Private tours in Paris
A private tour fits Paris around what you want to see. The most comfortable months are April and June to September, with highs around 73°F (23°C) and about 8 rainy days a month.
Photo: Yann Caradec from Paris, France, CC BY-SA 2.0
Top private tours in Paris
Private Golf Cart Tour: Paris Landmarks & Hidden GemsFrom $90View 
Paris Private Flexible Duration Guided Tour on a Vintage SidecarFrom $113View 
Paris: Your Perfect Private Customized Day Tour–Half or Full DayFrom $236View 
Notre Dame de Paris: Semi Private or Private Guided Tour GuideFrom $119View 
Paris Kids and Families Private Louvre TourFrom $239View 
Paris City of Fashion History Private Guided Walking TourFrom $63View
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Paris neighbourhoods
The city's main districts, a good way to choose a route or a theme:
- 1st arr.
- The Louvre, the Tuileries Garden and the Palais-Royal.
- 2nd arr.
- Covered passages from the 1800s and the Rue Montorgueil market street.
- 3rd arr.
- The upper Marais: galleries, the Picasso Museum and the covered Marché des Enfants Rouges.
- 4th arr.
- Notre-Dame, Île Saint-Louis and the Place des Vosges.
- 5th arr.
- The Latin Quarter: the Panthéon, the Sorbonne and Jardin des Plantes.
- 6th arr.
- Saint-Germain-des-Prés cafés and the Luxembourg Gardens.
- 7th arr.
- The Eiffel Tower, the Musée d'Orsay and Les Invalides.
- 8th arr.
- The Champs-Élysées, the Arc de Triomphe and luxury shopping.
- 9th arr.
- The Opéra Garnier and the big department stores.
- 10th arr.
- Canal Saint-Martin and the Gare du Nord and Gare de l'Est.
How to pick a good private tour
- Write down what you most want to see before you book, and share it with the guide.
- Check whether entry tickets and transport are included in the price or paid on the day.
- Licensed guides can enter some sites with you and skip queues; others must wait outside.
- A half-day private tour is often enough for the main sights, with the afternoon left free.
Paris month by month
Averages for Paris, 1991–2020.
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F (°C) | 46 (8) | 48 (9) | 55 (13) | 62 (17) | 68 (20) | 74 (23) | 78 (26) | 78 (26) | 71 (22) | 62 (17) | 52 (11) | 46 (8) |
| Low °F (°C) | 38 (3) | 38 (3) | 42 (6) | 46 (8) | 52 (11) | 58 (14) | 61 (16) | 61 (16) | 55 (13) | 50 (10) | 43 (6) | 39 (4) |
| Rainy days | 10 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 11 |
| Sunset (15th) | 5:21 pm | 6:10 pm | 6:55 pm | 8:41 pm | 9:25 pm | 9:56 pm | 9:50 pm | 9:07 pm | 8:05 pm | 7:02 pm | 5:11 pm | 4:54 pm |
Questions
When is the best time for private tours in Paris?
April and June to September. Expect highs around 73°F (23°C) and about 8 rainy days a month. The least comfortable months are January and December.
Where can I book private tours in Paris?
The tours above book on Viator. Compare group size, duration, what is included and the cancellation terms before you pick one.
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