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Crash Course to Paris: A Survival Guide for First Time Visitors
Paris
About
Designed especially for first-time visitors, this small-group experience (maximum 6 guests) helps you discover the iconic landmarks and learn how to navigate Paris like a local.
More Than a Sightseeing Tour
This is not just a history tour — it’s a Paris survival guide.
With your expert Parisian guide (fluent English speaker), you’ll not only see the must-visit sights — you’ll gain the confidence, tips, and insider knowledge to make the most of your entire stay.
You’ll learn:
- How to use the Paris Metro with confidence - How to order coffee like a local - Key French words and expressions - Cultural do’s and don’ts - Where to eat (real recommendations, not tourist traps) - Best cafés, ba...
Highlights
3 hours
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
3 hours
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Expert Tour Guide
Coffee and/or Tea
Metro tickets will be needed
Gratuities
Entrance tickets and indoor access to monuments and museums listed in the itinerary
Meeting Points
Departure
Musée de la Marine
Meet in front of the Musée National de la Marine
Return
Maison de Victor Hugo
Important Information
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Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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Service animals allowed
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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The entrance to Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris is free and open to all. The services offered are independent of access to the interior of the building.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Crash Course to Paris: A Survival Guide for First Time Visitors
Paris
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About
Designed especially for first-time visitors, this small-group experience (maximum 6 guests) helps you discover the iconic landmarks and learn how to navigate Paris like a local.
More Than a Sightseeing Tour
This is not just a history tour — it’s a Paris survival guide.
With your expert Parisian guide (fluent English speaker), you’ll not only see the must-visit sights — you’ll gain the confidence, tips, and insider knowledge to make the most of your entire stay.
You’ll learn:
- How to use the Paris Metro with confidence - How to order coffee like a local - Key French words and expressions - Cultural do’s and don’ts - Where to eat (real recommendations, not tourist traps) - Best cafés, ba...
Highlights
3 hours
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
3 hours
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Expert Tour Guide
Coffee and/or Tea
Metro tickets will be needed
Gratuities
Entrance tickets and indoor access to monuments and museums listed in the itinerary
Meeting Points
Departure
Musée de la Marine
Meet in front of the Musée National de la Marine
Return
Maison de Victor Hugo
Itinerary
1
Eiffel Tower
Trocadero square, where you will meet your tour guide, has one of the best views over the Eiffel Tower.
15 minutes
2
Arc de Triomphe
We will take the metro from the Eiffel Tower to the Arc de Triumph. Once there, we admire this beautiful monument and the Champs-Elysées, one of the most famous and elegant avenues in the world.
20 minutes
3
Louvre Museum
A stroll through the main courtyard of the Louvre museum to see the iconic pyramid, and the magnificent Tuileries Gardens.
30 minutes
4
Ile de la Cite
We will explore the heart of Paris, the lovely Cité Island, birthplace of Paris.
25 minutes
5
Cathedrale Notre-Dame de Paris
You will learn the secrets of Notre Dame cathedral, and get the best view over this beautiful monument. Your tour guide will tell you about the terrible fire that nearly destroyed the cathedral, and the challenges behind its glorious reconstruction.
20 minutes
6
Ile Saint-Louis
Explore the second island of Paris, a hidden gem a few steps away from Notre Dame cathedral, home to charming cafés and lovely shops.
10 minutes
7
Le Marais
Your tour guide will show you the secrets of one of the trendiest and most historic district in all of Paris.
30 minutes
8
Place des Vosges
Your tour will end in front of the house of the famous writer Victor Hugo, author of Les Misérables and the Hunchback of Notre Dame. This residence is located in the beautiful place des Vosges, a former royal square, without any doubt one of the most picturesque areas in the entire city.
