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Combo: Paris City Center + Louvre Museum Guided Tour – Semi-Private (ENGLISH)
Paris, FR
5 hours 30 minutes
Date
Today
What You Will Do
This 5.5-hour tour is the ultimate Parisian experience! Begin your day exploring the City of Light's historic center before discovering the Louvre Museum’s most celebrated treasures. With groups limited to just 8 people, our certified guides ensure a personal and engaging experience, allowing you to ask questions and delve deeper into the cultural, artistic, and political history of Paris.
Your day begins with breathtaking views of the newly restored Notre Dame Cathedral (exterior only) before exploring the Île de la Cité, the cradle of Parisian civilization and home to many of its most historic sites. Cross the Pont Neuf, the city’s oldest bridge, and stroll along the river, soaking in stunning views. You’ll pass through the Louvre courtyards and admire the immaculate flowerbeds of the Tuileries Gardens before glimpsing the Place de la Concorde, where the guillotine claimed King Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette during the French Revolution.
After a break for lunch, you'll admire the iconic Louvre Pyramid before entering the museum. Learn about its fascinating transformation from a medieval fortress to a royal residence, and how its history shaped the extraordinary collection housed within. Marvel at masterpieces like the armless "Venus de Milo," the dynamic "Winged Victory of Samothrace," and the dazzling crown jewels in the Apollo Gallery. Admire Canova’s exquisite "Cupid and Psyche," and explore the era-defining works of David and Delacroix. You’ll even descend into the museum’s medieval moat for a glimpse of its ancient origins.
Experience an unforgettable day tracing the footsteps of kings, revolutionaries, and artists as you uncover the stories that shaped Paris’s extraordinary legacy.
Highlights: Highlights Generally Include: (if artwork is not on loan or being restored etc.) Notre Dame Cathedral (EXTERIOR), newly restored after 2019's tragic fire! Pont Neuf, the oldest bridge in Paris and vantage point of the city's most spectacular views....
Your day begins with breathtaking views of the newly restored Notre Dame Cathedral (exterior only) before exploring the Île de la Cité, the cradle of Parisian civilization and home to many of its most historic sites. Cross the Pont Neuf, the city’s oldest bridge, and stroll along the river, soaking in stunning views. You’ll pass through the Louvre courtyards and admire the immaculate flowerbeds of the Tuileries Gardens before glimpsing the Place de la Concorde, where the guillotine claimed King Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette during the French Revolution.
After a break for lunch, you'll admire the iconic Louvre Pyramid before entering the museum. Learn about its fascinating transformation from a medieval fortress to a royal residence, and how its history shaped the extraordinary collection housed within. Marvel at masterpieces like the armless "Venus de Milo," the dynamic "Winged Victory of Samothrace," and the dazzling crown jewels in the Apollo Gallery. Admire Canova’s exquisite "Cupid and Psyche," and explore the era-defining works of David and Delacroix. You’ll even descend into the museum’s medieval moat for a glimpse of its ancient origins.
Experience an unforgettable day tracing the footsteps of kings, revolutionaries, and artists as you uncover the stories that shaped Paris’s extraordinary legacy.
Highlights: Highlights Generally Include: (if artwork is not on loan or being restored etc.) Notre Dame Cathedral (EXTERIOR), newly restored after 2019's tragic fire! Pont Neuf, the oldest bridge in Paris and vantage point of the city's most spectacular views....
What's Included?
- Semi-private walking tour & museum tour (with reserved entry tickets included)
- "semi-private" means group size is never more than 8 guests maximum
- Professional tour guide
- Duration 5.5 hours (including lunch break)
- All entrance fees (with reserved entry included!)
What's Not Included?
- Tour price does not include hotel pickup or drop-off (we recommend uber or taxi)
- Tour does not include gratuities (optional)
- Temporary exhibitions not included
- Lunch is not included
- Tour is not available for those with walking disabilities or using a wheelchair
Cancellation Policy
- Customers can cancel for a **full refund up to 24hrs before the tour start time**. No refund will be provided within 24hrs before the tour start time. Contact us by phone to cancel or Reschedule if necessary. *(reschedule fee may apply)*
- No-shows and latecomers will be charged the full price.
- If you have **booked through a third party, please contact them directly** to cancel or reschedule according to their Terms & Conditions.
Itinerary
Meeting Point
Cité Metro Station. https://maps.app.goo.gl/hSbryYkRvcQNe8Xq7
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Itinerary
A 5.5-Hour Guided Tour of Paris’ Historic Center and the Louvre Museum (Timing includes a 45-minute break for lunch) Stops Generally Include: Île de la Cité Begin your tour on Île de la Cité, the island where Paris was first founded. Once called Lutetia by its Roman settlers, this historic site is the birthplace from which the city expanded. 30 minutes Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Paris See the iconic Notre-Dame Cathedral, the world’s most beloved church and a masterpiece of medieval Gothic architecture. Newly restored after the 2019 fire, it remains one of Paris’ most enduring symbols. 20 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included Palais de Justice de Paris Admire the gates of the Palais de Justice, once a royal residence and now a courthouse and judicial center. Formerly known as the Palais de la Cité, it houses some of Paris’ oldest surviving structures. 10 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included Sainte-Chapelle Marvel at the spire of the Sainte-Chapelle, a 750-year-old Gothic chapel built to house the Crown of Thorns and 21 other holy relics. 10 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included Conciergerie See the oldest part of the Palais de la Cité: the infamous Conciergerie. Once a notorious prison, it housed over a thousand “enemies of the Revolution,” including Queen Marie Antoinette herself. 10 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included Fontaine Saint-Michel Pass by the monumental Saint-Michel Fountain, commissioned by Haussmann under Napoleon III and inspired by a painting by Raphael. It depicts the Archangel Michael vanquishing the Devil—or perhaps Napoleon III vanquishing his enemies. 10 minutes Place Dauphine Discover Place Dauphine, a charming historic square at the western tip of Île de la Cité. Commissioned by King Henri IV. 10 minutes Pont Neuf Walk across Pont Neuf, Paris’ oldest stone bridge. Now a UNESCO World Heritage site, it remains an iconic feature of the Seine river. 10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free Statue of Henri IV View the equestrian statue of King Henri IV located on the Pont Neuf. Learn about the original statue, destroyed during the French Revolution, and its modern replacement. 10 minutes Pont des Arts Stop by Pont des Arts before heading to the Louvre. Built between 1801 and 1804, it was Paris’ first iron bridge and now links the Institut de France to the Louvre. 10 minutes Arc de Triomphe du Carrousel Walk through the impressive Arc de Triomphe du Carrousel, the smaller sibling of the Arc de Triomphe de l'Étoile on the Champs-Élysées. This arch was built to commemorate Napoleon’s military victories. 10 minutes Jardin des Tuileries Stroll through the manicured paths and historic landscapes of the Tuileries Gardens, the oldest park in Paris, dating back to the 17th century. 10 minutes Louvre Museum After a lunch break, dive into the Louvre’s extraordinary collection with our expert guide. Explore its treasures, from ancient artifacts to timeless masterpieces. 2 hours 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Additional Information
This activity is operated by Babylon Tours Paris
- Accesibility: Not Wheelchair Accessible
- Disclaimers: • The Louvre Museum may experience occasional closures without prior notice from museum management. In the event of an unannounced closure or delayed opening exceeding one hour past the scheduled tour time, we will offer guests an appropriate alternative. Refunds or discounts are not available in these cases. • Please note that appropriate attire is required for entry into certain sites on this tour. • Only handbags or small, slim backpacks are permitted inside the museum. Large bags or suitcases are not allowed. • Due to heightened security measures, lines may occasionally form even for tours with 'Skip the Line' or 'No Wait' access. • Certain museum rooms require visitors to remain quiet or limit speech. In these cases, your guide will provide necessary information before entering. • Museum collections are subject to change throughout the year. • This tour/activity accommodates a maximum of 8 travelers during the walking tour section whereas the museum tour is limited to 6 traveler's per guide due to the Louvre Museum's regulations. • Latecomers risk missing their tour.
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