Private Sightseeing Tours in Paris

Fans of Impressionist art won't want to miss the Orangerie, a former citrus greenhouse turned museum situated in the elegant Tuileries Gardens. Famous works inside the museum include a number of Monet's water lily paintings as well as works of Picasso, Matisse, Cezanne, and Renoir. This tour will get you in faster, with skip-the-line access to the museum and a private, English-speaking guide.

Delve into France's military history by going on a private tour of Musee de l'Armee. Take the stress out of waiting in long visitor lines by having skip-the-line entrance tickets included. By exploring the museum with a private guide, you won't have to study floor plans, and you'll be taken straight to the highlights. Visit the cathedral that King Louis XIV built for his former troops, and see Napoleon's tomb.

See the best of Paris in four hours with this guided tour. You'll start with a visit to the world-famous Louvre, where you'll get to skip the lines and head straight in to see some of its finest masterpieces. You'll also get to see sites such as the Notre-Dame Cathedral, with possible stops at iconic monuments such as the Arc de Triomphe, all from the comfort of a luxury van.

On this private tour, walk the romantic streets of hilly Montmartre and stop at the same places that inspired 19th-century rebel-artists "” like Renoir, Monet, Van Gogh and Cezanne "” who developed the Impressionism art movement. Follow in their footsteps as you pass the Moulin Rouge, Le Clos vineyard and Basilique du Sacre Coeur. Then, your private guide whisks you past the long entrance line at the Musee d'Orsay for a personalized tour of the museum's world-class collection of 19th-century art.

Calling all history-buffs: this exclusive private tour of the Musee de l'Armee gives skip-the-line access to a vast collection of one-of-a-kind relics and documentation from both world wars. Listen to detailed background from your guide on the roots of the deadly global conflicts while getting a peek at the real-life objects that played key roles"”including the train car where the armistice was signed.

Travel out to the beautiful château of Fontainebleau and Vaux le Vicomte (the inspiration for Versailles) with this full-day private tour departing from Paris. Your driver will pick you up at your hotel and take you out to the two historic castles, where you'll get skip-the-line access. You'll also get to stop in the quaint village of Barbizon for lunch in between the visits of the two castles.

Drive through Paris in a vintage Mercedes 280 SE S-class on this 1-hour tour. Get off the beaten path and discover parts of Paris that most travelers don't get to, such as the Place des Vosges, the Albert Tower and the Lutece Arena. Learn about some of the secrets and lesser-known facts of Paris' history from your driver and guide as you ride in style.

Visit historic D-Day sights, beautiful towns, and the charming Claude Monet gardens in Giverny with this two-day trip from Paris out into Normandy. You and your party will travel in a private luxury Mercedes minivan, stopping at Monet's gardens, the Rouen Cathedral, and the town of Bayeux along the way. The next day you'll visit D Day beaches and a German military cemetery as well as an American cemetery and a WWII-focused visitor center before returning to Paris.

Get a concentrated dose of the city as you tour Paris with a private chauffeur. Relax and enjoy the ride through the city, and visit the landmarks of your choice. Add the Musee d'Orsay, Eiffel Tower, Notre Dame and more. Your multilingual tour guide gives you fascinating commentary about the attractions on your itinerary, and stops for great photo opportunities.