Paris Trip Overview
Pack all of Paris’s main attractions into a single, unforgettable day on our complete Paris in a day trip. In the company of a local expert guide and a small group of 15 people or fewer, you’ll see the city’s main monuments and learn its hidden secrets while traveling by foot and metro. From the windmills of Montmartre to Notre Dame Cathedral, and the second floor of the Eiffel Tower; you’ll experience more postcard-worthy attractions in one day than you would in a full week of normal sightseeing! You’ll also have included a guided tour of the Louvre and its enchanting collection of art. There’s no better way to experience the culture, history, and beauty of the City of Lights in a short period of time!
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Duration: 9 hours
Starts: Paris, France
Trip Category: Tours & Sightseeing >> City Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Paris, Île-de-France, France
Pack all of Paris’s main attractions into a single, unforgettable day on our complete Paris in a day trip. In the company of a local expert guide and a small group of 15 people or fewer, you’ll see the city’s main monuments and learn its hidden secrets while traveling by foot and metro. From the windmills of Montmartre to Notre Dame Cathedral, and the second floor of the Eiffel Tower; you’ll experience more postcard-worthy attractions in one day than you would in a full week of normal sightseeing! You’ll also have included a guided tour of the Louvre and its enchanting collection of art. There’s no better way to experience the culture, history, and beauty of the City of Lights in a short period of time!
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Montmartre, 75018 Paris France
Your day starts at 08:45 am at the base of Montmartre hill from where you’ll meet your guide and your small group of no more than 15 people, then take the funicular to Sacré-Cœur Basilica. After taking in stunning views of the city, your guide will lead you through the winding streets of Montmartre, stopping off at the neighborhood vineyard, artist hangout Place du Tertre, and a reconstructed windmill, much like those made famous by the cabaret club (and movie) Moulin Rouge.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Ile de la Cite, 75001 Paris France
Next at 11:00 am you’ll catch the subway – Paris’ best mode of transport – for a short trip to the Île de la Cité
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Ile de la Cite, 75001 Paris France
Paris’s oldest district. The City of Light started on this very island, growing from a Roman outpost into the most populous and prosperous city in Europe. Above it rises Notre Dame. You will spend around 2 hours between the metro ride and the Cite.
Duration: 1 hour 15 minutes
Stop At: Louvre Museum, 99 rue de Rivoli, 75001 Paris France
If option chosen, a short walk down the Seine brings you to the Louvre.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Louvre Museum, 99 rue de Rivoli, 75001 Paris France
If option chosen, you will enjoy a 1-hour lunch break here (with recommendations from your guide) before diving into the largest art museum in the world.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Louvre Museum, 99 rue de Rivoli, 75001 Paris France
If option chosen, see some of its most spellbinding works of art. The highlight is, of course, da Vinci’s Mona Lisa.
Duration: 1 hour 45 minutes
Stop At: Le Trocadero et son esplanade, Place du Trocadero et du 11 Novembre, 75016 Paris France
At 4:00 pm. After another short subway ride you’ll find yourself staring up at the Eiffel Tower from the best vantage point at Trocadéro Plaza, learning the incredible story of how it was built.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Eiffel Tower, 5 Avenue Anatole France, 75007 Paris France
At the Tower, your guide will depart but as a parting a gift they’ll leave you with a skip-the-line ticket for the second floor and a ticket for a one-hour Seine River cruise that you can use immediately (we’d recommend it since it’s almost sunset) or save for the next day.
Duration: 1 hour