Private tour in Paris Darya A

Customize and Combine your own tour of Paris with a local guide (5 hours)

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Darya A.

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Hello, I’m Dasha. I’m an art historian, licensed guide, and long-time Parisian—I’ve been living in this city I love for over 22 years. I studied at the Sorbonne, where I completed my Master’s degree in Art History, with a focus on painting and the history of both public and private art collections. Over the years, I’ve worked with auction houses such as Christie’s and Piasa, as well as contemporary galleries, and I’ve also been involved in curating exhibitions with emerging artists. These experiences have deeply shaped the way I see and share art today. But beyond my academic background, what I truly love is sharing my passion. For me, guiding is about creating meaningful and personal experiences—helping you not only discover masterpieces, but also understand them and connect with the spirit of Paris. I’ve always been passionate about travel. I’ve explored many countries across Europe, as well as India and South America, and I also lived in Dublin for a year as a Trinity College student. These experiences have made me open-minded, curious, and attentive to each traveler’s expectations. Today, I live in the Bastille area, right in the heart of Paris. I’ve also had the chance to live in beautiful neighborhoods such as Montmartre, Saint-Germain, Le Marais, and Versailles—experiences that allow me to guide you not only as a professional, but as someone who truly knows and loves the city. Alongside my work as a guide, I’m also a musician and DJ, passionate about electronic music, sound healing, and Vipassana meditation —another way for me to connect with people and create meaningful experiences. I enjoy helping travelers design their stay—through museum visits, walking tours, and personalized recommendations. My goal is always the same: to make you feel at ease, inspired, and truly connected to Paris, as if you had a local friend or even a family here. All my tours are flexible and tailored to your interests, because every journey is unique and deserves care and attention. I look forward to welcoming you to Paris. Anatole's France quote reflects perfectly my credo: "With science and love we made the world." (Le livre de mon ami, 1885). 2017- University of Lille-3 PHD student, Art History 2016- Licensed Tourist Guide (France) 2015- Paris-4, University of Sorbonne Master Degree, Art History 2009 - University of State of Minsk Master Degree, Literature I am not a driver. I can accompany you in your vehicle or I can arrange for a separate car and driver.

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Overview of your Paris tour

Do you wish to make your tour focusing on specific districts or different areas of Paris, or maybe you prefer to visit Museums from your must-see list? Do you wish to discover the city by walking, by public transportation or by car with a private driver? Or maybe you prefer to combine some area of Paris with the Louvre or the Orsay Museums? Many of my guests are contacting me with different kind of particular requests, asking me to create for them a customized and combined tours. My combined tour will give you an opportunity to customize your dream tour! * Applying my expertise of the city and my knowledge about all Museums in Paris, I will make it happen and follow your individual request! *After learning about your desires and wishes individually, I will help you to make your tour in the best way! *Customizing and Mixing!

Recent Reviews

Robert M.United States
September 2026

This was our second tour of the week with Dasha, and it was another incredibly enjoyable day. Dasha is so friendly, knowledgeable, and generous with her time. Our first tour had been cut a little short by rain, so Dasha told us she would make up the time on this tour—and she went above and beyond to make sure we had a thoroughly satisfying and memorable day. Dasha guided us through the Musée d'Orsay in a way that gave every painting we saw meaning and context, not only within art history but French history as well. Her knowledge and ability to convey the subject in such an interesting and accessible way made the museum come alive. We then moved on to the Musée de l'Orangerie, which was a completely different experience. Dasha conveyed the deep emotional importance of the works and the museum itself, including what it meant to her personally. These two museums told such a different story from the vast and expansive Louvre, and having Dasha there with us made all the difference. We spent the rest of the day walking through Paris and discovering more places we hadn't seen on our first tour. When Dasha learned that we didn't have a formal tour arranged for Notre-Dame, she insisted on taking us there because she wanted to make sure we experienced it properly. We were so appreciative. Walking through this magnificent cathedral with someone possessing Dasha's knowledge and passion was truly special. Dasha was simply a wonderful guide, and we feel so fortunate to have found her through TBL. After spending two days exploring Paris with her, she became an important part of what made our first visit to this incredible city so memorable.

Roger C.United States
May 2023

Dasha is an ideal guide. She is energetic, engaging, knowledgeable and fun! We had a wonderful time exploring Paris with her on our own timeline. She happily modified our tour to accommodate what we wanted to visit. We had a superb day thanks to Dasha!

Joshua S.United States
January 2020

Extremely personable and knowledgeable, but more importantly has an intuitive ability to understand your interests and quickly tailors to your needs. We will be using her services again next time we are in the area and will recommend to everyone we know that you experience her wealth of knowledge.

Ilene B.United States
July 2019

Lovely and knowledgeable. My back is bad and I was graciously accommodated in a wheel chair. Worth the cost.

Your Paris tour itinerary

Here my personal suggestions! I. The History of Paris combined with the Louvre Museum. Highlights Generally Include: * île de la Cite * Notre Dame de Paris (inside) * Sainte-chapelle (outside) * La Conciergerie (outside) * Le Pont Neuf * La Bibliothèque Mazarin (outside) * The Louvre (outside) * Tuileries Gardens * Mona Lisa * Venus de Milo * Michelangelo's Slaves * Winged Victory of Samothrace and many others. . . II. Montmartre Tour combined with the Orsay collection of Impressionnisme! Highlights Generally Include: * Moulin Rouge and the cabaret of Lapin Agile * Sacre coeur church and artists' square * The extravagant home of eccentric pop singer Dalida * Windmills, vineyards * The haunts of Renoir, Picasso and Amélie * Manet's Lunche on the Grass * Renoir's Dance at Le Moulin de la Galette * Monet's Poppy Field and Waterlilies *Van Gogh's Bedroom in Arles and many others. . .

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Transport details
Type: Walking

Walking and my prefered option of public transport, which in addition will familiarise you with bus, rail and metro systems. Please contact me if you would like me to arrange a vehicle.

What's included
Other: * Skip the line tickets.
Private Guide
What's not included
Other: - Lunch and refreshments you may order during the scheduled rest stop. - Admission to any unscheduled site.
Meeting location

Paris, Île-de-France, France

Airport: ,Cruise: ,ByGuide: We will customize our metting point inside Paris!

  • You can request a specific meeting location (for example, your hotel) during the checkout.
Other details
Tour categories
City Highlights
Tour reference number
545568
Languages
English
French
Russian
Activity level
Light
Accessibility
Kid Friendly

Traveller reviews

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