Paris Private City Tour with Expert Guide

About this tour

A four to five hour private guided tour of Paris that covers the city's landmark sights alongside lesser-known quarters and underground history. Your guide navigates you through iconic plazas like Place de la Concorde and Place Vendôme, past the Arc de Triomphe, into the Latin Quarter's winding streets, and down into the Catacombs. You'll skip queues at major museums and galleries, moving at your own pace with a local who knows the backstories that make each neighbourhood tick. Includes transport, water, and hotel pick-up.

Highlights

• Skip-the-queue access to major museums and monuments
• Private vehicle with English-speaking local guide
• Arc de Triomphe views and Paris Catacombs exploration
• Place de la Concorde, Place Vendôme, Latin Quarter walks
• Hotel pick-up and drop-off included
• Accessible to wheelchairs and families with prams

What to expect

Your guide picks you up from your accommodation and you spend four to five hours covering central Paris in a private vehicle, stopping frequently to walk through neighbourhoods and around major landmarks. Expect a mix of grand monuments—the Arc de Triomphe, major museum façades—and quieter streets where locals actually live. You'll descend into the Catacombs, a sobering ossuary beneath the city. The pace is measured; your guide talks as you walk, offering context about architecture, history, and what made each area matter. Queues at popular attractions are bypassed, so you move through efficiently.

Good to know

Bring comfortable shoes for walking across uneven pavements and cobblestones. The Catacombs involve stairs and cool underground conditions. Water is provided. Lunch is not included; plan accordingly. Tours run in English; confirm your guide's language when booking.