Paris
Half-day heaven: Paris
Flexible Half-Day Discovery • 4 hours
5.0
(155)
Half-day heaven: Paris
4 hours tailored to what you want to see and do. So whether it's ticking off main sites or discovering hidden gems, it's up to you and your host!
What makes this experience special
Key highlights
- In just a few short hours, see a tailor-made selection of sites
- Experience historical and modern Paris – from Notre-Dame to the stylish Le Marais
- Move between the northern and southern sides of the Seine, and see the river’s two natural islands
- Shop for cheese and bread at a traditional market, or grab a bite at a trendy cafe (or both!)
- Have a helpful host on hand to give you travel tips and tricks, and answer all your questions
What to know before you go
Here’s everything you need to know before your day unfolds.
4 hours
Fully tailored to your preferences
English Other languages may be requested
What’s included
Private and personalized experience
4 hours with a host
Walking experience
Hotel meet-up (available on request for central location)
What’s not included
Food and drink
Tickets to any attractions
Transportation costs
Gratuities (optional)
Meeting point
Your hotel/apartment or any other central locationCancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experienceWhat to bring
- We recommend wearing comfortable shoes and carrying a light bag for your essentials.
- Public transport may be used during the experience - please bring a travel card or small amount of cash for fares.
How your day could unfold
A flexible, unscripted experience designed entirely around your interests. Your host will adapt the day based on what excites you mostWhat you’ll do
From the Louvre to Le Marais, Paris’s attractions are never-ending – but with a local’s help, you’ll discover more than just the Paris you’ve been dreaming of. You could stroll along the magical Canal Saint-Martin, watching barges pass under cast-iron footbridges, or keep things fast-paced in trendy Le Marais, where locals move between vintage boutiques and jostle for falafel at L'As du Falafel.
Maybe you’ll amble through the Latin Quarter’s meandering streets towards the historic Panthéon – or maybe you’ll head to les Buttes Chaumont for a history lesson of a different kind. Whatever you decide, a glass of wine at a cozy bar is the only way to end a truly Parisian experience – and your host knows the perfect place to get it.
1. Select a date
2. Select start time
3. Tailor your experience
Answer a few quick questions to help your host craft the perfect day tailored to you.
1. What’s your preferred hosting style?
2. How would you like the pace of your day?
3. What’s your walking comfort level?
4. Are you celebrating something special?
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What travelers think of this experience
Vanessa,
Feb 2025
My husband and I tour three countries. Paris was the only one that we got a private guide. It was a local. I wish we had done it on day one in the other countries. It was the best day we had overall by far! Roffy was amazing.
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Kristen,
Dec 2024
I had been to Paris before and was returning with my mom for her birthday. I wasn’t expecting to fall in love with Paris as I didn’t love it the first time. However, Pascal made me fall in love with his beautiful city! He made our day so special! My mom uses a mobility scooter and he went out of his way to accommodate her! He picked restaurants with places to charge her scooter, and made sure all our walking paths would work with her limitations! He had my mom laughing and smiling all day long: she wanted to bring him along the next day! Pascal really made our day in Paris so special!
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Kristen,
Dec 2024
Pascal made our day a perfect one! My mom uses a mobility scooter and he went out of his day to make the day as easy as possible for us! He had my mom laughing and smiling all day long! She even invited him to join us for lunch! He really made me fall in love with Paris!
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Brian,
Dec 2024
Monty was very knowledgeable about all of Paris, and I was able to see all the major sights in one afternoon. He answered all of my silly questions, and he was very passionate about all the art and history of the city (also accommodated my sudden change in schedule).
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Mark,
Dec 2024
Very accommodating due to 4 indecisive clients.
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Mamie,
Dec 2024
Jill guided me on a walking tour that was exactly what I wanted. She is knowledgeable and attentive, always keeping in mind the needs of the guest. I would book her again.
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