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Paris Itinerary - Tours and Activities

Updated: Mar 12

Paris is the capital city of France. It is famous for its world class museums, cathedrals and of course the Eiffel Tower! It is also known as the city of romance, so it's a go to destination for couples. There's a ton to do here, so take a look at the list below.


Disclaimer

Part of the job of a travel agent is to save clients time and money. I looked through hundreds of tours and picked out the best tours to book in various categories that are both the best in quality and price.


Prices listed below are subject to change. Rates are typically discounted for larger groups and children, so use the links provided to see the exact cost for your specific scenario and book what is of interest to you.

Hop-on Hop-off Discovery Bus Tour

See Paris at your own pace with a or 1, 2 or 3 days ticket for an open-top bus tour. Learn about the city's sights with an audio guide with stops at popular landmarks across the route.


Duration

10 hours

Availability

Everyday at 8am and 8:30am

Price

  • $41 per person for a one day pass

  • $48 per person for a two day pass

  • $52 per person for a three day pass

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Montmartre Walking Tour

Discover bohemian Paris with a guided tour of Montmartre. Explore Paris’ tallest hill and artsy neighborhood, with unmissable sights such as Sacré-Cœur Basilica and the Moulin Rouge cabaret.



Duration

2 - 3 hours

Availability

Everyday at 5pm

Price

$17 per person

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City Highlights Segway Tour

Zoom through Paris and see the city's most famous sites on a Segway. Learn about the city's history, interesting facts, and local tips from your guide along the way.


Duration

1 - 3 hours

Availability

Everyday at 10:30am and 1:30pm

Price

  • $37 per person for the 1-hour tour

  • $56 per person for the 3-hour tour

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Street Art in the 13th District

Join this street art walk in the 13th arrondissement of Paris for the opportunity to discover a neighborhood undergoing a full transformation. This is occurring in part thanks to the monumental frescoes created by renowned artists.


Duration

1.5 hours

Availability

Everyday at 10:30am and 1:30pm

Price

$16 per person

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Day Trip to Mont-Saint-Michel

Explore the medieval monuments of Mont-Saint-Michel on a full-day trip to the extraordinary UNESCO site, the Gothic Abbey. Opt for a guided tour, audioguide, or just the ticket to go at your own pace.


Duration

14 hours

Availability

Sunday, Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 7:15am

Price

$120 per person

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Guided Tour of the Eiffel Tower & Summit

Enjoy reserved entry to the Eiffel Tower and see Paris's skyline. Book this small-group experience including a self-guided Eiffel Tower visit and a guided walking tour of the Trocadéro & the Champ de Mars.


Duration

1 hour

Availability

Everyday at varying times

Price

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Arc de Triomphe Rooftop

The Arc de Triomphe is a Neoclassical take on the ancient Roman triumphal arch style. Fifty meters tall, the view from the platform atop the arch is well worth the hike. Reach the top of the Champs-Élysées and feast your eyes on breathtaking panoramas of the world-renowned City of Love.


Duration

At your leisure

Availability

Everyday from 10am - 11pm

Price

$13 per person

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Château de Versailles: The Musical Fountains Show

Discover another side of the Palace of Versailles: listen to baroque music and watch a water display with special effects. Explore the famous French gardens and groves designed by André Le Nôtre.


Duration

At your leisure

Availability

Sunday, Tuesday and Saturday from 9am - 6pm

Price

$10 per person

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Sainte Chapelle Cathedral

Discover the remarkable Gothic style and stunning stained glass work of the Sainte Chapelle Cathedral in Paris with this skip-the-line ticket. Admire this jewel the French Gothic aesthetic at your own pace with a self-guided tour booklet.


Duration

At your leisure

Availability

Everyday from 9am - 2:30pm

Price

$12 per person

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Opera Garnier

Boasting an eclectic and ostentatious Baroque design, the Opera Garnier is one of the most extravagant representations of Second Empire architecture in France. Benefit from quick and easy access to this magnificent building in the center of Paris.


Duration

At your leisure

Availability

Everyday from 10am - 4:30pm

Price

$13 per person

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Catacombs

Discover a darker side to the “City of Lights.” Descend beneath the streets of Paris and discover a world beneath. See tunnels and rooms decorated with the human bones and skulls of around 6 million Parisians.


Duration

1 hour

Availability

Everyday at 8am

Price

$31 per person

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Louvre Museum

Explore the Louvre at your own pace. See unmissable and iconic artwork such as the Mona Lisa and Venus de Milo. Discover Renaissance masterpieces and ancient Egyptian relics, along with paintings from the 13th to 20th centuries.


Duration

At your leisure

Availability

Wednesday - Monday every half hour from 10am - 4:30pm

Price

$21 per person

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