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Paris Highlights Tour: Eiffel Tower, Notre Dame & Louvre Entry

Paris, France
4hDurationEnglishOffered inMobile ticketTicketNot includedPickupEasyLevel

About this experience

Experience the main sights of Paris in a four-hour guided tour. Begin with views of the Eiffel Tower from Trocadéro before heading to Île de la Cité. Visit the areas surrounding Notre Dame, Sainte-Chapelle, and the Conciergerie, then proceed to the Latin Quarter. The tour concludes at the Louvre, with a timed-entry ticket included. This tour is ideal for first-time visitors and those with limited time in the city. It may not suit travelers seeking a leisurely exploration of each site, as it focuses on efficiency and highlights.

Itinerary

1

Jardins De Trocadero

Meet your guide at the Statue of Benjamin Franklin in the Trocadéro Gardens before setting off on a scenic walk toward the Seine, with the Eiffel Tower already visible in the distance.

2

Eiffel Tower

Cross the Pont d'Iéna for one of the clearest views in Paris, the Eiffel Tower rising directly ahead, framed by the river below. Your guide shares the story of the 1889 World's Fair that built it, along with the years it spent nearly being torn down, before you stop for photos at a few of the best angles nearby.

3

Pont Neuf

Take the Metro to Île de la Cité, the small island at the heart of medieval Paris, and walk past Pont Neuf, the city's oldest standing bridge.

4

Cathedrale Notre-Dame de Paris

View the exterior of Notre-Dame, one of the finest examples of French Gothic architecture, while your guide shares the story of its history and ongoing restoration.

5

Sainte-Chapelle

Admire the exterior of Sainte-Chapelle, a former royal chapel famous for its stained glass, and hear the story of the medieval king who built it to house his collection of holy relics.

6

Latin Quarter

Walk through the Latin Quarter, a lively student neighborhood that's been a center of learning since the Middle Ages, on the way to the final stop.

7

Louvre Museum

Finish at the Louvre Museum, once a royal palace and now the world's most visited museum. Your guide explains why a modern glass pyramid sits in its historic courtyard, then leads you inside with your ticket already arranged.

What's included / not included

Eiffel Tower (exterior)Local English-speaking guideLa Conciergerie (exterior)Ticket for Louvre Museum (28 EUR)Notre-Dame (exterior)Metro ticketsSainte-Chapelle (exterior)Latin QuarterÎle de la Cité & Pont Neuf
GratuitiesHotel Pick-Up/Drop-OffEiffel Tower ticket

Additional information

Accessibility and comfort

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Good to know

  • Unfortunately due to the nature of this tour it is not suitable for guests with mobility impairments or with wheelchairs, or strollers.
  • This is a walking tour. Guests should be able to walk at a moderate pace without difficulty.
  • Areas visited during this tour are subject to closure. Your guide may need to modify areas visited on the day of the tour.
  • Louvre Museum entry (€28 per person) is included in this tour's price. Visitors under 18 and EEA residents under 26 can visit the Louvre free of charge with valid ID and proof of residency, outside of a group tour.
  • All guests, including infants, are required to book a ticket to enter the Louvre. Infants (0–1 year old) can enter free of charge but must be included at the time of booking and counted in the total group headcount.

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