Paris Tours You Cannot Miss!


I love Paris.  What’s not to love?  It’s quaint, metropolitan, cultural, historical, and beautiful.  In my mind, it is the ultimate vacation destination.

Here are my five favorite Paris tours that I hope you’ll enjoy the next time you visit the city of lights!

  • The Paris Pass – While not really a Paris tour, the Paris Pass is your ultimate tool to seeing the best attractions in Paris.  Prices vary based on the dates and number of days the pass is valid.  Here’s what you get:

    • Paris map
    • Free entry to over 60 attractions and sites
    • Free public transportation
    • Fast track entry to major sites like the Pantheon, Arc de Triomphe, Centre Pompidou, Musee d’Orsay, the Louvre and more!
  • Moulin Rouge – In my opinion, everyone should experience the dinner and show at Moulin Rouge at least once in their lifetime.  It’s a great way to indulge in the exhilarating nightlife of Paris while you enjoy a three course dinner and witness the Paris Moulin Rouge, home of the French Cancan in bohemian Montmartre.  The food served is traditional French food and of course, wine and champagne.  It’s important to book early, as this attraction is extremely popular.

  • Versailles Half-Day Tour – While I guess this shouldn’t technically be in my post about Paris tours, but it is such a great experience that I think everyone visiting Paris should take.  You can experience the splendor of the Palace of Versailles with a wide range of half-day tours from Paris.  It is a wonderful way to retrace the history of the famous palace and learn more about Louis XIV.  Most tours include a chance to browse the marvelous gardens and witness the amazing Fountain Show.

  • Louvre Museum – I first visited the Louvre when I was 19 years old and the amazing works of art the museum contains captivated me.  You could easily spend an entire vacation in this magical place.  I recommend a guided tour to get the most out of the museum.  Be sure your tour will include seeing the Venus de Milo, the Victory of Samothrace and Leonardo da Vinci’s Mona Lisa.

  • Eiffel Tower – It is so iconic, that you simply must visit the Eiffel Tower while in Paris.  I personally recommend an illumination tour so you can truly experience the marvelous city of lights.  On an illuminations tour, you watch Paris transform after dark.  Most tours include stops at the Eiffel Tower, Champs-Elysees, Arc de Triomphe, Trocadero, Invalides, Notre Dame Cathedral and Place du Chatelet.

Paris tours abound and there is no shortage of ways to experience the city and keep busy.  I hope you get to enjoy your own Paris tours in the coming months – trust me, you won’t be disappointed and make sure to visit my older blog post about tips on saving money in Paris and elsewhere as for you will find it to be very helpful!

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