Paris Private Walking Tour: Famous Sights, Hidden Gems & History
Overview
Explore Paris with a local friend, not a history lecturer!
On this 3-hour private Paris walking tour, we’ll discover famous landmarks like the Louvre and Notre-Dame, charming hidden gems, and beautiful views of the Eiffel Tower.
But this isn’t just about ticking sights off a list! I’ll bring Paris to life with funny stories, royal scandals, movie locations, fashion secrets, and historical photos that show how the city has changed. From Napoleon and Marie Antoinette to Chanel and mysterious treasures, there’s a surprise around every corner.
Expect a relaxed, friendly atmosphere, plenty of great photo opportunities, and insider tips on French food, cafés, and places worth visiting.
Just your group, fascinating stories, and Paris as you’ve never seen it before. Think of it as exploring the city with a Parisian friend!
What's Included
- Historical photos and illustrations - see how Paris looked in the past
- Insider tips and personalized recommendations for food, cafés, and exploring Paris
- Discover 25+ Paris sights, from famous landmarks to hidden gems
- Private 3-hour walking tour - exclusively for your group
- Beautiful photo stops and help taking memorable pictures
- Friendly local guide with fun stories, legends, and Parisian secrets
- Museum and monument entry tickets (outdoor sightseeing tour only)
- Food and drinks
- Hotel pickup, drop-off, and transportation to the meeting point
- Personal purchases and optional expenses
Meeting Location
Place Clemenceau
75008 Paris, France
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
Notre Dame
Paris, France
What To Expect
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Grand Palais
6 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Petit Palais
5 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Pont Alexandre III
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Place de la Concorde
8 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Jardin des Tuileries
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Arc de Triomphe du Carrousel (pass by)
Louvre Museum
12 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Cour Carrée
7 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Pont des Arts
4 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Pont Neuf
5 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Place Dauphine
7 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Conciergerie
6 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Sainte-Chapelle
5 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Notre-Dame Cathedral of Paris
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- This is a 3-hour outdoor walking tour. We explore Paris's famous landmarks from the outside, without entering museums or monuments. No entrance tickets are required.
- Please wear comfortable walking shoes. The route includes some cobblestone streets and uneven pavement, with regular stops for stories and photos.
- The tour starts near Champs-Élysées–Clemenceau metro station and finishes at Notre-Dame Cathedral. The starting and ending points are different.
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions customers.
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- 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).
- Historical photos and illustrations - see how Paris looked in the past.
- Insider tips and personalized recommendations for food, cafés, and exploring Paris.
- Discover 25+ Paris sights, from famous landmarks to hidden gems.
- Private 3-hour walking tour - exclusively for your group.
- Beautiful photo stops and help taking memorable pictures.
- Friendly local guide with fun stories, legends, and Parisian secrets.
- Museum and monument entry tickets (outdoor sightseeing tour only).
- Food and drinks.
- Hotel pickup, drop-off, and transportation to the meeting point.
- Personal purchases and optional expenses.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure..
Apr 2025If 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 2025Accessibility information for the Paris Private Walking Tour: Famous Sights, Hidden Gems & History is as follows:
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Paris Private Walking Tour: Famous Sights, Hidden Gems & History 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 2024Once 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 2026What's Included
- Historical photos and illustrations - see how Paris looked in the past
- Insider tips and personalized recommendations for food, cafés, and exploring Paris
- Discover 25+ Paris sights, from famous landmarks to hidden gems
- Private 3-hour walking tour - exclusively for your group
- Beautiful photo stops and help taking memorable pictures
- Friendly local guide with fun stories, legends, and Parisian secrets
- Museum and monument entry tickets (outdoor sightseeing tour only)
- Food and drinks
- Hotel pickup, drop-off, and transportation to the meeting point
- Personal purchases and optional expenses
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- This is a 3-hour outdoor walking tour. We explore Paris's famous landmarks from the outside, without entering museums or monuments. No entrance tickets are required.
- Please wear comfortable walking shoes. The route includes some cobblestone streets and uneven pavement, with regular stops for stories and photos.
- The tour starts near Champs-Élysées–Clemenceau metro station and finishes at Notre-Dame Cathedral. The starting and ending points are different.
