FRANCE
The ones worth booking.
The 15 most popular private tours. What each one is actually like, who runs it, and what it costs.
Semi-private Louvre tour with reserved entry, small group of up to 6, and a smart 2.5-hour route through major masterpieces.
“Ana was amazing. She catered the tour to our small group. We were impressed with her knowledge. I would highly recommend her.”
Shared hotel-to-CDG transfer with air-conditioned van pickup in central Paris. Door-to-door comfort, clear luggage rules, and flight-time timing.
“Driver was on time. Safe driver. Got me to the airport on time. Very nice and kind. Was very happy with this service.”
Private Eiffel Tower photoshoot with a pro photographer, posing guidance, and edited digital photos in 48 hours. Posing help included.
“I liked that it was flexible and the photographer knew the good spots”
A private Seine cruise in Paris with French champagne, sweet surprises, and classic views of Eiffel Tower and Notre-Dame.
“This was our favorite experience in Paris! The boat was beautiful. The champagne and treats were wonderful. The views spectacular! Our captain/guide was so awesome and fun to hang out with. He took and shared the best photos for us- super high end images! Love that this is a small family owned business as well.…”
Private electric golf cart tour in Paris with an English-speaking guide, hotel pickup, and flexible stop-anywhere photo moments for up to 3.
“Our guide Brice was amazing. He showed up early to pick us up and was so polite. He was knowledgeable about everything and remarkably efficient in getting us quickly to so many memorable spots.”
Private Paris airport transfer from CDG or ORLY with a meet-and-greet sign, flight tracking, and an air-conditioned vehicle for up to eight.
“Driver was On time, pleasant, and professional. Car was immaculately maintained. Would highly recommend”
Private arrival transfer from CDG or Orly to central Paris hotels with meet-and-greet, a fixed per-person price, and up to 8 passengers.
“This pickup service was a disaster as the "where to meet" instructions on the Viator app were completely wrong. As a result we were running all over the Paris airport and lost an hour looking for our driver. This was no fault of the driver. I did receive communication from a Viator representative and sent…”
Private Montmartre food tour with wine, cheese, pastries, and a bespoke picnic lunch, guided in English and paced just for your group.
“Mattheiu was awesome! He is a local who grew up in the area and was able to share the history and his pride exuded as we walked through the village. The cheeses and bread were incredible!”
Review the Louvre timed-entry ticket, private guide option, early access, crowd levels, pricing, entry tips, and practical advice for your visit.
“Great to walk around at our own pace. The ticket allowed us to get in even earlier which made it super convenient for our schedule.”
90-minute private Louvre tour from the Pyramid. See Mona Lisa and more with guidance, then buy museum tickets separately.
“Great 1 1/2 hour tour of the Louvre with a kind and knowledgeable tour guide. Very enjoyable trip to the Louvre.”
Semi-private Orsay tour for up to 6 people with priority entry, a clear art timeline, and time for questions—2.5 hours in English.
“Our tour was with Beatrice T who was absolutely wonderful. Very knowledgeable about all of the artists and works. Guided us through the museum in chronological order and made sure we noticed the progression.”
Explore Lyon’s secret traboules in Vieux Lyon on a small-group private walk. 50+ passages, silk and Resistance stories, 2.5 hours.
“Yannick was an amazing guide with so much passion and knowledge. He was so fun to walk with and had some great jokes and stories that were amazing. Truly enjoyed the experience and I hope to send some friends to take his tour when they come to visit France. Merci!”
Ride Paris in a vintage sidecar with flexible stops from Roman Arenes to Montmartre and Eiffel Tower. Private, English-guided.
“This is a great fun way to see the sites of Paris. We had two bikes for a family of 4. Our guides were very nice and made the experience great. I would recommend to anyone for their visit to Paris.”
Skip the ticket line at the Louvre with a private family guide covering 4–6 highlights in 2 hours.
“Tour was great. Our guide Lucineide was on time, helpful, knowledgeable, and spot on in showing us selected and incredible master pieces with in depth details all in a couple of hours. An outstanding professional. Absolute worth and recommend.”
Private Paris hotel departure transfer to CDG or Orly with hotel-lobby pickup, nameplate meet-up, AC vehicles, water, and direct terminal drop.
“Our transfer from our hotel in Paris to Charles de Gaulle airport was smooth and effortless. Initially, the driver (and subsequently Viator) reached out because the driver was running late, but he picked us up on time; loaded our luggage and off we went. The SUV was clean and the driver was an expert navigating…”
