1 day in Paris with Friendly Local Guide

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1. This private tour can be customized to meet your preferences. Approximate schedule is 10am-5pm with a short break for delicious French lunch (own expense). 10am Meet your friendly local guide in your hotel lobby. Your first stop takes you to one most enduring symbols of Paris – impressive Notre Dame Cathedral, one of the best examples of French Gothic architecture in the world. Admire the iconic gargoyles and chimera that adorn the cathedral, climb 387 steps to the top of its towers for breathtaking views over central Paris and the Seine. Feast your eyes on stained glass windows and eye up to the Great Organ installed in the 13th century, the largest organ in France and the most famous in the world.

   1 h

2. 12pm Visit Ile de la Cite, the birthplace of Paris and make a pilgrimage to the Sainte-Chapelle (Holy Chapel), a magnificent setting which holds the sacred relics of Christ, including the Crown of Thorns. Check out vast complex of Palace of Justice and peruse the Musee du Louvre, home to hundreds of thousands of classic and modern masterpieces, and a testament to European art history.

   1 h

3. 1pm Immerse yourself in quite warm atmosphere of Jardin des Tuileries, perfect example of gardens of ‘a-la Francais’ style and stroll along the scenic embankments of River Seine, the core of Paris which naturally divides the city to the famous Right and Left Banks. Enjoy spectacular scenes of the city and admire ornate bridges crossing the river. You’ll be definitely impressed by Pont Alexandre III, named after Russian Emperor as a sign of unity of two great countries and elegantly decorated with amazing sculptures.

   1 h

4. A trip to Paris wouldn’t be complete without a visit to the Eiffel Tower, Paris’ most visited iconic landmark. Get an eyeful of the gorgeous 1,063-feet tall Iron Lady while your knowledgeable guide will provide you some fun facts about history of its creation.

   1 h

5. 2pm Promenade Champs Elysees, which is nicknamed “the most beautiful avenue in the world”. Deepen your knowledge about France’s grand past lingering in front of striking Arc de Triomphe, dedicated to the glory of imperial armies.

   1 h

6. 4pm Catch a glimpse of the superb selection of vintage shops strolling along the narrow streets and picturesque courtyards of lively Le Marais district. Delve into unique atmosphere of student’s life in Latin Quarter.

   1 h

7. Finish out your excellent day in St Germain des Pres. Enjoy manicured green lawns and gravel paths of Luxembourg Gardens and visit the oldest church in Paris – St Germain, founded in 558!

   10 min

Cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.

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How it compares in Paris

• Its from-price is 54% above the median of the 640 city tours we list in Paris.
• It is longer than most of them.
• By number of reviews it ranks 223 of 640.
• The operator lists free cancellation on it.

About Paris

Paris pairs grand boulevards and riverside monuments with café terraces, art collections of global stature and neighbourhoods that feel like villages.

The Seine runs through the heart of the city, past the Île de la Cité with Notre-Dame and the Sainte-Chapelle, the long façade of the Louvre and the Musée d'Orsay in its former railway station. Downriver, the Eiffel Tower rises over the Champ de Mars, and the Arc de Triomphe crowns the Champs-Élysées.

Top-ranked sights in Paris: Louvre Museum, Eiffel Tower, 4th Arrondissement.

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