Paris in a Day with Skip-the-Line Eiffel Tower, Musée d’Orsay Guided Tour, City Walk & Seine River Cruise

554 reviews

9 hours

Max 16

Why take this tour?

Highlights

  • Reflect on the beauty of the city from a stunning vantage point
  • Explore the Sacré Coeur Basilica and the neighborhood of Montmartre
  • Delve into the heart of Medieval Paris and pay a visit to Notre Dame
  • Navigate the Latin Quarter and marvel at the world-famous landmarks housed within
  • See Impressionist art by the greats like Henri Matisse, Claude Monet, and Vincent Van Gogh
  • Skip the line to the Eiffel Tower and Orsay Museum
  • Take a relaxing cruise down the River Seine to see the city from a new perspective
  • Sites Visited
  • Montmartre
  • Notre Dame (exterior)
  • Sacré Coeur Basilica
  • Île de la Cité & Pont Neuf
  • La Conciergerie
  • Latin Quarter
  • Louvre Museum (exterior)
  • Trocadéro Plaza
  • Eiffel Tower (non-guided)
  • Seine River Cruise
  • Orsay Museum
  • Tour Includes
  • Local English-speaking guide
  • Expertly guided walking tour
  • Skip the line ticket for Orsay Museum
  • Skip the line ticket for Eiffel Tower
  • One hour Seine River Cruise (flexible ticket)
  • Headset

Take a day to explore Paris, top to bottom

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Verified Customer Reviews

Overall Rating
4.9 /5
based on 554 reviews
Rating summary by category
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Latest reviews
Excellent
Adam was absolutely the best. His knowledge of the city was great. The information and stories of the art in the D’Orsay made the museum visit so much more interesting. Would let him guide us anytime we are here. 10+++++
Karen · May 22, 2023 · United States · Female · 55 to 64 years
Excellent
Best tour we took in Paris. Guide was extremely knowledgeable and gave us an amazing overview of Paris that we used to build the remainder of our trip. The pace is VERY FAST so be forewarned but there are breaks built in for snacks and occasional trips on the Metro. My only criticism is we should have eaten BEFORE doing the Musee d’Orsay (at noon) rather than after. By the end of the Musee we were all exhausted and we all wanted to see more and actually had an extra 30 minutes where we could have seen other parts of the museum but we didn’t have it in us. Then we were told we had to travel another 30 minutes over to the Eiffel Tower BEFORE we could eat. So it was 3 pm before we had lunch. Otherwise it was a wonderful day ending by going up the tower. We saved our river cruise tickets and used them on the morning of our last day and saw Paris from another perspective- amazing!
Megan · May 09, 2023 · United States · Female · 45 to 54 years
Excellent
Loved this tour! You walk a lot but you see so much. It was fun using the metro and we loved all of the sights we visited. Our group size was good, ten people, and we loved our very informative guide, Jess.
Jan · May 01, 2023 · United States · Female · 65 to 74 years
Excellent
AnnaClaire was excellent!! Very knowledgeable and friendly! Made the tour so enjoyable!!
Josephine · Apr 29, 2023 · United States · Female · 55 to 64 years
Excellent
In preparing for our trip to Paris I had read a blog where someone recommended this tour as a way to get the lay of the land in Paris. I am so happy that I stumbled upon it and booked. Our tour guide was Emmanuelle who led us on an all day journey through Monmarte, the Louvre, and the Eiffel Tower. I can say with certainty that having a guide enhanced the experience greatly. You begin your day meandering through Monmarte, exploring the view from Sacre Coeur then observing some of the popular spots in the area like where Van Gogh lived, the famous windmill, and a delicious patisserie. We then took a break at a wonderful cafe. We left the area and took a walk near the Seine River, getting to see Notre Dame. Emmanuelle preplanned some lunch options, and we sat down for a french meal at Le Fumoir which was delicious. Then we went to the Louvre. I am certain that you could spend many, many hours at the Louvre and still not see it all. I felt we were in good hands to see everything we'd hoped to see and learn so much more than expected. The Louvre is extremely overwhelming so taking a tour greatly enhanced the experience. Finally, Emmanuelle took us to our final destination at the Eiffel Tower and it was a great way to end the day. We chose to use our Seine river cruise a few days later when the weather was nice and we weren't so tired. It ended up being a sunset cruise and we docked just in time for a magical last night in Paris watching the Eiffel Tower sparkle. Note- this is a very intensive walking tour. You walk, a lot. So if you are booking this, I encourage you to ensure that you are capable of walking a lot. Think like 20,000 steps a lot. There were some people who booked who ultimately bailed out as they couldn't keep up. It's a lot of money to throw away. You will walk. A lot.
Katie · Apr 09, 2023 · United States · Female · 35 to 44 years

Meeting Point

Meeting Point Map ⟶

Meeting Point
Anvers Metro Station. Meet in front of the information kiosk labeled "Paris Tourisme" directly across from the staircase down into the metro station. Your guide will be holding a green Walks sign.

Please meet 15 minutes prior to the tour start time.

FAQs

Is the Eiffel Tower always included on this tour?
The Eiffel tower is open almost every day of the year, but it often closes on Bastille Day (July 14th) in order to set up for the annual fireworks display above the tower. Some years preparations begin on the afternoon of the 13th. If you are planning to visit the Tower around Bastille Day, please contact our customer services team to check on the hours of closure for the Tower.
Can I bring a stroller on this trip with me?
Yes, but please be aware that not every metro station that we use has working elevators. If you bring a stroller for your child you will have to carry it up some stairs.
When we're on the 2nd floor of the Eiffel Tower, can I buy tickets to access the top of the tower.
Unfortunately, no. If you want to buy tickets to the top of the tower you have to return to the bottom, wait in line, then buy your ticket to the top. They cost €25.00 each.
Do I need to bring an ID with me on this tour?
Yes! Please ensure that all members of your party have a valid ID on them on the day of the visit. This is particularly important for guests who have qualified for a student discount.

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