France · GUIDED
This is the shortlist to send a friend: 15 guided tours worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.
Review of the Louvre guided tour and Seine cruise, with reserved entry, Mona Lisa highlights, flexible boat tickets, tips, and value advice.
“The louvre was actually flooded the day before our ticket (12/8) so we waited 1 hour for entry but they also only allowed ticket holders into the louvre that day, so we were glad we had the ticket!”
See the Louvre’s Mona Lisa, Venus de Milo, and other masterpieces with an expert guide, reserved entry, headsets, and time to explore afterward.
“Directions to the site were written very poorly. Other tours post a link for sections that lead you’ll to the exact spot you should gather. City Tours fails to do this and I’ve missed to my events because I used the directions provided in the information in the email. DO NOT BOOK ANY TOURS WITH CITY TOURS!!”
See the Louvre’s Mona Lisa and Venus de Milo with a private guide, timed entry, and a focused 2.5-hour tour in Paris.
“You should definitely book this tour and if possible request Francoise! Perfect way to visit the highlights of the Louvre. Francoise made the tour informative and very enjoyable. He knows his way around the museum, past the crowds and knows all of the history behind the masterpieces. He was also very funny! Francoise told us that during the summer he does walking tours of Monmatre. I will be booking that tour on my next trip to Paris.”
Tour Versailles with skip-the-line entry, a live guide, the Hall of Mirrors, State Apartments, gardens, Trianon, and Marie Antoinette’s estate.
“Versailles is a must-see, but ONLY with skip-the-line access! 👑 Our guide Julie was brilliant and kept our small group engaged throughout the State Apartments. We even had headsets so we could hear every word clearly over the crowds. 10/10 experience! 🇫🇷 #Versailles #ParisTravel2025 #SkipTheLine”
Compare Louvre guided and Mona Lisa escort options, with timed entry, crowd advice, itinerary details, price value, and practical booking tips.
“Ana was great! So enthusiastic and had good energy ! There were a few hiccups that were not her fault like a ( bomb scare) that delayed our entrance . She was calm and adjusted accordingly. I highly suggest booking this trip if your main focus is to see the Mona Lisa !”
See the Louvre’s greatest artworks, Napoleon’s apartments, and Egyptian treasures on a two-hour guided tour with priority entry.
“The beginning - getting organized- was a little chaotic but I’m not sure that was the guide’s fault. Once we got going it was great.”
Explore haunted Père-Lachaise Cemetery, famous graves, strange legends, and Parisian history on a lively two-hour guided walk.
“Morgan was an ideal guide with a wonderful sense of humor and engaging stories. His English was excellent and easy to understand. We were very satisfied with our experience.”
Review of the Louvre guided tour, with Mona Lisa highlights, priority entry, Tuileries Gardens, practical tips, and honest value advice.
“François was an INCREDIBLE guide. He is very knowledgeable and clearly passionate about educating visitors. Took time outside of the tour on the way out of the museum to continue to educate and it was so kind and appreciated. You’ll be lucky if you get him as your guide!”
Climb the Eiffel Tower with a guide, reach the second floor by 674 stairs, and add summit access by lift, with clear advice on queues and value.
“The tour to the 2nd floor to the Eiffel tour was much more than we anticipated. Our tour guide Fortune gave us a great history and engineering lesson about the tower and as we walked up the steps was ready to answer any questions or provide a quick joke. After having time to explore for ourselves the group came back together and Fortune took us around the whole 2nd floor pointing out different monuments along the Skyline and giving us a quick background on each. Highly recommend seeing the tower with a tour - in particular with this guide if you can request him!”
See 30-plus Paris sights in five hours with a small-group guide, Metro rides, Montmartre, Notre-Dame, the Louvre, and Eiffel Tower.
“We had the best time with Avda. we were running late and she was very communicative and helpful until we connected. We learned a lot and had a great time - very efficient!”
Review of the Mont Saint Michel day trip from Paris, including transport, free time, abbey entry, audio guide, costs, and practical tips.
“Worth the four hour bus ride from Paris. The walled town and abbey is spectacular. Lots of restaurants and shops to enjoy.”
Climb the Eiffel Tower with an English-speaking guide, add the summit or Seine cruise, and weigh the views, queues, effort, and value.
“A great guide Ash and very informative!! Taking the stairs was a good way to experience this. The ride to the top was fantastic. Amazing all around.”
Review of Paris’s one-hour electric Seine cruise, with live bilingual guide, Eiffel Tower views, Notre Dame, Louvre, practical tips, and value advice.
“It was an excellent trip, our guide knew the history and explained all what we passed in detail, she tried to occupy our attention the hole trip. The boat is smaller, but that is the beauty of it, it was not crowded. I highly recommened it.”
Review of the Versailles guided tour from Paris, with skip-the-line entry, palace highlights, coach transport, gardens, and practical booking advice.
“Really lovely trip!! Our tour guide William was fantastic and had so much knowledge to share with us. The journey to and from Versailles was also really well organised and enjoyable.”
Visit Monet’s home and gardens in Giverny from Paris by comfortable coach, with skip-the-line entry and a guide or audio option.
“We got onto the bus from the meeting point. It was a very comfortable ride of one hour. We reached Giverny, it wasn't too crowded. Really enjoyed the trip. Our guide, the gentleman was very knowledgeable and truly passionate about Claude Monet ..... explained the locations and was carrying a few paintings to explain and prove his point. He made the trip worthwhile and would love to go on the same trip again. Beautiful place Giverny... and Monet's house was adorable.”
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