Paris in a Day: Louvre Entry + Guided Montmartre & City Walks
With a friendly guide, climb to Sacré-Cœur, see Notre-Dame, meet the Mona Lisa, and journey by metro
Paris days fall apart when you spend them in lines, on wrong metro platforms, and circling museums without a plan. This tour keeps you moving with metro tickets included and a guide who handles every transfer. Start in Montmartre, where old windmills and artist studios echo the days of Picasso and Renoir. Climb to Sacré-Cœur, then head to Île de la Cité for a walking tour including Notre-Dame’s exterior. Finish with a Louvre highlights tour featuring the Mona Lisa. Make Paris easy, book today!
What You Get With This Tour
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Discover the Paris you came to see with ease
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Expert English-speaking guide
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Metro tickets
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Louvre Museum entry and tour
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Montmartre walking tour
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Île de la Cité walking tour
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Sacré-Cœur exterior visit
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Notre-Dame exterior visit
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Guide tips
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Lunch
Tour Itinerary
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Your tour begins in Montmartre
Meet your guide at Abbesses Metro Station in Montmartre and get to know the group before you set off. You start the day in one of Paris’s most character-filled neighborhoods, where café corners and steep streets hint at the hilltop views ahead. -
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Explore Montmartre on foot
Stroll Montmartre’s cobbled streets as your guide shares how this former village became Paris’s artistic enclave. Along the way, spot local landmarks like the Wall of Love and the Moulin de la Galette, plus the quiet corners most visitors walk right past. -
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See Sacré-Cœur Basilica from the outside
Make your way up to Sacré-Cœur for sweeping views over Paris and a closer look at the basilica’s bright exterior. Hear the story behind this landmark and why Montmartre’s hill has long been a magnet for painters, writers, and musicians. -
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Take the metro to Île de la Cité
Next, ride the metro with your guide and get comfortable moving around Paris like a local. In under an hour, you arrive on Île de la Cité, the historic heart of the city where medieval Paris still feels close to the surface. -
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Walk the Notre-Dame area and Île de la Cité
Take in Notre-Dame Cathedral from the outside and learn what makes its Gothic façade so influential, from its sculpted portals to its famous flying buttresses. Your guide also walks you through the cathedral’s long history and the restoration story that continues today. -
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Hop back on the metro toward the Louvre
Then, hop back on the metro for a quick journey to the Louvre. Metro tickets are included, and your guide leads the way so no time is wasted hunting for the right line or dealing with the ticket machine. -
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Take a lunch break near the Louvre
Pause for lunch near the Louvre (at own expense). Ask your guide for recommendations; they know the best spots around. -
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Tour the Louvre Museum with timed entry
Head inside the Louvre for a guided highlights tour that helps you make sense of this massive collection. See must-sees like the Mona Lisa, Venus de Milo, and Winged Victory, plus major French masterpieces. -
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Your tour ends inside the Louvre
Your guided visit finishes inside the Louvre, so you can keep exploring on your own if you want. With the layout and key works fresh in mind, it’s easy to choose a wing and slow down for the pieces that interest you most.
Additional Information
Discover what to expect, what's included, and everything you need to know before booking.
Good to know:
Accessibility: Unfortunately, this tour is not wheelchair accessible. If you have questions or concerns about your mobility, please contact us in advance.
Please note: Entry into Notre-Dame Cathedral is not included on this tour. The order of the tour may vary depending on Louvre ticket times.
Bag policy: Large bags, backpacks, or suitcases over 55 x 35 x 20 cm are not permitted inside the Louvre Museum.
Check-in: Arrive 15 minutes early for check-in at the meeting point so the group can enter sites on time.
Your 6.5-hour tour includes:
Expert English-speaking guide
Skip-the-line Louvre ticket and guided tour
Guided walking tour of Montmartre and Île de la Cité
Exterior visit of Sacré-Cœur Basilica and Notre-Dame Cathedral
Metro tickets included
Maximum group size of 18
What to bring:
Government-issued ID
Comfortable walking shoes
Camera
Water bottle
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Customer Reviews
I would Highly recommend this tour! Fabio was very knowledgeable and made it fun!
Saw the most important things, great tour, very informative.
Frequently Asked Questions
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 metro tickets to travel the longer distances between attractions. Other areas will be explored on foot, particularly Montmartre.
Is entry into Notre-Dame Cathedral included?
No. This tour includes an exterior visit of Notre-Dame and a guided walk around Île de la Cité, but it does not include cathedral entry.
Is lunch included?
No. You will have a lunch break near the Louvre, and your guide can suggest nearby options that fit the timing.
Is this tour family friendly?
Yes. Kids and teens usually enjoy the Montmartre walk and the Louvre highlights, but the pace is steady and there is a fair amount of walking and stairs, especially around Montmartre.
