Private tour in Paris David B
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David B.
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Bonjour! Welcome to Paris. Let me help you make the most of your visit to my city. Over 1,300 tours given! Most with 5 star reviews. I offer walking and driving tours, 3, 4 or 7 hour long, exclusively via ToursByLocals. I'm a middle-school Special-ed administrator (former teacher) with some time on my hands to guide tourists in Paris. Walking around the city and learning about its history is a hobby of mine. Sharing it with foreign visitors is always fun! Paris deserves getting a private guide! My tours are neither a history class nor an art class. They are aimed at making you fall in love with this amazing city. A pleasant discovery through all senses. Whether you want to see the most famous monuments, the quaint neighborhoods, the historic center or go off the beaten track, I have the perfect itinerary for you, but you are always in control of the tour. Paris is best seen on foot. If only walking is a bit too much for you, we can always ride the metro or take an Uber to reach various places. I also offer tours in a nice A/C van with a driver if you prefer (3 or 4 hours). I often custom-make my tours, so don't hesitate to ask! I can adjust tour duration, starting point, stops, anything you want. I always come and meet you at your hotel or place of stay. You'll have zero stress! Unusual requests have been frequent over the years: I can handle them! You name it: organizing a surprise marriage proposal at the foot of the Eiffel Tower, stopping for cheese and wine at the tip of StLouis Island like Parisians do, or even trying all salted-butter caramel macarons in town to decide which is best. . . Been there, done that! I have been guiding small private groups or individuals for 10 years now, it's become a real passion. I look forward to it each time. I have so many anecdotes and fun stories to tell you about my city. My tours are never boring, just read my reviews! I now also offer professional photo shoots on tour for an extra fee. SAFETY: There are some fake taxis at the airport and Gare du Nord. Only use taxis with a taxi sign (light) on the roof (fixed 65€ from CDG), or Uber or Bolt or take the B train (14€ incl. subway transfers to anywhere in Paris). Pickpockets love tourists of course, but simple measures can prevent problems, such as not putting wallets and phones in your jeans' back pockets. Do not stop to sign petitions: Pickpockets are very inventive when it comes to distracting you. This being said, we don't have guns. . . there is no violent crime here and little homelessness. ABOUT THE LOUVRE and ORSAY: I can take you to the essential pieces WITHOUT LINES, but I won't give commentary on the art as I am not licensed for museums. If you want a detailed tour of Louvre, please hire a licensed guide on this website. I don’t do Versailles at all. Most museums require advanced booking. ABOUT TRANSPORTATION: The cheapest way to get around is to buy a day pass (12€) at any metro station each morning. We have Uber, Bolt and Heetch. Regular taxis are faster though. NOTE ABOUT THE EIFFEL TOWER: I cannot get you skip-the-line tickets. These can only be obtained by you on the tower's website for 25€. If unavailable, don't buy from online resellers, just buy from the booth after security underneath the tower. Expect lines even if you have a timed ticket. OPENING HOURS: City Museums (like Carnavalet, Petit Palais) close on Mondays and are free. National Museums (Louvre, Orangerie, Iena. . . ) are closed Tuesdays, except Orsay, Cluny, Picasso and Versailles which close Mondays. Online tickets only. Shops are usually open from 10am to 7:30 pm. AIRPORT PICKUP : My tours can only start within the Paris city limits. You can come by Taxi, Uber or Train and meet me. ETA: Now you need an Electronic Travel Authorization to enter Europe (ETIAS) as of Nov 26. More here: https://travel-europe.europa.eu NOTRE DAME: Lines can be up to 15 min but entry is free. You need to cover your shoulders to enter Notre Dame. I encourage you to select the Cancellation Option when you book my tours. It protects both you and I. Thanks! For any other query, just message me.
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A day to remember ! Famous monuments, style, culture, fun, a touch of history and good food! In a word: PARIS! Most major tourist sights can be done in a day, but I will also suggest lesser known neighborhoods and my personal favourites, so that you get the full experience of Parisian life. This walking tour is a comprehensive, fun and safe one-day experience of Paris with fun stories along the way, and lots of photo opportunities. We will use some public transport too (7€ per person, all-day pass, which you can continue using after the tour). I got 5 star ratings from previous tourists every time! You won't ever forget this wonderful day in the French Capital! IMPORTANT: in case of a adverse weather conditions (cold, heatwave or rain), this tour can (at your request) be transformed into a 3 hour driving tour with 24h notice, for the same price.
David showed us most of Paris by way of Metro. Seeing Paris with a local is the way to go. He took us everywhere and explained without it being a history course. we even went for crepes for lunch, small and wonderful local restaurant. I highly recommend David, why not live like a Parisian for a day.
David was an amazing tour guide. I was not feeling well the day of the tour and David made sure to accommodate my need to sit and rest periodically. His historical knowledge and in depth explanation of everything we saw was incredible. He selected great places to sample local crepes and other delicacies. His use of the local metro to expedite getting from site to site was great. We learned a lot and would highly recommend David for your Paris tour! Thanks again David!
We are so glad we chose a local guide. Our first day in Paris was fabulous. We got an overview, learned to navigate the public transportation and experienced a more personal tour with a local. Highly recommend. David, our guide, was really great. We would book him again when we return - there is so much to see and do and he shares the history of it all.
Even during a brutal heat wave, David showed us the real Paris and somehow made it easy and fun for our two kids (12 and 9). He was packed with great history and stories, helped us navigate the city like pros, and was an absolute trooper braving the weather right alongside us. We recommend David 100% to anyone who wants an authentic feel for the city! He made our trip.
David so an excellent guide to Paris. He is a natural teacher and made sure to keep our children engaged. He has so much knowledge and you can tell he loves to share it. It was such a fun day, a true highlights of Paris tour, and of our trip. It is a big city but he makes it feel effortless. We also got some great photos.
Thanks David! We had a great day touring Paris with you!
Although we can entirely customize this tour, I usually organize the day so as to see: -The Louvre (outside) -Eiffel Tower from Trocadero -World famous Stained-glass at Sainte Chapelle -Pigalle -Arc-de-Triomphe -Moulin Rouge -Montmartre (Sacre Coeur) -Opera Garnier -Place des Vosges -Le Marais -Champs Elysees -Arc de Triomphe -Notre Dame -Pompidou center -Pantheon -Roman ruins -Saint Louis island -Luxembourg Gardens -Latin Quarter -CityHall -Palais Royal . . . and a lot more! Sweet and savory stops are also on our route. I'll include street markets, tasty macarons and the famous Berthillon ice-cream. And we will stop for lunch of course!
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On foot, occasionally by bus or metro. A car is possible at extra cost and under certain conditions. Expect over 12,000 steps. If we are just two or three on this tour, we can do part of it using bikes, weather permitting (included in the price). No airport pickup, this tour can only start within the Paris city limits.
Paris, Île-de-France, France
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