Old Heart of Paris and Louvre Combined Tour

From $750

From $750 – Full day with a guide

Paris boasts over 2000 years of history,

and this tour is the perfect way to explore the city’s ancient Roman ruins, City Island, Notre-Dame de Paris, and the Louvre Museum. You will discover how the oldest parts of Paris lead to the Louvre, which started as a fortress, then a palace. Now, its grand halls echo with the stories of past kings and queens, offering a chance to experience the world’s most famous art collection.
This tour is ideal for those wanting to understand how Paris evolved into what it is today. By the end, you’ll gain a deeper connection not only to French history but also to its culture, character, and mentality.

  • Full day
  • Private guided experience
  • Paris, France
Pick-up: Chatelet Fountain, your hotel or address of your choice in Paris
Drop-off: Louvre or any address of your choice in Paris
Activity level: Moderate, no restrictions
Price: From $750 - around 8 hours walking tour with lunch pause
What's included:
  • ✔ Guiding services
  • ✔ Optional hotel pick-up and drop-off
What's extra:
  • ✖ Skip-the-line Louvre tickets ($25 per person)
    • ✖ Lunch, drinks, souvenirs, taxi or public transport

    ✖ Private sedan car ($80 per hour) or minivan ($100 per hour)

TOUR PLAN

01

Old heart of Paris

Explore the historic and vibrant district of Latin Quarter and also the City Island, home to iconic landmarks. Immerse yourself in the rich history of these architectural gems, from the Gothic beauty of Notre-Dame to the stunning stained glass of Sainte-Chapelle and the revolutionary past of the Conciergerie.

02

Lunch

Enjoy a traditional French déjeuner at a charming, historical brasserie where locals dine. Savor classic dishes in a cozy, Parisian atmosphere.

03

Louvre tour

Discover the Louvre’s masterpieces in a 2.5 to 3-hour private tour. Admire the world's best collection, while your expert guide shares the stories behind these world-renowned works of art.

  • Mediaval Louvre with dungeon
  • Egyptian Sphinx
  • Venus of Milo
  • Sleeping hermaphrodite
  • Centaure tormented by Eros
  • Psyche revived by Cupid's kiss
  • Victory of Samothrace (Nike)
  • The Apollo Gallery with Crown jewels
  • Frescoes of Botticelli
  • Mona Lisa by Leonardo Da Vinci
  • The wedding at Cana by Veronese
  • The Raft of the Medusa by Géricault
  • Liberty guiding the people by Delacroix
  • Coronation of Napoleon I by David
  • Michelangelo's very sensual "Slaves" sculptures
  • Napoleon's III luxurious apartments
  • Khorsobad
  • Code of Hammurabi
04

Options

  • Ascend the iconic Eiffel Tower with assistance available for booking tickets to the top floor, including champagne options, as well as reservations for lunch or dinner at one of the tower's restaurants.
  • Enjoy a Seine River cruise, with tickets and dinner cruise reservations available upon request.
  • Visit the Arc de Triomphe and take in panoramic views of Paris from its top.
  • Stroll through the iconic Tuileries Gardens and the Gardens of Palais Royal before enjoying an aperitif.
05

Final Tips

  • You will be accompanied by a professional guide-driver with expertise in history, art, and local culture.
  • Enjoy guided tastings led by professional sommeliers and wine producers.
  • We provide assistance with hotel and restaurant reservations, travel and transfers, ticket bookings, and scheduling activities.
  • Enjoy 24/7 English-speaking telephone support during your travels.
LET'S PLAN

Mona Lisa, Leonardo da Vinci, circa 1503–1506, Louvre Museum, Paris

ortrait of the Mona Lisa painted by Leonardo da Vinci

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