Private tour in Paris Gabriela C

Private “À la Carte” Paris Tour (Full Day) – Customized Experience with Licensed Guide

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Gabriela C.

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Private Paris Guide | 15+ Years Experience | Licensed | Featured by ToursByLocals I’m Gabriela—your guide in Paris for over 15 years. Many of my guests say touring with me feels like exploring the city with a friend. And that’s true—but it’s only part of the story. I’m also a licensed professional guide, trained to guide in Paris with precision, depth, and a strong sense of timing. Whether you’re here for the first time or returning, I make sure your experience actually fits you—not a standard route. ✷ STYLE AND PERSONALITY I’m clear, engaging, easy to follow—and, I hope, fun! My American guests often mention how much they enjoy my accent and clarity. I spent two years in the United States during high school, which shaped my communication style. I know when to bring energy, when to go deeper, and when to simply let you take it all in. The experience flows naturally, no tour is ever scripted. ✷ WHAT SETS ME APART What truly sets me apart is not just what I know—it’s how I guide. Some tours are purely informative, others are more fun than anything else. I make sure you get both, judging the balance between the two. You’ll understand what you’re seeing, but you’ll also enjoy the moment—because a great tour should never feel like a lecture. ✷ A BIT ABOUT ME I studied cinema and art history at the Sorbonne University, and I’ve split my career between guiding (with ToursByLocals since 2010) and working in contemporary art. If you visit museums or galleries with me, you’ll experience them differently: with context, clarity, and perspective that bring everything to life. Art, history, philosophy, and especially sociology are not just interests—they’re part of how I perceive my city. This background allows me to go beyond explanations—offering insight, context, and a more nuanced understanding of what you’re seeing. ✷ CREDENTIALS Licensed Paris tour guide (fully authorised to guide inside museums and historic sites) BA and MA in Film and Art studies from Sorbonne's School of the arts Member of the International Association of Art Critics Member of the French Art Curator Association. 15+ years of professional guiding experience Selected by ToursByLocals for their video series 👉 Watch here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XBQZvDgbQmk ✷ WHAT MY TOURS FEEL LIKE My goal is simple:
to give you a version of Paris that feels effortless, interesting, and genuinely enjoyable. This is the opposite of a generic, one-size-fits-all tour. Each experience is well-paced, instinctively structured, and continually adjusted so everything makes sense — to you, whether we spend a few hours or a full week together. That’s why many of my guests tell me:
“This didn’t feel like a tour—it felt like it was made for us.” Paris has many knowledgeable guides, and thankfully so! What I offer is a different kind of experience—one that combines years of expertise with a real sense and appreciation for people. A happy visitor to my beloved city is my highest form of reward. See you in Paris!

Have a question or want to customize this tour? Message Gabriela C.

Overview of your Paris tour

A private full-day Paris tour designed around your interests, your pace, and your priorities. In just a few hours, Paris can feel overwhelming—or perfectly clear. With over 15 years of guiding experience, I design each tour with intention so your time is well used, well paced, and genuinely enjoyable. Some travelers want to see the highlights efficiently, others prefer to explore neighborhoods in depth—most want a bit of both. That’s where I come in. This is not a generic checklist tour, but a curated experience that reflects your interests and how you like to travel. PERFECT FOR
 First-time visitors wanting a clear introduction
 Returning visitors seeking something more personal
 Travelers who don’t want to waste time on the wrong places HOW IT WORKS
 You book or message me → we define priorities → I design the route → we explore smoothly NOTES Walking tour (metro/taxi if needed). Museum entries (Louvre, Orsay, Eiffel Tower) require advance tickets. I’ll guide you on what’s realistic and worth including.

Recent Reviews

Jeanie C.United States
1 day ago

Gabriela was a wonderful tour guide! I have used Tours by Locals several times, and each time, I have been extremely pleased with the guide. This was no exception. When I read about Gabriela, I was confident she was a good fit for our time in Paris in mid September. We had several conversations early on about what type of tours we were looking for, and then she developed exactly what we wanted. We saw an incredible amount of Paris. Not only was it a well planned tour, but Gabriela's wealth of knowledge was also extraordinary. She shared with us significant history and details of the city and the many sites we visited during our 2 days together. She was even kind enough to help us plan a "free" day we designated as a shopping day. I am so glad we had an opportunity to meet and tour with Gabriela. She made a special trip more special through her tours, her knowledge and her warmth. Highly recommend Gabriela and Tours by Locals.

Kristin T.
August 2026

Gabriela was great. She is highly knowledgeable about the history, art and culture of Paris & France. She is very personable and we highly recommend her to anyone looking for a local guide. Her English is excellent. She encouraged us to see a few specific sites that were not on our list to see which was very helpful when famous sites closed due to high heat wave giving us some unexpected free time. Gabriela sought to know how much in-depth (or not) details we wanted her to go into for each of the sites we visited. She then tailored her educational comments to our expectations. Excellent tour of Sacre Coeur, The Louvre, Patheon, etc. We would have been lost and wandering in The Louvre without her. Gabriela made it efficient and interesting as she has a great love of art. An outstanding day with Gabriela. We saw alot and we learned a great deal. She is excellent.

Brenda T.United States
October 2025

Gabriella was a wonderful guide! Not just knowledgeable but a joy to spend time with on the tour. Showed us all the sites we wanted to see! Even helped arrange a taxi to get us to the Eiffel Tower on time. What a memorable day!!!

Susan B.United States
October 2025

Gabriela was just the best. Our tour included Notre Dame, The Louvre, and the d'Orsay. She was very pleasant, punctual, managed time well, and is extremely knowledgeable. Gabriela shared her wealth of knowledge in an engaging easy to understand manner - extensive and interesting. We highly recommend her in every respect.

Jeffrey W.United States
August 2025

I truly hope that families visiting Paris will be as fortunate as we were to have Gabriella as our guide. We spent 5 full days together in Paris. She is a wonderful person who made our visit "the trip of a lifetime". She is a true historian and art critic all wrapped up into one. Highly recommended!

Joslyn D.
July 2025

Gabriella was a wonderful guide, She has hardly any accent so it was super easy to understand and communicate with her. Especially important since we had our three boys, 15, 11 & 8 with us. She understood our needs and tailored the tour to the highlights we wanted to see. Would definitely book again with her if we ever get back to Paris. She is very knowledgeable on architecture and art of the city and was a master at navigating through some thick crowds and bad weather situations we encountered, but were out of her/our control.

Your Paris tour itinerary

This tour is fully customized, but here are some examples: ✷ Paris Highlights (efficient & iconic):
Eiffel Tower (exterior), Île de la Cité & Notre-Dame area, Louvre surroundings, Tuileries Gardens, Champs Élysees, Arc de Triomphe ✷ Neighborhood immersion (depth & atmosphere):
Le Marais, Saint-Germain-des-Prés, or the Latin Quarter—history, hidden streets, and local life. ✷ Mixed experience (most popular):
A balanced combination of major sights and one neighborhood and a museum, paced to enjoy rather than rush. We start from your hotel or a central location and move efficiently on foot, with metro or taxi if needed.
 The route is planned in advance based on your interests, so the experience is smooth, well-paced, and adapted in real time. NOTE If you’d like to include a lunch break, I’m happy to extend the tour by up to one hour at no additional cost.

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Transport details
Type: Walking

TRANSPORT OPTION A private car with driver (up to 6 guests) can be arranged for added comfort and efficiency (additional cost). Please contact me in advance so I can plan this seamlessly as part of your tour.

What's included
Other: I can take pictures of you and your party if you'd like me to.
Private Guide
What's not included
Public Transportation
Food Drinks Snacks
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Meeting location

Paris, Île-de-France, France

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  • You can request a specific meeting location (for example, your hotel) during the checkout.
Other details
Tour categories
City Highlights
Architecture
Art And Culture
History
Off The Beaten Path
Tour reference number
588383
Languages
English
French
Russian
Activity level
Minimal
Accessibility
Kid Friendly
Wheelchair Accessible

Traveller reviews

5.0

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This private tour in Paris is perfect for first-time visitors who want a clear introduction to the city, as well as returning visitors seeking a more personal experience. It's also ideal for travellers who want to make the most of their time without wasting it on places that don't interest them. Gabriela C. will tailor the tour to your interests, ensuring a well-paced and enjoyable experience.

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