Paris Full-Day Tour: Louvre or Orsay Museum, Eiffel Tower & Seine River Cruise
by Walks - France
Choose from 3 available options
How do you want to book?
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.$229.74Overview
This full-day bus and walking tour in Paris lasts about nine hours and includes visits to several major city landmarks. The tour starts at Montmartre with a guided visit to Sacré-Cœur Basilica, reached by funicular, allowing guests to see panoramic views of Paris and the basilica’s white domes. Afterwards, the guide leads a walking tour of Montmartre’s historic vineyard and windmills, explaining the area's artistic history. There is free time to visit a café for coffee and a croissant at your own expense. Next, the group travels by metro to either the Louvre Museum or Musée d’Orsay, depending on the day and option selected. With pre-booked timed-entry tickets, guests avoid the main lines and spend about an hour and a half inside the museum, where the guide highlights famous artworks such as the Mona Lisa. After the museum visit, there is a lunch break on your own, with suggestions to try a French bistro or patisserie. The tour continues with a walking exploration of Île de la Cité, including stops at La Conciergerie, Place Dauphine, and Pont Neuf bridge. The guide points out the Gothic façade of Notre-Dame Cathedral and discusses its history and restoration, along with details about its stained-glass windows. Then the group strolls through the Latin Quarter for about half an hour, hearing about its literary and cultural past and passing by Shakespeare and Company bookstore. The afternoon includes a visit to the Eiffel Tower area where guests spend 75 minutes admiring the structure and hearing its historical background from the guide. The day ends with a one-hour Seine River cruise using flexible tickets, offering views of Paris landmarks from the water. The tour includes a local English-speaking guide, metro tickets, headset, and all museum and cruise tickets except the Eiffel Tower entry. It accommodates up to 20 guests and requires a moderate walking pace.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Sacré-Cœur Basilica
Start at Montmartre with a guided visit to Sacré-Cœur Basilica. Guests reach the hilltop using the funicular and see panoramic views of Paris along with the basilica’s distinctive white domes.
75 min
Montmartre Walking Tour
Walk through Montmartre visiting its historic vineyard and windmills. The guide explains the district’s role in Paris’s artistic history, including where painters like Van Gogh and Picasso lived. Free time is offered to visit a café for coffee and a croissant at personal cost.
60 min
Place du Tertre (Drive-by)
Pass by Place du Tertre, a well-known Montmartre square famous for its artists, cafés, and lively atmosphere.
Louvre Museum or Musée d’Orsay
Travel by metro to the Louvre Museum or Musée d’Orsay, depending on the selected option. Guests use pre-booked timed tickets to skip lines. Spend 90 minutes with a guide viewing famous artworks including the Mona Lisa.
60 min
Lunch Break
Take a break for lunch at your own expense. Options include a French bistro or patisserie offering typical Parisian food such as baguettes, cheese, and espresso. Return to the group for the next stop by metro.
60 min
Île de la Cité Walking Tour
Walk around Île de la Cité, the birthplace of Paris. The guide points out La Conciergerie prison, Place Dauphine square, and Pont Neuf bridge, explaining their history and significance.
60 min
Notre-Dame Cathedral
View the Gothic façade of Notre-Dame Cathedral. The guide discusses its architecture, historical role, symbolic carvings, and restoration efforts.
Notre-Dame Stained-Glass Windows
Learn about the stained-glass windows of Notre-Dame, which are among the most notable Gothic features in Europe.
Latin Quarter Walk
Stroll for about 30 minutes through the Latin Quarter, known for its literary and intellectual history. The guide tells stories about writers, philosophers, and revolutionaries linked to the area.
30 min
Shakespeare and Company Bookstore
Pass by Shakespeare and Company, a famous bookstore located in the Latin Quarter.
Eiffel Tower Area
Spend 75 minutes near the Eiffel Tower. The guide shares information about the tower’s history, from its initial reception to its status as a French symbol, while guests take photos.
75 min
Seine River Cruise
End the day with a one-hour cruise on the Seine River. The ticket is flexible, allowing guests to choose their cruise time. Views include many of Paris’s landmarks from the water.
60 min
Meeting point
Please arrive 15 minutes prior to the start of your tour, your guide will be holding a green Walks sign. This tour meets near Anvers Metro Station Exit. Meet in front of the information kiosk labeled "Paris Tourisme".
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
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Paris Full-Day Tour: Louvre or Orsay Museum, Eiffel Tower & Seine River Cruise
by Walks - France
Choose from 3 available options
How do you want to book?
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.$229.74Overview
This full-day bus and walking tour in Paris lasts about nine hours and includes visits to several major city landmarks. The tour starts at Montmartre with a guided visit to Sacré-Cœur Basilica, reached by funicular, allowing guests to see panoramic views of Paris and the basilica’s white domes. Afterwards, the guide leads a walking tour of Montmartre’s historic vineyard and windmills, explaining the area's artistic history. There is free time to visit a café for coffee and a croissant at your own expense. Next, the group travels by metro to either the Louvre Museum or Musée d’Orsay, depending on the day and option selected. With pre-booked timed-entry tickets, guests avoid the main lines and spend about an hour and a half inside the museum, where the guide highlights famous artworks such as the Mona Lisa. After the museum visit, there is a lunch break on your own, with suggestions to try a French bistro or patisserie. The tour continues with a walking exploration of Île de la Cité, including stops at La Conciergerie, Place Dauphine, and Pont Neuf bridge. The guide points out the Gothic façade of Notre-Dame Cathedral and discusses its history and restoration, along with details about its stained-glass windows. Then the group strolls through the Latin Quarter for about half an hour, hearing about its literary and cultural past and passing by Shakespeare and Company bookstore. The afternoon includes a visit to the Eiffel Tower area where guests spend 75 minutes admiring the structure and hearing its historical background from the guide. The day ends with a one-hour Seine River cruise using flexible tickets, offering views of Paris landmarks from the water. The tour includes a local English-speaking guide, metro tickets, headset, and all museum and cruise tickets except the Eiffel Tower entry. It accommodates up to 20 guests and requires a moderate walking pace.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Sacré-Cœur Basilica
Start at Montmartre with a guided visit to Sacré-Cœur Basilica. Guests reach the hilltop using the funicular and see panoramic views of Paris along with the basilica’s distinctive white domes.
75 min
Montmartre Walking Tour
Walk through Montmartre visiting its historic vineyard and windmills. The guide explains the district’s role in Paris’s artistic history, including where painters like Van Gogh and Picasso lived. Free time is offered to visit a café for coffee and a croissant at personal cost.
60 min
Place du Tertre (Drive-by)
Pass by Place du Tertre, a well-known Montmartre square famous for its artists, cafés, and lively atmosphere.
Louvre Museum or Musée d’Orsay
Travel by metro to the Louvre Museum or Musée d’Orsay, depending on the selected option. Guests use pre-booked timed tickets to skip lines. Spend 90 minutes with a guide viewing famous artworks including the Mona Lisa.
60 min
Lunch Break
Take a break for lunch at your own expense. Options include a French bistro or patisserie offering typical Parisian food such as baguettes, cheese, and espresso. Return to the group for the next stop by metro.
60 min
Île de la Cité Walking Tour
Walk around Île de la Cité, the birthplace of Paris. The guide points out La Conciergerie prison, Place Dauphine square, and Pont Neuf bridge, explaining their history and significance.
60 min
Notre-Dame Cathedral
View the Gothic façade of Notre-Dame Cathedral. The guide discusses its architecture, historical role, symbolic carvings, and restoration efforts.
Notre-Dame Stained-Glass Windows
Learn about the stained-glass windows of Notre-Dame, which are among the most notable Gothic features in Europe.
Latin Quarter Walk
Stroll for about 30 minutes through the Latin Quarter, known for its literary and intellectual history. The guide tells stories about writers, philosophers, and revolutionaries linked to the area.
30 min
Shakespeare and Company Bookstore
Pass by Shakespeare and Company, a famous bookstore located in the Latin Quarter.
Eiffel Tower Area
Spend 75 minutes near the Eiffel Tower. The guide shares information about the tower’s history, from its initial reception to its status as a French symbol, while guests take photos.
75 min
Seine River Cruise
End the day with a one-hour cruise on the Seine River. The ticket is flexible, allowing guests to choose their cruise time. Views include many of Paris’s landmarks from the water.
60 min
Meeting point
Please arrive 15 minutes prior to the start of your tour, your guide will be holding a green Walks sign. This tour meets near Anvers Metro Station Exit. Meet in front of the information kiosk labeled "Paris Tourisme".
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
More things to do in Paris
- Paris Seine River Dinner Cruise with Champagne and Window Seating
- Paris Expert Cheesemaking Workshop with Wine and Cheese Tasting
- Paris French Sweets Tasting Walking Tour with Pastries and Chocolates in Saint-Germain-des-Prés or Le Marais
- Paris Small-Group French Cuisine Cooking Class with Lunch
- Paris Louvre Museum Masterpieces 2.5-Hour Small-Group or Private Guided Walking Tour with Access
- Notre Dame Outdoor Walking Tour and Entry to Sainte Chapelle in Paris