Enjoy an unforgettable Paris tour with a friendly personal guide from <B>ToursByLocals.</B> Dodge the crowds with a local, English-speaking guide who will provide you with an authentic experience of the City of Light.

Visit the must-see attractions that appeal to you, like the Eiffel Tower, Latin Quarter, Montmartre, and the Louvre, to lesser known spots beyond the tourist radar. Your guide will have their favourite spots they'll be inspired to share, with stories that bring the history and culture of Paris passionately to life.

Book a private guided tour of Paris with your own ToursByLocals guide, and ask them about how your tour can be customized to include exactly what you want to see and do in Paris.

Paris

Join me in discovering Paris and make sure you don't miss any of the major landmarks with this one day tour! By foot, bus and metro, you will experience the many faces of the City of Light, from its world-famous sights to its lesser-known picturesque areas. From Montmartre to the Eiffel Tower, from Notre-Dame Cathedral to the iconic Left bank, from the Louvre to the Jardin des Tuileries, from the Champs-Elysées to the Arc de Triomphe, Paris will be yours!

And as Paris would not be Paris without its gastronomy, we will enjoy gourmet breaks in charming local sidewalk cafés and bakeries. I will be happy to share with you my favorite places: where to enjoy the best croque-monsieur, the best chocolate éclair. . . . and of course, the best baguette!

The Louvre museum courtyard and the pyramid

Notre-Dame cathedral with the view on the flying buttresses

Iconic Café Les Deux Magots in Saint-Germain-des-Prés

Statue of King Louis XIV in the courtyard of the Louvre museum

Discover the city and explore the must-see sights of Paris on this full day walking tour with me!

This is Paris! Full day private tour

Versailles Castle and the Royal Apartments of the Sun King

Gigantic Versailles ! was during the 17th and 18th centuries the political center of the French Kingdom, and for a large concern of Europe. From a hunting lodge to the Magnificent Palace, the kings didn't hesitate to spend unlimited budgets and use the top artists of the time (architects, painters, sculpteurs, furniture makers, fountainers) to offer the world the French idea of Heaven, Etiquette and Arts.

A few steps away from Paris, travel back in the time of glorious French kingdom during the Sun King, Louis XV and XVI, Marie-Antoinette. See during a 4 hours tour including the driving, the amazing decors of Versailles and have a look at the majestic gardens.

Not available on Mondays. The access to the castle depends of the booking time, the time of pick-up will be determined once the booking is confirmed. Please check availability with me before you book.

Versailles castle driven/guided Private Tour (Skip the Line)

The Louvre with an Art Historian - private tour

"The Louvre is intended to never be completely finished, but rather to be continuously transformed" (Pierre Fontaine, 1817).

During a lecture, I listened to French artist Christian Boltansky talk about his early experiences at the Louvre when he was a fine arts student. He said that in order to discover the intricacies of this museum he began "following" random visitors and so visiting areas of the museum that he might never have visited otherwise. From that moment on I started doing the same thing, and voila . . . I have discovered this magnificent museum far and wide.

Let yourself be transported within an aesthetic and dynamic journey by who has visited this museum thousands of times. And together, we will experience the pleasure of unexpected discovery.

Art history is an incredible set of other stories (sometimes forgotten, sometimes acclaimed, but often linked) and…the Louvre, with its more than 35, 000 exhibited artworks, is an amazing stage to experience these multiple interconnections.

Veronese's "The Wedding at Cana", (detail)

Skip the lines and enjoy the discovery of the Louvre

Eclectic Marais history &amp; food private tour

If you want to explore the trendiest area of Paris, home to aristocratic mansions, art galleries, perfumeries, Jewish quarter, fashion boutiques and great gastronomy, my historical and gastronomic walk along the streets of Marais is for you!
During this walk you won't only taste to the most delicious pastries and macarons, you will also discover what Marais is hiding. You will see the opulent mansions, parks and squares and hear about the rise and fall of the Knights Templar, the amazing adventures of Marie Antoinette's necklace and the extraordinary entertainment of the royal court. I will guide you along the paths unknown to tourists and tell you about the history of the quarter and its modern life.
Weaving through labyrinths of picturesque streets and penetrating behind the scenes of the front facades of mansions, we will revive the events that forever changed the course of French history!

Discover the history, gastronomy and luxurious mansions of the 18th century Paris

Available again after July 26 itinerary will be adapted according to the daily restrictions for the Olympic Games . Privilege my Montmartre tour, Père Lachaise, right bank and Versailles tour.

Get to know your way around Paris like a Parisian and get a lot of ideas so you wished you would have booked a longer trip:)

 * Highlights of the city a. o. : Eiffel tower, Notre Dame, Louvre, Arc de Triomphe
* Local neighbourhoods Saint Germain, Marais, Latin quarter
* Learn about important historical episodes like the French Revolution(s)
 * Practical guide: use the public transportation, where to get free water, how to order, where to go and recommendations for your stay
* Anecdotes, history, art galleries, street art, Paris symboles and a lot more!

No itinerary is fixed, since it's a private tour we can adapt it to your wishes at any moment.
Usually when I get to know you a bit more on the tour it's easier to recommend places to eat, see, do better.
TIP: Also book the tour "Don't visit Paris without Montmartre

Private half day tour with a licensed guide

First time? Paris for beginners half day tour

Private guided Tour of the Louvre museum - 2:30

The Louvre is obviously one of the « must be seen «  sites while touring Paris. But away from the crowd, the overwhelm of the collection, the Louvre is before everything a memory of men's genius.

This tour of the Louvre is the most purchased one in this website. I guide in this museum around 60 times a year and I'm still not bored !

As a experimented and professional guide, after purchasing the tickets for you and skipping the line, I will summarize as much as I can the most delightful and relevant of one of the largest museum in the world saving as much as I can your energy and confort.

This tour of the Louvre is the most purchased one in this website. I guide here in the museum around 60 times a year and I'm still not bored !

It's dedicated to all art lovers (or not ! if so I will try to change your mind). Because this is one of my aim to try to make a speech that would be long lasting and impacting on you. Let's try !

The itinerary below is a suggested one, feel free to ask for a custumized tour

- Booking on line of a time slot ticket 
- Cost of the Louvre museum ticket
- 1 Headset provided per person (to hear my speech)

The Sully wing and the pyramide of the Louvre

A masterpiece Milon de Crotone by Pierre Puget

The official portraitist of Marie Antoinette : Madame Vigier Lebrun and her daughter

The Apollo gallery : a sketch of the hall of mirror of Versailles

The first code of laws : The Hammurabi stone

Explore the Louvre with an expert tour guide

The Louvre houses one of the world's richest collection of masterpieces in the world. The magic of this former royal residence comes to life as we unveil the incomparable artwork and history inhabiting these colossal corridors. We will embark on our Louvre exploration in the medieval section to understand the origin and evolution of the palace's construction. We then transcend into the antiquities, viewing the ancient Greek, Etruscan and Roman sculptures featuring the Venus of Milo and The Victory of Samothrace. Next, we immerse ourselves into the sumptuous decoration of the Apollo Gallery where the French crown jewels are still encased. Then we will behold the 1000 ft long Great Gallery which displays the Italian masters of the Renaissance such as Botticelli, Raphael and Leonardo da Vinci (including the infamous Mona Lisa). We'll conclude with some of the largest paintings in the Louvre including one-of-kind masterpieces by the most notable 19th-century French painters like David, Gericault and Delacroix.

Explore the Louvre at your own pace including the Mona Lisa, Venus de Milo and the Victory of Samothrace

Louvre - Half-Day Private Tour

 ***If you have technical problems when booking this tour, please send me a message and I will send you a link through which you will be able to book it ***
                                                                                                                                                                                               
Discover the best places in Paris and walk around its most famous monuments with this 5 hours walking tour that takes you to see the heart the "City of Lights".
Beside the touristic venues, you will explore the real Parisian district, taste the local food and experience the real parisian life.

5 hours walking tour to explore the heart of Paris and admire the highlights.

Discover Paris

Even after many years, each time I enter the Louvre, I get the same feeling: I just can't wrap my head around the fact that such a large number of world known master-pieces are all displayed in the same place, one next to the other!

Since my youngest age, my father, an Italian art historian and architect, encouraged me to study and make copies of the great masters. I grew up literally surrounded by Leonardo and Michelangelo Drawings, covering our living room walls. Ranging from Greek and Roman antiquities and Italian Renaissance, to French Romanticism and Dutch Golden Age painters. . .

You can imagine how the Louvre is a wondrous playground for me!

Now that I have become a painter, an art educator, and a licensed tour guide, I am proud to share my passion and knowledge with you, using my artist's eye and academic background to make your Louvre experience even more unique.

Let an artist and professional art guide show you the Louvre's most iconic masterpieces!

Louvre Private Tour with an Italian Painter

Paris' Louvre Private Tour with an Art Historian

The history of the Louvre Museum is magnificent. Its rich art collection is of unfathomable proportions. And so to pick which works to see or which galleries to visit inside the Louvre can be a mind-boggling experience. During our visit, I suggest a straight-forward approach! We will walk through the old beautiful apartments where the Kings and Queens of France once lived, and where French history was written. We will discover the history of European civilization through the many masterpieces of the Louvre such as The Venus of Milos, the Victory of Samothrace, and the paintings of Raphael, Leonardo de Vinci and Veronese. We will discover the grand gallery of French paintings whose artworks are considered a national pride.

Masterpieces and history of the Louvre

Escape the hustle and bustle of Paris and indulge in a half-day private tour to the grand Palace of Versailles! This tour offers a unique chance to explore the opulence and grandeur of one of the most magnificent royal palaces in the world.

As your expert guide, I will lead you through the stunning Palace with a skip the line access, where you'll discover its rich history and impressive architecture, and learn about the lives of the French monarchy during the golden era of the Palace.

You'll explore the magnificent Hall of Mirrors, stroll through the expansive gardens and discover the beautiful fountains and sculptures that adorn them while enjoying an intimate and personalized experience that allows you to explore at your own pace.

Throughout your tour, you will understand the history and culture of Versailles: from its origins as a humble hunting lodge to its transformation into the seat of power for the French monarchy!

A private is transportation is also included :)

Entrance Fee skip the line for Versailles and the Gardens 

A Journey through Versailles with a VIP transportation

Versailles Private Tour - Half Day

the Louvre : Highlights of the museum in a private tour

VERY IMPORTANT If you are interested, try to book this tour as far in advance as possible so that I can book the tickets, or even better, send me a message before to be sure. Only between 9am to 3pm !

The Louvre is without doubt the most famous museum in the world and also one of the largest. If his collection of works of art is immense, the place and the building itself have had a primordial role in the history of France since the Middle Ages.

However it is easy to get lost and visiting it can be a frustrating experience if you get lost in the crowd!

I started to visit the Louvre with my Dad since I was a little kid. I loved to go there by myself and to show its secret to my friends. Visiting the place is one of the reasons I became an official guide!

This is why I would be happy to guide you there, to present you some of the most famous works in the World, like the Venus of Milo, the Victory of Samothrace, paintings like the raft of the Medusa, the Liberty guiding the people . . . and the Mona Lisa.

Names of the people coming is mandatory so I will write it

I take the tickets for you: the tickets are valid for the day. This means that after our tour,as long as you stay in the Pyramid hub, you can grab some food and continue by yourself before the museum close!

Entrance is free for those under 18 and for those under 25 (only citizens of the European Union).
Above 7 people, the museum requires an additional € 70 tax.

Please just select the number of people who have to pay

A view from the north part of the Louvre and the Pyramid. Yes this is just a small part of this gigantic place

The Dying Slave, masterpiece of Michaelangelo

Mona Lisa : a lot of people ( sometime to much ) for a little but beautiful painting

La Liberté guidant le peuple, Eugène Delacroix. 1830.

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