--- title: "Private City Kickstart Tour: Paris" lang: en alternate_de: https://guidekin.com/de/france/paris/tours/private-city-kickstart-tour-paris/ type: tour city: Paris country: France price: 67 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.85 reviews: 131 duration_minutes: 90 languages: [en, fr] free_cancellation: "true" rank_in_category: 119 of 168 (Private Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-10-01 data_updated: 2026-10-12 canonical: https://guidekin.com/france/paris/tours/private-city-kickstart-tour-paris/ --- # Private City Kickstart Tour: Paris **Guidekin's take:** Get oriented around Notre Dame and Jardin du Luxembourg on a private tour for your party, with tips for exploring Paris during the rest of your stay. A local guide and city orientation are included; hotel pickup and drop-off are excluded. 4.85 from 131 reviews at €67 per person for 1h 30m. In our comparison: #119 of 168 in Private Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview Receive a warm welcome to Paris on a private tour that will kick off your time in the city in the best way possible! In only 90 minutes, a local guide will get you acquainted with Paris to help you enjoy the rest of your stay to the fullest. Discover where to find Notre Dame and Jardin du Luxembourg, and how to explore them away from the crowds. And what about that unique family-owned restaurant or that amazing local hotspot? We got you covered; the local guides are experts in the subject! Forget about touristy traps; on this city kickstart tour, your guide will point you in the right direction. Private City Kickstart Tour: Paris is one of Withlocals' signature tours available in major cities worldwide. We work with passionate local guides who earn a fair fee. We support local economies by only offering local produce and prevent over-tourism with only small non-intrusive groups. Our tours are carbon-neutral and away from the standard tourist routes. ## Before you book - Meeting point: In front of the Book store Shakespeare &… - Min. 2 to book: not for solo travellers - 21 start times: between 09:00 and 19:00 - Food not included: bring or buy your own **Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point ## Key facts - Price: from €67 per person - Duration: 1h 30m - Rating: 4.85/5 from 131 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: Withlocals - Minimum booking: 2 travellers at this price - Group: Private tour, your party only - Guide languages: English, French - Start times: 21 start times between 09:00 and 19:00 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-01 ## Reviews 4.85 from 131 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 98% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 128 of 131. - 5 stars: 120 (92%) - 4 stars: 8 (6%) - 3 stars: 0 (0%) - 2 stars: 1 (1%) - 1 star: 2 (2%) ### What reviewers say Reviewers praise the tailored local advice and engaging history, though some had trouble meeting their guide. **Praised:** - Engaging explanations of Parisian history, architecture and daily life - Practical restaurant, sightseeing and transport tips for the rest of the stay - Routes adapted to travellers' interests, pace and changing plans - Introductions to side streets and neighbourhood spots visitors might otherwise miss - Guides who engage children and teenagers in the walk **Complaints:** - Some were disappointed by the Latin Quarter visit, while others enjoyed its local history - Some could not meet their guide on the originally arranged day Written by Guidekin from the 100 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (2018-06-12 to 2026-01-05); last checked 2026-10-03. ## What's included - Local Tips and Tricks - City Orientation - Private Tour - Local Guide ## Not included - Hotel pickup and drop-off - Food and drinks ## Itinerary 1. **Cathedrale Notre-Dame de Paris** (20m) - Notre Dame de Paris may not be the tallest, the oldest or the biggest cathedral in the world but it is certainly the most well-known. 2. **Luxembourg Gardens** (15m) - Designed in 1612 by Marie de' Medici, the Luxembourg Garden is the most centric, popular and beautiful park in Paris. 3. **Pantheon** (pass by, no stop) - Depending on your host and their chosen route for the tour, this stop might also be included in your route. 4. **Luxembourg Gardens** (pass by, no stop) - Depending on your host and their chosen route for the tour, this stop might also be included in your route. 5. **Saint Germain des Pres Quarter** (pass by, no stop) - Depending on your host and their chosen route for the tour, this stop might also be included in your route. 6. **The Seine** (pass by, no stop) - Depending on your host and their chosen route for the tour, this stop might also be included in your route. 7. **Louvre Museum** (pass by, no stop) - Depending on your host and their chosen route for the tour, this stop might also be included in your route. ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 21 start times between 09:00 and 19:00 - 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 In front of the Book store Shakespeare & Company Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJad4AH-Fx5kcRgUoWnJqkC2Y Ends: back at the meeting point ## Good to know - Public transportation options are available nearby - Suitable for all physical fitness levels - Private tour: only you & your local guide - Post Covid-19 regulations are applied to this product with regards to the number of participants, delivery methods of the tour and content of the tour. ## Cost for your party | People | Total | Per person | |---|---|---| | 2 | €134 | €67 | | 4 | €136 | €34 | | 6 | €138 | €23 | 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 · #119 of 168** | €67 | 1h 30m | 4.85 (131) | 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 #119 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. Full list: https://guidekin.com/france/paris/private-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/private-city-kickstart-tour-paris/ Filters, the full catalogue and the URL contract for this city: https://guidekin.com/france/paris/?format=md