easy
5–6 hours
Basic walking stamina needed for urban terrain and museum grounds
Experience Paris’s historic heart and the Louvre’s masterpieces in one private day tour with Babylon Tours Paris. Skip lines and dive into rich stories on this seamless cultural journey.
€139 - €259 | 5.5 Hrs | SKIP-THE-LINE | Notre-Dame & History | All the Must-Sees in One Day!
Experience the essence of Paris in a single day with a private tour that combines the historic center and the iconic Louvre. Enjoy skip-the-line access, captivating stories from your personal guide, and explore landmarks like Notre-Dame and the Tuileries Gardens, culminating in an intimate journey through the Louvre's masterpieces.
Skip-The-Line Private Walking Tour & Museum Tour Professional Tour Guide Exclusively For You Tour Includes All Entrance Fees Entry Into The Notre-Dame Cathedral Duration 5 - 5.5 Hours (Including A Lunch Break) Private Transportation Included Between Tour Locations If Necessary Tour Will Run, Rain Or Shine
Tour price does NOT include Hotel Pickup or Drop-Off (we recommend UBER or Taxi) Tour does NOT include gratuities (OPTIONAL)
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 to 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 with a visit inside to view its iconic stained glass windows. 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 skip the lines at 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.
Reserve your spot well in advance to secure your preferred date and avoid last-minute disappointment, especially during peak tourist seasons.
Expect a fair amount of walking through city streets and inside the Louvre’s expansive halls, so sturdy footwear is key.
Stay hydrated while moving between outdoor city stops and indoor museum spaces; refill stations are often available but carry water just in case.
Meet your guide at the designated starting point promptly to maximize your full-day itinerary without missing key highlights.
Paris’s city center grew around landmarks like Notre-Dame, reflecting centuries of religious, political, and cultural change.
The Louvre and Paris maintain strict preservation efforts to protect art and historic architecture from environmental and visitor impact.
Essential for navigating Paris’s cobblestones and museum floors comfortably.
Useful for spring showers common during city strolls.
spring specific
Staying hydrated is key during long tours involving walking.
Capture iconic architecture and artwork details during your tour.