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15 Private Tours in Paris Worth Booking

112 tours  ·  from $36

Good private tours fill up weeks ahead and the great ones go first. Below: the 15 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.

Paris: Private Photoshoot at the Eiffel Tower - Meeting at 8 Port de Suffren
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Paris: Private Photoshoot at the Eiffel Tower

1.Private Photoshoot at the Eiffel Tower

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 2,636 reviews · 15 - 90 minutes Our pick

Meet your photographer at 8 Port de Suffren for a private Eiffel Tower session lasting 15 to 90 minutes. Local photographers such as Kouss, Vera, Carole, and Vishwajeet guide your poses and choose strong nearby viewpoints. Edited digital photos arrive in a secure gallery within 48 hours.

“Our photographer, Georgio, made us feel at ease! the location was amazing and the photos are just perfect! Highly recommend!”

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Top Private Cruises in Paris with French Champagne and surprises - Setting out from Port de Javel Haut
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Top Private Cruises in Paris with French Champagne and surprises

2.Top Private Cruises in Paris with French Champagne and surprises

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,553 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) Top rated

Set out from Port de Javel Haut on a private 90-minute Seine cruise for up to four people. Captains such as Artur, Robert, Rado, and Sofiane mix Paris stories with champagne, treats, music, photos, and small surprises as you pass the Eiffel Tower, Louvre, Notre-Dame, and more.

“This was an amazing private tour on the Seine. Fun, informative guide. And he had snacks and drinks for us! It was a good time. Highly recommend.”

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Private Paris Airport Arrival Transfer – CDG & ORLY Airports - Inside the vehicle: comfort, space, and the Mercedes question
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Private Paris Airport Arrival Transfer – CDG & ORLY Airports

3.Private Paris Airport Arrival Transfer – CDG & ORLY Airports

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,119 reviews · 45 minutes to 1 hour 10 minutes (approx.) · from $57

Book a private transfer from Charles de Gaulle or Orly to your Paris hotel. Your driver meets you outside baggage claim with a name sign, helps with luggage, and drives your group of up to eight in an air-conditioned vehicle. Flight monitoring and bottled water are included.

“Showed up 30 min late. And then drove so INSANE the whole way to Paris. Driving up curbs. Ripping around the tiny pedestrian streets of montmarte at 90kmh narrowly missing bikes scooters and pedestrians to try and avoid a traffic back up on the main road. Took a million dips and turns through tiny neighborhoods at excessive speed and hairpin turns and violent abrupt stops to avoid collisions. Finally got us near our hotel and pulled up so abruptly into a crosswalk full of people that two old ladies had to jump out of the way and then laid into him when we stopped It took everything I had in…”

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Paris Private Arrival Transfer from Charles de Gaulle (CDG) or Orly (ORY) - The vehicle and luggage question
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Paris Private Arrival Transfer from Charles de Gaulle (CDG) or Orly (ORY)

4.Paris Private Arrival Transfer from Charles de Gaulle (CDG) or Orly (ORY)

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 1,084 reviews · 40 minutes (approx.) · from $54

You get a private one-way ride from Charles de Gaulle or Orly to a Paris address in postal zones 75001 to 75020. A driver meets you after customs with your name, then drives up to eight passengers in an air-conditioned vehicle. Drivers such as Alex, Bob, Oliver, and Woody have been praised for useful Paris advice.

“Very efficient and affordable service from Orly to Paris hotel. Our car was very clean and our driver was curteous.”

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Private Montmartre Food Tour with Wine, Cheese & Pastries - Sacré-Cœur and the high point of Montmartre
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Private Montmartre Food Tour with Wine, Cheese & Pastries

5.Private Montmartre Food Tour with Wine, Cheese & Pastries

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,027 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $302

Spend about three and a half hours with a private English-speaking guide in Montmartre, sampling cheese, bread, pastries, crêpes, macarons, chocolates, cured meats, wine, and a secret dish. Guides such as Matthieu, Rita, and Baptiste bring local food and neighborhood stories to life.

“We thoroughly enjoyed our walking tour with Rita. We learned so much about the food of France and had a delicious experience on top of it! I would definitely recommend this tour without reserve”

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Louvre Museum Timed Entry Ticket - Optional Private Guide - What you can see in two to five hours
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Louvre Museum Timed Entry Ticket – Optional Private Guide

6.Louvre Museum Timed Entry Ticket – Optional Private Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 940 reviews · from $48Best value

Enter the Louvre at a reserved time, then explore its vast galleries at your own pace. Choose a private guide, use a downloadable audio guide, or upgrade for early access to the Mona Lisa. Expect 2 to 5 hours, crowded galleries, and no true skip-the-line access at the Pyramid.

“Timed tickets for morning don't guarantee you'll have access to walking without numbing into others. There were soany people in there the rooms were hot and seemed to have no air circulation. Also the museum goers were very loud. I've never heard such museum talking Read more”

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Paris Private Louvre Museum, Must See, 1H30 Tour. - The Louvre highlights you are likely to see
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Paris Private Louvre Museum, Must See, 1H30 Tour.

7.Paris Private Louvre Museum, Must See, 1H30 Tour.

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 914 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)

Meet your English-speaking guide at the Louvre Pyramid for a focused 90-minute visit. Private groups of up to six can see the Mona Lisa, Winged Victory, and major paintings, or request a custom route. Tickets cost €22 separately, and guides such as Afsaneh, Catherine, and Gonzalo have earned high praise.

“The guide never showed up. I was not able to go on a private tour. I will never be using this platform again.”

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The Musée d'Orsay Guided Tour Orsay Museum Semi-Private 6ppl Max - Monet, Renoir, and the appeal of Impressionism
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The Musée d’Orsay Guided Tour Orsay Museum Semi-Private 6ppl Max

8.The Musée d’Orsay Guided Tour Orsay Museum Semi-Private 6ppl Max

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 904 reviews · 2 hours to 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $144

Spend about 2.5 hours at the Musée d’Orsay with an English-speaking guide and a small group capped at six. Follow the road from Realism to Impressionism and Post-Impressionism, seeing works by Manet, Monet, Renoir, Degas, Millet, and Van Gogh. Private and family options are also available.

“We had Christophe as our guide and he was great. He moved at a good pace, shared really good information and kept it interesting for our kids, always making sure he answered any questions and kept the group involved.”

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Paris Private Flexible Duration Guided Tour on a Vintage Sidecar - The Latin Quarter and ancient Lutetia
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Paris Private Flexible Duration Guided Tour on a Vintage Sidecar

9.Paris Private Flexible Duration Guided Tour on a Vintage Sidecar

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 776 reviews · 1 to 7 hours (approx.) · from $119

Ride through Paris with a private English-speaking guide on a vintage motorcycle sidecar. Choose 1 to 7 hours, switch seats halfway, and shape the route around sights such as the Eiffel Tower, Montmartre, the Marais, or Île de la Cité. Guides including Michael, Emmanuel, Pietro, and Gio tailor the ride to your interests.

“We LOVED it. So fun to zip through the streets. Emanuel was a knowledgeable, kind, and fun guide. He showed us several hidden gems we would have walked right past - as well as some unique views which were amazing. Felt very safe. Got to see so much of the city from a different perspective. Will be signing up for this the next time we are in Paris. We were two adults, but I kept thinking my kids would have LOVED this.”

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Paris Louvre: 2-Hour Private Tour for Groups or Families - Entering through the separate entrance
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Paris Louvre: 2-Hour Private Tour for Groups or Families

10.Paris Louvre: 2-Hour Private Tour for Groups or Families

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 639 reviews · 2 hours

Spend two focused hours at the Louvre with a private guide for up to five people. Guides such as Ivan, Megan, and Frederic tailor the route to children and adults, usually covering four to six major works including the Mona Lisa, Venus de Milo, and Liberty Leading the People.

“Great guide. She personalized the tour just for us and for our young girls. It was the perfect amount of detail and gave us such interesting history behind each artifact and the building as well.”

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Paris Private Departure Transfer Hotel to CDG or ORLY Airports - Choosing between a car and a minivan
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Paris Private Departure Transfer Hotel to CDG or ORLY Airports

11.Paris Private Departure Transfer Hotel to CDG or ORLY Airports

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 635 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $52

Book a private, one-way ride from a Paris-region hotel to CDG or Orly. A sedan carries 1 to 3 people, while a minivan handles 4 to 8. Your driver meets you in the lobby, helps with bags, provides water, and takes you to your terminal.

“Excellent driver. On time. Helpful. The weather was awful. Our driver handled weather and traffic with great skill and had umbrella ready to keep escorts us in”

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Louvre & Musée d'Orsay Guided Museum Tour Semi-Private 6ppl Max - Starting at the Louvre pyramid
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Louvre & Musée d’Orsay Guided Museum Tour Semi-Private 6ppl Max

12.Louvre & Musée d’Orsay Guided Museum Tour Semi-Private 6ppl Max

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 619 reviews · 5 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $288

Meet your English-speaking guide at the Louvre pyramid for a focused tour of the Mona Lisa, Venus de Milo, Delacroix, Raphael, and more. After a short walk across the Seine, explore Impressionist highlights at Musée d’Orsay. Expect about 5.5 hours, lots of walking, and a group of no more than six.

“I like the tour guide, Belen who is extremely professional and is an expert in art and history. She is also very passionate to her job and extremely well in handling my two 9 years old daughters. The duration of the two museums went well for the first time visitors but if you want to explore further for Lourve, you have to go back after Orsay on your own.”

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Paris Airports Private Roundtrip Transfer - The airport meeting: easy when communication works
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Paris Airports Private Roundtrip Transfer

13.Paris Airports Private Roundtrip Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 567 reviews · 30 minutes (approx.) · from $133

Pre-book a private round-trip transfer between Charles de Gaulle or Orly and any Paris address. A driver meets you after customs with a name sign, helps with luggage, and drives your group in an air-conditioned vehicle for up to eight people. Drivers such as Serge, Alex, and Steven have also shared local tips along the way.

“Our driver was absolutely exceptional! They arrived promptly and greeted us with a warm smile, making our arrival a breeze. Their friendly demeanor and helpful attitude eased any stress we had, and they smoothly navigated through the traffic, ensuring we reached our destination without a hitch.”

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Paris Private Departure Transfer Charles de Gaulle (CDG) or Orly (ORY) - The ride to CDG or Orly
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Paris Private Departure Transfer Charles de Gaulle (CDG) or Orly (ORY)

14.Paris Private Departure Transfer Charles de Gaulle (CDG) or Orly (ORY)

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 536 reviews · 40 minutes (approx.) · from $54

Book a private, door-to-door ride from a central Paris hotel to Charles de Gaulle or Orly. A driver collects you about four hours before your flight, helps with luggage, and takes your group in a hybrid car or minivan. Pickup is limited to Paris postcodes 75001 through 75020.

“They would not confirm my booking and emailed less than 24 hours from my flight then did not respond to my additional questions until the following day and I already had to find another transfer to the airport”

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Paris: Your Perfect Private Customized Day Tour–Half or Full Day - Eiffel Tower and the Seine
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Paris: Your Perfect Private Customized Day Tour–Half or Full Day

15.Your Perfect Private Customized Day Tour–Half or Full Day

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 536 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes to 7 hours (approx.) · from $249

Meet your private English-speaking guide at your Paris hotel, station, or central location and shape a half-day or full-day route around your interests. Choose sights such as the Eiffel Tower, Louvre, Notre-Dame, Montmartre, or the Latin Quarter, with guides including Max, Floriane, Garrett, and Nicole.

“Harry was exceptional amazing knowledge good EQ and good IQ I would recommend anyone take his tour amazing!!!”

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