Exclusive Highlights of Paris

Departure

Your guide will pick you up at your hotel, residence, or cruise ship and transport you through the frenetic underground and streets of Paris to Montmartre.

Montmartre’s Heritage

Explore Montmartre, a small delightful ‘village’ in the north of the city; it’s well known for its vineyards, windmills and eccentric artist, writer and musician residents who have been attracted by its authentic and creative atmosphere. Discover what was once home to Pablo Picasso and where he painted his masterpiece, Les Demoiselles d’Avignon while you treat yourself to Parisian delights.

Palais Garnier’s Secrets

Follow in the footsteps of audiences past as you explore the twists and turns of the iconic Palais Garnier. This tour lifts the curtain on one of the premier performance venues in Europe, revealing the hidden, and at times, the surprising history behind the impressive design. Enter through the stately Members’ Rotunda, with its elaborate architecture and grandiose decor, and take centre stage as you ascend the Grand Staircase. Discover the untold secrets that are hidden in the passages of magnificent architecture. Feel the mysteries within The Phantom of the Opera novel inspired by these secrets and rumours.

Place Vendôme and Tuileries Gardens Walk

Continue to the remarkable 1686 King Louis XIV’s Place Vendôme where vast history and some of the most prestigious French haute couture brands can be found. Wander beneath ancient trees in the enchanted Tuileries Gardens that Catherine de’ Medici landscaped over 500 years ago. The gardens are dotted with intricate sculptures. Wander beneath ancient trees in the enchanted Tuileries Gardens that Catherine de’ Medici landscaped over 500 years ago. The gardens are dotted with intricate sculptures.

Option 1 – Inside the Louvre Discovery (Closed on Tuesdays)

Begin your artistic adventure through time as you enter the immense Louvre Museum. Home to more than 35,000 original artworks, this world-famous venue offers unrivaled access to some of the most iconic pieces in history. See the Mona Lisa, Venus de Milo, and the ancient Winged Victory of Samothrace, as your guide takes you on a journey through more than 1,000 years of art. Gain a unique insight into the history of the Louvre, and immerse yourself in world-class culture.

Option 2 – Inside the Musée d’Orsay Discovery (Closed on Mondays)

Continue to Musée d’Orsay, with your guide you’ll see some of the most meticulous Impressionist and post-Impressionist masterpieces in the world by artists including Renoir, Manet, Sisley, Gauguin and Seurat. Appreciate some of the finest French nudes and displays of art from 1848 to 1914 within the museum installed into the Orsay Beaux-Arts railway station for the Universal Exhibition of 1900.

Cathédral Notre-Dame de Paris Visit

Known merely as Notre-Dame. Breathe in the history of the striking medieval Catholic cathedral on the Île de la Cité in the 4th arrondissement of Paris. It is sacred to the Virgin Mary and considered to be one of the most exceptional examples of French Gothic architecture.

The Eiffel Tower

Admire the truly magnificent wrought-iron lattice tower that stands over the Champ de Mars at 300m tall. The tower is the most-visited paid monument in the world with almost 7-million visitors annually. It was built to celebrate the centennial of the Revolution and be the centerpiece for the 1889 Exposition Universelle.

Place du Trocadéro Photoshoot

Stop at the Place du Trocadéro set on the east bank of the Seine River and affords you spectacular views of the legendary Eiffel Tower. Discover with your guide the paved area enveloped by ornamental gardens that observe the Battle of Trocadéro. Face the hypnotising facade of the most recognisable structure in the world, the Eiffel Tower.

 l’Arc de Triomphe Discovery

Journey through the fascinating history of star-shaped l’Arc de Triomphe. Commemorate the memories of those lives lost during the brutal French Revolution and the Napoleonic Wars, and ponder the identity of the unknown soldier from WWI as you stand respectfully beside his tomb. Climb the steep steps to the top of the monument and catch your breath as you appreciate the spectacular views of the Avenue des Champs-Élysées, the Sacré-Coeur and the rest of the bustling city. 

Return

At the end of your breathtaking Paris experience, your guide will take you back to your hotel, residence, or cruise ship.