The 4 Paris Layover Tours That Earn Their Price

1.Paris Private Guided Layover Tours

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 203 reviews · 4 to 5 hours (approx.) Our pick

Use a 4 to 5 hour Paris layover to see the Eiffel Tower, Arc de Triomphe, Louvre, Montmartre, and more with a private English-speaking driver. Fadi and Alain are praised for clear communication, flexible routing, photo help, and getting you back to CDG or Orly on time.

“It a short period of time we were able to see a lot of Paris. We had never been to Paris and we saw the iconic places with a wonderful guide who made it so convenient for us. He dropped us off so close to each site, it was wonderful.”

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2.Paris Airport Layover Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 34 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $322Best value

Use a 4-hour private ride from Charles de Gaulle or Orly to see Paris highlights with an English-speaking driver-guide. Ahmed, Anis, JD, Farid, and others have handled custom routes, photo stops, croissants, and tight return times. You get a sedan for up to four people or a minivan for five to eight.

“We were promptly picked up at the airport by JD and he drove us straight to Paris city. He was very friendly, and made sure we saw all major attractions but at our own pace. The car was very comfortable with water and candy. Highly recommend JD (Javed), he made our tour extra special. We even got to eat croissants at a cafe facing the Eiffel Tower. Five stars!”

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3.The Great Paris Layover: Private Tour with optional car upgrade

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 21 reviews · 5 hours (approx.)

Use a five-hour Paris layover to see the Eiffel Tower, Arc de Triomphe, Louvre, Île de la Cité, and Notre-Dame. Guide Allison leads a private group of up to five by Metro and on foot, then helps you find the RER B back to the airport. A private car is available for an added cost.

“Highly recommend for anyone coming to Paris. Allison really knows every inch of the city and is an expert in all historical facts. Beyond having a great tour and history lesson along the way, she showed us how to get around on the metro and explained the local customs and courtesies. We had a wonderful time because of Allison. We are extremely grateful for all her help not only during this tour but also helping us plan the rest of our week here. Overall Outstanding!”

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4.Private Paris Airport Layover with English speaking Chauffeur

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 21 reviews · 5 hours (approx.)

Use a five-hour private drive from Charles de Gaulle or Orly to see the Arc de Triomphe, Champs-Élysées, Louvre, Orsay, Invalides, and Eiffel Tower. Your English speaking chauffeur meets you in arrivals and can adjust the route, as Diego did for one family visiting Paris with a soccer-mad son.

“Diego, our guide, was awesome. He picked us up on time at the airport, and had a 5 hour tour planned. When he found out our son was a huge Paris Saint-Germaine soccer fan, he took us by their stadium. Diego saw some local kids wearing a team scarf, so he asked them about it. It happened to be the day that supporters could sign up for the fan club emails, look inside the stadium, get a free scarf and buy t-shirts. This thrilled our son, and the fan club organizers were excited to have a new member in the US. He also adjusted our tour so we could have…”

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