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Kickstart Paris Private Tour. City Highlights for Newcomers

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On average, this is booked 18 (0) days in advance.
2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
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Overview

Just arrived in Paris? This private tour is for you!
Perfect to get in touch quickly with the essence of the City of Light.
Feel the magic of Paris, walking through the most outstanding highlights, such as the Eiffel Tower and the Louvre Museum.
Walk through the beautiful Tuileries Gardens, and the mysterious Place de la Concorde.
Enjoy Paris driven by your private local guide. Get all the insights you need to make the most of this wonderful city!
Book now, and let us make you fall in love with Paris quickly!

What's Included

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

Meeting point

65 Boulevard Saint-Michel
75005 Paris, France

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End point

Champ de Mars
5 Avenue Anatole France, 75007 Paris, France

What To Expect

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Luxembourg Gardens

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

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
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15 minutes Admission Ticket Free

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
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15 minutes Admission Ticket Free

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
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

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
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15 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Jardin des Tuileries

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

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
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

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.
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

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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.
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15 minutes Admission Ticket Free

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!
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15 minutes Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Frequently Asked Questions (7)

Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Kickstart Paris Private Tour. City Highlights for Newcomers?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CET). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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Frequently Asked Questions (7)

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Kickstart Paris Private Tour. City Highlights for Newcomers?
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.
  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CET).
Apr 2025
Q: What's included in the price?
A:
The following is included:
  • Metro ride from Place de la Concorde to Invalides.
  • 2,5 hs. Private walking tour with a local guide.
The following is NOT included:
  • Gratuities to the guide.
Apr 2025
Q: What is the minimum age for this tour?
A:

There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..

Apr 2025
Q: My date is not available in the calendar, I am just checking to see if it is available?
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If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.

If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.

Apr 2025
Q: Is this an accessible tour?
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Accessibility information for the Kickstart Paris Private Tour. City Highlights for Newcomers is as follows:

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Apr 2025
Q: Where is the meeting point for this activity?
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Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Kickstart Paris Private Tour. City Highlights for Newcomers will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!

 

 

Mar 2024
Q: How long does a refund take to reach my card, and can I get it faster?
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Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.

Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.

If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.

Oct 2026

What's Included

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

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

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