Cultural 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.

Head back in time with this 1920s-themed small-group walking tour. You'll start your tour by drawing a "character card," which will assign you a 1920s character role to take on. You'll then get to spend time in Montparnasse, learning about the lives and times of great artists of the era, including Hemmingway, Modigliani, and Picasso. Your tour ends with a drink at La Rotonde Cafe in Montparnasse, made famous in Hemingway's "The Sun Also Rises."

Meet your local guide and take a beautiful walk through the key locations of the film Amélie to see a more secret and endearing side of the Montmartre quarter.

Celebrated for its artsy history, Montmartre has long been a hotspot for visitors to Paris. But this guided walking tour, led by an art historian guide, gives the bohemian neighborhood a new spin, focusing instead on life in the area as experienced by the likes of Van Gogh, Monet, and Picasso.

Discover the delights of the Marais district of Paris on a small-group tour limited to eight people. You'll walk along the winding streets of the neighborhood, following in the aristocratic footsteps of the characters who once lived here - perhaps you'll draw the card of a mad king, a plotting marchioness, or a jousting knight. As you explore squares and secluded courtyards, listen to commentary from a guide who specializes in Paris history.

Explore Montmartre without the hassle of navigating on a tour of the area's highlights, including Sacr e-Coeur Basilica, Moulin Rouge, and Van Gogh's house. As you stroll through the historic streets with the small group, your guide offers up Montmartre's secrets and little-known anecdotes about the area's history. This tour is free for children under 12.

Get to know a side of the Louvre that many visitors overlook when you embark on this quirky, small-group tour of the world-famous art museum. Your guide is a former Louvre employee, and also a stand-up comedian; as you explore the Louvre's many masterpieces, you'll also get to discover humorous stories, funny details, and amusing anecdotes about the works. At the tour's end, venture to a nearby caf e, where you can unwind (and even walk away with a small gift).

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.

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.

Experience the glory of Versailles by night with this tour of the palace and its grounds. After being transported from Paris to Versailles, you'll get to tour the gargantuan landscaped gardens that surround the palace. You'll then enter the palace, where your guide will show you some of the most important rooms, including the stunning Hall of Mirrors. You'll then ride back to Paris just in time for dinner.

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.

Explore the world's most important collection of Impressionist painting on a skip-the-line tour of the Mus ee d'Orsay. Learn the background behind the gorgeous former railway station that now houses the museum, and hear stories of life in 19th-century Paris to add context to masterpieces by Degas, Monet, Rodin, C ezanne, Van Gogh, and other pioneers of Impressionism. Group size is limited to just four people, so you can ask the guide all the questions you like.

What better way to experience the Eiffel Tower than by dining right inside the monument? With this tour, you not only get a delicious three-course lunch at the Eifel Tower's Restaurant 58, but also a skip-the-line ticket to the tower's second floor. As an extra bonus, you'll get a pass for a boat cruise along the River Seine - just board at your leisure!

Explore the Mus ee du Louvre in Paris in a unique way with a murder and mystery tour, which introduces you to the museum's collection of artwork through the secrets and sometimes-gruesome stories of the paintings and sculptures. From the ancient world to the Renaissance, you'll hear about magic, rituals, and horrors depicted in various pieces of art. Plus, dive into the history of the Louvre itself, once a fortress and palace and the setting of scandal and murder. Tour is limited to six participants for a small-group experience.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Explore the highlights of the vast Louvre Museum collection with a 2-hour small-group skip-the-line tour. Admire all the must-see pieces in the museum, including the 'Venus de Milo,' 'Nike of Samothrace' and the famous 'Mona Lisa.' Learn about art history from your expert guide, and continue touring the museum on your own if you like after the tour.

Don't wait in long lines in front of the Louvre with this skip-the-line tour of Paris's best-known museum. You'll get the chance to explore the Louvre with your own private guide, an art historian who will be able to talk to you in detail about how European art evolved from Antiquity clear up through the Renaissance and beyond.