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15 VIP Experiences in Paris to Build a Day Around

31 tours  ·  from $25

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

Seine River Dinner Cruise with Live Singer by VIP Yacht de Paris - The route from the Eiffel Tower to the eastern Seine
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Seine River Dinner Cruise with Live Singer by VIP Yacht de Paris

1.Seine River Dinner Cruise with Live Singer by VIP Yacht de Paris

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 604 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $126Our pick

Board at Port de la Rapée for an evening Seine cruise with a live singer, panoramic windows, and a three-course dinner option. You’ll pass the Eiffel Tower, Notre Dame, Louvre, Grand Palais, and Musée d’Orsay. Choose dinner with or without drinks, and plan for about 2.5 hours of sailing within a roughly four-hour outing.

“Great experience, nice ship, comfortable seats, friendly staff, well maintained. Good drink selection. I would love to go again!”

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Versailles: Entry ticket & Private Apartments VIP Tour - Priority entry at the Honour Gate
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Versailles: Entry ticket & Private Apartments VIP Tour

2.Entry ticket & Private Apartments VIP Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 298 reviews · 1h 30m

Meet your official English-speaking guide at Versailles for a 90-minute small-group tour of Louis XV and Louis XVI’s private apartments. Then continue alone through the state rooms and Hall of Mirrors. Palace entry is included, but the gardens, Trianon Estate, and Queen’s Hamlet are not.

“Our guide was incredible! He was so funny and entertaining, best guide of our whole trip.”

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Catacombs of Paris Semi-Private VIP Restricted Access Tour - Descending 130 steps into Paris
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Catacombs of Paris Semi-Private VIP Restricted Access Tour

3.Catacombs of Paris Semi-Private VIP Restricted Access Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 288 reviews · from $185Top rated

Go 20 meters below Paris with an English-speaking guide and a group of six or fewer. You will see the public ossuary, enter restricted rooms, and hear the stories behind the bones. Guides such as Mar, David, Remi, and Johnny have earned special praise for making this unusual site clear, personal, and memorable.

“Remi was an excellent guide! He was knowledgeable, professional and provided a great experience! He allotted just the right amount of time and added additional information and photographs.”

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Design Luxury and Personalized Jewelry in Paris le Marais - Choosing shapes, colors, and a piece that suits you
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Design Luxury and Personalized Jewelry in Paris le Marais

4.Design Luxury and Personalized Jewelry in Paris le Marais

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 160 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $240

Spend three hours with jewelry artist Mona at Just Art! Paris in Le Marais. Share brunch, lunch, or dinner, learn the design process, sketch your piece, and help shape a pendant or earrings. Mona completes the final jewel after quality control and ships it to you later.

“Mona was wonderful. After a delicious dinner where we talked and got to know each other, Mona took us through the process of making our own unique piece of jewelry. She encouraged each of us to use our imaginations and be creative. It was a marvelous evening and I would highly recommend this Paris experience.”

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La Vallee Village Shopping Outlet by Luxury Transport from Paris - The coach ride and what can go right
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La Vallee Village Shopping Outlet by Luxury Transport from Paris

5.La Vallee Village Shopping Outlet by Luxury Transport from Paris

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 111 reviews · 7 to 10 hours (approx.) · from $30

Ride from central Paris to La Vallée Village, an open-air outlet near Disneyland Paris, then shop independently among more than 100 designer stores. Choose a half-day return around 4 PM or a full-day return around 7:30 PM. Food, drinks, and hotel transfers are not included.

“Too many people. Products the same as in American malls, but With one exception (Clergerie) which was very good) prices were higher than U.S.”

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Paris: The Original Pub Crawl + Free Shots + VIP Club Entry - Omar’s role in bringing people together
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Paris: The Original Pub Crawl + Free Shots + VIP Club Entry

6.The Original Pub Crawl + Free Shots + VIP Club Entry

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 93 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $24Best value

Join Omar and his team at 9 pm for a four-hour Paris nightlife crawl aimed at adults 18 and older. Visit local bars, enjoy free shots and drink discounts, meet other people, and finish with VIP club entry. Bring photo ID, and check the meeting details carefully before setting out.

“The reviews that said the guide didn’t show up were from a time when they had two different addresses. They’re all set now. It was a great time! Thank you!”

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Craft a Unique Parisian luxury bag - What you actually make during the workshop
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Craft a Unique Parisian luxury bag

7.Craft a Unique Parisian luxury bag

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 92 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $173

At MiniMeLand Paris, you’ll choose a bag style, fabrics, lining, hardware, and accessories, then help assemble a one-of-a-kind purse with guidance from fashion experts such as Muna, Morgan, and Alex. Allow about four hours, not three, and budget for optional upgrades beyond the €145 bag credit.

“An unforgettable experience to participate in the tailor-making process of a bag. The team is very helpful all the way. Some overrun is expected so set a relax schedule like around 4 hours for the afternoon class will make the entire experience enjoyable than stressful. The price sheet provided is clear enough to help you to estimate the extra cost may be expected on the top of the advance payment. Thanks to the Morgan & Alex, I have a unique made-in-Paris handbag & love it!”

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Paris: Private VIP Photoshoot with Experienced Photographer - Meeting Mattia and choosing your setting
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Paris: Private VIP Photoshoot with Experienced Photographer

8.Private VIP Photoshoot with Experienced Photographer

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 72 reviews

Join photographer Mattia for a private one or two-hour Paris photoshoot for up to four people. Choose your locations, get help with posing, and receive retouched high-resolution images, with the Eiffel Tower and Seine available among the city backdrops.

“Excellent photo shoot in Paris with Mattia! He was punctual, communicative, creative with his photos of us across the Seine by the Eiffel Tower and knew the light, the many variations and backdrops for fabulous photos. He emailed the photos within 24 hours and they were excellent- a true keepsake and great memory of Paris! These are nothing like what you could take on your phone and a truly valuable and cherished experience and product. He’s a great guy too and has years of experience around the world as a phorographer! Merci Matteo!Read more”

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Paris Airport Transfer: Paris Airport CDG to Paris by Luxury Van - A Mercedes Van That Makes Luggage Easier
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Paris Airport Transfer: Paris Airport CDG to Paris by Luxury Van

9.Paris Airport Transfer: Paris Airport CDG to Paris by Luxury Van

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 65 reviews · 30 minutes (approx.) · from $113

Meet your professional driver in the Charles de Gaulle arrivals hall, then ride privately to any central Paris address in a Mercedes EQV or Class V. The van fits up to five people, includes bottled water, flight tracking, and 60 minutes of free airport waiting time.

“Excellent! Profi Driver was very communicative and pleasant. Made for a long travel day stress free after we arrived in Paris. Thank you.”

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VIP Champagne Region Day Trip with 7 Tastings & Lunch from Paris - The first stop, a major Champagne house
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VIP Champagne Region Day Trip with 7 Tastings & Lunch from Paris

10.VIP Champagne Region Day Trip with 7 Tastings & Lunch from Paris

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 47 reviews · from $338

Travel from Paris to Épernay in a small group of 15 or fewer. Visit a major Champagne house and a family producer, taste seven pours plus a local secret drink, enjoy a two-course lunch, and browse Moët & Chandon’s boutique. Guides such as James, Brad, Sayed, Laura, and Michelle have led recent departures.

“The guide James was magnificent. Truly knowledgeable about Paris, the champagne region, and France as a whole! Learning about how champagne is made was a great experience!!!”

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Champagne VIP Day Trip from Paris With Local PRIVATE Wine Expert Guide - The 7:30 start and journey from Paris
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Champagne VIP Day Trip from Paris With Local PRIVATE Wine Expert Guide

11.Champagne VIP Day Trip from Paris With Local PRIVATE Wine Expert Guide

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 41 reviews · 11 hours (approx.) · from $1,012

Travel from Paris to Champagne with Michel, a local vineyard owner and wine expert. Taste at an artisan producer, visit Reims Cathedral, enjoy lunch, and tour the chalk cellars of Pommery or Veuve Clicquot. Private transport and return train travel keep the day easy and personal.

“Michel was an amazing guide for our day trip through the champagne region. He was kind, professional and extremely knowledgeable. His knowledge and contacts throughout the region were evident, as we were able to explore not just the larger producers but the local hidden gems that many wouldn’t even know existed. Book with Michel and you will not be disappointed!”

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Private Tour, Luxury Eiffel Tower Lunch, Seine Cruise & Louvre - Lunch on the Eiffel Tower’s first floor
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Private Tour, Luxury Eiffel Tower Lunch, Seine Cruise & Louvre

12.Private Tour, Luxury Eiffel Tower Lunch, Seine Cruise & Louvre

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 39 reviews · 5 to 6 hours (approx.) · from $465

Spend five to six hours with a private English-speaking guide at the Eiffel Tower, Madame Brasserie, the Seine, and Louvre surroundings. Lunch is included, along with museum entry and a 24-hour cruise ticket. Plan for stairs between Eiffel Tower levels and limited Louvre time.

“Lunch was fabulous! Tour guide Yemisi was fantastic. Group tour conductor left a lot to be figured out on your own. …There was…NEVER…a ‘flag’ or other identifyer. She was very disappointing…but Eiffel Tour guide, Edmund, connected us before things too out of hand. Several other clients complained on lack of information.”

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Paris Airport Transfer: Paris to Paris Airport CDG by Luxury Van - What happens at your hotel pickup
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Paris Airport Transfer: Paris to Paris Airport CDG by Luxury Van

13.Paris Airport Transfer: Paris to Paris Airport CDG by Luxury Van

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 39 reviews · 40 minutes (approx.) · from $112

You get a private Mercedes V Class or Vito from your Paris hotel or address to Charles de Gaulle Airport. A chauffeur meets you in the lobby, handles luggage, provides water, and drives you directly to the correct terminal. The ride takes about 40 minutes.

“Only way to transfer to and from airport! We used this service in both London and Paris. Drivers were on time and helpful.”

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Luxury Evening Dining Experience at Chateau de Vaux-le-Vicomte - The limousine ride from Paris to Maincy
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Luxury Evening Dining Experience at Chateau de Vaux-le-Vicomte

14.Luxury Evening Dining Experience at Chateau de Vaux-le-Vicomte

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 29 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $645

Travel from Paris by luxury car to Vaux-le-Vicomte for a 45-minute self-drive through the gardens, an audio-guided château visit, and a three-course dinner with Champagne and wine beneath more than 2,000 candles.

“Our driver was gracious and the ride was comfortable and relaxing. The Golf Cart ride through the Gardens was lovely the Chateau tour was beautiful and informative Erik, our guide, was delightful. The dining experience was delicious and... best of all... the evening candle-lit views of the Chateau and grounds were perfect. Thank you Viator Team. It was the perfect, memorable and romantic evening. Everything I had hoped it would be.”

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Paris Photoshoot VIP service - Eiffel Tower photographs with posed and candid options
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Paris Photoshoot VIP service

15.Paris Photoshoot VIP service

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 20 reviews · from $53

Spend one hour with professional photographer Mattia Baldi around Trocadero, the Eiffel Tower, and Bir-Hakeim Bridge. He directs your poses, captures candid and formal images, then delivers 60 retouched photos in color and black and white. Custom locations can be requested.

“I had such a wonderful photoshoot experience with Mattia! From the start, he was incredibly kind and accommodating. My luggage was unfortunately delayed, and he was super understanding and flexible in rescheduling our session. During the photoshoot, he made me feel Read more”

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