Paris City Center & Louvre Museum Exclusive Guided Tour -Reserved Entry Included
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Paris, France
Walking Tours hosted by Babylon Tours Paris
5 hours and 30 minutes (approx.)
Up to 8 travelers
Meet everyone at the start point
Mobile ticket
Offered in English
About
- TOUR GUIDE EXCLUSIVELY FOR YOU (Does NOT apply if you choose "SAVE! BOOK SEMI-PRIVATE" option)
- WHEELCHAIR FRIENDLY (Does NOT apply if you choose "SAVE! BOOK SEMI-PRIVATE" option)
- DURATION 5.5 HOURS
- LUNCH / COFFEE BREAK (Lunch Expenses Not Included)
- ALL ENTRANCE FEES
- GUIDED WALKING TOUR & MUSEUM TOUR WITH RESERVED ENTRY INCLUDED
- Tour Price Does NOT Include Hotel Pickup or Drop-Off (We Recommend UBER or Taxi)
- Tour Does NOT Include Gratuities (OPTIONAL)
- Temporary exhibitions NOT included
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 de la Cite
Once at the meeting point, you will start your tour by exploring ile de la cite, the oldest settlement in Paris. Once known as Lutetia, this former Roman city was the predecessor of present-day Paris, from which the city grew outwards.
30 minutes (approx.)・No admission tickets required
Stop atCathedrale Notre-Dame de Paris
From here, you will see the infamous Notre-Dame Cathedral – the most famous of the Gothic cathedrals of the Middle Ages, distinguished for its size, antiquity and architectural interest.
10 minutes (approx.)・Admission not included
Stop atPalais de Justice de Paris
Located on the île de la Cité the Palais de Justice, once known as the Palais de la Cité contains some of the oldest surviving buildings such as:
10 minutes (approx.)・Admission not included
Stop atSainte-Chapelle
A gem of Gothic style, the St Chapelle was built in seven years. It was intended to house precious Christian relics, including Christ’s crown of thorns, acquired by Saint louis.
10 minutes (approx.)・Admission not included
Stop atConciergerie
The Conciergerie is the oldest remaining part of the Palais de la Cité, as well as at a time the most notorious prison in all of France. Over a thousand “enemies of the Revolution” were housed there, and famous figures like Marie Antoinette ended their lives there.
10 minutes (approx.)・Admission not included
Stop atFontaine Saint-Michel
You will then pass by the Saint-Michel fountain, a monumental fountain commissioned by Haussmann, under Napoleon III. It depicts the archangel Michael vanquishing the Devil, evoking thoughts of the battle between Good and Evil.
10 minutes (approx.)・No admission tickets required
Stop atPlace Dauphine
Afterwards, we will see Place Dauphine, a beautiful historic square, combining all the beauty and romance of Paris. Tucked away on the western tip of the île de la Cité, Place Dauphine was one of the first projects commissioned by Henri IV.
10 minutes (approx.)・No admission tickets required
Stop atPont Neuf
From here, we will walk to the bridge, Pont Neuf, which is considered to be the oldest stone bridge in Paris. Today Pont-Neuf is part of the banks of the Seine listed as a World Heritage site by Unesco.
10 minutes (approx.)・No admission tickets required
Stop atStatue equestre d'Henri IV
In the middle of the bridge we will see the equestrian statue of King IV. Although the original statue dated from the 1600s, the one you will see today is a replica in its placed, as the original was destroyed during the French Revolution.
10 minutes (approx.)・No admission tickets required
Stop atPont des Arts
Before making our way to the Louvre we will see the Pont des Arts, a bridge which connects the Insitut de France and the Louvre. Built between 1801 and 1804, it was the first iron bridge in Paris.
10 minutes (approx.)・No admission tickets required
Stop atDomaine National du Palais-Royal
Created by the Cardinal Richelieu in 1633, the Palais Royal and its gardens, are just a short walk from the Louvre. The Palace housed royal families up until the Palace of Versailles was built. Here you will be able to enjoy the peaceful gardens surrounded by a fantastic futuristic architecture with contemporary sculptures.
10 minutes (approx.)・No admission tickets required
Stop atArc de Triomphe du Carrousel
Leaving the Louvre behind us we will walk towards the Tuileries Gardens, passing through the Arc du Carrousel, a huge arc built to commemorate Napoleon’s military victories.
10 minutes (approx.)・No admission tickets required
Stop atJardin des Tuileries
We will then enter the Tuileries Gardens, the oldest Park in Paris, with a history that dates back to the 17th century.
10 minutes (approx.)・No admission tickets required
Stop atThe Tuileries Gardens Bookstore
During your stroll in the Tuileries Gardens, you will pass by the Gardens’ Bookshop, a quaint bookstore tucked away in a corner which contains a large collection of gardening and landscape design books, along with some garden themed gifts and cards.
10 minutes (approx.)・No admission tickets required
Stop atPlace de la Concorde
Place de la Concord, a site originally known for having been an execution site during the French Revolution, and which marks the start of the Champs Elysée.
10 minutes (approx.)・No admission tickets required
Stop atChamps-Elysees
The renowned Champs Elysée, considered one of the world’s most beautiful avenues. You can then enjoy some shopping or a stroll towards the Arc de Triomphe.
10 minutes (approx.)・No admission tickets required
Stop atLouvre Museum
After a Break for Lunch, beat the entrance lines to one of France’s top attractions and explore with ease on this private 2.5 hour guided Louvre Museum tour in Paris. The Louvre Museum is very popular among Paris’ locals and visitors alike, and queues can be long. Follow your expert guide through the hallowed hallways and gain insight into thousands of years of art history. Discover famous works such as the ‘Mona Lisa’ or the ‘Venus de Milo’, and enjoy free time to explore further at the end of this guided tour.
2 hours and 30 minutes (approx.)・Admission included
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- It is imperative that you provide us with guests MOBILE PHONE NUMBER (including country code)
- Notes: Louvre museum may be subjected to occasional closures without previous warning from the museum management. When this occurs, we will provide guests with an appropriate alternative if the museum opening time is delayed more than 1h from the tour starting time. In these cases we are unable to provide refunds or discounts. Appropriate dress is required for entry into some sites on this tour. No large bags or suitcases are allowed inside the museum, only handbags or small thin bag packs are allowed through security. Due to increased security measures at many attractions some lines may form on tours with 'Skip the Line' or 'No Wait' access. Some specific rooms inside the museum are subjected to a very quiet or restricted right to speak inside, in this cases your guide will provide the information about this places before entering the specific rooms where this rule applies. Some collections may vary along the year.
- IMPORTANT RE: WHEELCHAIR FRIENDLY **Wheelchair friendly tour is only available as a PRIVATE TOUR (if you chose the "SEMI-PRIVATE TOUR" option, you will not be able to have a tour or a refund)**
Cancellation Policy
Free Cancellation: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Excellent tour!
thomasmX3434AZ, Dec 2024
My wife and I had a wonderful tour from our guide Malakai. We got much more from our experiences in the Paris City Center and Louvre than we would have on our own. In particular, the Louvre is confusing to navigate without a good guide. Malaika had a great knowledge of French history and culture. You can tell she loves the Louvre, and she pointed out many less famous beautiful pieces there. She also recommended a great cafe (Cafe Carousel) for a quick snack between the two parts of the combined tour.
Great Tour with a great guide
artb859, Dec 2024
Great Tour!
Get Florent if you can! He is a great and very knowledgable guide and easy going person. If you want to see Mona Lisa up close he knows the trick!
A great experience!
Britney_F, Dec 2024
Mark was great! We spent about two hours walking around Isle de la Cite, learning about the origin of the city of Paris. We also walked around Saint Germain and the Latin Quarter. We then had an hour lunch break, where we dinned at an out door cafe. After that, we walked to the Louvre, which we stayed for about two hours. We got to see a few of the highlights, such as the Mona Lisa, Venus de Milo, other paintings by Da Vinci, The Great Sphinx, The wedding at Cana and the winged victory. It was a lot of walking, but worth it. We really enjoyed the tour!
Best Tour in Paris
Nick_A, Dec 2024
This was by far the best tour we took in Paris. MARCEL was our guide, and we couldn’t have chosen a better person for the job. He had an abundance of knowledge, answered any question that was asked of him, and even made a detour on the city tour once I asked him his what his favorite Parisian street food was. Once inside the Louvre, he shared interesting facts about the history of the sculptures and paintings that he pointed out along the way. With the sheer size of the Louvre, it is a lot to try to take it all in. Marcel provided a comprehensive overview of the works inside the museum that didn’t feel like we were missing anything, but also not overwhelmed by the amount either. If I could, I would have Marcel give me every tour in Paris!
Family Christmas in Paris
Kim_J, Dec 2024
Jean (Babylon tour guide) was such a wonderful guide. We learned so much history and enjoyed everything about our day. Jean really made the difference. So knowledgeable and very personable.
Not sure how I could ever find him but would love him as our guide on the next visit.
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