Private 8 hours Paris City Day Trip with Local Driver Guide
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At a glance
- Duration
- 8 hours
- Price from
- $427 / person
- Location
- Paris, France
- Languages
- EN, FR
- Group
- Private
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Hotel pickup
- Available
- Confirmation
- Instant
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operator
- Travelportal
Description
This is not just a city tour — it’s a fully private, flexible Paris experience designed around you. Unlike standard group tours with fixed schedules, this 8-hour journey adapts to your interests, pace, and travel style. You explore Paris in the comfort of a luxury 7-seater vehicle with a knowledgeable local driver-guide who speaks both English and French, offering real stories, cultural insights, and hidden details you won’t find in guidebooks. The tour seamlessly combines Paris’s most famous landmarks with a relaxing Seine River Cruise (tickets included), giving you both street-level discovery and breathtaking river views in one complete experience. With door-to-door pickup and drop-off from any central Paris location, stress-free transportation, and the freedom to spend more time where you love most. Please note that entrance tickets to all major landmarks and monuments (such as the Eiffel Tower, Louvre Museum, Arc de Triomphe, Les Invalides, etc.) are not included.
Schedule & prices
- Runs
- Every day
- Start times
- 8:00 AM, 9:00 AM, 10:00 AM, 11:00 AM, and 12:00 PM
- Next available
- Thu, Oct 15
- Adult (ages 1+)
- $427
Prices are per person when two book together; a solo traveller pays $854.
Larger groups pay less per person.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 14.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Your private Paris City Day Trip begins with pickup from any hotel or private address in central Paris, followed by a comfortable 25-minute drive to Montmartre. You then spend 30 minutes exploring Montmartre and the beautiful Sacré-Cœur Basilica, enjoying panoramic views and learning about the artistic history of the neighborhood.
Next, a 15-minute drive brings you to the magnificent Opéra Garnier, where you enjoy an exterior visit of 15 minutes while your driver-guide explains its architecture and cultural importance. After a short 10-minute drive, you arrive at Place Vendôme, also known as Napoleon Square, and enjoy a 15-minute photo stop beside the famous Vendôme Column.
Louvre Museum
A further 10-minute drive takes you to the Louvre Museum, where you spend 30 minutes at the iconic glass pyramids for photos and historical commentary.
Notre-Dame
You then travel 10 minutes to Saint-Michel Square, enjoying a 15-minute walk and photo stop before continuing on foot for 10 minutes to Île de la Cité. At Notre-Dame Cathedral and City Island, you spend 30 minutes discovering the birthplace of Paris and learning about Gothic architecture. You then enjoy a relaxed 45-minute lunch break at a local bistro or riverside café of your choice.
After lunch, the tour continues with a scenic 20-minute drive along the Left Bank of the Seine, passing the French Parliament with live commentary. This is followed by a 15-minute photo stop at Concorde Square. You then enjoy a 15-minute drive-by of the Grand Palais and Petit Palais before reaching Les Invalides, where you spend 25 minutes exploring the complex and the Tomb of Napoleon.
Champs-Elysees Quartier
Next, you enjoy a classic Parisian experience with a 20-minute drive along the Avenue des Champs-Élysées before stopping at the Arc de Triomphe for 30 minutes of photos and historical explanation. A 15-minute drive brings you to Trocadéro Square, where you enjoy 20 minutes taking in the full panoramic view of the Eiffel Tower.
Eiffel Tower
After a short 15-minute drive, you arrive at the Eiffel Tower area and spend 20 minutes exploring the surroundings and capturing close-up photos.
The Seine
The experience concludes with an optional relaxing 55-minute Seine River Cruise, offering stunning river views of Paris’s most famous monuments before your return drop-off in central Paris, completing your 8-hour private city experience.
What's included
Included
Luxury 7-seater vehicle
Air-conditioned vehicle
Parking Fees
Not included
Meals
Restroom on board
Pickup Locations & Times
Please be ready in your hotel lobby or at the main entrance of your private address 10 minutes before the scheduled pickup time. Your driver-guide will arrive in a luxury 7-seater vehicle and may contact you shortly before arrival. Pickup and drop-off are available from any hotel or private address in central Paris. For locations outside central Paris, please contact us in advance to confirm availability and any additional charges.
How it compares in Paris
- Starting price $427 is 24% below the typical $564 for tours of similar length in Paris
Excurgo comparison of 4,613 Viator tours, recalculated daily.
Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
1+ days before100% refund
0–1 days before0% refund
Frequently asked questions
How long does Private 8 hours Paris City Day Trip with Local Driver Guide take?
Private 8 hours Paris City Day Trip with Local Driver Guide lasts about 8 hours. The itinerary has 8 stops.
How much does Private 8 hours Paris City Day Trip with Local Driver Guide cost?
Prices start at $427 per person for this Paris experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. That is the per-person price when two book together; a solo traveller pays $854. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
What days does Private 8 hours Paris City Day Trip with Local Driver Guide run?
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, starting at 8:00 AM, 9:00 AM, 10:00 AM, 11:00 AM, and 12:00 PM.
Can I cancel Private 8 hours Paris City Day Trip with Local Driver Guide for free?
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Is hotel pickup included?
Yes, pickup is offered. Please be ready in your hotel lobby or at the main entrance of your private address 10 minutes before the scheduled pickup time. Your driver-guide will arrive in a luxury 7-seater vehicle and may contact you shortly before arrival. Pickup and drop-off are available from any hotel or private address in central Paris. For locations outside central Paris, please contact us in advance to confirm availability and any additional charges. Pickup points include Local 101 Beaurepaire, Hotel Auguste.
What languages is Private 8 hours Paris City Day Trip with Local Driver Guide offered in?
The experience is available in EN, FR.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a private experience: only your party takes part. Up to 6 travellers can book together.
Is the tour suitable for children?
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller Specialized infant seats are available
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
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