Top 10 Day Tours In Paris, France - Updated 2024

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Tour Paris, the capital of France and the most romantic city in the world that has a lot to see and do. It is the most populous city of France. Paris is renowned for famous landmarks such as the Eiffel Tower and the gothic Notre-Dame cathedral, and its museums such as the Louvre, cafes and designer boutiques along the Rue du Faubourg Saint-Honoré. The economy of the city of Paris is based largely on services and commerce. Did you know that Louvre was the most visited art museum in the world in 2017, with 8.1 million visitors? It is the world’s largest art museum and showcases approximately 38,000 objects from prehistory to the 21st century, from Egyptian and near Eastern antiques to Islamic and decorative arts. Paris definitely has a lot to offer and learn. Read on to know more about top day tours in Paris, France.

1. Marvel at amazing artwork at the Louvre and d’Orsay Museums minus the queuing (from USD 268.0)

This private and customized tour is ideal for the art and history lovers. Visit the two renowned museums, Louvre and d’Orsay, on this tour that takes approximately 5 hours and 30 minutes and enjoy the privilege of skipping the long entrance lines. Relish at masterpieces such as the Mona Lisa and Venus de Milo and the world’s finest collection of Impressionist and post-Impressionist masterpieces. Gain insight into the history of art from your guide. A tour in these must-see museums is definitely worth every penny.

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Louvre Museum and Musee d'Orsay Skip-the-Line Tour in Paris

Duration: 5 hours 30 minutes

142 reviews

2. See a mix of medieval and modern Paris in a six-hour custom private tour (from USD 662.0)

Go on this tour which you can customize to suit your needs. It includes hotel pickup and you choose whether you want to walk or use a vehicle. Under the guidance of a private guide, get to see medieval monuments and modern masterpieces as you stroll around the Latin Quarter. Learn about the history of Paris and gain an overview of the city’s art and architecture. Marvel at icons like the Notre-Dame Cathedral and the Louvre and take amazing photos with the Eiffel Tower as your backdrop. Tour Place de la Concorde, the Champs-Élysées, Les Halles and Cathedral of St. Eustache.

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Paris Half Day Private Customized Walking Tour, Transport Options

Duration: 6 hours

72 reviews

3. Private city tour by an electric tuk-tuk (from USD 246.47)

day tours in paris | private city tour by an electric tuk-tuk

Tour the French capital and its iconic monuments aboard a tuk-tuk that is suitable for six people. This customized tour takes one to eight hours and includes a tour guide fluent in both English and French. You can either choose a short tour for an overview of the city or a half or full day tour for a more in-depth understanding of the city. Enjoy the convenience of selecting where you want to go and how long you wish to spend at each site.

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Paris: Private City Highlights Tuk-Tuk Tour with Pickup

Duration: 2.0 hour

358 reviews

4. Paris in one day: Eiffel Tower, cruise, the Louvre and the Notre Dame (from USD 214.0)

Ideal for someone with a short stay in Paris, this eight-hour tour incorporates the city’s highlights; Eiffel Tower, the Seine, the Louvre museum and the Notre Dame. Under the guidance of a local, the tour starts at the Eiffel tower where you will marvel at breathtaking views of the city. Next, cruise along River Seine followed by a tour to the Notre Dame Cathedral and then the Louvre where you will see amazing and renowned artwork such as the Mona Lisa.

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Paris in One Day Eiffel Tower Summit plus Louvre Museum and Seine River Cruise

Duration: 7 to 8 hours

804 reviews

5. Indulge in a true gourmet French experience (from USD 208.0)

Gain insight into traditional French cooking techniques and wine and food pairing by participating in this culinary course. You can choose between a four to six-hour class where you will prepare, cook and enjoy your own three-course meal. There is the option of going to the food market to buy the ingredients and taste some cheese with your instructor. Under the guidance of an instructor, you will get to prepare an appetizer, a main dish, and a dessert. Satisfy your inner craving for French cuisine and accompany the scrumptious food with French wine. Quite an exciting and fulfilling way to spend your day.

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Paris Cooking Class with 3-Course Lunch, Wine, Market Option

Duration: 6 hours

709 reviews

6. Indulge in the guilty pleasure of shopping at the Vallée Village Outlet Mall (from USD 27.11)

indulge in the guilty pleasure of shopping at the vallée village outlet mall

How therapeutic is shopping at a place where you can grab a designer bargain from over 70 elegant brands? Vallée Village Outlet Mall offers you just that. Shop for quality fashion from designers such as Armani, Jimmy Choo, and Diane Von Furstenberg and homeware items in a conducive environment in this six to nine-hour tour that includes air-conditioned transportation. Enjoy great discounts for shoes, clothing, and homeware. You can also dine at a range of food outlets.

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Paris: Vallée Village Outlet Shopping Day

Duration: 6.0 to 9.0 hour

195 reviews

7. Paris full-day bike rental tour, where fitness and fun meet (from USD 45.14)

paris full-day bike rental tour, where fitness and fun meet

Explore Paris using a bike on this guided eight-hour tour. Visit renowned monuments, get enlightened on the history of Paris and admire historic bridges across the River Seine. The guided tour ends around lunch time but you are allowed to keep the bike until the end of the day so you can explore more on your own. A day of fun and exercise!

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Paris: Full-Day Bike Rental with Morning Guided Tour

Duration: 8 hour

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8. Go on a boat cruise on the Seine River and top it up with a lunch inside the Eiffel tower (from USD 176.0)

Go on this tour that is inclusive of hotel pickup and drop-off and a guide. It starts with a guided tour inside the Louvre Museum where you get to admire artwork by Leonardo Da Vinci such as the Mona Lisa. Next, get onboard a boat and learn about the culture and architecture of the city as you travel along the banks of the Seine River to the iconic Eiffel Tower. Treat yourself to a scrumptious lunch at the 58 Tour Eiffel restaurant while enjoying breathtaking panoramic views of the city. Get onboard another boat ride that will take you to Île de la Cité with a stop at Notre-Dame Cathedral Square. This tour takes approximately 7 hours 30 minutes.

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Paris in One Day Sightseeing Tour

Duration: 8 hours

1298 reviews

9. Hop-on hop-off bus and boat combo (from USD 58.0)

Avoid the hustle and bustle that comes with using public transportation by going on this one to two-hour sightseeing bus tour. You can make stops based on what you want to see or do. Pick a route from the three routes available and get to explore the city of Paris. The bus comes with an audio commentary and individual earphones. This is topped up by going on a Seine River cruise.

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Paris Hop-On Hop-Off Sightseeing Bus Tour & Seine River Cruise

Duration: 2 hours

8 reviews

10. Paris city tour by minivan including a Seine River cruise and lunch at the Eiffel Tower (from USD 292.0)

Enjoy this tour that takes approximately eight hours and is restricted to a maximum of eight people for a personalized experience with your tour guide. It is inclusive of central Paris hotel pickup and drop-off. Go on a Seine River cruise as you learn about the culture and architecture of Paris. Have a delish lunch at the Eiffel Tower with a breathtaking view of Paris as your backdrop. Tour the city from the comfort of a minivan and see attractions such as Notre-Dame Cathedral Square, Sacré-Coeur Basilica, Place du Tertre square, La Madeleine Church, the Opera, Vendome Square, and the Arc de Triomphe.

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Paris Tour by Minivan, River Cruise, Lunch at Eiffel Tower

Duration: 8 hours

10 reviews

Explore Paris, the city of love

Paris has a lot to offer in terms of what to do and see. Marvel at the iconic monuments and breathtaking and panoramic views of the city, go on a boat cruise and indulge in some traditional French cooking techniques in these top day tours in Paris, France.

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Herine is from Nairobi, the capital city of Kenya. As a travel enthusiast, she always takes interest in learning about and visiting new places. She has traveled to many places within the country,...Read more

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