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Thomas was great! He had...
Thomas was great! He had a lot of detailed history of the city which we appreciated! I will suggest him to anyone visiting Paris.
Private City Kickstart Tour: Paris
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At a glance
- Duration
- 1h 30min
- Price from
- $77 / person
- Location
- Paris, France
- Rating
- 4.9 / 5 · 131 reviews
- Languages
- EN, FR
- Group
- Private
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Confirmation
- Instant
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operator
- Withlocals
- Meeting point
- In front of the Book store Shakespeare & Company
Description
Receive a warm welcome to Paris on a private tour that will kick off your time in the city in the best way possible! In only 90 minutes, a local guide will get you acquainted with Paris to help you enjoy the rest of your stay to the fullest. Discover where to find Notre Dame and Jardin du Luxembourg, and how to explore them away from the crowds. And what about that unique family-owned restaurant or that amazing local hotspot? We got you covered; the local guides are experts in the subject! Forget about touristy traps; on this city kickstart tour, your guide will point you in the right direction. Private City Kickstart Tour: Paris is one of Withlocals' signature tours available in major cities worldwide. We work with passionate local guides who earn a fair fee. We support local economies by only offering local produce and prevent over-tourism with only small non-intrusive groups. Our tours are carbon-neutral and away from the standard tourist routes.
Schedule & prices
- Runs
- Every day
- Start times
- 21 times a day, 9:00 AM–7:00 PM
- Next available
- Wed, Oct 14
- Adult
- $77
Prices are per person when two book together; a solo traveller pays $151.
Larger groups pay less per person.
Out at sunset: the 4:30 PM departure is under way when the sun sets, around 5:41 PM in the coming weeks.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 13.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Cathedrale Notre-Dame de Paris
Notre Dame de Paris may not be the tallest, the oldest or the biggest cathedral in the world but it is certainly the most well-known.
Luxembourg Gardens
Designed in 1612 by Marie de' Medici, the Luxembourg Garden is the most centric, popular and beautiful park in Paris.
Pantheon
Depending on your host and their chosen route for the tour, this stop might also be included in your route.
Luxembourg Gardens
Saint Germain des Pres Quarter
The Seine
Louvre Museum
What's included
Included
Local Tips and Tricks
City Orientation
Private Tour
Local Guide
Not included
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Food and drinks
Traveller Ratings
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
4.9
131 reviews
How it compares in Paris
- Starting price $77 is 25% below the typical $102 for tours of similar length in Paris
Excurgo comparison of 4,615 Viator tours, recalculated daily.
Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Private tour: only you & your local guide
- Post Covid-19 regulations are applied to this product with regards to the number of participants, delivery methods of the tour and content of the tour.
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 City Kickstart Tour: Paris take?
Private City Kickstart Tour: Paris lasts about 1h 30min. The itinerary has 7 stops.
How much does Private City Kickstart Tour: Paris cost?
Prices start at $77 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 $151. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
What days does Private City Kickstart Tour: Paris run?
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, with 21 departures a day between 9:00 AM and 7:00 PM.
Can I cancel Private City Kickstart Tour: Paris for free?
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Where does the tour start?
The meeting point is In front of the Book store Shakespeare & Company. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
What languages is Private City Kickstart Tour: Paris 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 8 travellers can book together.
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Is Private City Kickstart Tour: Paris worth it?
Travellers rate it 4.9 out of 5 across 131 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Withlocals.
Reviews(131)
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
Z
Anukool is a fabulous tour guide
Anukool is absolutely brilliant! My 15 year daughter who was on her first trip to Paris and we LOVED him. He is beyond knowledgeable on Paris: Architecture, History, Fashion, Food! He has the most lovely personality and delivery. We thoroughly enjoyed every minute and was so happy he could accommodate our last minute changes and redirected our tour and it was fabulous.
C
A great start to exploring Paris
A great taste of Paris exploring the inner city. Alpha was a knowledgeable local guide and was a great way to start our visit.
Y
Great way to start trip
We had a great time learning about the city from a local! Our guide was fun and energetic. He took great pictures of my husband and I and I even got to see places from the Emily in Paris series where he helped create some memorable photo ops! Highly recommend as a quick way to get acclimated!
J
Great Walking Tour
Tour guide was great! Our tour guide was very knowledgeable and provided us with a great list of recommendations after the tour.
K
Kick Start Paris with Andrea
Andrea was wonderful. He gave us a lot of the history of the area but made it very entertaining! We really are glad we got him as our guide. Great tour for first day in Paris.
M
Highly recommend
Isabel’s was great helped us get comfortable in the neighborhood gave us a much of recommend for places to eat and things to do. I highly recommend it.
C
Great tour with Izabele
Our guide Izabele was fantastic!!! She was born and raised in Paris so her perspective was fun but more importantly local. She walked us around to all of the stops listed and customized the tour baed on our interests. Would highly recommend her to any first-timers.
M
Getting our bearings on the beautiful city of Paris
We met Andrea for our City Kickstarter tour and he was fantastic. Met us on the left bank and then provided us an overview and introduction to the beautiful city of Paris. Andrea shared many interesting stories and gave us a good introduction to what and how we should approach our week ahead. Andrea was easy to engage and open to questions and sharing opinions.
E
Guide never showed.
The guide never showed up. We are waiting to hear from trip advisor for a refund or will dispute the charge through our credit card.
Operator response
Dear guest, We're deeply sorry for the inconvenience you experienced during your private tour in Paris. This is certainly not the level of service we aim to provide, and we understand your frustration. We appreciate your patience as you await a resolution regarding your refund. If there's anything we can do from our end to expedite the process or assist you further, please feel free to let us know. We hope to have the opportunity to make this right and provide you with a memorable experience in the future. Best regards, Withlocals team
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