15 Private Tours in France Worth Booking

1.Private Photoshoot at the Eiffel Tower

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 2,636 reviews · 15 - 90 minutes Our pick

Meet your English or French-speaking photographer near 8 Port de Suffren for a private Eiffel Tower session. You’ll get help with poses and locations, then receive selected edited images in a secure gallery within 48 hours. Photographers such as Kouss, Vera, Carole, and Vishwajeet are praised for their calm, friendly guidance.

“⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Absolutely Incredible Photoshoot Experience! We had the most amazing photoshoot with Vera, and we couldn’t be more grateful for her talent and kindness. She is an exceptional photographer — warm, professional, and truly gifted at capturing the most beautiful moments. The photos turned out stunning, with extremely high quality and artistry that went far beyond our expectations. Thanks to her, we now have unforgettable memories beautifully documented, making our Paris trip even more special. Vera, thank you so much for your incredible work and for sharing your art with us. We are truly grateful and will cherish these photos forever! 💛📸✨”

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2.Top Private Cruises in Paris with French Champagne and surprises

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,553 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) Top rated

Take a 90-minute private Seine cruise from Port de Javel Haut for up to four people. Your captain, possibly Robert, Artur, Rado, Sofiane, or Patrycia, guides you past Paris icons while serving champagne, tea, sweets, and surprises. Sunset departures are especially appealing, and the boat returns to the starting point.

“Excellent experience all the way around! I would definitely recommend for all groups and ages. We had a great time with Sofiane!”

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3.Private Paris Airport Arrival Transfer – CDG & ORLY Airports

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,119 reviews · 45 minutes to 1 hour 10 minutes (approx.) · from $57

Pre-book a private transfer from Charles de Gaulle or Orly to your Paris hotel. Your driver waits in the arrivals zone with your name, helps with luggage, and drives your group in an air-conditioned vehicle for up to eight people. Drivers such as Valentino, Jean Claude, and Ben have been praised for punctual service and useful Paris tips.

“He was on time and waiting for us when we departed baggage claim. He texted us so we knew he was there with our name clearly legible. The van was clean and comfortable.”

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4.Paris Private Arrival Transfer from Charles de Gaulle (CDG) or Orly (ORY)

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 1,084 reviews · 40 minutes (approx.) · from $54

Book a private one-way ride from Charles de Gaulle or Orly to a Paris address in postal codes 75001 to 75020. Your driver meets you after customs with a sign, then drives your group in an air-conditioned vehicle for up to eight people. Drivers such as Alex, Oliver, Bob, and Woody have helped with bags, directions, and first views of Paris.

“Very convenient, driver easily met us at the airport and assisted with our bags. The street in front of our hotel had construction so we were dropped off further down the street but Woody walked to the hotel with us and assisted with our baggage.”

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5.Private Montmartre Food Tour with Wine, Cheese & Pastries

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,027 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $302

Spend about three and a half hours exploring Montmartre with a private English-speaking guide. Shop for a picnic of French cheese, bread, cured meats, pastries, macarons, chocolate, crêpes, wine, and a secret dish while learning about the 18th arrondissement. Guides such as Matthieu, Rita, and Baptiste bring different local stories and personalities.

“Mattheiu was awesome! He is a local who grew up in the area and was able to share the history and his pride exuded as we walked through the village. The cheeses and bread were incredible!”

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6.Louvre Museum Timed Entry Ticket – Optional Private Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 940 reviews · from $48

Reserve a timed Louvre entry in Paris and explore 40,000 works at your own pace, or choose a private guide for a focused visit. The optional early-access upgrade aims for a quieter Mona Lisa stop. Tickets arrive by email or WhatsApp 24 hours before, and day-of support is available by phone or WhatsApp.

“Easy to get into le louvre! Line moved fast was inside about 10-15 before my slot time! Thank you! Easy to book!”

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7.Paris Private Louvre Museum, Must See, 1H30 Tour.

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 914 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)

Meet your guide at the Louvre Pyramid for a 90-minute private or semi-private visit. See the Mona Lisa, Winged Victory, Liberty Leading the People, and other major works, or request a more focused route. Groups are limited to six on the private option. Museum admission costs extra.

“The tour operator “A Taste of Paris” and our guide Damien made sure we were aware that we needed to get the Louvre admission tickets on our own. Damien was so kind to adjust our starting time to accommodate our schedule. He had a soft voice so we were relieved that earphones were provided so we could hear Damien. A 90-minute tour was indeed short for such a massive museum and I could tell that Damien had such a love for art history that he even gave us extra time to make sure we didn’t miss out on the important paintings. Having a knowledgeable guide to point out interesting things…”

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8.The Musée d’Orsay Guided Tour Orsay Museum Semi-Private 6ppl Max

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 904 reviews · 2 hours to 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $144

Explore the Musée d’Orsay in a group of no more than six, with an English-speaking guide leading you from Realism through Impressionism and post-Impressionism. You’ll see works by Monet, Van Gogh, Renoir, Degas, Manet, and Millet, with reserved entry and morning, afternoon, or evening start times. Guides include Eduardo, Liliya, Christophe, Ana, and Ivana.

“An incredible tour with our amazing Guide Florent S ! His passion, knowledge and history made our dream tour come to life! Such an inspiring day that will be remembered always!!! Merci”

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9.Private Walking Tour of “Traboules” in the Old Town

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 866 reviews · 2h 30m · from $43Best value

Walk through Vieux Lyon with local guide Yannick, or Yan, for 150 minutes of stories, architecture, silk trade history, and French Resistance tales. You’ll enter some of the city’s lesser-known traboules, narrow passageways often easy to miss, in a group limited to 10 people. Expect stairs, quiet voices, and comfortable shoes.

“This tour is an incredible resource for Lyon. You learn a lot — and Yannick is an incredible guide.”

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10.Paris Private Flexible Duration Guided Tour on a Vintage Sidecar

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 776 reviews · 1 to 7 hours (approx.) · from $119

Ride through Paris in a vintage motorcycle sidecar with a private English-speaking guide. Choose one to seven hours, switch seats halfway, and shape the route around sights such as the Eiffel Tower, Montmartre, Île de la Cité, the Marais, and the Arc de Triomphe. Guides including Michael, Emmanuel, Gio, and Pietro add local stories and photo stops.

“We had the best time on this tour. It was a fab way to see Paris and we would highly recommend to anyone wanting to do something different. Martin was a fabulous tour guide, fully of knowledge.”

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11.Paris Louvre: 2-Hour Private Tour for Groups or Families

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 639 reviews · 2 hours

See the Louvre with a private guide in English, French, Portuguese, or Spanish. In two hours, your guide leads your group to the Mona Lisa and four to six major works, adjusting the pace for children and your interests. Ivan, Frederic, and other guides have been praised for making the vast museum approachable, though security waits and crowds can still slow you down.

“Ivan, our guide, was awesome. He catered the tour to our 12 year old daughter and made the 2 hr tour fascinating for all of us. Just wonderful.”

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12.Paris Private Departure Transfer Hotel to CDG or ORLY Airports

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 635 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $52

Arrange a private ride from your Paris hotel to Charles de Gaulle or Orly Airport. Your driver meets you in the lobby with a nameplate, helps with luggage, and takes you directly to your terminal. Cars carry 1 to 3 people, while minivans handle 4 to 8. Water, air conditioning, and a travel journal are included.

“Our chauffeur Firman arrived 15 mins before our 6.45 am pick up time, waited patiently, and helped with our large bags. He was very polite and spoke English well, which made communication easy. He had already noted which terminal we needed to get to, so everything was pretty seamless. He was a good driver and even helped us right into the airport, dropping us off at the elevator that would take us to Departures at CDG Terminal 2E. The sedan was comfortable and spotless. Would definitely recommend this service.”

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13.Louvre & Musée d’Orsay Guided Museum Tour Semi-Private 6ppl Max

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 619 reviews · 5 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $288

Meet your guide at the Louvre pyramid at 10 a.m. for a small-group tour of the Louvre and Musée d’Orsay. You’ll see the Mona Lisa, Venus de Milo, Delacroix, Monet, Renoir, and Cézanne, with art-history context and time to continue exploring the Musée d’Orsay afterward.

“Kotryna is an excellent guide: extremely knowledgeable about many subjects and very accessible. Highly remimmend.”

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14.Private D-Day Experience from Bayeux

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 573 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $415

Spend about eight hours with a private guide and air-conditioned minivan, visiting Omaha and Utah Beaches, the American Cemetery, Pointe du Hoc, Sainte-Mère-Église, and Angoville-au-Plain. Guides such as Pierre-Alexandre, Charles, Roma, Marine, and Matthieu have led this route, using maps, stories, and flexible timing to make the campaign understandable.

“It was exactly what we wanted. Very moved by the day. We got to see all of the main DDay sights and the guide Noemie was fantastic.”

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15.Paris Airports Private Roundtrip Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 567 reviews · 30 minutes (approx.) · from $133

Book a private round-trip transfer between Charles de Gaulle or Orly and any Paris address. A multilingual driver meets you after customs with a name sign, handles your bags, and drives your group in an air-conditioned vehicle for up to eight people. Drivers such as Serge and Alex have also shared local tips along the way.

“We used Viator for transportation round trip transport from hotel to airport in Paris. The drivers were extremely nice. The driver to the hotel gave us some great tips for our stay and a little history on the city. The drivers communicate extremely well. I have used them many times in the past and will continue to use Viator Thank you Viator.”

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