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A day in Paris: Spend the day with a professional guide

Lucien - Licenced Guide, history lover and funny Parisian

Our local for this tour

Lucien - Licenced Guide, history lover and funny Parisian

Get ready to take your time to discover Paris through the eyes of a true local, all in one day! Your private guide will ensure a unique experience just for you. Feel free to ask for a personalized itinerary that best meets your wishes!

Experience details

  • Destination

    Paris

  • Category

    Art & culture tours

  • Duration

    6 hours

  • Mode of transport

    Walking

  • Available languages

    Français • English

  • What's included

    Private guide

Here’s an overview of your tour

Are you visiting the beautiful city of Paris for the very first time or do you return to the city of love on a regular basis? The best way to discover Paris is to take your time! What better way to do so than with your very own local insider?

On this 6-7 hours private tour you get the chance to explore Paris like a local. You'll kick off​ your tour in the morning around 10 am, where I'll greet you at your preferred meeting point or hotel.

Then it's time to really discover the city! The entire tour is customizable according to your wishes. Would you love to see the main highlights or would you prefer a more authentic experience? I will tell you about the history of my city! We may take the metro to save you long trips during the day. Whatever your wishes, it will be a unique experience, created just for you!

For lunch, we'll go to a restaurant that matches your desires and budget. We will make as many stops as you like to relax, try local food, look at shops, take pictures and chat.

As the entire itinerary is customizable to your wishes, here's an example of what I can offer you:

- Start the morning discovering the left bank and the old Paris. The afternoon is focused on the emblematic Paris of the 19th century on the right bank.

- Starting at 10 am we'll meet in front of the pretty fountain St Michel, the ideal place to start the day. I can also meet you in front of your hotel!

- Then it's time to discover the island of the city: the Notre Dame de Paris, the Palace, the Place Dauphine and the Pont Neuf. Marvel at the impressive buildings while I tell you all about them.

- Explore the Latin Quarter where you'll see the oldest streets of Paris, the ancient ruins and a magical student district near the Pantheon.

- Stroll past the beautiful Luxembourg garden and check out the district of St. Germain des Prés. Explore the typical Parisian streets, just like you've imagined authentic Paris to be like. Cross the river on the bridge of arts (my favorite place) to go around the huge Louvre Palace ( but not inside the museum).

- Now on the right bank, you'll get the chance to see the Royal Palace, the alleys, and the Opera district! From there we can head to the Champs Elysees before joining the Eiffel Tower to end this beautiful day.

This route is of course completely customizable according to your desires and the location of your hotel. Please get in touch and I look forward to meeting you!

Some important tips and warnings:

Please write me BEFORE you do the booking. It is important to double check if I am available. And please tell me if you have specific request.

I would love to adapt to your request. But it is very important to know that Paris is a big city: it is not possible to see everything in one day!

I will be happy to meet you at your hotel, however I will ask you in this case a small extra equivalent to one hour of work. Indeed, going to get you means to build a route just for you!

Please be sure to ask me you want me to meet you at your hotel, before the booking.

If you want to add a museum to the tour like the Louvre, Orsay, or Versailles, I will charge a little bit more.

In addition, the spirit of this experience is to walk around quietly and take your time. I won't try to show you the maximum as soon as possible: it would be exhausting for everyone and devoid of interest! But keep in mind we will walk a lot!

Also take into account that if you arrive in the morning to leave at night at the airport the transit can be unpleasant: it would be more interesting for you to ask for a more modest tour, that I would be happy to prepare you.

The tour duration is minimum 4h to 6-7h max.

Your itinerary

  • Meeting point

    Place Saint-André des Arts
  • Meeting Point

    St Michel Fountain
  • City Island

    See the picturesque City Island called l'Île de la Cité
  • Latin Quarter

    Explore the Latin Quarter where you'll see the oldest streets of Paris
  • Typical Parisian Streets

    Stroll past the beautiful Luxembourg garden and check out the district of St. Germain des Prés
  • Lunch Time

    Choose from the diversity of Parisian cuisine and enjoy a delicious meal
  • Seine River

    Cross the Seine River on the Pont des Arts
  • Louvre Palace

    Walk by the Louvre Palace and listen to its story
  • Eiffel Tower

    Enjoy a wonderful view of the Eiffel Tower
  • Your Wishes

    Let me know your wishes and I customize the experience to your wishes
I have a teen daughter with us - is it possible to plan a drinks and bites tour with her?
Me13:42
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Of course! I can definitely tailor our tour for you and your daughter! :)
Local host Maria13:44
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  • Lucien - Licenced Guide, history lover and funny Parisian

    Lucien

    Licenced Guide, history lover and funny Parisian

    Lucien
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    I speak
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Good to Know

  • Tips

    • Bring a reusable water bottle to reduce plastic
    • Be mindful of sharing the real secret spots - let's keep them a secret
    • Be aware of cultural norms & be mindful
  • Included

    • Private guide
  • Not included

    • Transport costs
  • Cancellation

    • Receive a full refund for cancellations done 7 days before the experience date.
    • Your experience can be cancelled and fully refunded within 24 hours of purchase.

Reviews

5.0
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    5.0

    10/10 would highly recommend

    "Lucien was awesome to work with. Even before we arrived in Paris he was very responsive, gave us lots of recommendations for purchasing tickets ahead of time and great dinner spots. Once we met u...

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    About local Lucien
    5.0

    Personalized tour of Paris with Lucien

    "Absolutely wonderful experience. Lucien was able to include several of the sites and museums that we were hoping to visit. He also gave us instructions on which ones were best to do on our own so tha...

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    About local Lucien
    5.0

    Excellent tour by Lucien

    "Lucien gave us a great walking tour and we saw a variety of sites. The pace was just right, not rushed but he ensured the time was well spent and even found a book store to stop by as our son was in...

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  • What is the cancellation policy?

    When you make a booking you will receive a full refund when you cancel more than 7 days before the start of the booking.

    When you make a booking that starts within 7 days and cancel within 24 hours after purchase you will receive a full refund.

    When you make a booking that starts within 24 hours your booking is not refundable.

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