Private Paris Tour: Louvre and Versailles with CDG Airport Pickup
From Charles de Gaulle to the Hall of Mirrors, discover Paris with a private guide in a single unforgettable day.
This private Paris tour with CDG airport pickup covers the city's most celebrated landmarks alongside the grandeur of the Palace of Versailles, all within eight carefully managed hours. A dedicated driver and an expert guide accompany you throughout, removing the guesswork from navigating one of Europe's most visited capitals. Whether this is your first visit or a return trip, the itinerary is designed to deliver maximum depth in minimum time.
Paris rewards those who know where to look, and this tour brings a knowledgeable guide to interpret the stories behind each site. From the medieval Gothic architecture of Notre Dame to the Renaissance collections of the Louvre, each stop is placed in its proper historical context. The shift from the urban energy of Le Marais to the formal grandeur of Versailles illustrates just how varied a single day in the Paris region can be.
The tour is structured around a private vehicle that stays with you for the full eight hours, giving you flexibility that group tours rarely allow. Your guide accompanies you for six hours, leading you through the interiors of the Louvre and the Palace of Versailles with skip-the-line access. The remaining time covers transportation from the airport and movement between attractions across the city.
Note that Notre Dame Cathedral is currently under renovation and visits are limited to the exterior. The Eiffel Tower is included as a photo stop rather than a climb, keeping the schedule focused on the richer, guided interior experiences at the Louvre and Versailles.
Tour Highlights
Private pickup directly from Charles de Gaulle Airport, so your tour begins the moment you land.
Guided interior visit to the Louvre Museum, home to over 35,000 works including the Mona Lisa and the Venus de Milo.
Guided interior visit to the Palace of Versailles, the former seat of French royal power and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
A dedicated photo stop at Trocadero, offering one of the most iconic views of the Eiffel Tower across the Seine.
Exploration of Le Marais and the Latin Quarter, two of Paris's most distinctive and historically layered neighborhoods.
A fully private experience with a dedicated driver for eight hours and an expert local guide for six hours.
Stops at the Champs-Elysees, Hotel de Ville, and the Notre Dame Cathedral exterior throughout the day.
Itinerary Overview
Your driver meets you at Charles de Gaulle Airport and transfers you into Paris. Approximately two hours are allocated to airport pickup and transportation between attractions across the day.
The group pauses for photographs of the Eiffel Tower, originally built for the 1889 Exposition Universelle to mark the centenary of the French Revolution. The Trocadero viewpoint, situated directly across the Seine, provides the most celebrated perspective of the structure alongside the gardens and fountains of the Palais de Chaillot.
Your guide presents the Cathedral of Notre Dame de Paris, a masterpiece of Gothic architecture begun in the 13th century, currently visible from the exterior during ongoing restoration works. The tour then moves into Le Marais, a neighborhood of cobblestone streets, historic squares, and independent boutiques that retains a distinct village character within central Paris.
Your guide leads you through the Louvre, the former royal palace that now houses one of the world's largest art collections, spanning works from the Middle Ages through to 1848 alongside ancient Egyptian, Greek, and Roman civilizations. Key works include the Mona Lisa, the Raft of the Medusa, the Venus de Milo, and the Winged Victory of Samothrace.
The route takes in the Latin Quarter on the Left Bank, home to the Sorbonne, the Pantheon, and the Luxembourg Gardens, before passing the Hotel de Ville, Paris's neo-Renaissance city hall rebuilt in 1871. The Avenue des Champs-Elysees rounds out the central Paris portion of the day.
The day concludes at Versailles, the former residence and governmental center of the French court located 16 kilometers west-southwest of Paris. Your guide leads you through the palace interiors, which include the Hall of Mirrors and the lavishly decorated state apartments built under Louis XIV.
What Is Included and Excluded
Included
- Private pickup from Charles de Gaulle Airport
- Private vehicle with dedicated driver for 8 hours
- Expert local guide for 6 hours
- Guided interior visit to the Louvre Museum
- Guided interior visit to the Palace of Versailles
- All transport between attractions
Not Included
- Entry tickets for the Louvre Museum
- Entry tickets for the Palace of Versailles
- Food, drinks, and personal expenses
- Eiffel Tower climb (photo stop only)
- Notre Dame Cathedral interior (under renovation)
- Gratuities for guide and driver
Important Information
This tour runs for 8 hours in total. The guide accompanies you for 6 hours, and approximately 2 hours are used for airport pickup and travel between sites. Notre Dame is viewable from the exterior only, and the Eiffel Tower is a photo stop rather than a climb.
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Secure your spot on this private full-day tour covering the Louvre, the Palace of Versailles, and the landmarks of central Paris, all with a pickup directly from Charles de Gaulle Airport.
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