Paris in a Day Tour with Louvre, Eiffel Tower, and Notre Dame

The ultimate day in Paris made easy with skip-the-line tickets, transport, and an expert local guide

Travel Flexibly 5 / 5 See All 124 Reviews · 6.50h · Paris, France

Want to see the best of Paris in just one day? With long admission lines and attractions spread out over the city, this can be a real challenge. But don’t worry, this amazing Paris day tour makes it easy! Join a local guide to see the city’s iconic highlights, including the Louvre, Eiffel Tower, Sacre-Cœur, and Notre Dame, then sip champagne as you cruise along the Seine. With a small group, skip-the-line tickets, and transport included, there’s no better way to see Paris in a day!

  • See Paris in a day
  • Sacre-Coeur
  • Montmartre
  • Notre Dame
  • Louvre Museum
  • Mona Lisa
  • Liberty Leading the People
  • Seine River cruise with champagne
  • Eiffel Tower ( outside only)

You'll meet your guide this morning in the famous art district of Montmartre for a walking tour of this historic part of Paris, including a visit to the magnificent Basilica of Sacre-Cœur. Along with your small group, you'll continue to the city's literary heartland, the Latin Quarter, where your guide will tell stories of the famous writers who once called this place home. Here, you can also see the famous Notre Dame Cathedral from the outside—it's still undergoing repairs from the recent devastating fire, so entry isn't currently allowed.

Next, you'll catch the metro to the famous Louvre museum, home to the Mona Lisa and countless other iconic works. You'll skip the line at the Louvre so your super knowledgeable guide can show you the museum's highlights without the famously long wait. Finally, you'll cruise down the River Seine by boat, enjoying a glass of champagne, and finish you tour at France's most recognizable landmark: the Eiffel Tower. Learn the fascinating stories about the most iconic monument in Paris. When the tour finishes, the guide will show where you can purchase tickets if you would like to ascend to the top.

Paris in a Day Tour Description

Your 6.5-hour Paris tour includes: 

  • Guided walking tour of the Latin Quarter and Montmartre neighborhoods

  • Visit Sacre-Cœur and see Notre Dame Cathedral (from the outside)

  • Skip-the-line Louvre ticket and guided tour

  • Free time in Paris for lunch (not included)

  • A 1-hour river cruise on the Seine, with champagne or soft drink

  • Guided tour of the Eiffel Tower ( ticket not included)

  • Metro tickets included

  • A fun, professional English-speaking guide

  • A maximum group size of 18 people

Please note that the order of this tour could be different based on ticket times for the Louvre.

Montmartre, Sacre-Cœur and the Latin Quarter

Home of the Moulin Rouge, Montmartre is Paris' famous art district. Your guide will show you the best of the neighborhood this morning, and you'll learn the best spots to return to if you're planning a big night out in the city. In addition to the nightlife of the neighborhood, Montmartre was also the epicenter of the Belle Époque.

Once home to Renoir, Van Gogh, Picasso, and Modigliani, the neighborhood produced countless famous pieces of art between the 1870s and 1920s. You will pass the café where Van Gogh painted one his most scandalous works—he dared to paint a woman reading!

After visiting the Basilica of the Sacre-Coeur, you'll follow your guide to the Latin Quarter. Montmartre is the center of art, but the Latin Quarter is the center of literature. You will see the café and bookstore where Hemingway and Joyce spent their ex-pat lives in Paris. Then, you can take photos of the magnificent Notre Dame Cathedral from the outside—sadly, the cathedral suffered a terrible fire in 2019 and is still being reconstructed.

Louvre Museum Tour

Skip past the famously long lines at the Louvre and see the museum's most influential works on a 90-minute tour of the Louvre. These works include the two of the most important Greek statues still standing: the Venus of Milo and The Winged Victory of Samothrace. These two famous statues are full of mystery and history, and you guide will bring them to life with stories of their meanings and origins. 

You'll also see Eugene Delacroix's Liberty Leading the People. A symbol of French independence, strength and culture, it is the most politically important work at the Louvre. The painting is the most famous artistic depiction of the French Revolution and is often compared to the Washington Crossing the Delaware piece found in New York at the Metropolitan Museum of Art.

The Mystery Behind the Mona Lisa

Why is the Mona Lisa so famous? For starters, Mona Lisa’s expression has been often debated since its creation in the 16th century. Is she happy or sad or playful? Another intriguing thing about Leonardo da Vinci's Mona Lisa is that it's the highest insured work of art at a whopping $800 million.

Leonardo Da Vinci's masterpiece (called La Gioconda in Italian), portrays the wife of a Tuscan aristocrat named Francesco del Giacondo. Though she has been in the Louvre for over 200 years, the portrait became famous when it was stolen in 1911 in a global scandal. Now she is protected with bulletproof glass and personal body guards.

Paris by Boat

Sit back and relax with beautiful views along the Seine, and sip champagne as you go (or a soft drink, if you prefer.) Paris river cruises are a great way to take in the ambiance of the city and get a taste of the luxury that Paris is known for. Cruise around the city and get a new perspective on the iconic landmarks, including the Louvre, Musée d’Orsay, Notre Dame, and of course, the Eiffel Tower in all its glory.

Eiffel Tower

Finally, led by your professional guide, you'll head to the pièce de résistance of this Paris in a Day Tour. Enjoy the incredible panoramic view of the City of Lights. These moments need to be savored, so feel free to take your time when there. When your tour is finished, your guide will show you where to purchase tickets if you would like to ascend to the top.

What you get with this tour
Guided walking tour of the Latin Quarter and Montmartre neighborhoods
Visit Sacre-Cœur and see Notre Dame Cathedral (from the outside)
Skip-the-line Louvre ticket and guided tour
Free time in Paris for lunch (not included)
A 1-hour river cruise on the Seine, with champagne or soft drink
Metro tickets included
A fun, professional English-speaking guide
A maximum group size of 18 people
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19 May 2023
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Reviewed by
Joyce Blackburn

I was very disappointed that the company took the Eiffel Tower off the day long tour of Paris, 3 days before the tour occurred. The online Tower tickets were sold out by then. The Tour Guy refunded us 18Euros and offered a different tour of the Eiffel Tower in its place for 63 Euros!!! They claimed the change was due to “customer requests “ but everyone I talked with on the tour was angry at the change. We all booked the tour BECAUSE of the trip up the Tower. When we arrived at the Tower, the line to buy tickets was incredibly long. The group line and the pre-paid ticket lines were short to non- existent. I felt like it was a scam to get us to buy the tour. My emails were responded to but nothing was offered to fix the situation other than the aforementioned refund of 18 euros of a 230 euro tour. I would not have booked that tour if I had known they would cancel an integral part of it; there were many other companies to choose from. And if they wanted to change the tour options, they should have done so for future sales not sales completed months before. We were unable to get into the Eiffel Tower at all due to the very long lines. A disappointment I’ll carry with me for some time. I doubt I’ll ever book with The Tour Guy again since this is how they treat customers. I can’t trust them not to change other tours in other cities. The tour guide was knowledgeable and spoke great English ( important if you’ve ever been on an English guided tour where you could not understand anything) I enjoyed her narrative quite a lot. She did not carry a flag and since she was short and I was short it was hard to keep her in sight in the crowded parts of the city. I lost her and the others and although I could hear her on my listening device and could tell she knew I was lost, she never told me on the device where to find her where. Nor did she say, as she walked, which direction she was turning at a corner. Very frustrating especially as I kept texting her on What's App to find out where she was. Sad because otherwise the tour was nice.

19 May 2023
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Reviewed by
Paul Richland

Julia was an excellent guide, a very well done tour
19 May 2023
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David Moore

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Frequently Asked Questions

What to bring?

This tour is primarily a walking tour, so we recommend wearing comfortable shoes.

What to bring?

This tour is primarily a walking tour, so we recommend wearing comfortable shoes.

Is the Eiffel tower summit (top level) included on this tour?

No, Eiffel Tower Tickets are not included in this tour. However, if you'd like to head to the coveted summit (with a stop at the second floor), check out our Eiffel Tower Summit Evening Tour.

What if I have concerns about my mobility on this tour?

If you have any doubts about your mobility, we suggest taking a Private Paris in a Day Tour so your needs can be better accommodated in terms of navigating attractions and the pace of the tour. Please note, Montmartre includes stairs and steep inclines, which may not be ideal for strollers or wheelchairs.

Can I use my Paris Museum Pass to get a discount on the Louvre tour?

We pre-book all of our reservations and tickets for the Louvre Museum in advance, so personal museum passes are not valid for entry or a discount.

How do we get around the city?

Your guided tour includes train tickets to travel the longer distances between attractions. Other areas will be explored on foot, particularly Montmartre.

Will we enter Notre Dame?

Sadly, no. The cathedral is still undergoing extensive renovations following the 2019 fire, so no one is allowed inside yet. You'll be taken to it to see its progress up close though! And you can see it during your river cruise.

Do we enter the Eiffel Tower?

We do not. Your guide will give you a tour from the outside. If you would like to ascend the tower, the guide will show where you can purchase tickets.

When can I take my Seine River Cruise?

Your tickets will be sent to you via email within 24 hours of your tour departure time. To redeem the boat tickets, please bring them to the Vedettes de Paris boarding line. This is below the Carousel at the Eiffel Tower and the first one on the river. These tickets are valid for any date for boats between 10:30 am and 6:30 pm so you have lots of flexibility to enjoy this cruise during your time in Paris.

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