1. Basilique du Sacre-Coeur de Montmartre
Meet your guide and launch your adventure with a funicular ride to see the Sacré Cœur Basilica in Montmartre. Feel your heart soar as you ascend through the 18th arrondissement and ogle at the white-stone façade of the Sacré Cœur without having to trudge up more than 300 stone steps.
1 hour 15 minutes
2. Montmartre
Follow your guide for a walking tour of the neighborhood, visiting its very own vineyard and iconic windmills. Discover the past lives of famous artists and writers like Van Gogh and Picasso who once wandered these cobblestoned streets. Sit down at a charming French cafe to enjoy a coffee and croissant (not included in price).
1 hour
3. Louvre Museum
Hop on the metro with your guide and head to the Louvre Museum. With pre-reserved tickets, you'll head right inside this world-class art museum. Enjoy a 90-minute guided tour and see great works like the Mona Lisa and more accompanied by stories from your expert guide.
2 hours
4. Paris
Pause for lunch at your own expense. Duck inside a French bistro or poke into a patisserie and dine on a crusty baguette, fresh fromage, and an energizing espresso. Reconvene with your group after lunch for a short metro ride to the next stop.
1 hour
5. Ile de la Cite
The tour continues with a walking tour of Île de la Cité, an island in the middle of the Seine River and the birthplace of Paris. Your guide will point out several monuments including La Conciergerie, where Marie Antoinette was imprisoned, Place Dauphine, possibly the prettiest square in Paris, and the gorgeous Pont Neuf bridge.
1 hour
6. Cathedrale Notre-Dame de Paris
Severely damaged by a recent fire, Notre-Dame de Paris still stands proudly in the heart of the city; a testament to the genius of its design and the endurance of France. Your guide will bring you as close as the ongoing restoration will permit to give you the best views possible.
7. Sainte-Chapelle
This royal chapel was originally built to house relics and today it’s still one of the most jaw-dropping rooms in Paris.
8. Quartier Latin
You'll briefly stroll through the Latin Quarter, one of Paris' oldest neighborhoods and known for its restaurants and artsy bookstores.
30 minutes
9. Shakespeare And Company
Shakespeare and Company is among the Latin Quarter's most famous bookstores.
10. Eiffel Tower
From Trocadero Square, enjoy stunning views of this monument and snap a few pictures from this iconic spot. Your guide will show you where to purchase tickets if you want to ascend to the top.
1 hour
11. Seine River
Enjoy a one hour River Seine cruise as the streetlights cast their dreamy glow on the water, or save your river excursion for the following morning.
1 hour