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Paris Your First Day in the City Custom Private Tour

7 Reviews 4.86 out of 5 stars Based on 7 traveler reviews collected by Cool Shore Excursions and TripAdvisor | Recommended by 100% of reviewers | Paris, France
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On average, this is booked 14 (0) days in advance.

210 to 420 minutes (approx.)
Hotel pickup offered
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English
and 2 more
French, Spanish
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Overview

As soon as you arrive in Paris, get situated, learn the law of the land, and hit the ground running.

We meet you at your hotel, and we create a custom-built itinerary for you.

Your private guide is a local who shares all that she knows, in order to optimize your stay in Paris. What transport can you use? What attraction got left out of your program? What is the best time for you to skip the lines into le Louvre? What up-and-coming restaurant just opened next to your hotel?
This tour is for people who want to make the most of the time they spend in Paris.

Private. Two base options: 3.5 and 7 hours. You can also add extra time on top, at €35/30 minutes. To add extra time, first reserve your option, then contact us.

What's Included

  • Public transport costs (including taxis and Paris’s historic metro)
  • Customized tour planning services
  • Full-day 7-hour or Half-day 3 hours and a half (depending option selected) with a local guide
  • Full-day chauffeur and airport transfer
  • Food and drinks
  • Tickets for museums and monuments
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Meeting and Pickup

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Pickup details

We pick you up at the place of your choice in central Paris

What To Expect

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Louvre Museum

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Montmartre

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Musee d'Orsay

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • 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 Paris Your First Day in the City Custom Private Tour?

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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What's Included

Activity name

  • Public transport costs (including taxis and Paris’s historic metro)
  • Customized tour planning services
  • Full-day 7-hour or Half-day 3 hours and a half (depending option selected) with a local guide
  • Full-day chauffeur and airport transfer
  • Food and drinks
  • Tickets for museums and monuments
  • Licensed guides fee if we go inside museums (optional) half-day 48€ and full-day 68€

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

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