Paris Tours | Explore the Best Guided Tours

Shape your visit with flexible timings and a format you choose to see Paris from above up close.

• Everything you get: Meet your guide at the Eiffel Tower, then use included entry for a 90-minute tour in a group of 10 to 20 guests. Ride up to explore the first-floor platforms, hear stories about Paris and the tower's history, and take time for photos before your visit ends.
• Why choose this: This guided tour offers a deeper understanding of the Eiffel Tower's history. With a small group (max 20 guests), enjoy an interactive experience.
• Upgrades: Add a Seine River cruise, with the Eiffel Tower as the convenient boarding point, for a scenic view of the city’s landmarks from the water.

Inclusions

• 90-minute tour of the Eiffel Tower with expert guide
• Small group between 10 to 20 guests
• Elevator access to the summit or 2nd floor (as per option selected)
• 1-hour Seine River cruise (as per option selected)

Exclusions

• Skip the line entry

What to bring

• Individuals must present a valid form of identification, such as a passport or ID card, to access the tower grounds.

What's not allowed

• Keep in mind that smoking, large luggage, non-folding buggies/prams, big bags, baby strollers, rollerblades, scooters, skateboards, hoverboards, other large rolling objects (except foldable pushchairs, medical or assistance vehicles for persons with reduced mobility), sharp objects, glass bottles, padlocks, and cans are not allowed on this experience.

Accessibility

• The 1st and 2nd floors are wheelchair and pram/stroller accessible.
• The summit is not wheelchair or pram/stroller accessible.

Additional information

• Please note that you will not be able to purchase tickets to the summit on the second floor of the Eiffel Tower. If you wish to visit the summit, purchase these tickets before your visit.
• This tour can accommodate a maximum of 20 people in 1 group.
• Expect to stand in line for a security check at entry, which can take between 2 to 4 hours during peak season.
• The summit of the Eiffel Tower is subject to closures or limited availability due to technical or crowd-related reasons. In case of unplanned closure, a partial refund for the difference between the 2nd and top floor ticket will be provided.
• Waiting times are to be expected for a security check when you enter.

• These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

See Paris from two iconic perspectives—soar above the city at the Eiffel Tower and cruise past landmarks on the Seine.

• Everything you get at the Eiffel Tower: Take the elevator to the second floor at 377 feet and during the ride, let your guide tell you intriguing stories about the tower's past. On your way down, stop at the first-floor glass platform for a stunning view.
• Everything you get on the Seine River cruise: Glide along the Seine on a 1-hour cruise near the Eiffel Tower, taking in stunning views of Parisian landmarks. Listen to live commentary as you pass under historic bridges, including the Pont Neuf.
• Why choose this combo: Experience Paris from two unique angles with a single cost-effective booking. The Eiffel and Seine are just 5 minutes apart, ensuring a seamless experience with no extra travel time.
• Upgrades: Upgrade to summit access for truly breathtaking views from 905 feet above Paris. While the second floor offers incredible views, the summit provides an even more spectacular vantage point, plus access to the Champagne Bar at the top.

Inclusions

• 1.5-hr English guided tour of the Eiffel Tower
• Elevator access to 1st floor
• Elevator access to the summit or 2nd floor (as per the option selected)
• 1-hour Seine River cruise
• Live commentary onboard the cruise

Exclusions

• Skip-the-line entry

What to bring

Eiffel Tower

• Individuals must present a valid form of identification, such as a passport or ID card, to access the tower grounds.

What's not allowed

Eiffel Tower

• Keep in mind that smoking, large luggage, non-folding buggies/prams, big bags, baby strollers, rollerblades, scooters, skateboards, hoverboards, other large rolling objects (except foldable pushchairs, medical or assistance vehicles for persons with reduced mobility), sharp objects, glass bottles, padlocks, and cans are not allowed on this experience.

Seine River cruise

• Keep in mind that smoking, large luggage, and pets (except for guide dogs) are not allowed on this experience.

Accessibility

Eiffel Tower

• The 1st and 2nd floors are wheelchair and pram/stroller accessible.
• The summit floor of the Eiffel Tower is not wheelchair accessible.

Additional information

Eiffel Tower

• Even with prepaid access, you might wait at the security check and for elevators on the ground and on the 2nd floor.
• Please note you will not be able to purchase tickets to the summit on the second floor of the Eiffel Tower. If you wish to visit the summit, purchase these tickets prior to your visit.
• Depending on the entry times of the Eiffel Tower, the itinerary order might vary.
• This is an English-guided tour. Some guides may also speak additional languages, primarily French or Spanish, and may offer extra assistance when possible, though this cannot be guaranteed.
• The summit of the Eiffel Tower is subject to closures or limited availability due to technical or crowd-related reasons. In case of unplanned closure, a partial refund for the difference between the 2nd and top floor ticket will be provided.

Seine River cruise

• To comply with the rules, the river cruise boats host 300 people in good weather and 120 people in rainy weather.
• You can enjoy the sightseeing cruise anytime depending on the expiry date on the ticket.

• These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

Get quick entry and full access to the entire Invalides complex, allowing you to explore at your own leisure.

• Everything you get: Get skip-the-line entry and explore the Army Museum's vast permanent collections, Napoleon’s tomb, Dôme des Invalides, Museum of Relief Maps and the Museum of the Order of Liberation, Cour d'Honneur (Artillery Collections) and the Saint-Louis des Invalides Cathedral. Wander through 500,000+ artifacts, interactive digital exhibits, and temporary exhibitions relating to the military history of France.
• Why choose this: Experience one of Paris’s most prestigious monuments and military exhibits, all at your own pace with flexible entry and multiple museums in one ticket.
• Upgrades: Choose to enhance your visit with a multilingual digital audio guide app for detailed self-paced commentary, a guided tour for personalised insights from an expert guide, or a combo ticket that pairs your museum entry with a 1-hour Seine River sightseeing cruise past the Eiffel Tower, Louvre, Musée d'Orsay, and Notre-Dame de Paris.

Inclusions

• Skip-the-line entry to the Invalides and Musée de l'armée
• Entry to Invalides and Army Museum
• Access to Dôme des Invalides and Napoleon's Tomb
• Access to the Museum of Relief Maps and the Museum of the Order of Liberation [as per option selected]
• Access to the Cour d'Honneur (Artillery Collections) and the Saint-Louis des Invalides Cathedral [as per option selected]
• Night entry to Invalides and Army Museum [as per option selected]
• Multilingual digital audio guide [as per option selected]
• Small group guided tour of max. 8 people [as per option selected]
• Guided walking tour of central Paris [as per option selected]
• Major Napoleonic landmarks walking route [as per option selected]
• 1h Seine River cruise with flexible date and onboard audio guide options [as per option selected]

What to bring

• Bring a valid photo ID for entry and to collect any access passes if required.
• Keep your ticket with you until the end, as it may be checked at different points on site.

What’s not allowed

• Do not bring large bags, suitcases, or oversized luggage, as there are no lockers for storage.
• Do not bring pets, except for registered service animals.
• Do not consume food or drinks inside the exhibition spaces.
• Do not use flash, tripods, or filming equipment inside the museum.

Accessibility

• Visitors with motor disabilities can enter through the Place Vauban side.
• Visitors with mobility impairments can borrow a wheelchair at ticket desks on the Esplanade des Invalides and Place Vauban sides, leaving an ID at reception.
• Toilets in the museum areas are accessible to visitors with reduced mobility.

Additional information

• The museum is free for visitors under 18 and EU citizens under 26, but you must collect a ticket or access pass on-site.
• Cloakrooms are available only for small items.
• The museum is closed on January 1, May 1, and December 25.
• The tills close 30 minutes before the museum closing time, so plan your visit accordingly.
• Access is from the Esplanade des Invalides from 10am to 6pm and from Place Vauban from 2pm to 6pm.
• Family activities run on weekends at 11am and 2:30pm in French, with children’s tickets sold on-site and subject to availability.
• Arrive at least 15 minutes before your scheduled entry or tour start time.

• These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

Explore the Louvre in a small group with a guide who helps you see the highlights and lesser-known works.

• Everything you get: Enter the Louvre Museum at a timed slot and explore its galleries with your guide for about 1.5 to 3 hours. Hear the stories behind the collections, with headsets provided when needed so you can follow the commentary clearly.
• Upgrades: Choose a guided tour in English, French, Spanish, Portuguese, or German. You can also choose a small group of up to 20 guests, a semi-private group of 6 to 10, or a private tour for up to 6 guests.
• Why choose this: A timed entry and guided route help you make the most of your visit without having to plan your way through the Louvre yourself.

Inclusions

• Entry to Louvre Museum
• Reserved access to Louvre Museum
• Guided tour with a licensed guide [as per option selected]
• Small-group tour for up to 20 participants [as per option selected]
• Semi-private tour for up to 6 participants [as per option selected]
• Guided visit to key Louvre highlights [as per option selected]
• Commentary on major artworks [as per option selected]

What to bring

• ID and voucher: Carry a valid photo ID and your mobile voucher.
• Footwear: Wear comfortable walking shoes.

Accessibility

• Mobility access: This experience is wheelchair and pram or stroller accessible.

What’s not allowed

• Flash and gear: Do not use flash photography, lighting equipment, or selfie sticks inside the museum.
• Large baggage: Do not bring large bags or suitcases, and avoid items exceeding 55 x 35 x 20cm.
• Re-entry: Do not exit the museum if you plan to continue your visit, as re-entry is not allowed.

Additional information

• Timed access: With timed access, you enter at your reserved slot, although a short wait at security may still apply.
• Meeting time: Please meet your guide before the departure time, as latecomers may not be accommodated.
• Free entry: Louvre entry is free for EU visitors aged 18 to 26 years old.

• These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

Step inside Notre-Dame's restored interior and uncover 850 years of history, Gothic artistry, and remarkable stories with an expert guide.

• Everything you get: Discover the cathedral's soaring vaults, stained glass, and rose windows while hearing stories of Victor Hugo, Napoleon, the 2019 fire, and its restoration.
• Options: Choose an English regular group tour, a small-group tour in English, French, Spanish, or Italian, or an English private tour. Official audio headsets are available on select options.
• Why choose this: Go beyond sightseeing with a licensed guide who brings Notre-Dame's architecture, history, and religious significance to life.

Inclusions

• Guided interior tour of Notre-Dame Cathedral
• Licensed professional tour guide
• Regular, small-group, or private tour (as per option selected)
• Guided tour in English, French, Spanish, or Italian (as per option selected)
• Personal audio headsets (as per option selected)

What to bring

• Dress code: Carry a light cover-up or scarf if your clothing does not fully cover your shoulders or knees.

What's not allowed

• Prohibited items: Weapons and sharp objects are not permitted inside the cathedral.

Additional information

• Guided experience: Your tour includes a guided visit inside Notre-Dame Cathedral with a licensed professional guide.
• Free cathedral entry: Entry to Notre-Dame Cathedral is free for all visitors. You're paying for the expert-guided tour, not cathedral admission.
• Dress code: Cathedral staff may refuse entry to visitors who do not follow the dress code.
• Cathedral etiquette: Commentary may be adapted to respect prayer and silence inside the cathedral.
• Entry wait times: Waiting times may be longer than usual on public holidays.

• These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

Experience Versailles beyond the surface with expert-led tours that bring its stories to life while guiding you through all the must-see highlights.

• Everything you get: Guided tour of the Palace with a professional multilingual guide. See the full estate, including the main palace, Trianon Estate, Gardens and Park, and temporary exhibitions. Your experience also includes access to the Fountain Show or Musical Show if you visit between April and October.
• Upgrades: A deeper dive into the Versailles Palace's history, architecture, and role in World War I and the French Revolution, brought to life with expert storytelling.
• Why choose this: Choose between exclusive guided access to the King’s Private Apartments or a private guided tour of the Palace.

Inclusions

• Guided tour of the Palace of Versailles
• Access to Gardens and temporary exhibitions
• Access to Gallery of Coaches and Royal Tennis Court
• Access to the Fountain or Musical show (Apr to Oct only)
• Access to the Estate of Trianon (Grand Trianon, Petit Trianon, Queen's Hamlet and their gardens)
• Professional English, French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, German and Mandarin-speaking guide (as per option selected)
• Guided tour of the Grand Apartments and the Hall of Mirrors (as per option selected)
• Private guided tour of the Palace of Versailles (as per option selected)

Exclusions

• Transportation
• Meals

What to bring

• Bring a valid photo ID matching the name on your booking for entry verification.
• Carry your booking confirmation, printed or digital, for smooth check-in.
• Wear comfortable walking shoes, as the palace and gardens cover extensive grounds.
• Consider bringing a bottle of water, especially during warmer months.

What’s not allowed

• Baby strollers are not permitted inside the palace.
• Large bags, suitcases, and oversized luggage are not allowed inside the palace for security reasons.
• Pets are not permitted, except for registered service animals.
• Flash photography, tripods, and filming equipment are not allowed inside the palace.
• Food and drinks are not permitted inside the palace.

Accessibility

• The palace is largely accessible to visitors with reduced mobility, with ramps, elevators, and adapted restrooms available across most areas, including the gardens and the Trianon Estate.
• Wheelchairs are available to borrow, and designated accessible parking spaces are provided.

Additional information

• The Passport ticket grants access to the Palace, Trianon Estate, Gallery of Coaches, Royal Tennis Court, temporary exhibitions, and the gardens.
• From 1 April to 31 October, the Passport ticket includes entry to the Musical Fountains shows.
• For details on the Musical Fountains Show and Musical Gardens, check the provided information link in your ticket.
• Late arrivals may be considered a no-show and are not eligible for a refund or rescheduling.
• Guided tours are available with professional English, French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, German, and Mandarin-speaking guides, as per the option selected.
• The main palace guided tour lasts 90 minutes or 2 hours, depending on the option selected.
• Small-group tours have a maximum of 20 guests, as per the option selected.
• Some options include a 90-minute exclusive guided tour of the King's private apartments, Royal Chapel, or Royal Opera, as specified when booking.
• Some options include a self-guided tour of the gardens from 1 October to 31 March; check your selected ticket for details.
• Some options include access to the Fountain or Musical show between April and October; confirm this in your chosen ticket details.
• Access is not allowed without a valid ticket or if you do not meet the eligibility criteria for free entry.

• These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

• With these timed entry tickets, enjoy quick and easy access to explore the architectural beauty of the Opera Garnier, originally designed for Emperor Napoleon III.
• Enjoy the freedom of a self-guided tour, allowing you to uncover hidden nooks, see temporary exhibitions, and immerse yourself in the rich history and beauty of one of the world's largest opera houses, all at your own pace with flexible timing.
• The Opéra Garnier's ceiling is notable for its vibrant hues and intricate embellishments. Upon closer inspection, winged figures, musical instruments, and iconic Parisian structures and monuments like the Arc de Triomphe can be seen.
• Stroll through the Grand Foyer adorned with opulent gilded sculptures, intricate paintings, and dazzling chandeliers and ascend the double stairway of the majestic Grand Escalier.
• Step into the grandeur of Opera Garnier and admire the lavish interiors including a 7-tonne crystal chandelier, baroque statues, and rose-marble columns.

Inclusions

• Timed entry tickets to Opera Garnier
• Access to temporary exhibitions

Exclusions

• Live guide

• Entry to Palais Garnier is free for visitors with disabilities and one accompanying companion.
• Tip: Keep an eye out for the writhing snakes of the bronze Pythonisse sculpture.
• For reasons related to theater activity, the performance hall is regularly inaccessible to visitors, and some spaces might be closed to the public.
• The Palais Garnier is open to visitors from 10am to 4pm (from 10am to 5pm from mid-July to the end of August) unless exceptional closures. The monument closes one hour later.

• These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.