower lights up and sparkles. Enjoy this magnificent sight with a glass of champagne in your hands and then climb the Tower to see amazing views of the city lit up at night.
Our tours will bypass the lines so you’ll have plenty of time to enjoy the Mona Lisa, Venus de Milo and all the great works you’ve only read about, all from your expert guide.
Our three tours allow you to see the Louvre with a small group for great value, on your own with a private guide for the highest quality and in the evening with a small group which is our most unique experience.
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Sean is a co-founder and owner of The Tour Guy and its subsidiary The Roman Guy. He studied finance and statistics, but that is his "Dr. Jekyll" side! His "Mr. Hyde" is in love with travel, art, history, and culture. Sean has read libraries of historical text and believes that all internet content should come from books. A practice he follows!
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Paris is Paris is Paris, no other city can compare .
Paris is Paris is Paris, no other city can compare .
Paris is Paris is Paris, no other city can compare .I love Paris,love France but dislike the French…..And Iwas born and raise there………….