Top Paris Public Transportation Tours

Pair a romantic, gourmet meal with fantastic sightseeing and you have this unique panoramic bus tour in Paris. Aboard a glass-enclosed, double-decker bus, take a seat at your table and soak up stunning 360-degree views of the City of Light as you indulge in fine French cuisine. Enjoy a 4-course lunch tour or stretch out the experience over a 6-course dinner. Sip wine, dine, and watch beautiful landmarks including the Notre Dame Cathedral, Louvre, and the Eiffel Tower pass by.

See one of Paris's spookiest attractions on this skip-the-line tour of the "world's largest grave." Forego the long lines in front of the attraction and head straight inside. Be prepared to see thousands of bones and skulls, remains from graves that were overflowing and consequentially excavated in the 17th century and hear amusing antidotes from your expert guide.

The Eiffel Tower is one of Paris' most popular attractions—why not bypass those lengthy lines all the way up to the second floor? This small-group, skip-the-line ticket gets you entry to the base of the Eiffel Tower and direct access to the tower's second-level viewing platform, which offers views of everything from the Louvre Museum to the Arc de Triomphe. A guide accompanies you, providing details on the tower's origins and intricacies as you go.

Explore the atmospheric neighborhoods of Paris like a local on this private custom-made tour that cleverly combines pleasurable walking moments into the historic neighborhoods with leisure driven time around Paris. Accompanied by your guide, enjoy walking tours of the Latin Quarter and Montmartre, and admire landmarks like the Pantheon, Jardin du Luxembourg, or Basilica du Sacré-Coeur. Get to navigate like a true Parisian and learn to easily and safely use the Paris Metro. Your itinerary can be adapted to suit your group, so be sure to let your guide know of your preferences.

See the best of Paris, and have amazing photos to remember your day on this Paris Photoshoot Tour. You’ll be able to put your phones away and enjoy the sites, safe in the knowledge that your memories are being captured. This flexible tour allows you to choose the places in Paris that you’d like to visit, such as the Eiffel Tower, the Louvre, or the Notre-Dame. After the tour, you’ll be emailed 200-400 photos, and you'll also be able to choose your favorites to be retouched.

See Paris' top sights on a panoramic tour by luxury bus that includes a 4-course lunch on board. Travel around the city on a glass-enclosed double-decker bus, and be seated at a table for views of the city as you dine on French cuisine. Pass by landmarks such as the Louvre, Eiffel Tower, and the Champs-Elysées. Select your preferred departure time when booking.

Have only a limited amount of time to discover Paris? This immersive, private tour introduces you to the 'City of Light’s' top attractions, all in one day. Meet your guide in the morning at your local hotel, and head to the Île de la Cité and the Île Saint-Louis, venture next to the Louvre, where skip-the-line tickets will make it easy to explore the masterpieces. Following a bistro lunch (own expense), you’ll see the Eiffel Tower, the Arc de Triomphe, and the Champs-Élysées.

See the highlights of the Musée d’Orsay’s collection, and beat the crowds, when you sign up for a small-group tour of the museum. The Musée d’Orsay is one of Paris’ largest and most visited museums; your skip-the-line access will save you time that otherwise would have been wasted in line. Once inside, follow your guide through the galleries. See masterpieces by artists the likes of Manet, Monet, Degas, and Van Gogh, and learn all about the Impressionist movement from your guide’s commentary.

Experience Paris’ of eras past on this walking tour of the famous Père Lachaise Cemetery. A knowledgable local guide will lead you through a maze of haunting yet romantic headstones and tombs including those of Jim Morrison, Balzac and Oscar Wilde – bedecked in vibrant kisses from hundreds of admirers. Learn about some of Paris’ most famous figures and iconic stories on this small-group excursion.

There’s so much to see and do in Paris, it’s hard to know where to start. This private full-day tour is the perfect way to maximize your time, with every detail tailor-made for you. Visit landmarks like the Eiffel Tower and the Louvre; explore Paris’s vibrant neighborhoods; hit the shops and markets, and get the inside scoop from a Parisian guide.

Almost 10 million travelers visit the Palace of Versailles every year, making skip-the-line access a smart investment. This convenient package, complete with escorted train journey from Paris to Versailles, enables you to beat the long lines then explore this UNESCO World Heritage Site with your choice of audio-guide or live guide. Besides the Hall of Mirrors and the iconic gardens, enjoy the Fountain Show on weekends between April and October.

Visit the final resting place of dozens of French kings and queens at the remarkable Basilica of St. Denis. Ride the Metro with a guide and small group to reach the 13th-century masterpiece, which was one of the world's first Gothic churches. Take a tour through the tumultuous arc of the French monarchy, from medieval rulers to the bloody end of the 'Ancien Régime' with the French Revolution, and learn about the role of royalty in the evolution of Paris as you view an amazing collection of tombs and altars.

This tour is for families who want to make sure everyone - kids and parents alike - enjoys their visit to Paris. Your guide will be young and dynamic, and will interact well with each member of the family. Your tour will include kid breaks that you choose: ice cream at Berthillon, or miniature sailing boats at Luxembourg gardens, or merry-go-round rides, or a Harry Potter stop etc. Our Paris icons - Notre Dame, Eiffel the tower, Louvre, Montmartre etc. - all have great stories behind them that can speak to children as well as for adults. And to put your program together, we will first ask you: how old are your kids? boys or girls? what do they like to do? what do they not like to do? and so on. This is a custom-made tour, tailored to your (and your kids') interests.

Book a fun, productive first day in Paris to get an orientation of the city and discover places you'll want to visit further during your stay. With a private guide dedicated to just you and your party, spend two hours getting acquainted with the city. Your guide will teach you about the different neighborhoods, how to speak a few words of French, how to buy Metro tickets, and what are the must-see attractions and must-eat food.

Spend two perfect days in Paris exploring the city just the way you want on a private, fully customized tour. Whether you want to see the city’s most iconic attractions or discover tucked-away treasures, your local guide designs an itinerary just for you and arrange all logistics — so you don’t have to worry about a thing. Your tour can be geared toward personal interests like art, history, food and wine, architecture or fashion.

Get an insider’s perspective on Paris with a private walking tour of your favorite neighborhood. Learn local history, discover tucked-away treasures, and get the scoop on the best places to eat, shop, and explore. Take your pick of diverse neighborhoods including Montmartre, Eiffel Tower/Champs-Elysées, St-Germain-des-Prés, Marais/Bastille, Opéra/Louvre, Montparnasse, or Panthéon/Latin Quarter. Enjoy the full attention of a private guide, who customizes your tour based on your interests and preferred pace.

Visit one of Paris’ most storied, romantic, and bohemian neighborhoods—and get up close and personal with the sights—on this private walking tour of hilltop Montmartre. Pick from multiple daily tour times, meet your guide at your hotel, and set off. Your itinerary is customizable, but you can look forward to seeing world-renowned area attractions like the Moulin Rouge and Sacré-Coeur Basilica. You can also visit the café where “Amélie” was filmed, follow in locals’ footsteps on the Place des Abbesses, and even explore a local vineyard.

UNESCO–listed Paris is considered among the world’s must-see destinations, but exploring as a tourist can leave you feeling detached from true city life. On this tour, begin with pickup at your hotel and see Paris through the eyes of your local guide. Hit top attractions like the Eiffel Tower, step off the tourist trail, and feel free to customize your route—with expert tips on exploring Paris independently afterward.

Enjoy three timeless activities in the City of Lights during this guided combo tour. Get a panoramic peek at Paris from the top of the Eiffel Tower—with admission tickets included—and admire the city’s centuries-old landmarks during a scenic boat cruise along the Seine River. Top it all off with a personalized private tour of the Louvre Museum, where you’ll see masterpieces like the Mona Lisa.

Make the most of your time in Paris by booking a private tour with a guide who tailors the itinerary to your group. You choose when and where to start the tour, indicate your interests and mobility level, and your private guide will create a customized excursion for your half-day tour (or other tour length). Highlights can include the Eiffel Tower, Arc de Triomphe, and Notre-Dame Cathedral.

Immerse yourself in French military and art history on a private tour of Les Invalides and the Musée Rodin. With an art-expert guide, tour Les Invalides, the 17th-century complex of military museums, churches and tomb of Napoléon Bonaparte. View the armory, models and monuments, and visit the Dôme des Invalides to see Napoleon’s imperious six-coffin sarcophagus. Afterward, explore the galleries and gardens of the Musee Rodin to admire works by the great 19th-century French sculptor and artist Auguste Rodin, including ‘The Thinker’ and ‘The Gates of Hell.’

Booking popular Paris experiences can strain even a sizable vacation budget. Travelers that want to do more, but save money along the way, shouldn't miss this top value combo experience including the Eiffel Tower and a Seine River cruise—both for one low price. Start with a scenic cruise on the Seine before heading back to shore, where you follow a guide to the Eiffel Tower. You can skip the line, head up to the summit, and take in the fantastic views of Paris all around.

Cast your gaze over some of Impressionism’s finest treasures during this Musée d'Orsay and Musée de l'Orangerie walking tour with private guide. Marvel at magnificent artworks including a collection of Monet paintings that are known as the ‘Water Lilies’ and ‘Bal du Moulin de la Galette’ by Renoir. Listen as your guide sheds light on the styles at play on the canvas, and learn of the various techniques used by artists of the era at the easel. Between museum visits, wander through the beautiful Jardin des Tuileries.

This combination city, history, and food tour is an excellent choice for first-time visitors to the City of Lights. Visit St Germain des Pres with its posh shops and eateries, and Ile St Louis, a small island in the Seine River. Have lunch at Le Procope, the oldest continuously-operated cafe in Paris. The tour also includes stops for ice cream and pastries at one of the oldest bakeries in Paris.