Semi-Private Tour: Notre-Dame, Paris Historical Walk & Skip-the-Line Louvre Museum Guided Tour
Discover top Paris attractions along the Seine River and enjoy a skip-the-line tour of the Louvre Museum on this 5.5-hour historical walking tour. Starting at the foot of Notre Dame Cathedral, get a comprehensive overview of Paris as you stroll past the Musée d'Orsay, Place de la Concorde, the Champs-Elysées, the Eiffel Tower and more. Then beat the Louvre queues with your skip-the-line ticket and marvel at world-famous masterpieces including the 'Mona Lisa' on a 2-hour guided tour. Your group size is limited to 5 to ensure a personalized experience.
The banks of the Seine River are lined with some of the most famous and historic attractions in Paris — and the world. This 5.5-hour walking tour covers most of them, beginning from Ile de la Cité. Lying in the heart of Paris, this island is where the ancient city was founded, so it's the perfect place to start your historical walking tour. Admire the imposing Gothic architecture of Notre Dame Cathedral, and then set off with your guide down the Seine River.
Strolling along the Seine's picturesque riverbanks, you'll come across top Paris attractions including the Pont Neuf and Pont des Arts, the Musée d'Orsay, the Musée de l'Orangerie, the Jardin des Tuileries, Place de la Concorde, La Madeleine, the glamorous Champs-Elysées and, of course, the Eiffel Tower. Learn about the centuries of history, architecture, art and culture that have helped shape Paris, and listen as your guide points out some secret spots along the way only known to locals.
Ending your walk at the Eiffel Tower, take a break for lunch (own expense) at a local cafe or restaurant. Then hop in a private vehicle for the short drive to the Louvre Museum. As one of Paris’ must-do attractions, the Louvre attracts notoriously long entrance lines, but you'll enjoy skip-the-line access and head straight inside for a 2-hour guided tour.
Navigate the Louvre with ease as your guide takes you to the museum's major works and lesser-known treasures that many visitors miss. Marvel at da Vinci's Mona Lisa, Delacroix's Liberty Leading the People and Géricault's The Raft of the Medusa. Gaze upon Italian Renaissance works including Michelangelo's Dying Slave, paintings from France's Romanticism and Classicism periods, and Greek and Roman sculptures including Venus de Milo. You'll also learn about the Louvre's magnificent architecture — this extravagant building complex was built as a palace for powerful French emperor Napoleon Bonaparte.
At the end of your Louvre tour, feel free to continue perusing the museum at your leisure, or ask your guide for recommendations on other sights and activities to enjoy during your time in the French capital.