--- title: "Paris Highlights: Half Day Private Walking Tour" lang: en alternate_de: https://guidekin.com/de/france/paris/tours/paris-highlights-half-day-private-walking-tour/ type: tour city: Paris country: France price: 350 currency: EUR price_unit: per_group availability: bookable rating: 5 reviews: 206 duration_minutes: 180 languages: [en] free_cancellation: "true" guidekin_pick: Private highlights for a group rank_in_category: 3 of 54 (Walking Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-10-01 data_updated: 2026-10-12 canonical: https://guidekin.com/france/paris/tours/paris-highlights-half-day-private-walking-tour/ --- # Paris Highlights: Half Day Private Walking Tour **Guidekin's take:** Explore the Louvre and Paris's grand monuments on foot on a private tour for your party. A guide, bottled water, a city map and restaurant recommendations are included; coffee costs extra and the booking is priced per group. 5 from 206 reviews at €350 per group/vehicle for 3h. In our comparison: #3 of 54 in Walking Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview A perfect introduction to the City of Lights! Meet the city's legacy by exploring the grand monuments that make Paris such a desirable destination - from the Louvre to the Iron Lady herself and everything in between! ## Before you book - Meeting point: Meet your guide outside of the… - Starts 09:30: one departure a day - Wheelchair accessible: operator-marked - Strollers OK: infants accepted **Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point ## Key facts - Price: from €350 per group/vehicle for the Half Day Highlights Tour option; other options up to €560 - Duration: 3h - Rating: 5.0/5 from 206 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Likely to sell out - Operator: April in Paris Tours - Group: Shared, up to 4 travellers · private option available - Guide languages: English - Start times: 09:30 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-01 ## Reviews 5.0 from 206 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 100% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 206 of 206. - 5 stars: 206 (100%) - 4 stars: 0 (0%) - 3 stars: 0 (0%) - 2 stars: 0 (0%) - 1 star: 0 (0%) ### What reviewers say Reviewers praise the tailored walks and engaging guides; many reviews describe other tours offered by the same company. **Praised:** - Warm, engaging guides who explain Paris history through stories - Routes adapted to personal interests, with flexibility to change plans - Patient attention that keeps children and different generations involved - Practical help with the Metro and personalised recommendations for the rest of the stay - Food stops and local shops that visitors say they would have missed alone **Complaints:** - No recurring complaints or lower ratings appear in the supplied reviews Written by Guidekin from the 100 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (2024-02-29 to 2026-09-21); 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 | |---|---|---|---| | Half Day Highlights Tour | €350 per group | English | A perfect introduction to the City of Lights! Meet the city's legacy by exploring the grand monuments that make Paris such a desirable destination! | | Price for Up to 4 Travelers | €410 per group | English | Paris Highlights: Half Day Private Walking Tour Group size: 1-4 people | | Price for Up to 5 Travelers | €470 per group | English | Parus Highlights: Half Day Private Walking Tour Group size: 1-5 people max | | Price for Up to 6 Travelers | €560 per group | English | Paris Highlights: Half Day Private Walking Tour Group size: 1-6 people max | ## What's included - Bottle of Water - Private Tour Group - Restaurant Recommendations and Reservations - Map of Paris - Professional Tour Guide ## Not included - Coffee Break - Tips ## Itinerary 1. **April in Paris Tours** - Discover the renowned landmarks that make Paris so special 2. **Louvre Museum** - Begin your tour at the world's most visited museum, the Louvre. Learn about it's history and the art inside. No trip to the Louvre is complete with a photo with your finger on the tip of the pyramid! 3. **Jardin des Tuileries** - Continue your journey through the picturesque Tuileries Gardens before arriving at Place de la Concorde 4. **Place de la Concorde** - Imagine the guillotine in the middle of the square during the French Revolution 5. **Obelisque de Louxor** - today being replaced by the skyscraping Luxor Obelisk. 6. **Pont Alexandre III** - Walk along the Seine River to the Alexandre III Bridge 7. **Grand Palais** - the perfect location to discover the Hotel des Invalides, Grand Palais 8. **Petit Palais** - and Petit Palais 9. **Champs-Elysees** - Take a stroll down the Champs-Élysées. Window shop in the fashion capital of the world or imagine being part of the cheering crowd as the Tour de France passes by 10. **Arc de Triomphe** - Stop for a macaron at the famed Ladurée before continuing to the Arc de Triomphe, looming over the busy avenue. 11. **Le Trocadero et son esplanade** - Before standing at her feet, Trocadéro provides an incredible view to take cherished photos of the Eiffel Tower 12. **Eiffel Tower** - Get an up close and personal view of the Iron Lady herself and you pass below the beautiful steel and lace structure that dominates the Parisian skyline. ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 09:30 - Schedule last checked: 2026-10-01 - 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. ## Meeting point Meet your guide outside of the Louvre-Rivoli metro Line 1 Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJFaIcZyFu5kcRgTTca2IquZ0 ## Good to know - Wheelchair accessible - Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller - Service animals allowed - Public transportation options are available nearby - Transportation options are wheelchair accessible - All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible - Suitable for all physical fitness levels - All tours go rain or shine - please dress accordingly! ## Cost for your party | People | Total | Per person | |---|---|---| | 2 | €350 | €175 | | 4 | €410 | €103 | | 6 | €560 | €93 | Cheapest option for that party size from the operator's current price tiers; the calendar shows the exact figure for your date. Shared tours in Walking Tours start at €1 per person. ## Compared with other Walking Tours | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #3 of 54** | €350 per group | 3h | 5.0 (206) | private | | [Paris City Center Free Walking Tour (Tip-Based)](/france/paris/tours/paris-city-center-free-walking-tour-tip-based/?format=md) | €3 per group | 2h 15m | 4.97 (2147) | shared | | [Montmartre District and Sacre Coeur - Exclusive Guided Walking Tour](/france/paris/tours/montmartre-district-and-sacre-coeur-exclusive-guided-walking-tour/?format=md) | €55 | 2h 30m | 4.98 (418) | private | | [Paris Latin Quarter Exclusive Guided Walking Tour](/france/paris/tours/paris-latin-quarter-exclusive-guided-walking-tour/?format=md) | €55 | 2h 30m | 4.99 (229) | private | Ranked #3 of 54 in Walking Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €1 to €225, median €55; typical length 2h 15m. 13 of 54 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. Full list: https://guidekin.com/france/paris/walking-tours-paris/?format=md ## More in Paris - All Paris tours: https://guidekin.com/france/paris/?format=md - This page as HTML: https://guidekin.com/france/paris/tours/paris-highlights-half-day-private-walking-tour/ Filters, the full catalogue and the URL contract for this city: https://guidekin.com/france/paris/?format=md