Top Île-de-France Walking Tours

See the world-class treasures of Paris’s Louvre Museum on a 2-hour guided tour. Bypass the long entrance queues with a skip-the-line ticket, and follow an expert guide straight to collection highlights including the ‘Mona Lisa,’ ‘Venus de Milo’ and ‘Winged Victory of Samothrace.’ Learn the backstories of these artistic masterpieces to enrich your experience, and feel free to continue exploring the museum at the end of the tour. Group size is limited to six people for a more intimate tour.

La Sainte Chapelle is a remarkable Gothic gem that should not be missed when visiting Paris. This small-group tour allows you to skip the line to enter the chapel, which was built to host the relics of Jesus in the 13th century; allowing you more time to admire the architecture and stained glass windows, and to learn about the chapel's history

Immerse yourself in Parisian history and culture on this three-in-one, full-day tour with private guide and skip-the-line access to the Louvre Museum. Come away from Ile de la Cité with deeper understanding of its history and Gothic architecture. Travel at your own pace and ask questions during a walking tour of the city including Lovelocks Bridge and skip the lines at the iconic Louvre before touring the popular Montmartre neighborhood.

Skip the long lines and see famous works of art on this semi-private, guided tour of one of the world’s most famous museums. Designed to show the very best of the Louvre, your small group will pass by the lines to see popular pieces including Venus de Milo and the Mona Lisa. Learn the art history of the French Romantic, Neoclassical, and Renaissance movements and enjoy free time to explore.

Breeze past the crowds outside the Eiffel Tower with this skip-the-line pass and 1.5-hour tour. In the company of your local guide, you'll gain priority access to the tower's second level. Delve into the history of one of the world's most famous monuments and soak up the exhibits and maps on display. Then bid adieu to your guide and head to the tower's summit for stellar views of the City of Lights. Toast your travels with a glass of bubbly from the Champagne bar (own expense).

Set yourself apart from the pack by diving deeper into the hidden treasures of the Louvre. Our team of local art historians can take you past the lines and directly inside, to demystify and decode some of the world’s breathtaking masterpieces. Marvel at masters like Da Vinci, Michelangelo, and Delacroix while you spend two and a half hours exploring this former royal residence of powerful kings and emperors. A private tour means you have ultimate control over your Louvre experience (Does NOT apply if you choose "SAVE! BOOK SEMI-PRIVATE" option). Very few visitors can say the same! - Explore the majestic Louvre museum with an art historian - Skip the line like a VIP and spend more time in front of the artwork - A private tour means your expert guide is there for you and you only (Does NOT apply if you choose "SAVE! BOOK SEMI-PRIVATE" option) - A relaxed and unpretentious visit that goes far beyond the Mona Lisa

Hit all the Paris highlights, starting with a guided tour of the Eiffel Tower including standard access to the tower's summit. Follow up with a narrated cruise along the Seine River, a tour of Ile de la Cité home to the Notre-Dame Cathedral, and a guided walk through the Louvre Museum. Enjoy skip-the-line access so you can bypass the Louvre's outdoor crowds and tour the artworks with your guide. 

Immerse yourself in the secrets and stories of the French Revolution during this 3-hour walking tour. Follow your historian guide to addresses relevant to the Revolution's history, including cafés where they plotted the destruction of the nobility, the location of a bloody assassination and the alley where the guillotine was invented. Along the way, listen to your guide's engaging narrative about the history and mysteries of the Revolution.

Embark on a private small-group tour through the Musée d'Orsay, home to the the world's largest collection of impressionist and post-impressionist art. Skip the lines for fast-track access to this stunning art museum—housed in a former train station—and follow your expert guide on a journey into art history. Admire paintings by renowned artists like Cezanne, Monet, and Van Gogh and don't miss any of the great works, as your guide shares stories about each masterpiece and what it took to bring them to life.

Experience the beauty and history of one of the River Seine's last two natural islands—Ile de la Cité—on a private 3-hour walking tour with a visit to Notre Dame Cathedral. Admire the stunning gothic architecture of this centuries-old church, see its iconic gargoyles and step inside to view its towering vaulted ceilings and learn about its legendary bell ringer from your art historian guide. Then enjoy exclusive skip-the-line access into Sainte-Chapelle—known for its incredible stained glass windows—and the Conciergerie, a once-torturous prison where Marie Antoinette served time. 

Explore the story-filled streets of one of Paris's most intriguing arrondissements on a walking tour of Montmartre. Immortalized in the film “Amélie” Montmartre was once a home and hangout for such prolific artists as Picasso, Renoir, and Van Gogh. Wander its narrow, cobbled and colorful alleys and climb its steep stairways, learning the unique history of this magical 'village' as you go. Your tour begins in front of the nearby Red Light District's world-famous Moulin Rouge cabaret and ends at Sacré Coeur basilica, set upon a hilltop overlooking Paris.

Set out on a day trip from Paris to tour the village of Chartres, home to France's largest cathedral. An expert guide escorts you via train from the City of Light to explore this historic town and wander its ancient streets. Learn about its Roman and Celtic past as you stroll through the old town, visit the memorizing UNESCO-listed Gothic cathedral and enjoy lunch (own expense) at one of the village's charming old mills before heading back to Paris.

On this private photography session in Paris, you’ll be paired with a professional photographer to create your own customizable photoshoot. Choose from iconic landmarks, from the Eiffel Tower to the Sacre-Coeur, to serve as your backdrops. Get up to 120 edited, HD-quality pictures after the tour—perfect for proposals, engagement shoots, or other special occasions.

See the best of Paris, and have amazing photos to remember your day on this Paris Photoshoot Tour. You’ll be able to put your phones away and enjoy the sites, safe in the knowledge that your memories are being captured. This flexible tour allows you to choose the places in Paris that you’d like to visit, such as the Eiffel Tower, the Louvre, or the Notre-Dame. After the tour, you’ll be emailed 200-400 photos, and you'll also be able to choose your favorites to be retouched.

Though the Louvre is one of the world’s largest and most popular museums, visiting doesn’t have to be a stressful experience: a private tour offers a hassle-free way to explore its galleries. Pick between numerous daily departure times, and meet your guide directly at the Louvre. Once inside, you can see world-famous masterpieces like the Mona Lisa and Nike of Samothrace, navigate its many galleries, and learn the stories behind the artworks.

The spectacular Eiffel Tower is one of Paris’ most loved attractions, and a must-see site when visiting The City of Light. On this tour, you’ll have a carefree day with entrance tickets to the Eiffel Tower included. By having a guided tour, you’ll get more out of your day, as you’ll learn about the construction of the Eiffel Tower, and Paris’ other famous monuments. By having binoculars provided, you’ll be able to see details of Paris that are impossible to see with the naked eye.

Take a guided tour of Notre Dame a step further with the addition of a pair of powerful binoculars; use is included with your tour. You'll learn about the history of the famed cathedral through guided commentary and be able to pick out the elaborate details with the use of the binoculars. Learn about the rescue effort during the recent fire, developments in the reconstruction effort, and the expertise of the craftsmen who are working to restore Notre Dame to her former glory. Then, take a walking tour of Île de la Cité.

Save time with this Viator skip-the-line Eiffel Tower ticket. This priority access admission ticket allows for a relaxing visit to one of the world’s busiest monuments, accompanied by a host. Listen as your host adds colorful history and facts to the sights below as you look over Les Invalides, Notre Dame Cathedral, and other city landmarks.

Visit the Eiffel Tower in the morning with a guide who shares commentary about the famous monument and obtains tickets for the tower so that you don’t have to wait in line. Your tour includes a croissant and coffee before heading to the Eiffel Tower, a handmade map of Paris, and the option to upgrade for an admission ticket that includes summit access.

The Eiffel Tower is widely considered among Paris’ top attractions, and the admission queues can be long. On this tour, beat the entry lines with skip-the-line access and head up to the summit for spectacular views over top attractions like the Arc de Triomphe, Montmartre, and more. Your tour includes a Seine River sightseeing cruise—the perfect way to admire Paris’ landmarks from a whole new angle.

With our Skip The Line Ticket, avoid long waiting lines to the capital's most unforgettable monuments. Enjoy a fascinating visit of the Eiffel tower, skip the lines and take advantage of the unique vantage point offered by the River Seine on a lovely Seine River Cruise! After checking in at our boutique, one of our hosts will welcome you, and after a short introduction to the history of the ‘Iron Lady’, you will be brought to Lady Eiffel to travel up to the second floor to admire the most beautiful view of Paris. You will also receive your ticket during your check-in process for a unique and unforgettable trip along the Seine river. Enjoy a panoramic view of Paris' most beautiful monuments from the boat. From the unique vantage point of the Seine, rediscover the most emblematic monuments of the City of Light while listening to your audio guide.

Eschew the long daytime queues to enter the Louvre—which is consistently ranked as one of the world’s most visited museums—and tour the facility in the evening instead. Not only is the museum equally beautiful at night, you’ll have more space to move around and view the masterpieces inside, including the Mona Lisa, Venus de Milo, and the Winged Victory of Samothrace. A private guide is included.

Around 35,000 precious artworks fill the Louvre’s 300 rooms, drawing millions of visitors a year. Skip the long lines at the entrance and cut straight to the collection’s highlights with the expertise of a certified guide on this time-saving, to-the-point tour. Discover works including Da Vinci’s iconic Mona Lisa, the Winged Victory of Samothrace, and the Venus de Milo, perhaps the world’s best-known ancient Greek sculpture.

Bypass the long lines at the Eiffel Tower with this tour that includes summit access. After fast track, skip-the-line access, proceed to the second level to survey the city from the viewing platforms while listening to commentary about Paris culture, traditions, and history. Then, proceed to the summit to see Gustave Eiffel's private apartments and sip Champagne from the onsite bar (own expense).