Private tour in Paris Lucien M

A personalized visit over the day with a professional guide

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Lucien M.

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Hello! Please send me a message before booking, if possible, to make sure I'm available. I work with many partners, and it's possible my availability might not be up-to-date. I try to respond as soon as possible when the request is urgent, but if it's not, it may take more than 24 hours. Thank you for your understanding. Hi ! My name is Lucien and I have been a guide since 2018. I was a school teacher and now I am a "Guide conférencier" : I have a guiding licence. This allows me to guide you in the Louvre as in many other Parisian museums, such as the Musée d'Orsay, or my favorite, the Musée des Invalides. I love history, architecture and art history. I love Paris for its countless stories, impressive architecture and rich culture. I would certainly like to tell you everything I know about the history of Paris! In fact, it will be hard to stop me! I like to show you the most famous places in Paris but I will also try my best to show you Paris off the beaten track! My job is also to show you the real Paris and its real history: I will try to avoid the crowds as much as possible. My expertise in the history of Paris is mainly in the historic center: I can do circuits like the Île de la Cité; the Latin quarter ; halls ; Marsh ; Saint Germain des Prés, Montmartre; a bunch of other things. . . But I also like to go to the flea market in St Ouen (I live nearby). I specialize in the history of the city of paris and in its architectural and political evolution. And I love to dwell on the turbulent episodes of Paris, especially the many revolutions! I do NOT : guide in the Eiffel tower, the catacombs, the Champs Elysées, and I try to avoid Montmartre in the week end . To be honest, I will feel useless there because you can go there easily by yourself. I consider my job is to show you things you won't be able to discover alone! ( But that's just a personal preference! If you really want we can arrange if you have a specific request). If you request a personalized tour, I will be happy to prepare something for you! I work hard to give you quality information. Also, I try to ask for a correct price based on the Guides Syndicate grid. I can include museum tickets if you ask me. I do all my sightseeing on foot. I don't have a vtc license: please don't ask me to drive you! I think in Paris the best is always to walk during my tours. I also believe than using a car in Paris when you have a lot of other choices is a a waste of time and money and contribute to the pollution. Unless we do not have other immediate option, I will always recommend to thake the public transportation. I am happy to adapt my work to children but I am not a babysitter : I'm a professional guide and I spent a lot of time preparing my tours, so please don't leave me your children to go for a walk on your side, it's not my job (yes it is already arrived but we had fun). I'm not a personal shopper, but I'll be happy to recommend certain areas. I'm not really a foodie, but I know a lot of delicious restaurants! One last thing but quite important: I love Paris! For each local Paris is different. But above all, Paris may be different than the city you expect. For example, for some Paris is the city of luxury and fashion. Not that much for me to be honest! So I will be perfect if you want to discover the history of this city and what is behind the postcard. Master degree in Education Science "Guide Conférencier" diploma : I can guide you in all national museums. I usually don't drive in Paris and prefer to take the public transports. Please if you send me a request be kind enough to answer my messages it is very important to me, even you are not interested.

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Overview of your Paris tour

Are you coming to Paris for the first time or have you already been? In any case, the best way to discover the capital is to take your time because Paris conceals a thousand secrets that a life of would not be enough to discover. Follow me for a day to discover a few! I do not suggest that you discover the city in its entirety, or take a tour of the great monuments: I want to show you the prettiest districts, make you discover the history and architecture of Paris . . . I can offer you an itinerary if you give me carte blanche or we can prepare together a beautiful walk according to your desires: everything is personalized! For a supplement and the price of tickets I can include a visit to museums if you wish: the Invalides, Le Louvre, Le Musée d'Orsay, the Palace of Versailles . . . The more you warn me in advance, the more we can develop an interesting ride! Do not hesitate to contact me if you have just arrived and want to improvise something!

Recent Reviews

Edgar H.United States
September 2025

Excellent tour guide- knowledgeable especially with history. Highly recommend Lucien for a great experience.

Ed S.United States
August 2024

We had a wonderful experience in Paris with Lucien. He is very knowledgeable of Paris and its history and we learned a great deal about its architecture. Highly recommend this walking tour of Paris!

Adrienne F.United States
November 2023

Lucien was a wonderful guide and constructed a custom tour of the Île de la Cité. He flexibly re-organized as we went along to avoid lines and crowds. He is extremely knowledgeable and knows what to see and the best ways to see it. We had a great all-day tour with this smart, funny, good-humored guide.

Rudo T.United States
July 2023

Lucien was a great tour guide especially if you are interested in history. He was considerate of our two children, 10 and 8 yrs old and adapted his narration to suite their young inquisitive minds. We highly recommend his service.

Kevin C.United States
April 2023

Lucien was a great tour guide…he put together a walking tour of the Marais for us as well as a tour of the Louvre, tailored to just what we wanted to see. He is extremely knowledgeable and very personable. I would highly recommend him to anyone wanting a tour in Paris with someone who can explain all the history of this great city, the art and the people.

Carole C.United States
March 2023

Thank you Lucien for a wonderful tour! Lexi enjoyed the catacombs and we both loved Versailles…it was the highlight of our visit!

Your Paris tour itinerary

As this day is customizable, I can create a tour starting from your place of stay if possible. It's about adapting to your pace and your desires. We can stop when you wish, to discover monuments, the history of the city, but also good things to eat or interesting shops on the way. Here is a daily program that I do very often: - in the morning, meet at 10 am in the oldest district of Paris in front of the Hôtel de Cluny. We will begin our visit with a discovery of the origins of Paris, from antiquity to the present day. We will go from the Latin Quarter to the Île de la Cité. Passing near beautiful places such as the Luxembourg Gardens, the Palais de Justice, Notre-Dame . . . - Around 1 p. m. it will be time to find a good restaurant to rest. I will recommend places with the best value for money, according to your expectations. -In the afternoon we can continue towards the right bank, and discover for example the Louvre district and then that of the Opera . . .

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Transport details
Type: Walking

Whenever possible, I always try to offer tours where only walking will be necessary. I don't own a vehicle because driving in Paris is rarely useful in Paris. On the other hand, we can take the metro together or even taxis if you wish. This can be useful when going from one remote neighborhood to another.

What's included
Other: I can come and meet you at your place of stay.
Private Guide
What's not included
Other: Personal expenses. I do not include the cost of transport and those of food which may vary according to your requests. If you want, we can visit some museums together, but you should preferably inform me as far in advance as possible: in this case I would prepare a different offer or I could include the price of the tickets.
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Food Drinks Snacks
Meeting location

Paris, Île-de-France, France

Airport: ,Cruise: ,ByGuide: We can meet at a specific location or if you want I can meet you at the hotel. Otherwise I start my tours at Place Saint-André des Arts.

  • You can request a specific meeting location (for example, your hotel) during the checkout.
Other details
Tour categories
City Highlights
Tour reference number
856050
Languages
English
French
Activity level
Light

Traveller reviews

5.0

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This private tour in Paris is perfect for travellers who want a personalized experience, whether it's their first visit or they've been before. It's ideal for those who wish to explore the city's history and architecture at their own pace, with the flexibility to focus on specific interests or areas. Lucien M. can tailor the itinerary to your desires, making it a great choice for anyone looking to connect with a local guide for deeper insights into Paris.

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Hours icon 6 hours
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