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Paris Private City & Louvre Tour by Babylon Tours Paris - Paris

Paris Private City & Louvre Tour by Babylon Tours Paris

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Difficulty

easy

Duration

5.5 hours

Fitness Level

Participants should be able to walk and stand comfortably for several hours, with minimal elevation changes.

Overview

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.

City Tour
History Tour
Museum
Private
Transportation
Walking Tour
Paris, Île-de-France

Combo: Paris City Center + Louvre Museum Guided Tour - Private (ENGLISH)

5.5 hrs | RESERVED ENTRY INCLUDED | All the Must-Sees in One Day!

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Combo: Paris City Center + Louvre Museum Guided Tour - Private (ENGLISH) photo 1

About This Adventure

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.

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Rates

  • Adult: - €199 - €509
  • Youth: - €199 (Ages 10 - 17)
  • Child: - €159 (9 and under)

Duration

5.5 hours (including a lunch break)


Meeting Point

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


About

  • 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.
  • This tour is in English.

Includes

  • Private Walking Tour & Museum Tour with reserved entry ticket.
  • Professional Tour Guide Exclusively For You
  • Tour Includes All Entrance Fees  
  • Duration 5.5 Hours (Including A Lunch Break)
  • Private Transportation Included Between Tour Locations If Necessary
  • Tour Will Run, Rain Or Shine

Excludes

  • Tour price does NOT include Hotel Pickup or Drop-Off (we recommend UBER or Taxi)
  • Tour does NOT include gratuities (OPTIONAL)

Full Description

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.

Adventure Tips

Reserve Your Spot Early

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.

Wear Comfortable Shoes

The tour involves several hours of walking on cobblestones and museum floors, so sturdy, comfortable footwear is a must.

Arrive With Minimal Bag Load

The Louvre has security restrictions; avoid bringing large bags or backpacks for smoother entry.

Bring Seasonally Appropriate Layers

Indoor and outdoor segments vary in temperature, so dressing in layers helps adapt to changing environments comfortably.

Local Insights

Wildlife

  • Urban pigeons frequenting Notre Dame square
  • River swans on the Seine adjacent to Île de la Cité

History

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.

Conservation

Efforts to maintain Notre Dame and Louvre include strict preservation protocols and limits on tourist numbers to protect fragile historic and artistic assets.

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Recommended Gear

Comfortable walking shoes

Essential

Essential for navigating cobblestone streets and museum floors comfortably.

Light layer jacket

Essential

Helps adapt to variable spring temperatures on outdoor sections.

spring specific

Compact umbrella

Useful for unexpected rain showers during your tour.

fall specific

Small daypack or crossbody bag

Ideal for carrying essentials while complying with museum security restrictions.