This private city tour and Louvre excursion with a guide will provide a comprehensive explanation of the history behind the most famous sights and monuments of Paris and submerge you into the atmosphere of the greatest works of art. You are going to ride a comfortable private car after the certified driver meets you at your hotel and invites you to a luxurious car (Mercedes minivan or similar). This tour is an excellent option if you are going to plan your route and make a to-visit list for the whole stay.
Itinerary of Paris discovery tour and Louvre private visit
During Paris discovery tour and Louvre private visit the guide will tell you about the city architecture, and some of the facts about the building you will see:
— Opera Garnier, where the famous play “Phantom of the Opera” was conceived and staged.
— Vendome square built in the XVII century;
— Royal Palace and the Louvre museum (skip-the-line tickets incl.).The duration of the visit is approximately 2:00–2:30;
— Conciergerie and Notre Dame cathedral. You will have a guided visit of the most famous cathedral in the world and an opportunity to take pictures of the Notre Dame in the daylight;
— Town Hall (Hotel de Ville) and the smaller of the two islands, St Louis;
— Marais district;
— Latin Quarter where the most famous universities are located, including Sorbonne, Ecole des Mines and the Polytechnic University;
— St. Germain quarter where many artists and culture workers of the early XXth century and the Belle Epoque created their works;
— Orsay Museum;
— Concorde square, the vastest square of the Western world where the royal dynasty was executed during the Revolution;
— Champs Elysees, one of the most expensive and famed streets in the world;
— Arc of Triumph constructed by Napoleon;
— Grand Palais, the Museum of Army at the Invalides, veterans’ barracks;
— Montmartre, where the most famous painters used to live;
— In the end, the driver takes you directly to your hotel.
Should you desire to spend more time at one of the monuments or slow the pace down during your Paris discovery tour and Louvre private visit, please send us a message in advance so that we could tailor the agenda to your needs, possibly omitting some of the monuments from the list.