Cultural & Theme Tours in Paris

Take a guided tour of Notre Dame a step further with the addition of a pair of powerful binoculars; use is included with your tour. You'll learn about the history of the famed cathedral through guided commentary and be able to pick out the elaborate details with use of the binoculars. This guided tour includes access to both the indoor and outdoor portions of the cathedral, aside from the towers.

The Parisian district of Ile de la Cit e is packed with standout sights - and surrounded by the picturesque waters of the Seine. Cover the highlights of the stunning, history-filled island during an enriching guided visit. See the Conciergerie, where Marie-Antoinette was once imprisoned, and get a peek at the world-renowned Notre Dame Cathedral. The tour includes skip-the-line admission to the famous stained glass windows of Saint Chapelle.

Venture beneath the City of Light to explore the dark underworld of the Paris Catacombs. Skip the entrance lines and head inside this fantastically macabre tunnel system filled with the skeletal remains of more than 6 million Parisians. Hear about the remarkable construction of the catacombs from an expert guide as you walk past ornate chambers piled with decorative arrangements of bones, and gain special access to chapels and chambers closed to the general public. Group size is limited to 19.

Get to know Paris' Notre Dame district on a small-group walking tour that introduces you to the area's architecture and history, from the Middle Ages to the 20th century. You'll stroll down medieval streets and along the Seine as you learn about the people who have lived on and shaped the city's two neighboring islands - Ile de la Cit e and Ile Saint-Louis - plus visit the cathedral.

All art fans should get the opportunity to see Claude Monet's mural "Water Lillies" once in their lifetime - and with this tour of the Orangerie (including special skip-the-line access), your visit to the mural is easier than ever. Not only does your guide tell you interesting facts about Monet's mural and the thirty years it took him to finish it, but you'll also see masterpieces created by other well-known artists such as Renoir, Picasso, and Matisse. Group size is limited to seven, allowing a more personalized experience.

Explore Notre Dame on this family-focused tour, perfect for children and parents alike. This tour includes the usage of binoculars, which lets you pick out the elaborate architectural details that make the cathedral so famous. Your guide will tailor their commentary on to the ages of the children in your party.

Learn about Paris' literary greats on this 3-hour small-group walking tour. Explore the Left Bank where 18th-, 19th- and 20th-century luminaries worked, discover the Latin Quarter of Ernest Hemingway and F. Scott Fitzgerald, and see the favorite haunts of Sartre and Picasso, and where Oscar Wilde died in 1900. On route, unravel the writers' lives and loves, break for coffee, and visit one of Paris' legendary bookstores. Tour is limited to a maximum of 10.

Marvel over Baron Haussmann's Paris and visit two of the city's most magnificent buildings on this private 2-hour walking tour. First explore inside the opulent Palais Garnier, a vision of dazzling marble and crystal chandeliers, with its Grand Staircase and famous auditorium. Then, stroll around the elegant shops of Paris's most iconic department store, Galeries Lafayette, before heading to the rooftop to enjoy spectacular views of the city.

Immerse yourself in Parisian culture as you visit local wine bars, bistros, and brasseries. Begin at the historic Place de la Bastille, visit residential neighborhood Faubourg Saint-Antoine, and explore the March e d'Aligre, one of the city's oldest markets. As you walk, you'll stop to sample snails, charcuterie, cheeses, and of course, delicious beer and wine.

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This weekend tour takes the hassle out of planning a trip to Paris from London. Meet at the centrally located Victoria Coach Station on Friday evening, and transfer to Dover, where you'll board an overnight ferry to France. Upon arrival in Paris, visit Notre Dame, embark on a Seine river cruise (own expense), go sightseeing at your leisure, and join several optional evening excursions. After an overnight stay, spend Sunday at Disneyland Paris before returning to London.

Discover the 'City of Light's' Art Nouveau treasures with a 2-hour private walking tour through the city. Start your sightseeing with examples from the movement's late-19th century beginnings and continue through its later years, with visits to such places as the Gothic Revivalist Hotel Gaillard, a home by French architect Jules Lavirotte and the city's most famous Art Nouveau attraction: the Eiffel Tower. You'll also stop to learn about some of the famous Art Nouveau-style Metro station signs still scattered throughout Paris.

Paris' legendary Opera Garnier is one of the largest opera houses in Europe and famously inspired Gaston Leroux's The Phantom of the Opera. On this tour, explore the magnificent opera house without the crowds during a special after-hours visit; see the Grand Escalier, Rotunda, Grand Foyer, and auditorium; and learn about the fascinating history of the opera house.

Take a jaunt through fascinating French military history on a guided tour of Les Invalides in Paris, where Napoleon is buried. Inside the striking gold-domed complex, trace the story of combat and conflict, from the Sun King's armies to the Napoleonic conquests and the French Resistance during Nazi occupation. Tour the exhibits and armories with a guide and small group of no more than 20.

See the highlights of the Mus ee d'Orsay's collection, and beat the crowds, when you sign up for a small-group tour of the museum. The Mus ee d'Orsay is one of Paris' largest and most visited museums; your skip-the-line access will save you time that otherwise would have been wasted in line. Once inside, follow your guide through the galleries. See masterpieces by artists the likes of Manet, Monet, Degas, and Van Gogh, and learn all about the Impressionist movement from your guide's commentary.

Discover nearly 1,000-years of history on this guided tour of UNESCO World Heritage Site, Notre Dame cathedral. Walk under the soaring, vaulted ceiling as coloured light pours in through the stained glass. Learn the about this massive monument's past and present as well as its Gothic architecture including the famous gargoyles.

Discover the masterpieces inside the Orangerie Museum, located in Paris' Tuileries Gardens, with an official guide on this private 2-hour tour. In the company of just your family and friends (this tour accommodates up to five people), appreciate priceless art from the end of the 19th century, including Claude Monet's 'Water Lilies' and works by Modigliani, Renoir, Picasso and Soutine. Gain insight into the origins of the museum as an orange grove, an engaging commentary sprinkled with salacious tales surrounding the art collection.

Take a stroll through Parisian history on a 2-hour walking tour of Pere Lachaise Cemetery, Paris's largest cemetery. Admire the grand monuments and memorials of the 19th-century graveyard and pay your respects at the graves of icons like Frederyk Chopin, Jim Morrison, Oscar Wilde, Edith Piaf and Eug ene Delacroix.

Save precious time during your trip to Paris by booking a skip-the-line, private guided tour of the Orsay Museum. See world famous masterpieces by Van Gogh, Renoir, Degas, and many more in the world's largest collection of Impressionist art. Visiting the vast collections in the Orsay can be overwhelming, so having a guide will ensure you see all the highlights, plus your guide will provide insight into the social and historical influences of the various artistic movements showcased in the museum.

Recall the harrowing days of Paris' occupation by Nazi forces during World War II on a 3-hour walking tour. Visit urban battlegrounds, seeing the artillery damage that still scars many buildings, and explore the Marais quarter to learn how the Jewish community suffered. Hear how Hitler ordered Paris' destruction and discover sites linked to the resistance during the city's 1945 liberation. Your tour includes a coffee break and is limited to a maximum of 10.