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Paris Customizable Private Tour
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Joined 2020
We all know that there is an endless list of things to see in Paris. To make the most out of your stay in Paris, pick the destinations that you are most interested in! Whether you prefer learning about French history or shopping for the most fashionable brands, we have it all.
Itinerary
This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!
Meeting Point
Palais Garnier
Choose 4 out of the following 18 destinations.
The destinations are grouped in categories for easier viewing. The categories are:
{History, Art, and Famous Landmarks}
{Parisian Neighborhoods}
{Food, Shopping and Fashion}
{Seasonal Activities}
This is a sample itinerary:
09:30AM: Pick up at your hotel
10:00AM: Destination #1
11:30AM: Destination #2
12:30PM: Lunch
14:00PM: Destination #3
15:30PM: Destination #4
17:30PM: End tour at the last destination or go back to your hotel
{History, Art, and Famous Landmarks}
1. The Louvre
The world’s largest art museum which is also home to the Mona Lisa
2. Orsay Museum
An old and beautiful railroad station turned into a museum
3. Pompidou Center
This museum is iconic of the Europe’s 20th century architecture, modern and contemporary art)
4. Eiffel Tower
The most iconic French monument!
5. Arc de Triomphe
One of Paris’s main symbols, along with the Eiffel Tower
6. Notre-dame Cathedral
The most famous cathedral of France known for its fine Gothic architecture
7. Grand Palais*
An iconic historic site where large exhibitions such as the Fashion Week catwalks take place
{Parisian Neighborhoods}
8. Latin Quarter
Quartier Latin is a famous and old neighborhood, home of the Sorbonne University and is famous for its bookstores and coffee shops
9. Montmartre
A large hill in Paris, where you can explore Parisian shops, cafes, and bakeries
10. Le Marais
Le Marais is a fun neighborhood where there are many chic boutiques, historic buildings, and traditional restaurants to explore. Le Marais is also known for its gay community
11. Tuileries Garden
One of the most popular green spaces of Paris
12. Luxembourg Gardens
Formal gardens with beautiful architecture that used to be accessible by royalty only
{Food, Shopping and Fashion}
13. Marche d'Aligre
Experience a Parisian outdoor market by strolling through Marche d’Aligre where you can taste fresh and authentic cheeses, charcuterie, seafood, and more
14. Rue Mouffetard Market
A large street market in the Latin Quarter that sells fresh produce and meat
15. Champs-Elysées
Stroll through this street often referred to as the “most beautiful avenue in the world” and shop at luxurious boutiques
16. Galeries Lafayette
Les Galeries Lafayette is an immense five-floor department store popular for shopping chic fashion brands
{Seasonal Activities}
17. Carnival/Christmas Market at Jardin des Tuileries
Other than gazing at the garden’s flower fields, the Tuileries Garden also hosts a big carnival during summer and a famous Christmas Market during winter!
18. Wine Harvest Festival in Montmartre
In the fall, a big festival called “Fête des Vendanges” takes place in celebration of the end of the harvest season
Ending Point
Notre Dame
Want to personalize this tour?
This tour can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Click below to send me a message with your requests.
Inclusions & Exclusions
Hotel pickup
Guide fee
Transportation Fees for you and guide
Lunch for you and guide
Admission fees for you and guide:
* Louvre Museum (€22 per person, free for EU residents under 26 and all other people under 18 years old)
Tour Important Information
* Tickets for the Louvre museum need to be booked beforehand, and are often sold out days before. These tickets are also individual, so full names of all participants are required. Tickets need to be booked even for individuals who can enter for free.
* The Louvre museum is closed on Tuesdays, 1st of January, 1st of May and the 25th of December.
* Tickets for the temporary exhibitions at Grand Palais need to be booked beforehand as well. In case of closure, this destination can be replaced with Petite Palais, which has a great art collection with free entrance.
* From 2023, Centre Pompidou will be closed for renovations for at least 4 years.
* About the markets, they are all closed on certain days so please allow your guide to find out if the one you want to visit is open on your dates.
Important message from the supplier
On the days of week I am available or busy according to the seasons. During the academic year (October to May) I am teaching in university. However, in my company MSP SAS we have a dozen guides who all fulfil the guidelines of quality and expertise I put on myself and my wife Kristina with whom I manage the company. Our guides a available each day of the week.
Cancellation Policy
- Free cancellation - 8 days prior to meeting time
- 50% Refund - 3 to 7 days prior to meeting time
- No Refund - Within 2 day(s) prior to meeting time
Joined 2020
About Tour Guide Christian G.
After a law degree in Italy and Austria, I worked as a journalist for nearly 20 years, first in Italy and from 1995 to 2014 in Paris. I started guiding in 2014 and followed a new education for my national French guiding license. With my wife Kristina, an architect and historian of art, we created a guiding agency in Paris in which by now work a dozen highly qualified and licensed guides. All of us are driven by love for art, passion for history and eagerness of showing the French beauty to our guests. We provide private and group city tours as well as visits in the main Parisian museums as for instance Louvre and Musée d'Orsay. We manage also excursions to the Palace of Versailles, to the mansion of Monet, to Normandy and so on. During the academic year, I still give lessons for journalism in the Parisian university HEIP.
Reviews
Neal W.
“Disappointing on multiple levels”
We booked a private tour of the Louvre for 2.5 hours for us and our two kids (12 and 14 years old) for 275 Euro not including admission to the Louvre. When I booked, I made clear that we wanted a tour that appealed to our teens. When we met our guide, I repeated that request. Unfortunately, our guide had no idea how to make the Louvre interesting for teens. In fact, she was extremely inflexible: she had a lot of facts and wanted to tell them. And that was the second disappointment: in a small private tour, I expect a dialogue, not a monologue. But she didn't seek a conversation with us. In fact when we stopped a few times to look at a painting, she kept going and talking. And now we're at the third disappointment: we had headphones on and she had a mic. Unfortunately the quality was awful. I mentioned this twice. First she switched some headphones and then the mic. We said it was still hard to understand and she apologized, but insisted on using the poor equipment instead of just talking directly to us in a small circle. After that I asked her twice to speak slower and she said she would, but didn't. Finally, although her English grammar was very good, her accent was very, very hard for us to understand.
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Christian G.
Dear Neal, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We are truly sorry that your experience did not meet your expectations, especially as your friends had recommended our tour to you. Unfortunately, on the day of your visit, we did not have a German-speaking guide available, and we fully understand that following a tour in English — especially for teenagers — can sometimes be a challenge. We regret if this affected your enjoyment of the visit. We also sincerely apologize if the guiding style felt too factual and less interactive. Our aim is always to adapt to our guests’ interests, and we’re sorry if we fell short in creating a dynamic and engaging experience for your family. Regarding the audio equipment, we regret the technical issues you encountered and appreciate you bringing them to our attention. Teenagers’ reactions in museum settings can indeed be unpredictable, and while many families and young visitors enjoy our tours, we recognize that expectations and experiences vary. We genuinely value your feedback as it helps us improve, and we hope we might have the opportunity to welcome you again in the future under better circumstances. Warm regards, Christian
Carol P.
“Sainte-Chapelle and Notre Dame ”
Christian was great. We loved the history that took place in this whole area throughout the ages. Christian was very knowledgeable and engaging. We would highly recommend him to anyone who really wants to hear the back stories.
Christian G.
Thank you very much for the great review. I am so happy that you liked it and hope to see you back soon for more explorations of the beauty of Paris together. Best wishes, Christian
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Ginger G.
“Top-shelf Guide”
I hired Christian for a second German-language tour for my friends. He speaks several languages very well. He is also masterful at providing concept for the building and the artworks. You will learn so much. He is kind and flexible, as well. Highly recommend.
Christian G.
Dear Ginger, Thank you so much for the great review. I was more than happy to guide you and your friends at Louvre and Orsay Museum. All of you were great listeners and highly interested in my tours. Hope to see you back soon in Paris for more explorations of the treasures in the City of Light. Best wishes, Christian
$900/ per group
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