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15 Guided Tours in Paris to Build a Day Around

183 tours  ·  from $17

This is the shortlist you would send a friend: 15 guided tours worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.

Paris: Louvre Guided Tour with Reserved Access & Boat Cruise - Meeting your guide at the Arc de Triomphe du Carrousel
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Paris: Louvre Guided Tour with Reserved Access & Boat Cruise

1.Louvre Guided Tour with Reserved Access & Boat Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 16,353 reviews · 1 day · from $81Our pick

Meet your English-speaking guide at the Arc de Triomphe du Carrousel for a 1 or 2-hour Louvre visit, reserved entry, and headset commentary. See the Mona Lisa, Venus de Milo, and Winged Victory, then use your Seine cruise ticket anytime within six months.

“Good - enjoyed the cruise. Could not hear anything over the speakers but we were outside / on the top level so not surprising”

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Louvre Museum Masterpieces Guided Tour with Access - The Louvre highlights in about two and a half hours
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Louvre Museum Masterpieces Guided Tour with Access

2.Louvre Museum Masterpieces Guided Tour with Access

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 12,023 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $86

Spend about three hours touring the Louvre with an English-speaking guide, audio headset, and reserved museum entry. Choose a shared, small-group, or private option. Guides such as Omar, Nazli, Summer, and Natalia are praised for clear stories, humor, and smart crowd advice.

“It was a fantastic tour of the Louvre all thanks to our guide Nazli. We’ve been on tours before but her incredible knowledge, passion, humor and insights went above and beyond. She even spent extra time with us after the end of the official tour to show us a few things as we had more questions.. That was incredible. We tried to tip her but she refused, said she was just passionate about her work. Fantastic experience we will not forget! Thank you Nazli”

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Louvre Museum - Exclusive Guided Tour (Entry Included) - Mona Lisa, Venus de Milo, and the headline works
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Louvre Museum – Exclusive Guided Tour (Entry Included)

3.Louvre Museum – Exclusive Guided Tour (Entry Included)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6,296 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $181Top rated

Meet your guide at the Louvre Pyramid for a 2.5-hour English tour through major masterpieces and quieter galleries. Guides such as Lee, Ivana, Eduardo, and Lou are praised for clear stories and good pacing. Choose a private or small-group option, then keep exploring on your own.

“Our guide Eduardo was fantastic. He move quickly and obviously had to show us the most famous pieces but he also took us to the lesser known but equally important pieces. He provided excellent background on the artwork and placed things in context with our current society. He packed so much information in and was a joy to spend time with.”

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Versailles: Skip-the-Line Guided Palace Tour and Full Access - Finding the red flag at Louis XIV’s statue
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Versailles: Skip-the-Line Guided Palace Tour and Full Access

4.Skip-the-Line Guided Palace Tour and Full Access

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 5,214 reviews · 1h 30m · from $88

Meet your guide at Louis XIV’s statue and enter Versailles through a separate group entrance. Spend 90 minutes with a live guide in the State Apartments and Hall of Mirrors, then continue at your own pace through the gardens, Trianon, and Marie Antoinette’s estate.

“The tour guide Olivia was very Nice and made the experience even better!”

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Louvre Priority Access with Mona Lisa Escort or Guided Option - Seeing the Mona Lisa in a crowded room
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Louvre Priority Access with Mona Lisa Escort or Guided Option

5.Louvre Priority Access with Mona Lisa Escort or Guided Option

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 4,420 reviews · from $74

Meet near the Louvre Pyramid for a 2.5-hour visit with timed entry. Choose a live guided tour covering the Mona Lisa, Venus de Milo, and Winged Victory, or take a host-led escort straight to the Mona Lisa before exploring alone.

“Yan was an excellent tour guide. She ensured we were all together and manuevered thru the huge crowds. She gave wonderful detailed explanations of several of the works of art. Highly recommend.”

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Louvre Museum: Skip-the-Line Small Group Guided Tour - Meeting near the Louvre Pyramid
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Louvre Museum: Skip-the-Line Small Group Guided Tour

6.Louvre Museum: Skip-the-Line Small Group Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 3,960 reviews · from $114

Spend two focused hours with a licensed guide at the Louvre, using priority entry to reach the Mona Lisa, Venus de Milo, Egyptian antiquities, Napoleon's apartments, and major paintings. Guides such as Ivan, Benedict, and Frederic are praised for lively explanations, though the route and group size can vary.

“The guide was funny and wealth of knowledge. Took us to so many spots we probably would have missed. Thank you.”

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Paris: Haunted Père Lachaise Cemetery Guided Tour - Meeting your guide at Boulevard Ménilmontant
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Paris: Haunted Père Lachaise Cemetery Guided Tour

7.Haunted Père Lachaise Cemetery Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 3,591 reviews · 2 hours · from $25

Walk Père-Lachaise with an English- or French-speaking guide such as Jade, Philippe, or Joséphine. In two hours, find the graves of Morrison, Wilde, Piaf, Chopin, and Proust while hearing cemetery history, strange cults, and ghost stories. Expect uneven paths, outdoor weather, and theatrical storytelling.

“Joséphine, our guide, was so interesting despite the cold weather that we has an overwhelming experience in the Père Lachaise cemetery. I will do it again, more probably in spring this time. Thanks for the great experience.”

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Eiffel Tower Guided Tour by Stairs with Optional Summit by Lift - Security and ticket queues: the part you must understand
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Eiffel Tower Guided Tour by Stairs with Optional Summit by Lift

8.Eiffel Tower Guided Tour by Stairs with Optional Summit by Lift

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,970 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $54

Meet near the Eiffel Tower for a guided climb up 674 steps to the second floor. Hear stories about Gustave Eiffel, see the glass floor and salvaged staircase, then add summit access by lift. Guides such as James, Ana, Fortune, Nihad, and Joanna are praised for clear, funny commentary.

“This tour was provided by Epic Tours and our guide was Nihad. Although the thought of climbing the Eiffel Tower was daunting our guide Nihad made it a pleasant experience. From getting us to the quickest queue possible, getting us up to speed about the History of the Tower while waiting in the queue, interacting with the younger kids who asked some brilliant questions, as well as some funny ones, Nihad provided brilliant service before heading up to the first floor. Once on the first floor we all had some time to look around before Nihad did a highlights tour of the first floor including some stories of the tower…”

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Paris Top Sights Half Day Walking Tour with a Fun Guide - Meeting at Anvers and starting in Montmartre
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Paris Top Sights Half Day Walking Tour with a Fun Guide

9.Paris Top Sights Half Day Walking Tour with a Fun Guide

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,893 reviews · 4 to 5 hours (approx.) · from $76

Start near Anvers Métro with an English-speaking guide such as Adva, Chiara, or Rami, then cover Montmartre, the Louvre, Eiffel Tower, Latin Quarter, Notre-Dame, and more. You’ll enter Sacré-Coeur, use the Métro, and view most other landmarks from outside.

“Adva was a fantastic guide. The tour group had a really good time together; Adva is a fun, energetic and knowledgeable guide.”

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Mont Saint Michel Day Trip from Paris with English Speaking Guide - The early Paris meeting point requires care
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Mont Saint Michel Day Trip from Paris with English Speaking Guide

10.Mont Saint Michel Day Trip from Paris with English Speaking Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,750 reviews · 14 hours (approx.) · from $131

Travel from Paris to Mont-Saint-Michel by air-conditioned coach with an English-speaking guide such as Maja, Asma, or Onome. After background stories and a rest stop, explore the abbey with a prebooked ticket and offline audio app, then enjoy free time for lunch, shops, and views.

“Asma and Ash were very knowledgeable and fully informed on all the historical particulars and had extra information to provide the proper context for the tour as well as extra i formation for people to ask specific questions about Paris or connections. Great guides. Great trip.”

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Eiffel Tower Guided Climbing Experience & Optional Summit Upgrade - Meeting at Avenue Elisée Reclus
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Eiffel Tower Guided Climbing Experience & Optional Summit Upgrade

11.Eiffel Tower Guided Climbing Experience & Optional Summit Upgrade

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,696 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $43

Meet near Avenue Elisée Reclus for a guided stair climb to the Eiffel Tower’s second floor. Your guide, such as Ana, Yusra, or Hendrix, shares tower facts along the way. Add the summit by elevator, or a Seine cruise, if available.

“Excellent . I know it's very patient, explain everything detailing to the understanding of everyone, ensure that we all on board,. She was knowledgeable and answer the questions very thoroughly. it's always a great tour and Ana B. was a great guide. I enjoyed every bit of it”

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Paris: Seine River Cruise with a Live Guide - Finding 2 Port de Suffren near the Eiffel Tower
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Paris: Seine River Cruise with a Live Guide

12.Seine River Cruise with a Live Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 2,629 reviews · from $24

Set out from 2 Port de Suffren near the Eiffel Tower for a one-hour Seine cruise on a 100% electric boat. A local guide comments in French and English, while an app adds several other languages. Expect landmark views, historic bridges, and a calm introduction to central Paris.

“Excellent, informative way to see the heart of Paris, including Notre Dame and the Eiffel Tower. Highly recommend!”

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From Paris: Versailles Guided Tour with Skip-the-Line Entry - The coach ride from Paris to Versailles
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From Paris: Versailles Guided Tour with Skip-the-Line Entry

13.Versailles Guided Tour with Skip-the-Line Entry

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 2,422 reviews · 270 minutes - 7 hours · from $115

Travel from Paris to Versailles by air-conditioned coach, then follow an English or Spanish-speaking guide through the State Apartments, Hall of Mirrors, and royal private rooms. Guides such as Julien, Florence, and François bring the palace to life, while free time lets you explore the gardens and fountains.

“Our guide osvaldo was great and very knowledgeable about versailles. I will definitely recommend it”

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From Paris: Giverny Day Trip with Audio Guide or Live Guide - The coach ride from Paris to Normandy
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From Paris: Giverny Day Trip with Audio Guide or Live Guide

14.Giverny Day Trip with Audio Guide or Live Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 2,372 reviews · 5 hours · from $93

Travel from central Paris to Claude Monet’s home in Giverny on a five-hour half-day trip. Choose a live guide such as Agnes, Alex, or Alexandra, or explore with an audio guide. See the water-lily pond, flowerbeds, house, and village, with skip-the-line entry.

“Beautiful day in Giverny. The trip went very smoothly. Agnes, our guide, was friendly, joyful, and knowledgeable. It was peak season, so the garden and house were crowded. The line for people trying to get in was extraordinarily long. It made us very happy we could skip all of that. Take a snack since there is really not time for lunch and the "snack" window in the garden is very limited. Have a late lunch when you get back to Paris.”

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Versailles Palace Guided Tour with Reserved Entry - Entering the palace with reserved admission
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Versailles Palace Guided Tour with Reserved Entry

15.Versailles Palace Guided Tour with Reserved Entry

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,364 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes to 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $84

Meet your English-speaking guide near Versailles Château Rive Gauche station for a 90-minute palace tour covering the State Apartments, King’s Bedroom, and Hall of Mirrors. Guides such as Aurelia, Lucia, and Gabriella are praised for clear storytelling. Explore the gardens afterward, with a seasonal ticket required from April to October.

“You meet your guide an easy 5 minute walk to the palace. Headsets provided, still need to queue to get in (we waited approx 20 minutes), then guide provides commentary throughout. Also suggests additional things to do once tour was over. Much better than going on your own. The history and background really enrich your experience!”

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