First-Day in Paris --Private Day Tour of Iconic Sights + Flavors
16 Reviews
Paris, France
Pastry Tours hosted by the Curiosity Collective
9 hours (approx.)
Up to 15 travelers
Meet everyone at the start point
Mobile ticket
Offered in English
About
- Dessert Tasting -- chocolates, pastries, macarons, and then some...
- Wine + Champagne are included, as well as substitutes for non-drinkers, for pairing with the cheeses we select from the Marche
- Bottled water
- Paris' best croissants and pastries
- Use of bicycle
- We enjoy a grazing afternoon, a picnic when the weather is agreeable, and a Wine and Cheese Tasting. Includes Charcuterie, seasonal fruits, local specialties like crepes, some of the best ice cream
- Boat Cruise Tickets
- Coffee and/or Tea
- Entry tickets to museums/ Eiffel Tower. We do not go inside.
What's not included
Pickup point
Multiple pickup locations offered. During checkout you will be able to select from the list.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop atIle Saint-Louis
We roam the streets on the ground where the Parisii tribe first settled and enjoy a wine and cheese tasting in a secret underground cellar as well as ice cream (warm weather) or hot chocolate(chilly weather)
1 hour (approx.)・No admission tickets required
Stop atCanal Saint-Martin
Commissioned by Napoleon Bonaparte, beloved by Paris' hipster and student set
45 minutes (approx.)・No admission tickets required
Stop atLe Marais
Stroll the cobblestone streets of Paris' medieval district on our way to taste the Most Expensive Cheese in France, discover Paris' oldest covered market, sample the best macarons in town, meet our friends who make the best charcuterie, and gather supplies for our picnic (weather permitting) while we zigzag streets with stories to tell...
2 hours (approx.)・No admission tickets required
Stop atPlace des Vosges
In the courtyard of kings, revolutionaries, and de Medicis, we relax and enjoy our picnic (weather permitting) and visit a secret garden and sample decadent French chocolates
30 minutes (approx.)・No admission tickets required
Stop atSainte-Chapelle
See the exterior of the architectural marvel built to house Jesus' Crown of Thorns by the eventual St. Louis
5 minutes (approx.)・No admission tickets required
Stop atSaint Germain des Pres Quarter
We breeze through Paris' vaunted St. Germain district on bikes and see Paris' chicest residents visiting galleries or enjoying outdoor cafes.
10 minutes (approx.)・No admission tickets required
Stop atCathedrale Notre-Dame de Paris
Let's visit the exterior of the Notre Dame and see the progress of the renovations and learn about the most historic cathedral in the world.
10 minutes (approx.)・No admission tickets required
Pass byMarche aux fleurs - Ile de la Cite
We breeze through the flower and bird market commissioned by Napoleon Bonaparte
Stop atPalais de Justice de Paris
See the exterior of the court where Marie Antoinette was tried and sentenced to the guillotine
5 minutes (approx.)・No admission tickets required
Stop atPont des Arts
The original Love Locks Bridge has a story to tell
10 minutes (approx.)・No admission tickets required
Stop atQuartier Latin
See the Latin Quarter and learn about it's history
5 minutes (approx.)・No admission tickets required
Stop atCour du Commerce Saint Andre
Discover how France supported American Revolutionary War and the guillotine became a symbol of the French Revolution
5 minutes (approx.)・No admission tickets required
Pass byPalais De L'institut De France
The official home of the French language
Pass byArc de Triomphe
We see the monument commissioned by Napoleon Bonaparte
Stop atLouvre Museum
We glide through the inner grounds of the world's most famous art museum and hear the story of La Joconde -- the Mona Lisa while taking photos near the pyramid
10 minutes (approx.)・No admission tickets required
Pass byTuileries Garden
See the former courtyard of Kings, Queens, and Napoleon Bonaparte.
Stop atPlace de la Concorde
We visit the site where the guillotine stood and where Marie Antoinette lost her head during the French Revolution in Paris' largest public square.
10 minutes (approx.)・No admission tickets required
Pass byChamps-Elysees
We glide along Paris' most famous avenue like Parisians in comfortable, dedicated new bike lanes
Pass byLe Dome des Invalides
Hear the amazing history behind that stunning gold dome
Pass byPetit Palais
As we breeze by on bikes we take in 30+ notable sights
Pass byGrand Palais
As we breeze by on bikes, we take in 30+ notable sights
Stop atPont Alexandre III
Stop for photos and to discover the story of one of the most beautiful bridges in the world
5 minutes (approx.)・No admission tickets required
Stop atSeine River
We end our momentous day relaxing on an elegant cruise barge with chilly champagne and French apero snacks seeing Paris from it's most beautiful avenue -- the River Seine
1 hour (approx.)・Admission included
Stop atEiffel Tower
Eiffel Tower - the worlds most beloved monument
15 minutes (approx.)・Admission not included
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Cancellation Policy
Free Cancellation: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Excellent first day in Paris. You have to take this tour with Kat,
A4606NGadrianao, Dec 2024
Kat, is amazing,
Excellent coffee, croissants , macaroons, ice cream and my favorite chocolate, Wow! Plus she is so knowledgeable about current and historical events in Paris, she took us to an amazing tour, she did not rush us and took her time to show us so many amazing places. I would totally come again! She gave us a unique picture at a the end, this was a beautiful final detail. Thank you
Local spots you wouldn't find by yourself & a terrific guide. You will enjoy your whole day!
Sarah_L, Dec 2024
Every time we stopped, I said, "I would never have found this on my own." This tour touches on those smaller local spots that you likely would never encounter as a visitor, and Kat took us to so many of them. The food stops are all fantastic. DO NOT eat breakfast before you go, or you will miss out on enjoying the first stop and the bread-ly goodness. You will eat your way through this tour - this is no joke! Every food stop is carefully selected for you to enjoy something local and delicious.
If you are a history person who loves to know little details or full sagas about the places you visit, this is your chance. Kat is a wealth of historical knowledge, and full of joy and humor about Paris. If you want a more chill and less cerebral tour, she will roll with whatever the vibes are of the people in your group. If you are a person who doesn't speak a lot of French, having a local guide order food and facilitate your whole day makes the tour absolutely stress-free. Very relaxed and fun experience overall.
If you are nervous about the biking, don't be! I thought it would feel scary to ride around Paris, but you quickly get used to it, and the fear goes away. The local bikes have decent sized baskets that will hold your bags.
Wonderful experience
Dcks19, Dec 2024
Absolutely worth it. I did the croissant & pastries walking tour with my husband, and it was amazing! Our guide was awesome, very sweet and knowledgeable that gave us a lot of information about Paris in general. I loved it because she took us that I would have never thought it even existed. It was in the le Marais area, so you feel you really get to enjoy a true Parisian experience. I also liked that it was not only sweet stuffs but also savory so you get to experience a little bit of everything. Do not eat before the tour because even thought they are small meals, you’ll have PLENTY of food! I thought it was a little pricey but after the tour I thought it was really worth it.
Responses from curiositycollective
Merci beaucoup for the kind words :)
Pastries and Croissants Tour in the Marais!
kristinaojeda1, Dec 2024
We did a walking pastry and croissant tour with Kat in the Marais and we had the best time eating and talking our way through this beautiful neighborhood. Kat was so easy to connect with and she did amazing making sure to include the kids in everything. We would recommend this tour to any of our friends and family coming to Paris!
Decadent Flavors, Sights & Stories of MontmarteTasting Walk
AmiFranklin, Dec 2024
We took the Decadent Flavors, Sights & Stories of MontmarteTasting Walk with Marie and will remember this fun and informative tour as one of the highlights of our three-day trip to Paris. Because we were only there for a short time we were elated to experience this deep dive into fascinating Montmartre, and Marie could not have been a better guide. Any tour that begins with the guide handing me a croissant to eat while she talked gets high marks, but she went beyond that to talk about the bakery, the people who run it, and why they're important to the community. Marie included details like this at every delicious stop, and the bites and sips were so numerous that we didn't need dinner that night -- we may have had it, because Paris, but we didn't NEED it. :)
The hills and stairs in Montmartre are no joke, but they certainly helped us feel better about all we were consuming and Marie made sure to build in plenty of stops to rest and take in her stories and the scenery. I can't recommend this experience highly enough.
Responses from curiositycollective
Bonjour! Merci for writing! We are happy you enjoyed our favorite 'village in the city'...See you next time :)
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