Joined 2020
Christian G.
Available Areas
Ile-de-France (Living), Paris, Versailles, Normandy
Languages
German (Native), Italian (Native), English, French
Response Time
23 hours on average
Availability Updated
5 days ago
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.
Important
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.
Tours
All tours can be customized for you. Send me a message with your requests!
Categories
HIGHLIGHTS AND HIDDEN PEARLS IN LOUVRE
We use a fast track entrance for getting quickly in the world's biggest museum. In 2.5 hours you will admire the main artworks exhibited there, from Venus to Mona Lisa. You will also discover the Louvre as the king's castle from Middle Age to the 19th century. We will show you the main pieces of art from ancient Greeks and Romans to Italian Renaissance and French Romanticism. You will see Emperor Napoleon III private appartment, Napoleon I throne and the most beautiful jewels of the queens.
DISCOVER THE BEST OF PARIS IN 3 HOURS
On a comfortable walk of 3 hours you will discover some of the highlights in Paris like Opera Garnier, Louvre (outside), Palais Royal, Pont Neuf and the cathedral Notre-Dame as well as hidden pearls like the garden of the king in Royal Palace, the oldest square in Paris or the first public sample of one meter. You will also learn a lot about contemporary Paris and about the best things to do. You will feel the real pulse of the City of Love and look at it with the eyes of a Parisian.
HIGHLIGHTS IN MUSÉE D'ORSAY
The Musée d'Orsay contains the world's biggest collection of Impressionist art. Nearly one out of three Impressionist paintings exhibited in museums all over the world are in this building, a beautiful former railway station built for the Universal Exhibition of 1900, transformed in museum in 1986. You will discover a round-up of 19th century art: paintings, sculptures, architecture, furniture, photos and movies. This is also the museum of industrial revolution in 19th century.
Full-day tour with highlights and hidden pearls in Paris
In an easy going city walk discover all the amazing highlights in Paris, such as the cathedral of Notre-Dame, the Eiffel Tower, the Louvre and the basilica Sacré-Coeur at Montmartre as well as some off-the-paths hidden gems like the Royal Palace, the ancient Roman Arena, the mysterious church Saint-Sulpice and the exciting quarter of revolutionaries at Odeon. You will further discover lots of amusing, intriguing and useful information about Paris and its social life.
Paris Customizable Private Tour
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.
Half Day Paris Highlights Private Tour
Only have half a day to make the most of Paris? No problem! This half-day tour will still give you a memorable experience and leave you with knowledge about French art and history. You will get to admire the best pieces of art the Louvre Museum has to offer, experience how royalty lived at the Palais Royal, and walk through the largest square in Paris.
Reviews
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
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
Ginger G.
“An Excellent Guide”
I hired Christian for my German friends and they reported back to me that he was absolutely fantastic! His German was perfect and his the context he gave for the building and the artwork were very easy to understand, but also very complete. I highly recommend this guide without reservation.
Christian G.
Thank you for the great comment. It was a pleasure for me to guide your friends in the Orsay Museum.
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