



by The Tour Guy
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.€278This full-day bus and walking tour in Paris lasts about eight hours and covers several major landmarks with included entrance fees and transportation. The tour starts in Montmartre at the Abbesses Metro Station, where you meet your guide and group. You will walk through Montmartre’s streets, stopping at the Moulin de la Galette, La Maison Rose café, and the Wall of Love before reaching the exterior of Sacré-Cœur Basilica and enjoying views over Paris. Next, you take the metro with your guide to Île de la Cité, the historic center of Paris. You will walk around this area for about an hour, seeing Sainte-Chapelle from outside, crossing Pont Neuf bridge, and passing by the Conciergerie with explanations of its history. You will also view the exterior of Notre-Dame Cathedral and hear about its architecture and recent fire damage. After leaving Île de la Cité, you ride the metro to the Louvre area for a one-hour lunch break at your own expense. Following lunch, you enter the Louvre Museum for a guided 90-minute tour featuring major artworks such as the Venus de Milo, the Winged Victory of Samothrace, and Leonardo da Vinci’s Mona Lisa. The guide will share historical information about these pieces. After the guided portion, you can continue exploring the Louvre on your own if you wish. The tour finishes with an exterior visit to the Eiffel Tower followed by a relaxing Seine river cruise that passes landmarks including Notre Dame, the Musée d’Orsay, and the Louvre. Metro tickets and a knowledgeable English-speaking guide are included, but food, drinks, gratuities, and Notre-Dame interior access are not. Hotel pickup and drop-off are not provided.
Montmartre
Meet at Abbesses Metro Station in Montmartre and get introduced to the group. Spend about an hour exploring this neighborhood known for its steep streets and cafés, setting the tone for the day.
60 min
Moulin de la Galette
Visit the historic windmill in Montmartre that once hosted artists like Renoir and Toulouse-Lautrec. This stop lasts around five minutes at a site that was a lively social spot in Paris’s bohemian past.
5 min
La Maison Rose
Pause briefly at this small, pink café on a Montmartre corner, famous for attracting artists including Picasso. Its quaint exterior makes it a notable stop during the walking tour.
5 min
Le Mur des Je t'aime
Spend five minutes at the Wall of Love in Montmartre, a romantic landmark featuring 'I love you' written in many languages, with your guide explaining its background.
5 min
Basilique Du Sacre-Coeur De Montmartre
Climb up to Sacré-Cœur Basilica for about 15 minutes to see its bright exterior and hear about Montmartre’s artistic history. Enjoy wide views over Paris from this hilltop location.
15 min
Ile de la Cite
Travel by metro to Île de la Cité and spend about an hour walking in this historic area. This is where medieval Paris remains visible amid the city’s central island.
60 min
Sainte-Chapelle
Stop for photos and a look at the outside of Sainte-Chapelle’s Gothic arches during a five-minute visit.
5 min
Pont Neuf
Pass by the Pont Neuf bridge, the oldest in Paris. Learn about its history and enjoy views of the Seine and city as you cross.
Conciergerie
Walk past the Conciergerie for about five minutes while your guide explains its role as a prison during the French Revolution, including the story of Marie Antoinette.
5 min
Cathedrale Notre-Dame de Paris
Spend ten minutes viewing Notre-Dame Cathedral’s exterior. Hear about its architecture, gargoyles, rose windows, and the impact of the 2019 fire.
10 min
1st Arr. - Louvre
Take a break of about one hour for lunch near the Louvre. Food is not included, but the guide can suggest nearby cafés.
60 min
Louvre Museum
Join a 90-minute guided tour inside the Louvre, focusing on works like the Venus de Milo, the Winged Victory of Samothrace, and the Mona Lisa. The guide provides detailed information about these famous artworks.
90 min
Louvre Museum continued
After the guided portion, you have about ten minutes to see other highlights with the guide before finishing the tour inside. You can stay longer to explore the museum on your own.
10 min
Please arrive 15 minutes early. Meet your friendly guide at 16 Pl. des Abbesses, 75018 Paris, France. We’ll await you outside the "Abbesses" metro station exit, right in front of the carousel. We will be there, holding a bright red sign with "The Tour Guy" on it.
End point
This tour will conclude just outside the Louvre Museum.




by The Tour Guy
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.€278This full-day bus and walking tour in Paris lasts about eight hours and covers several major landmarks with included entrance fees and transportation. The tour starts in Montmartre at the Abbesses Metro Station, where you meet your guide and group. You will walk through Montmartre’s streets, stopping at the Moulin de la Galette, La Maison Rose café, and the Wall of Love before reaching the exterior of Sacré-Cœur Basilica and enjoying views over Paris. Next, you take the metro with your guide to Île de la Cité, the historic center of Paris. You will walk around this area for about an hour, seeing Sainte-Chapelle from outside, crossing Pont Neuf bridge, and passing by the Conciergerie with explanations of its history. You will also view the exterior of Notre-Dame Cathedral and hear about its architecture and recent fire damage. After leaving Île de la Cité, you ride the metro to the Louvre area for a one-hour lunch break at your own expense. Following lunch, you enter the Louvre Museum for a guided 90-minute tour featuring major artworks such as the Venus de Milo, the Winged Victory of Samothrace, and Leonardo da Vinci’s Mona Lisa. The guide will share historical information about these pieces. After the guided portion, you can continue exploring the Louvre on your own if you wish. The tour finishes with an exterior visit to the Eiffel Tower followed by a relaxing Seine river cruise that passes landmarks including Notre Dame, the Musée d’Orsay, and the Louvre. Metro tickets and a knowledgeable English-speaking guide are included, but food, drinks, gratuities, and Notre-Dame interior access are not. Hotel pickup and drop-off are not provided.
Montmartre
Meet at Abbesses Metro Station in Montmartre and get introduced to the group. Spend about an hour exploring this neighborhood known for its steep streets and cafés, setting the tone for the day.
60 min
Moulin de la Galette
Visit the historic windmill in Montmartre that once hosted artists like Renoir and Toulouse-Lautrec. This stop lasts around five minutes at a site that was a lively social spot in Paris’s bohemian past.
5 min
La Maison Rose
Pause briefly at this small, pink café on a Montmartre corner, famous for attracting artists including Picasso. Its quaint exterior makes it a notable stop during the walking tour.
5 min
Le Mur des Je t'aime
Spend five minutes at the Wall of Love in Montmartre, a romantic landmark featuring 'I love you' written in many languages, with your guide explaining its background.
5 min
Basilique Du Sacre-Coeur De Montmartre
Climb up to Sacré-Cœur Basilica for about 15 minutes to see its bright exterior and hear about Montmartre’s artistic history. Enjoy wide views over Paris from this hilltop location.
15 min
Ile de la Cite
Travel by metro to Île de la Cité and spend about an hour walking in this historic area. This is where medieval Paris remains visible amid the city’s central island.
60 min
Sainte-Chapelle
Stop for photos and a look at the outside of Sainte-Chapelle’s Gothic arches during a five-minute visit.
5 min
Pont Neuf
Pass by the Pont Neuf bridge, the oldest in Paris. Learn about its history and enjoy views of the Seine and city as you cross.
Conciergerie
Walk past the Conciergerie for about five minutes while your guide explains its role as a prison during the French Revolution, including the story of Marie Antoinette.
5 min
Cathedrale Notre-Dame de Paris
Spend ten minutes viewing Notre-Dame Cathedral’s exterior. Hear about its architecture, gargoyles, rose windows, and the impact of the 2019 fire.
10 min
1st Arr. - Louvre
Take a break of about one hour for lunch near the Louvre. Food is not included, but the guide can suggest nearby cafés.
60 min
Louvre Museum
Join a 90-minute guided tour inside the Louvre, focusing on works like the Venus de Milo, the Winged Victory of Samothrace, and the Mona Lisa. The guide provides detailed information about these famous artworks.
90 min
Louvre Museum continued
After the guided portion, you have about ten minutes to see other highlights with the guide before finishing the tour inside. You can stay longer to explore the museum on your own.
10 min
Please arrive 15 minutes early. Meet your friendly guide at 16 Pl. des Abbesses, 75018 Paris, France. We’ll await you outside the "Abbesses" metro station exit, right in front of the carousel. We will be there, holding a bright red sign with "The Tour Guy" on it.
End point
This tour will conclude just outside the Louvre Museum.