Paris: Private Walking Tour with a Local Guide
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.
WHY CHOOSE THIS TOUR?
• 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
ITINERARY
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.
• Centre Pompidou: A center for art, culture, literature, music and cinema from both the 20th and 21st centuries.
• 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.
• Tuileries Garden: A public garden between the Louvre and the Place de la Concorde. Home to many statues of famous sculptors.
• Palais de Tokyo: Europe’s largest center for contemporary art.
• Sacre-Coeur Basilica: A religious building that features the largest mosaic in France, stained-glass windows and one of Europe’s most remarkable pipe organs.
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.
GROUP SIZE: A group size of 1-10 people is ideal for this tour. The tour can also be organized for bigger groups with small changes made to the itinerary.
- Local tour guide (French or expat)
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Walking tour
- Food and drinks
- Ticket for public transport (not necessary as it is a walking tour)
- Tickets for attractions with entry fee such as museums
- Tips
BOOKABLE LANGUAGES: English, German, French, Italian, Russian, Vietnamese
PRICES & BOOKING: please contact us on info@suisseplus.ch
GENERAL TERMS & CONDITIONS: https://suisseplustravel.com/about-us/terms-conditions/
CONTACT
Gavino Strebel (Tour Leader)
info@suisseplus.ch
Landline: +41 62 897 39 60
Mobile: +41 79 782 20 68
WhatsApp: +41 79 782 20 68
Languages spoken: English, German, French, Italian, Spanish