France · TOURS
Everything with a guide, a boat or a minibus attached, in one list. The 15 below are the ones worth giving a full day to, priced and timed, with the rest of the catalogue underneath.
Visit the Louvre with an English-speaking guide, choosing a one or two-hour route through works such as the Mona Lisa, Venus de Milo, and Winged Victory. Then use your flexible Seine cruise ticket within six months, with boats departing about every 30 minutes from Alma Bridge near the Eiffel Tower.
“Very good and the guide was very able and friendly.”
Ride a double-decker Big Bus past the Eiffel Tower, Louvre, Notre Dame, Arc de Triomphe, and more. Use the multilingual audio guide, free route app, and frequent buses to explore at your own pace. Choose a 24 or 48-hour ticket, with an optional one-hour Seine cruise departing near the Eiffel Tower.
“Very convenient and affordable way to get to all the touristy landmarks. Really enjoyed the tour.”
Meet near the Arc de Triomphe du Carrousel, then spend about three hours inside the Louvre with an English-speaking guide. You’ll see the Mona Lisa, Venus de Milo, Winged Victory, works by Leonardo and Michelangelo, and lesser-known treasures. Choose a group, small-group, or private option, with an optional wine and cheese tasting upgrade.
“I’m giving all fives because the tour guide was super amazing and accommodating and I don’t want her to be penalized for the accessibility issues we had! The site says that the museum is handicap accessible and it is but not for all exhibits. This caused us to miss much of the museum and guided tour. But this was in no way the tour guides fault and she was exceptional and very patient!”
Meet your guide near Versailles, then enter through a reserved group entrance for a 90-minute tour of the State Apartments, King’s Bedroom, and Hall of Mirrors. Guides such as Isabelle, Mauro, Barbara, and Nils bring the palace to life. Afterward, explore the gardens freely, with optional access to Trianon and Marie Antoinette’s estate.
“Valerie was amazing! She gave a lot of interesting information in an easy to digest way. I wish the tour was a bit longer though because it only covered one little section of the palace.”
Start beside the Arc de Triomphe du Carrousel, then follow an English-speaking guide through the Louvre’s essential works, from the Mona Lisa and Venus de Milo to Michelangelo and Canova. The guided visit lasts about three hours, and you can keep exploring afterward. An optional wine, cheese, and charcuterie tasting follows at Ô Chateau.
“This tour was ~remarkable~ and showed me the Louvre in a whole new light! It turned out to be very educational, as my guide Omar was very knowledgeable about both the history of the museum as well as the works of art. To my surprise the experience gave me a whole new appreciation for some of the works displayed and also for the louvre itself. During the tour we saw all of the most renowned and iconic pieces in a timely manner however as an artist I would have preferred a slightly slower pace to appreciate the works for a little longer but you are able to stay in the…”
See Paris from an open-top double-decker bus on a 24- or 48-hour Red Route pass. Hop off near the Louvre, Notre Dame, Eiffel Tower, Champs-Élysées, and Palais Garnier, then rejoin the circuit later. Audio commentary comes in nine languages, with WiFi and live bus tracking. Add a one-hour Seine cruise or Arc de Triomphe entry if useful.
“It was extremely cold and there were no measures in place to make things better. The upper level was open to the elements which made for a not so fun experience overall.”
Meet your English-speaking guide at the Louvre Pyramid for a 2.5-hour tour through the museum’s major galleries. You’ll see the Mona Lisa, Venus de Milo, and less familiar works, with a private or small-group format available. Your timed adult entry ticket is included, and you may continue exploring alone afterward.
“Excellent!! Florent was terrific. His knowledge of art and his explanations were clear and really interesting!! Terrific”
Meet your guide by Louis XIV’s equestrian statue and enter Versailles through a separate entrance. The 90-minute tour covers the Royal Apartments, State Apartments, and Hall of Mirrors, with headsets and commentary in English, French, Italian, or Spanish. Afterward, explore the gardens, Trianon, and Marie Antoinette’s estate at your own pace.
“First, the app was very helpful and practical. I really appreciated the map feature. Oliver, our guide was very thorough, and pointed out relevant features in an overwhelmingly overwhelming historical site. He did a great job.”
Meet an English-speaking guide for 3.5 hours of French food, wine, and neighborhood stories. Choose Montmartre for crêpes, chocolates, bread, cheese, and charcuterie, or Notre Dame for viennoiseries, oysters, galettes, tarts, and desserts. Groups are capped at 12.
“Naf was a wonderful guide! Knowledgeable, kind, and professional. The tour had great stops, but didn't move too fast. As a vegetarian, there was only one thing I could not eat. There was plenty of food - more than a normal meals' worth.”
Meet your English or Portuguese-speaking guide at the Kiosque des Noctambules, then follow a two-hour highlights route through the Louvre. You’ll see the Mona Lisa, Venus de Milo, Winged Victory, Renaissance art, Greek treasures, and medieval foundations. Guides vary, with Sophie, Gabriela, Megan, and others praised for lively storytelling.
“Our guide was amazing she was very knowledgeable, with great sense of humor and a fantastic story telling ability, never a dull moment in our tour. At first I was disappointed I couldn't find a ticket from the official Louvre website, but after this tour I can honestly say no audio recording could top this tour.”
Ride a Big Bus double-decker from 156 Avenue des Champs-Élysées on a two-hour evening loop through central Paris. Digital commentary is available in nine languages, and the route passes the Louvre, Notre Dame, Montmartre, Moulin Rouge, and Eiffel Tower. The upper deck offers the best views, but the roof closes in poor weather.
“was fantastic, driver very good and felt safe, would defo recommend”
Spend two focused hours at the Louvre with a licensed guide, priority entry, and a headset. The route includes the Mona Lisa, Venus de Milo, Napoleon’s apartments, Egyptian mummies, Psyche Revived by Cupid’s Kiss, and the Louvre’s medieval foundations. Guides such as Ivan, Benedict, Claudia, and Frederic are praised for lively, clear explanations.
“The guide was funny and wealth of knowledge. Took us to so many spots we probably would have missed. Thank you.”
Walk through Père-Lachaise Cemetery with an English- or French-speaking guide such as Jade, Philippe, Josephine, or Morgan. Over two hours, you will see famous graves, hear stories about Chopin, Piaf, Morrison, Wilde, and Proust, and learn about reported ghosts, spiritualist cults, and strange events. Meet at the main entrance near Philippe Auguste Metro.
“This tour was excellent. Our tour guide, Morgan, was very knowledgeable and made the tour very interesting. Morgan is a great asset to your company! I will recommend this tour and your company to all. Thank you once more for providing this great experience!”
Travel from central Paris to Versailles with an English-speaking guide and a small group of 20 or fewer. Tour the palace, Hall of Mirrors, and royal apartments, then get an introduction to the gardens. You may stay for the gardens and Trianon Estate or return to Paris on your own.
“Easy to find the meeting location and a very informative, interesting tour with a very knowledgeable tour guide!”
See Paris from an open-top Tootbus with a 24-, 48-, or 72-hour pass. Hop off at the Louvre, Notre-Dame, Eiffel Tower, and Musée d’Orsay, then use the app for bus tracking, audio commentary, and walking tours. Add a one-hour Seine cruise for an easy city overview.
“A great way to learn about Paris while enjoying the scenery. Just hop off if you see an area you want to spend more time in.”
Pick a monument, a coastline or a cellar.
