Paris Highlights Half-Day Private Tour with Airport Pickup from Charles de Gaulle
From the Eiffel Tower to the cobbled lanes of Montmartre, discover Paris in a single, seamless journey.
This Paris highlights private tour from Charles de Gaulle Airport is designed for travelers who want to experience the city's most iconic landmarks without wasting a moment. A dedicated chauffeur collects you directly from arrivals, so your sightseeing begins the instant you land.
Because the tour is entirely private, you set the pace. There are no scheduled group stops, no waiting for other passengers, and no compromise on which sights matter most to you. The itinerary covers the Eiffel Tower, Palais Garnier, Champs-Elysees, Place Vendome, Arc de Triomphe, Place de la Concorde, the Louvre exterior, and Montmartre.
The walking segment through Montmartre lasts roughly 50 minutes on cobbled, uphill streets. If you prefer to avoid the incline, simply let your guide know in advance and an alternative arrangement can be made. Approximately one hour of the total duration is used for transfers between locations.
This tour is rated Easy and suits most fitness levels. Comfortable, flat-soled footwear is recommended, particularly for the Montmartre portion of the visit.
Tour Highlights
Photo stop at the Eiffel Tower, the most visited paid monument in the world, built by Gustave Eiffel for the 1889 Exposition Universelle.
Drive along the Champs-Elysees, the 1.9-kilometre avenue connecting the Arc de Triomphe to Place de la Concorde, lined with high-end boutiques and cafes.
Visit Place Vendome, the octagonal square commissioned by Louis XIV and now home to the world's leading jewellery houses and the legendary Hotel Ritz.
Walk the cobbled lanes of Montmartre, the hilltop village in the 18th arrondissement, and enjoy panoramic views from the Sacre-Coeur Basilica.
Photo stop at the Louvre glass pyramid, the entrance to the world's largest museum, home to over 380,000 artworks.
See the Arc de Triomphe at the center of Place Charles de Gaulle, where the names of French victories and generals are inscribed on its surfaces.
Pass through Place de la Concorde, home to the 3,300-year-old Luxor Obelisk and flanked by views of the Tuileries Garden and the Louvre in one direction and the Champs-Elysees in the other.
Itinerary
Your chauffeur meets you at the arrivals hall and escorts you to a private vehicle. The tour begins directly from the airport, with no additional assembly point required.
The first stop is the Eiffel Tower for a photo opportunity at the base of the iron lattice structure completed in 1889. The route then passes the Palais Garnier, the 1,979-seat opera house constructed between 1861 and 1875 and now primarily used by the Paris Opera Ballet.
Your driver takes you along the full length of the Champs-Elysees before stopping near the Arc de Triomphe, which honors those who fought in the French Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars. The tour continues to Place Vendome, where the world's foremost jewellery brands are concentrated alongside the Hotel Ritz.
At Place de la Concorde, you can view the Luxor Obelisk and take in sightlines stretching toward the Tuileries Garden and the Louvre. The tour includes a photo stop at the Louvre's glass pyramid; entry to the museum is not part of this itinerary.
The final segment is a 50-minute guided walk through Montmartre's cobbled streets, the Painters Square, and around the Sacre-Coeur Basilica at the top of the hill. Guests who prefer not to walk uphill should notify their guide before departure so an alternative can be arranged.
What Is Included
Included
- Private chauffeur-driven vehicle for the full duration
- Pickup directly from Charles de Gaulle Airport arrivals
- Guided walking tour of Montmartre (approximately 50 minutes)
- All transfers between landmarks
- Photo stops at the Eiffel Tower and the Louvre pyramid
Not Included
- Entry tickets to any museums or monuments
- Food, drinks, or personal expenses
- Gratuities for the chauffeur or guide
- Any services not explicitly listed above
Important Information
This is a private tour departing from Charles de Gaulle Airport. Comfortable, flat-soled footwear is strongly recommended. The Montmartre walking segment involves an uphill route on uneven cobblestones. Guests who wish to skip this section should inform their guide before the tour begins.
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