easy
5.5 hours
Participants should be able to walk and stand comfortably for several hours, with minimal elevation changes.
Experience Paris beyond the postcard with Babylon Tours Paris. This private 5.5-hour journey brings you from the iconic Notre Dame Cathedral through the historic Île de la Cité and into the world-class halls of the Louvre Museum for an intimate cultural encounter.
5.5 hrs | RESERVED ENTRY INCLUDED | All the Must-Sees in One Day!
Embark on a captivating 5.5-hour private tour of Paris, starting at the iconic Notre Dame Cathedral and exploring the historic Île de la Cité. Discover the Louvre's masterpieces, including the Mona Lisa and Venus de Milo, while uncovering the rich stories behind Paris's legendary sites with your personal guide.
5.5 hours (including a lunch break)
Meet at metro exit Cité (Line 4). Meet your guide outside of the exit of the metro station on the opposite side of the stairs next to Metro sign CITÉ
See it all in just one day on this joint tour between the historic center of Paris and its most famous museum, the Louvre. Our 5.5 hour private tour lets you see it all with one of our delightful guides that you’ll have all to yourself.
The city of Paris has spiraled out from Notre Dame over the centuries, so we think it’s only appropriate to start our private tour here. We’ll move towards the city’s oldest bridge and to its perfectly manicured flowerbeds at the Tuileries Gardens. Stand where heads rolled at the Place de la Concorde while learning about the world’s most beautiful avenue, the Champs Elysées. We’ll introduce you to the characters that built this city, including Henri IV, Louis XIV, and Napoleon Bonaparte, with stories you won’t find in the guidebooks.
After a break for lunch, we’ll head to the Louvre museum to discuss the highlights and masterpieces that attract millions of visitors to the museum each year. After the tour you’ll be well-versed in the museum’s history and secrets, and you’ll understand – well, almost – why thousands of people take selfies with the Mona Lisa. It’s the most famous museum in the world, and with good reason. From its roots as a fortress to its days as a royal residence, the Louvre museum has more secrets than any building in Paris could ever hold. This intimate private Louvre Museum tour seeks to captivate first timers as well as those who think they know it all as you visit statues like the armless Venus de Milo and the headless Winged Victory of Samothrace. Drool over the crowned jewels in the opulent Apollo Gallery and descend into the depths of the medieval moat beneath the museum. We’ll even discuss a few master painters like Michelangelo and Delacroix. From the smiling Mona Lisa to the 19th century masters, our passionate guides will show you what you need to see at the Louvre, as well as a few surprises.
Babylon Tours Paris offers private tours that can fill up quickly, especially during peak travel seasons—booking in advance ensures your preferred date and time.
The tour involves several hours of walking on cobblestones and museum floors, so sturdy, comfortable footwear is a must.
The Louvre has security restrictions; avoid bringing large bags or backpacks for smoother entry.
Indoor and outdoor segments vary in temperature, so dressing in layers helps adapt to changing environments comfortably.
Île de la Cité is the historic heart of Paris and home to its first settlements dating back to Roman times, with Notre Dame Cathedral as a Gothic marvel completed in the 14th century.
Efforts to maintain Notre Dame and Louvre include strict preservation protocols and limits on tourist numbers to protect fragile historic and artistic assets.
Essential for navigating cobblestone streets and museum floors comfortably.
Helps adapt to variable spring temperatures on outdoor sections.
spring specific
Useful for unexpected rain showers during your tour.
fall specific
Ideal for carrying essentials while complying with museum security restrictions.