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title: Paris Essential 6h Private Tour
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type: tour
city: Paris
country: France
price: 350
currency: EUR
price_unit: per_person
availability: bookable
rating: 4.9
reviews: 78
duration_minutes: 360
languages: [en, fr]
free_cancellation: "true"
rank_in_category: 97 of 168 (Private Tours)
schedule_checked: 2026-10-03
data_updated: 2026-10-12
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# Paris Essential 6h Private Tour

**Guidekin's take:** Build a Paris route around the landmarks that interest you, with walking and car options. A private tour for your party includes a guide and hotel pickup; car transport is included only with the relevant option, and food and drinks cost extra. 4.9 from 78 reviews at €350 per person for 6h.

In our comparison: #97 of 168 in Private Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (table below).

## Overview

See the top attractions of Paris as well as off-the-beaten-path sights on a private tour with a personal guide. Designed for those with a limited amount of time in the city who want to see as much as possible, this tour can be customized to take in the historical and cultural landmarks that interest you most. Select between a car tour and walking tour when booking.

## Before you book

- Hotel pickup: from 1804 pickup points
- Min. 2 to book: not for solo travellers
- 20 start times: between 08:00 and 17:30
- Food not included: bring or buy your own
- Wheelchair accessible: operator-marked

**Pickup:** Hotel pickup from 1804 pickup points

## Key facts

- Price: from €350 per person for the All Inclusive walking tour option; other options up to €1500
- Duration: 6h
- Rating: 4.9/5 from 78 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor)
- Free cancellation (see policy below)
- Operator: Paris in person
- Minimum booking: 2 travellers at this price
- Group: Private tour, your party only
- Guide languages: English, French
- Start times: 20 start times between 08:00 and 17:30
- Booking: mobile ticket
- Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-03

## Reviews

4.9 from 78 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor.
99% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 77 of 78.

- 5 stars: 73 (94%)
- 4 stars: 4 (5%)
- 3 stars: 0 (0%)
- 2 stars: 0 (0%)
- 1 star: 1 (1%)

### What reviewers say

Reviewers praise knowledgeable guides and flexible itineraries; driving tours can lose sightseeing time to traffic.

**Praised:**
- Detailed explanations of Parisian history, art and architecture
- Flexible itineraries adapted to personal interests and preferred sights
- A broad introduction that helps visitors decide where to return independently
- Useful recommendations for restaurants and further exploring

**Complaints:**
- Traffic on the driving option reduced sightseeing time for some
- Some warn of extensive walking and the need for comfortable shoes

Written by Guidekin from the 77 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (2016-06-15 to 2025-09-03); last checked 2026-10-03.

## Tour options

Prices are the operator's current list price for two travellers (whole euros); options sold only to bigger parties say so; pick the option on the booking page.

| Option | Price | Guide languages | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Inclusive walking tour | €350 / person (for 2+ people) | English, French | The overall, comprehensive view of Paris Pickup included |
| All Inclusive car tour | €1250 / person | English, French | The same as our All inclusive walking tour only done by car, for people who have mobility issues or would like to see more of the city. Pickup included |
| All Inclusive mini bus tour | €1500 / person | English, French | Same as our All Inclusive car and walking tour but for a larger group of people, anywhere between 7 and 14. Pickup included |

## What's included

- Private guide
- Hotel pickup
- Transport by car, if option selected

## Not included

- Food and drinks

## Itinerary

1. **Cathedrale Notre-Dame de Paris** (30m) - The center of Paris and indeed of the world - one of the most recognizable and unique places in Paris, France, and Europe.
2. **Shakespeare and Company** (15m) - Impossibly charming and scenic bookstore, library and a publishing house.
3. **Latin Quarter** (15m) - The Parisian center of knowledge and learning for the previous 800 years.
4. **Eglise Saint-Eustache** (15m) - The curious blend of Gothic and renaissance style - a less famous but certainly not less worthy Parisian architectural jewel.
5. **Tour Saint-Jacques** (15m) - A potent mixture of religion, history, alchemy and astrology - the site interesting for the enthusiasts in the fields of history, architecture, religion as well as occultism and the hermetic arts.
6. **Les Halles** (15m) - The "belly of Paris" and one of the key sites in city's history.
7. **Hotel de Ville** (15m) - What we see as the second most important institution of Paris and the visual metaphor of the history of Paris - indeed, of medieval and renaissance european city as such.
8. **Place Vendome** (15m) - A pinnacle of symmetry, visual harmony and urban planning skill.
9. **Place de la Concorde** (30m) - One of the most historically relevant, as well as the most beautiful sites in all of Paris.
10. **Champs-Elysees** (15m) - The most famous avenue in the world, starting with place de la Concorde and ending with the Triumphal Arch.
11. **Place du Trocadero-et-du-11-Novembre** (15m) - The best vantage point for observing the Eiffel tower.

## Schedule

- Runs: daily
- Departures: 20 start times between 08:00 and 17:30
- Schedule last checked: 2026-10-03
- These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout.

## Cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Pickup points listed by the operator: 1804

## Good to know

- Wheelchair accessible
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Tour can operate between 9am and 10pm

## Cost for your party

| People | Total | Per person |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | €700 | €350 |
| 4 | €752 | €188 |
| 6 | €750 | €125 |

Cheapest option for that party size from the operator's current price tiers; the calendar shows the exact figure for your date.

## Compared with other Private Tours

| Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **This tour · #97 of 168** | €350 | 6h | 4.9 (78) | private |
| [Top Private Cruises in Paris with French Champagne and surprises](/france/paris/tours/top-private-cruises-in-paris-with-french-champagne-and-surprises/?format=md) | €399 per group | 1h 30m | 4.98 (1822) | private |
| [Family Friendly Louvre Museum Private Guided Tour](/france/paris/tours/family-friendly-louvre-museum-private-guided-tour/?format=md) | €368 | 2h 30m | 5.0 (317) | private |
| [Private Guided Professional Photoshoot by the Eiffel Tower](/france/paris/tours/private-guided-professional-photoshoot-by-the-eiffel-tower/?format=md) | €90 | 1h | 4.98 (411) | private |

Ranked #97 of 168 in Private Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €52 to €955, median €183; typical length 2h. 168 of 168 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market.

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