Itinerary
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Stop At: Paris, Paris, Ile-de-France
Your guide will pick you up at your hotel, residence, or cruise ship and transport you through the frenetic underground and streets of Paris to Montmartre.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Montmartre, 75018 Paris France
Explore Montmartre, a small delightful 'village' in the north of the city; it's well known for its vineyards, windmills, and eccentric artist, writer, and musician residents who have been attracted by its authentic and creative atmosphere. Discover what was once home to Pablo Picasso and where he painted his masterpiece, Les Demoiselles d’Avignon while you treat yourself to Parisian delights.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Palais Garnier, Place de l_Opera entrance at the corner of Scribe and Auber streets, 75009 Paris France
Follow in the footsteps of audiences past as you explore the twists and turns of the iconic Palais Garnier. This tour lifts the curtain on one of the premier performance venues in Europe, revealing the hidden, and at times, the surprising history behind the impressive design. Enter through the stately Members’ Rotunda, with its elaborate architecture and grandiose decor, and take center stage as you ascend the Grand Staircase. Discover the untold secrets that are hidden in the passages of magnificent architecture. Feel the mysteries within The Phantom of the Opera novel inspired by these secrets and rumors.
Duration: 1 hour 20 minutes
Stop At: Place Vendome, 75001 Paris France
Continue to the remarkable 1686 King Louis XIV's Place Vendôme where vast history and some of the most prestigious French haute couture brands can be found. Wander beneath ancient trees in the enchanted Tuileries Gardens that Catherine de' Medici landscaped over 500 years ago. The gardens are dotted with intricate sculptures
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Tuileries Garden, 75001 Paris, France
Wander beneath ancient trees in the enchanted Tuileries Gardens that Catherine de' Medici landscaped over 500 years ago. The gardens are dotted with intricate sculptures.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Louvre Museum, 99 Rue de Rivoli, 75001 Paris France
Begin your artistic adventure through time as you enter the immense Louvre Museum. Home to more than 35,000 original artworks, this world-famous venue offers unrivaled access to some of the most iconic pieces in history. See the Mona Lisa, Venus de Milo, and the ancient Winged Victory of Samothrace, as your guide takes you on a journey through more than 1,000 years of art. Gain a unique insight into the history of the Louvre, and immerse yourself in world-class culture.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: Musee d'Orsay, 1 Rue De La Legion d'Honneur, 75007 Paris France
Only if booked on Tuesdays:
Continue to Musée d’Orsay, with your guide you'll see some of the most meticulous Impressionist and post-Impressionist masterpieces in the world by artists including Renoir, Manet, Sisley, Gauguin, and Seurat. Appreciate some of the finest French nudes and displays of art from 1848 to 1914 within the museum installed into the Orsay Beaux-Arts railway station for the Universal Exhibition of 1900.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: Cathedrale Notre-Dame de Paris, 6 Parvis Notre-Dame Place Jean-Paul II, 75004 Paris France
Known merely as Notre Dame. Breathe in the history of the striking medieval Catholic cathedral on the Île de la Cité in the 4th arrondissement of Paris. It is sacred to the Virgin Mary and considered to be one of the most exceptional examples of French Gothic architecture.
Duration: 35 minutes
Stop At: Eiffel Tower, 5 Avenue, 75007 Paris France
Admire the truly magnificent wrought-iron lattice tower that stands over the Champ de Mars at 300m tall. The tower is the most-visited paid monument in the world with almost 7-million visitors annually. It was built to celebrate the centennial of the Revolution and be the centerpiece for the 1889 Exposition Universelle.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Le Trocadero et son esplanade, Place du Trocadero et du 11 Novembre, 75016 Paris France
Stop at the Place du Trocadero set on the east bank of the Seine River and affords you spectacular views of the legendary Eiffel Tower. Discover with your guide the paved area enveloped by ornamental gardens that observe the Battle of Trocadero. Face the hypnotizing facade of the most recognizable structure in the world, the Eiffel Tower.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Arc de Triomphe, Place Charles de Gaulle, 75008 Paris France
Journey through the fascinating history of star-shaped l'Arc de Triomphe. Commemorate the memories of those lives lost during the brutal French Revolution and the Napoleonic Wars, and ponder the identity of the unknown soldier from WWI as you stand respectfully beside his tomb. Climb the steep steps to the top of the monument and catch your breath as you appreciate the spectacular views of the Avenue des Champs-Élysées, the Sacré-Coeur and the rest of the bustling city.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Paris, Paris, Ile-de-France
At the end of your breathtaking Paris experience, your guide will take you back to your hotel, residence, or cruise ship.
Duration: 15 minutes