Discover Paris’s 54 best Tours experiences spots for your trip

A guided tour of the Eiffel Tower climbing 674 steps to the second floor with a small group (up to 20), with commentary on the tower's history and role in both World Wars. An elevator ride to the summit (3rd level) can be added for panoramic views over Paris.

A 2-3 hour guided tour through the Louvre with a pre-reserved ticket for fast entry. The guide leads a route through the museum's most iconic works, including Leonardo da Vinci's Mona Lisa, the Venus de Milo, and the Winged Victory of Samothrace, sharing the stories behind each.

Guests can continue exploring independently after the guided portion ends.

A guided Louvre tour with reserved (skip-the-line) access, covering major works including the Mona Lisa, Venus de Milo, Winged Victory of Samothrace, and pieces by Caravaggio and Michelangelo. An expert guide provides context and stories behind each masterpiece throughout the visit.

A 45-75 minute guided tour covering both the exterior and newly restored interior of Notre-Dame Cathedral. The guide explains the Gothic facade's symbols, flying buttresses, and rose windows, then leads guests inside to see the light-filled interior following its five-year post-fire restoration.

Just beside the basilica, this square fills with painters and sketch artists who set up easels and offer to draw or paint your portrait. Most display samples of their work so you can choose a style before sitting.

Prices typically range from 30 to 70 euros. The atmosphere is animated and touristy, so keep an eye on belongings, as pickpockets have been reported.

A 2-hour small-group guided tour of the Musée d'Orsay, housed in a former Beaux-Arts train station. The guide covers major works by Monet, Van Gogh, Renoir, Cézanne, and Degas, with skip-the-line entry and context on the Impressionist movement.

A 2-hour small-group guided tour of the Musée d'Orsay, housed in a former Beaux-Arts train station. The guide covers major works by Monet, Van Gogh, Renoir, Cézanne, and Degas, with skip-the-line entry and context on the Impressionist movement.

A skip-the-line ticket to the Paris Catacombs, paired with a self-guided audio tour available in 4 languages. Visitors descend into the underground tunnels, originally quarries, to see rooms lined with the bones and skulls of around 6 million Parisians, relocated here when the city's cemeteries became overfilled.

A relaxed one-hour boat cruise along the Seine, departing right at the foot of the Eiffel Tower. Passengers glide past landmarks including Notre-Dame, the Louvre, and Hôtel de Ville, with optional audio commentary in 14 languages via an interactive web app.

Departures run every 30-60 minutes depending on season.

A one-hour evening cruise along the Seine, departing from Port de Suffren near the Eiffel Tower, taking in illuminated landmarks like the Louvre, Notre-Dame, and the Musée d'Orsay. There is no onboard guide; commentary is available via a downloadable app in over 10 languages, with background music setting the mood.

This guided visit provides entry to the Louvre along with an introduction to its permanent collections, from ancient antiquities to European masterpieces. A guide leads visitors through key galleries, offering context on the museum's history and highlighted works.

Guided tours are also available through temporary exhibitions. Reservation is required, and is mandatory for all visitors between 1 July and 31 August 2026.

A 2-hour semi-private guided tour (maximum 6 guests) of the Musée de l'Orangerie, with skip-the-line entry. The visit centers on Monet's Water Lilies, displayed in two specially designed oval rooms, along with works by Cézanne, Matisse, and other early 20th-century artists.

The route passes through the Tuileries Gardens en route to the museum.

A 105-minute to 2-hour guided tour of the Hôtel des Invalides, originally built by Louis XIV as a veterans' hospital and now home to the Musée de l'Armée. The guide covers over 500 years of French history, ending beneath the golden dome at the tomb of Napoleon Bonaparte.

Run by the family-owned Fragonard perfumery founded in 1926, this museum near the Opéra Garnier offers free entry to explore how perfume is made and its history from antiquity onward. Displays include an extensive collection of antique bottles, kohl pots, pomanders, and travel perfume sets.

Visitors can also book a workshop to create their own eau de cologne, and a boutique sells Fragonard's fragrances and gift sets.

A 75-minute to 2-hour dinner cruise along the Seine, with a seated 3-course French menu (choice of starter, main, dessert) served as the boat passes the Eiffel Tower, Notre-Dame, and the Louvre. Live singer on board.

A children's menu is available; not suitable for children under 3.

This day trip travels roughly two hours from Paris to Étretat, a small coastal town in Normandy famous for its natural chalk arches and cliffs that once inspired painters like Monet and Courbet. Reviewers consistently praise the scenery and the knowledgeable guiding, describing it as a relaxing break from the pace of the city.

Tootbus operates open-top buses along a route covering the city's major sights, with tickets valid for repeated use over a set period and an option to combine the bus pass with a Seine river cruise. Reviewers particularly value the flexibility of the multi-use ticket for exploring at their own pace.

This day trip travels around two hours from Paris into the Loire Valley, France's celebrated château and wine region, combining visits to historic castles with a guided wine tasting. Reviewers consistently describe the day as efficient and well organized, with guide Dee mentioned favorably for sharing useful context along the way.

A walking tour of Montmartre starting at Place Saint-Pierre beneath the Sacré-Cœur, covering the Wall of Love, the Bateau-Lavoir (birthplace of modern art), the Moulin de la Galette, and the Maison Rose, before ending at Place du Tertre. A local guide shares stories of the artists, rebels, and eccentrics who shaped the neighborhood, from Picasso to Dalí.

This guided nightlife tour groups small travelers together for an evening moving between bars around Paris, led by a local guide who shares recommendations and context along the way. Reviewers frequently mention the social aspect as a highlight, with groups often continuing the night together after the tour officially ends.

Big Bus Paris runs a network of open-top double-decker buses along routes covering the city's main sights, letting ticket holders hop on and off freely at any stop for the day. Reviewers appreciate the frequency of buses and the ease of the format, especially for families or those with limited mobility.

La Vallée Village is an outdoor luxury outlet center about 35 minutes outside Paris, offering discounted prices on designer brands across dozens of boutiques. This excursion includes round-trip transportation, and reviewers consistently praise the convenience of the transfer and the manageable half-day format.

This photo shoot experience starts near the Cité de l'Architecture at Trocadéro, offering a professional photographer and a series of session times throughout the morning and afternoon to capture Eiffel Tower views. Reviewers consistently rate it highly for the quality of the photos and the flexibility of solo, couple, and group formats.

A 1.5-hour private boat cruise on the Seine for small groups (up to 6), with complimentary rosé wine, Evian water, and macarons served on board. The route passes landmarks including the Grand Palais, Pont Alexandre III, and the Musée d'Orsay, with a captain/guide tailoring commentary to the group.

This walking tour covers the historic core of Paris around the Latin Quarter and the Île de la Cité, tracing the city's medieval roots with a guide providing context on the area's centuries of history. Reviewers frequently praise guide Johann by name for making the history accessible and engaging.

This tour uses a private electric tuk-tuk to navigate Paris's streets with a dedicated guide, offering a more flexible and personal alternative to a standard bus tour. Reviewers consistently praise the guides by name for revealing lesser-known spots and sharing genuine local culture along the way.

This guided cycling tour departs from Place Saint-Michel and takes small groups through parts of Paris that fall outside the standard sightseeing route, combining major landmarks with quieter residential streets. Reviewers consistently single out the guides, with several specifically praising Irving for knowledge and storytelling.

This paint-and-sip workshop pairs a guided painting session with a glass of wine, set in a space near the Trocadéro with Eiffel Tower views as inspiration. Reviewers praise the warm welcome and attentive instruction, making it approachable even for complete beginners.

This tour explores the area around Rue Montmartre (in the 9th arrondissement, distinct from the Montmartre hill), sampling cheese, wine, and pastries from local shops with a guide who shares history and context along the way. Reviewers consistently praise the guide, often mentioning Oscar by name for his humor and knowledge of the area.

This evening tour drives past Paris's major illuminated monuments — the Eiffel Tower, Notre-Dame, the Louvre, and more — with audio commentary providing context along the route. Reviewers consistently describe it as a great overview experience, especially for visitors short on time.