Cultural & Theme Tours in Paris

Galeries Lafayette is an iconic Parisian department store, which first opened its doors back in 1894. With this guided tour, you'll get to learn all about the store's history and architecture, including its elegant neo-byzantine dome. You'll also get to explore private areas, including a ride on the staff elevators up to the shops' terrace!

Cars move too fast and Busses take to long. There is no better way to see a city than to walk it. How else can you see the flowers growing from the cracks in the sidewalk and smell the bread baking? Speaking of boulangerie treats, did you loose a few pounds to indulge in the  Culinary Capital of the world?  With a list of indulgences to get thru and only a few precious days to do it, you need a friend? I'm that girl, and in one day we will hit all the Big Monuments and earn those amazing treats. By foot, Metro and bus, we will conquer the city quickly and efficiently so that you have the rest of your trip for Museums, Chateaus and Cafes!

Immerse yourself in the charms of Art Nouveau with this 2-hour walking tour of the 7th and 8th districts of Paris. Learn to recognize asymmetry and organic forms as features of this artistic movement as you admire these neighborhoods' monuments and architecture. See celebrated works like the Lavirotte Building as well as lesser-known local gems.

Explore Paris at night on a 3-hour tour that introduces you to a different side of the city. With a guide, you'll hear chilling tales of murder, mayhem, and mystery as you admire the city's lit-up attractions. Wander through eerie alleys and squares on Ile de la Cit e while you look for ghosts and find out about the city's darkest secrets. Tour is limited to 10 people for a small-group experience.

Have kids and want to teach them all about Paris? Skip the large tour groups, and book this 2.5-hour interactive walking tour, perfect for families with children ages six to sixteen. You'll be provided an iPad to solve educational enigmas, with characters from your favorite Paris movies providing clues along the way. Navigate your way around the Ile de la Cit e, Île Saint-Louis, Notre-Dame, the Saint-Louis Bridge, the Flower Market, and other highlight landmarks. This small-group tour is limited to seven people.

Experience the magnificence of Paris's Opera Garnier with an exclusive after-hours tour. After the daytime crowds have departed, explore the Beaux-Arts opera house that was memorialized as the setting for 'The Phantom of the Opera.' Explore the grand staircase, chandelier-lined foyer and opulent auditorium as your guide shares the history and legends of this world-famous theater.

The French Revolution is one of the most significant events in French history and Bastille Day is France's biggest national celebration. This tour brings history to life as you explore key Paris sites such as Place de la Concorde, the Tuileries gardens, the Palais-Royal, and La Bastille fortress, tracing the historic events of July 14th 1789 with an expert guide.

If you're stuck in the dilemma of wanting to visit the Louvre Museum, but not wanting to bore your children, this is the tour for you. You'll still get to see the Louvre's many highlights such as the Mona Lisa, but you won't have worry about keeping the kids entertained. Avoid long visitor lines with skip-the-line tickets, and then have an art historian to lead the way. Children will receive an activity book with a treasure hunt to take part in.

Skip the long lines and discover the wonders of the Louvre with this guided tour. Your trained guide will share the stories behind famous works like the Mona Lisa, the Venus de Milo, the Sphinx of Tanis, and more. Enrich your visit by learning about the background of the building itself and the role it played in French history.

Learn tips and skills from a professional beauty therapist inside Galleries Lafayette, one of Paris's most exclusive department stores. Learn how to prepare skin for make-up application, get a luminous glow, and define eyes and lips. Work with your beauty therapist to perfect your individual look whether your style is bold, modern, or minimal.

In 1900 Montmartre was the world capital of artists. Your professional guide will explain to you why Picasso, Van Gogh, Renoir, Degas, Toulouse Lautrec used to live their. You will discover where they used to live and some artists studios. You will love the charming streets & atmosphere. Montmartre disctrict is still appearing like a little French village. You will visit also the amazing Sacred heart basilica. The second most important church in Paris. You will be impressed by its mosaics (the biggest in France). From the top oft he hill you will have one of the greatest views over Paris. With your private guide you it will be easy to spot all the major Parisian monuments you will see. This tour is a fantastic opportunity for all the art lovers who want to discover in more depth history of impressionist & modern artists.

Combine a guided tour with an opportunity to improve your French language skills with a 1.5-hour conversational class at Paris' famous Caf e de Flore. It's an excellent way to take your language learning to the next level, speaking with a Parisian. Choose from either a beginner or intermediate level class of no more than five people, ensuring the best possible learning experience for all students. After your lesson and discussion time at the cafe, take a guided tour of the colorful Saint-Germain-des-Pr es neighborhood.

On this art history day trip from Paris, see sites related to two of Europe's most famous 19th-century painters, Claude Monet and Vincent van Gogh. Head first to Monet's home in Giverny, where he worked on some of his iconic Impressionist pieces. See his blooming garden and his famous lily pond, and learn about this favorite period of art at the Mus ee des Impressionnismes. Then move on to Vincent van Gogh in Auvers-sur-Oise, a village where the artist spent his last days. This small-group tour is limited to just eight people and includes lunch.

Especially in peak season, the lines at the Palace of Versailles can be hard to believe. Skip them - without waking up at the crack of dawn - on this eminently civilized guided train trip from Paris. Your guide will show you the most magnificent of the 2,000 rooms, including the Hall of Mirrors, the King's State Apartments, and the King's Private Apartments, then introduce you to the magical 2,000-acre (800-hectare) gardens.

Cover the highlights of Paris in a single fast-paced outing - without wearing yourself out. Traveling comfortably in a luxury van, you'll be guaranteed a first-hand peek at all the top sights, from Notre-Dame to the Eiffel Tower. Spend as long as you'd like at each location, with flexible and customizable stops. Perfect for first-time visitors, the door-to-door tour includes hotel pickup and a private guide.

See the chapel that remains a pilgrimage site to this day on this guided tour with entrance fee included. Visit the church where in 1830, the Virgin Mary is believed to have spoken to a young St. Catherine Labour e. Let your guide reveal this site's history including the Miraculous Medals made here in 1832 and why they are still worn by some Catholics today.

Walk through Paris' Belleville district on a 2-hour private tour of the area's street art. View graffiti, paintings and murals by well-known artists such as Seth, Clet, Jerome Mesnager and others. This tour aims to answer one question: how did art in Paris evolve from Leonardo to the street? This private tour for just you and your party ensures personalized attention and the ability to explore at your own pace.

Discover the heart of bohemian Paris on a walking tour of the Latin Quarter - one of the oldest parts of the city and a historic hotbed of intellectual and artistic inspiration. See the homes and former haunts of artists who were inspired by the area's Left Bank romance, including Ernest Hemingway, James Joyce, and Salvador Dalí. During the relaxed stroll, you'll see highlights including the Luxembourg Gardens, the Pantheon, and Sorbonne University while a guide shares tales from the long and luminous history of this classic Paris neighborhood.

Ideal for first-time visitors to Paris, this full-day tour bus tour of the City of Lights covers all the standout sights. Cruise by the Notre Dame Cathedral, the Eiffel Tower, and the Arc de Triomphe - all from the comfort of a climate-controlled vehicle. Tours include priority admission to the Louvre Museum, so you can get a peek at the famous Mona Lisa without the hours-long wait.

The spectacular Eiffel Tower is one of Paris' most loved attractions, and a must-see site when visiting The City of Light. On this tour, you'll have a carefree day with entrance tickets to the Eiffel Tower included. By having a guided tour, you'll get more out of your day, as you'll learn about the construction of the Eiffel Tower, and Paris' other famous monuments. By having binoculars provided, you'll be able to see details of Paris that are impossible to see with the naked eye.