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Explore Paris like a local on this private customizable tour. Discover the hidden secrets as well as the main sightseeing points. Choose from a range of tour durations to suit your needs.

Highlights

• Explore plenty of hidden secrets and feel like a local
• See the main sightseeing places such as the Montmartre district
• Explore hidden secrets such as Canal Saint-Martin and Galerie Vivienne

Description

Your expert local city guide will show you the city's best parts, including many hidden secrets you can’t find easily on your own. On this walking tour will be able to see a lot of sightseeing points within a short timeframe. Apart from explaining the sightseeing points your guide can provide insight into the history and culture of the city and the country in general. The focus of this tour is to see the city like a local. However, this private tour can be customised according to your wishes. Sightseeing points to visit can be agreed upon in advance or discussed when meeting up. STANDARD sightseeing places we can easily visit during the tour are: • Montmartre: Famous for its artistic heritage, has a distinct village atmosphere characterized by steep winding cobble streets. It is the most famous district in Paris. • Le Marais: A historic district that has magnificent architecture and rich history. • Notre Dame Cathedral: A widely recognized symbol of Paris and the French Nation. It houses numerous significant religious artifacts such as the “Crown of Thorns” believed to have been worn by Jesus Christ. • Eiffel Tower: One of the most iconic monuments not only in Paris but the entire world. • Champs-Élysées: The most beautiful and well-known avenue in Paris. Connects Arc de Triomphe with the Place de la Concorde. • Arc de Triomphe: One of the most famous monuments of Paris. It honors those who fought and died for France during the French Revolution and Napoleonic wars. • Louvre Museum: A national art museum and is home to some of the most canonical works of Western art such as the Mona Lisa. • Galeries Lafayette: One of the most historic shopping malls in Paris featuring niche and luxury brands. • Luxembourg Gardens: The gardens are filled with history and beautiful fountains. It is the second-largest park in Paris. • Palace of Versailles: The principal residence of the French kings. It is one of the most popular tourist attractions in the world. This attraction is located outside of the city and needs at least a half day to visit. Some examples of HIDDEN SECRETS we can visit: • Canal Saint-Martin: Take a cruise on passenger boats on this canal. There are also many popular bars and restaurants along the canal. • Galerie Vivienne: One of the most iconic shopping arcades in Paris. • Ménagerie du Jardin des Plantes: Second-oldest zoological garden in the world. Home to rare small and medium-sized mammals. • Louis Vuitton Foundation: Art museum and cultural center • Parc des Buttes Chaumont: Fifth-largest park in Paris, with an artificial lake, a temple and interesting fauna. • Montparnasse Tower: It is the tallest building in Paris with magnificent views over the city. Please note that it is not guaranteed to visit all the sightseeing places listed here. How many places you can visit depends on the length of the tour booked and how much time you spend at each place. After booking you can discuss the detailed itinerary with your guide.

Includes

Local tour guide (French or expat) Hotel pickup and drop-off Walking tour

Important Information

• Please note that this is a tour with a local person or expat, not with a tour guide that has detailed historical knowledge.
• This tour will take place rain or shine.
• This tour is a walking tour and public transport or taxis are not included. However, in most cases, it will be best to use public transport to move between sightseeing places as this will save time. If you agree to take public transport you are kindly requested to pay for the tickets of your tour guide as well.
• Please note that for very late bookings (1 day before the tour) we can't always guarantee a tour guide that speaks your chosen language. If a guide in your language is not available we will give you an English-speaking guide instead. If you can't accept an English speaking guide, please ask us first if a guide that speaks your language is available before you make the payment.

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund