France · Walking Tours

Kickstart Paris Private Tour. City Highlights for Newcomers

3 Hours Round trip from Paris Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Private walking tour of Paris for newcomers
  • 02 See major landmarks including the Louvre and Eiffel Tower
  • 03 Stroll through Luxembourg Gardens and the Tuileries
  • 04 Explore Saint-Germain-des-Prés and Pont des Arts
  • 05 Learn the history of Place de la Concorde and Invalides
  • 06 Enjoy insights and local tips from a knowledgeable guide
  • 07 Metro ride from Place de la Concorde to Invalides included

Get your bearings in the French capital on this private walking tour designed for first-time visitors. In just a few hours, explore some of Paris’ most iconic sights with a local guide, from the Luxembourg Gardens and Saint-Germain-des-Prés to the Louvre, the Tuileries, and the Eiffel Tower area.

Along the way, discover the stories behind famous landmarks, stroll through elegant gardens and historic squares, and pick up local tips to help you make the most of your time in the City of Light. A metro ride from Place de la Concorde to Invalides is included.

Get your bearings in the French capital on this private walking tour designed for first-time visitors.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 3 Hours
Tour type Private
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Not included
Transport Not included
Wheelchair access No
City Paris
Languages English, French, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Luxembourg Gardens

Designed in 1612 by Marie de' Medici, the Luxembourg Garden is the most centric, popular and beautiful park in Paris.

Eglise Saint-Sulpice

Built in the 17th century on 12th-century foundations, the church is one of the largest in Paris and one of the Parisian sites for the action of Dan Brown's novel " Da Vinci Code

Saint Germain des Pres Quarter

Visit this particular neighborhood, the center of French intellectuality in the 1960s. Discover the cafes frequented by Jean-Paul Sartre, Simone de Beauvoir, among others

Pont des Arts

Spanning the Seine in central Paris, the pedestrian bridge known as the Pont des Arts has an international reputation as the bridge of romance. It was the first metal bridge to be built in the city

Louvre Museum

The Louvre Museum is France's national art museum, bringing together fine arts, archaeology, and decorative arts. It is one of the most important in the world, located in the former royal palace of the Louvre

Jardins des Tuileries

Stroll on this public garden, located between the Louvre and the Place de la Concorde in the 1st arrondissement of Paris.

Place de la Concorde

Learn about the history of the most important square in Paris, which during the French Revolution was executed by Louis XVI with the guillotine, as well as Queen Marie-Antoinette

Invalides

The complex of buildings responds to the will of King Louis XIV of France, who ordered its construction in 1670, with the intention that the facilities would provide shelter for disabled war veterans who were left homeless.

Wall Of Peace

The Wall for Peace was erected as part of the celebrations for the year 2000. It was inspired by the Wailing Wall in Jerusalem.

Eiffel Tower

The Eiffel Tower is about 300 meters high and is an iron structure built by the French engineer Alexandre Gustave Eiffel and his collaborators for the 1889 Universal Exhibition in Paris. Of course, during this tour your private guide will tell you all you need to know about the local life, and will share with you all the tips about the things you can do in Paris, to make the most of your visit to the city of lights!

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Paris 1 city · 3 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

2,5 hs. Private walking tour with a local guide
Metro ride from Place de la Concorde to Invalides

What's Not Included

Gratuities to the guide

Know before you go

  • STROLLER OR PRAM ACCESSIBLE
  • PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION NEARBY
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Not suitable for pets
  • Infants must not sit on laps
  • Infant seats unavailable

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Paris, FR
Tour start
Paris, FR
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 3 hours finish where they began, in Paris.

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