2 Days in Paris with a Friendly Local Guide

Cathedrale Notre-Dame de Paris

This private tour can be customized to meet your preferences. Approximate schedule is 10am-3pm with a short break for delicious French lunch (own expense).

Day 1

10am Meet your friendly local guide in your hotel lobby and head out to striking Notre-Dame Cathedral, the most prominent and beloved Gothic monument in the world. Marvel at peerless sculpture on the facades including spindly Gothic buttresses and famous gargoyles.

Ile de la Cite

12pm Experience the charm of two Paris islands - Ile de Cite, the birthplace of the city and Ile St Louis, once favorite place for Voltaire, Moliere, Rousseau and home to the richest people of Paris.

Louvre Museum

Admire sumptuous Louvre Palace (only from outside), home to the famous Musee du Louvre, the jewel in the crown of French culture and treasure trove of the finest art work in the world.

Jardin des Tuileries

1pm After history and art lesson, seek a natural refuge in relaxing atmosphere of famous Tuileries Park and get incredible city views ambling along the magnificent embankments of River Seine, one of the most scenic and romantic places of Paris.

Eiffel Tower

1.30pm Snap astonishing photos with the most site in Paris – legendary Eiffel Tower.

Parc du Champ de Mars

2pm Take a short stop at lovely Champs de Mars, absorb the magnificent views over the Iron Lady and get an overview of the landmark’s history from your private guide.

Champs-Elysees

2.30pm Admire the glamorous window displays of Champs-Elysees

Arc de Triomphe

3pm Round off your fabulous day visiting prominent Arc de Triomphe

Place des Vosges

10am Meet your private guide in hotel lobby and cruise the oldest square in Paris - Place des Vosges, gawk at its red brick mansions in the Mannerist Louis XIII style.

Le Marais

11am Make your way to Le Marais, one of the hippest quarters in the city. Tour Latin Quarter, see its highlights like Pantheon and Sorbonne University

Luxembourg Gardens

Or else, put your feet up at sweeping Luxembourg Gardens, beautifully landscaped park, created in the 17th century and dotted with hundreds of statues, monuments and fountains (instead of Le Marais).

Saint Germain des Pres Quarter

12pm Lose yourself wandering along the narrow streets of stylish and dynamic Saint Germain des Pres Quarter.

Montmartre

Lunch time in Montmartre

Moulin Rouge

1pm Tour Bohemian Monmartre, home to renowned Moulin Rouge Cabaret, and the Moulin de la Galette, a 17th-century windmill immortalized in paintings of Renoir, van Gogh and Pissarro.

Basilique du Sacre-Coeur de Montmartre

2pm Feast your eyes on Sacre-Coeur Basilica, another hallmark of Paris, and snap a quirky photo in front of the Love Wall.

Palais Garnier

3pm Finish off at Palais Garnier