Paris in A Day Louvre Eiffel Tower Notre Dame and Seine Cruise
Description
Looking for the best way to see Paris in one day? This expertly guided experience covers the city’s must-see highlights, including timed entry to the Louvre Museum, a scenic Seine River cruise, and unforgettable views of the Eiffel Tower. Designed for first-time visitors, this full-day tour blends world-famous art, historic neighbourhoods, and iconic landmarks into one well-paced itinerary. Explore masterpieces like the Mona Lisa with an expert guide, stroll through the heart of the city, and discover the stories behind Paris’s most celebrated sights.
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Itinerary
If Paris in a Day option selected, begin in Montmartre with a guided visit to the Sacré-Cœur Basilica, reaching the hilltop easily via funicular. From the top, enjoy some of the best panoramic views in Paris and admire the basilica’s distinctive white domes overlooking the city.
If Paris Highlights option selected, your tour will follow a reverse itinerary beginning at the Trocadéro with unforgettable Eiffel Tower views, continuing through the historic heart of Paris on Île de la Cité, and ending with a guided tour inside the world-famous Louvre Museum. After the guided portion, you are welcome to remain inside the museum and continue exploring at your own pace. This option is perfect for travelers who want to experience Paris on foot while enjoying a seamless visit to one of the world’s greatest museums.
If Paris in a Day option selected, Explore Montmartre on foot with your guide, visiting its historic vineyard and famous windmills while learning how this hilltop district became the heart of Paris’s artistic revolution. Discover where painters like Van Gogh and Picasso once lived and worked, then enjoy free time to sit at a classic French café for coffee and a croissant (optional, at your own expense).
Pass by the Place du Tertre, a famous square in the heart of Montmartre, Paris. It is well-known for its artists, cafes, and lively atmosphere.
If the option with a museum is selected, Travel with your guide by metro to the world-renowned Louvre Museum. With pre-reserved, timed-entry tickets, you’ll bypass the main ticket lines and head straight inside. During your 90-minute guided visit, discover legendary masterpieces including the Mona Lisa and other iconic works brought to life through engaging stories and expert insight.
If Paris in a Day option selected, pause for lunch at your own expense. Duck inside a French bistro or poke into a patisserie and dine on a crusty baguette, fresh fromage, and an energizing espresso. Reconvene with your group after lunch for a short metro ride to the next stop.
The tour continues with a walking tour of Île de la Cité, an island in the middle of the Seine River and the birthplace of Paris. Your guide will point out several monuments including La Conciergerie, where Marie Antoinette was imprisoned, Place Dauphine, possibly the prettiest square in Paris, and the gorgeous Pont Neuf bridge.
Admire the iconic Gothic façade of Notre-Dame Cathedral and learn about its history, architecture, and remarkable restoration efforts. Your guide will explain the symbolism carved into its portals and the role it has played in French history.
See one of Paris’s most breathtaking Gothic landmarks and learn why its stained-glass windows are considered among the most spectacular in Europe.
If Paris in a Day option selected - Stroll through the lively Latin Quarter, known for its intellectual history and charming streets. Hear stories of writers, philosophers, and revolutionaries who shaped Parisian culture.
Shakespeare and Company is among the Latin Quarter's most famous bookstores.
See the Eiffel Tower up close and enjoy incredible views from one of the best vantage points in Paris. Your guide will share the fascinating story behind this iconic landmark, from its controversial debut to its status as the symbol of France, while you capture unforgettable photos.
If Paris in a Day option selected, relax aboard a scenic Seine River cruise and view Paris’s landmarks from a new perspective. Glide past the city's top attractions while enjoying unobstructed views and excellent photo opportunities.
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Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Unfortunately due to the nature of this tour it is not suitable for guests with mobility impairments or with wheelchairs, or strollers.
- Areas visited during this tour are subject to closure. Your guide may need to modify areas visited on the day of the tour.
- Strikes can be common in Paris. We make every effort to contact you prior to your tour if a strike will affect your tour. For last-minute strikes, modifications or cancellations may be communicated at the meeting point.
- If option selected - A single cruise ticket is provided for your use at your convenience. Please note that the cruise is guided and may be subject to delays or cancellation due to high water.
- This is a walking tour. Guests should be able to walk at a moderate pace without difficulty.
- Please note: This tour offers multiple options so you can customize your experience. Please choose the one that best suits your interests.
Reviews(2,314)
This is a "must do" tour of Paris if your are not spending many days here. Our guide Johnny was highly knowledgeable, had many interesting points along our route. Went Monte Marte, the Louvre, Eiffel tower, past Notre Dame. He made sure we had rest points,lunch time etc. Thank you very much!
We had Andrei as our guide and he was absolutely amazing! The route from start to finish was everything you could ask for with a tour of the sites of paris. We stopped at a cafe for coffees and a quick brunch in the middle of the tour and the staff there were so friendly and the food was amazing. Andrei explained everything perfectly from instructions on the metro to even the smallest of details when crossing the busy streets of paris. He gave such great informational insights on all the sites including even the tiniest of details and history of the buildings and streets we passed. I would recommend this tour to anyone going to paris and wanting a nice day out while exploring the history of what paris has to offer!
Guide was very informative, friendly and engaging. Very enjoyable experience. Explained how the train system worked and how to navigate the city. Very helpful.
Andrei was very passionate and had great english. Tour was great just prepare to walk a bit. All in all no complaints.
I traveled with my teenage daughter and chose this tour hoping it would give us a good overview of Paris's main attractions. Unfortunately, it ended up being one of the hottest days in Paris, and our guide, R1, despite claiming years of experience, was extremely disappointing. A great guide knows how to read the group, adapt to circumstances, share engaging stories, and allow time to appreciate the sights. Instead, our guide stuck rigidly to his agenda, spoke so quickly through the headsets that he was difficult to follow, and showed little flexibility throughout the day. I have taken tours through Viator in many countries, and this was one of the worst experiences I have had. Several advertised parts of the itinerary were omitted. Most notably, we never took the funicular to Montmartre as promised and instead climbed the steep steps to Sacré-Cœur in extreme heat. I was genuinely concerned for some of the older participants and younger children in the group. The Louvre visit was equally disappointing. Rather than focusing on its famous paintings, we spent most of our time in sculpture galleries and were rushed through only a couple of rooms of artwork. After lunch, we briefly stopped at Notre-Dame, skipped several landmarks because of time and weather constraints, and then ended the tour in an area close to the Eiffel Tower where we could take a few pictures. Fortunately, we were able to use our Seine cruise tickets on another evening, and that ended up being one of the highlights of our trip. By the end of the day, we were exhausted, frustrated, and felt shortchanged by the experience. If Viator continues to outsource tours to smaller operators, maintaining consistent quality should be a priority. The experience did not live up to the premium price tag!
Our guide Elise was excellent. She was so animated and was full of so much knowledge about everything we saw and visited. She was great with directions and timing. The most difficult part was the initial meeting spot as it changed via email but didn’t change on the TripAdvisor site so we panicked a bit about whether we were going to the right place.
Claire was a phenomenal guide and kept everyone engaged . We had to split into two groups at the louvre - the new guide we had was a sexist, areogant opinionated incredibly liberal person who pushed theor political views on us. This ruined the louvre fornus When we got back to Claire it was back to an awesome experienxe.
Despite me having an hour head start and calling the booking agency explaining to them I was having difficulty finding the location due to language barrier they would not give me even a 10 minute grace to link up with the group. We missed the tour however we managed to find all the locations eventually on our own. I rated 3 stars because it would have been a good tour. Paris is big and not so easy to understand how to get around everything is scattered around. I would recommend the tour because unlike us with a guide you get the History behind what you looking at.
Andrei was great! He was thorough in explaining everything we was very knowledgeable.
Andrei was wonderful and very entertaining. He was knowledgeable and took care of everyone.
