Top Paris Layover Tours

Make the most of your layover in Paris with this private layover tour. Your driver will pick you and your party up at Charles de Gaulle or Orly Airport and take you out on the town, with the chance to stop by some of the city's most iconic sites, from the Arc de Triomphe to the Eiffel Tower, before you head back to the airport to board your onward flight.

See many of Paris's top attractions in just half a day with this car tour of the city. Your English-speaking driver will pick you up at your hotel (or at the airport, for an extra fee) and take you all around town. You'll have the option to customize your tour to suit your interests, or you can leave it to your driver to create an itinerary on your behalf.

Specially designed for travelers with a layover in Paris, this attraction-packed private tour covers the highlights of the City of Lights. Travel comfortably in a climate-controlled vehicle with your own private guide, marveling at the pyramids of the Louvre, the iconic Arc de Triomphe, and hilltop, bohemian Montmartre.

Make the most of your airport layover on this half-day private tour of Paris. Get a personalized pickup at the airport in a comfortable, WIFI-equipped vehicle with driver, then settle back and follow an attraction-packed itinerary covering the Eiffel Tower, Moulin Rouge, Louvre Museum, and plenty of other standout Parisian sights.

Have a long layover planned in Paris? Venture beyond the airport, see the best of the City of Light, and return in time to catch your next flight with this seamless, half-day layover tour. Meet your guide directly at the airport at a time that suits you best, and hop aboard your private vehicle. You’ll drive past many top attractions, can make photo stops at highlights like the Eiffel Tower, and can also customize the itinerary.

Discover the cultural highlights and delectable bites of France’s capital on a culinary tour of Paris. Spend the afternoon strolling past the city’s iconic monuments with a guide and enjoy intermittent samples of pastries, chocolate and freshly baked bread. Listen to commentary of Paris’ rich heritage and receive personalized attention from your guide on this small-group tour, limited to only eight people.

Treat your taste buds to a chocolate walking tour of some of Paris’s finest sweet boutiques! Sample delectable truffles, clusters, cookies and bars at five top-rated chocolate shops within the city’s elegant 1st arrondissement. Learn about the time-honored French art of making chocolate and pass some of the city’s most famous sights along the way. Numbers are limited to eight people for a personalized tasting experience.

An absolute must for chocolate connoisseurs, this 2.5-hour walking tour takes you to the acclaimed chocolate shops of Saint-Germain. Alongside a gastronome guide, you’ll visit prestigious chocolatiers to sample French delicacies such as the chocolate éclair, homemade macaroons, and delectable truffles. Discover the history of chocolate in Paris and find out how many tons of chocolate are consumed by French people every year. On this small-group tour, limited to eight people, you’ll receive personalized attention from your guide.  

See the major sights of Paris from the water on a hop-on hop-off Seine boat cruise. With either a 1- or 2-day ticket, glide leisurely along the river, hopping off and on when you wish to visit the attractions that most interest you, such as Musée d'Orsay and the Louvre. Or simply stay on the boat to admire Paris’ World Heritage-listed riverbanks.

Make sightseeing in the French capital easy with a Big Bus tour of Paris. Enjoy the convenience of hop-on hop-off access at any stop along the route, and soak in the views from an open-top, double-decker bus. See sights like the Louvre Museum, Moulin Rouge cabaret club, and the iconic Eiffel Tower as you listen to informative audio-commentary, available in 11 languages.

Most visitors ride the elevator at the Eiffel Tower, but travelers with a sense of adventure can save time by taking the stairs. Climb the 704 steps to the second viewing platform of the Eiffel Tower on this guided tour and be rewarded with spectacular views of the Louvre, the Arc de Triomphe, the Seine River, and the Champs-Élysées. Opt for a ticket to the summit and take the lift to the very top.

Settle in for an elegant 3-course lunch with wine on this 1.45-hour Seine River cruise. As you enjoy your meal prepared on board with locally sourced ingredients, admire the Eiffel Tower, Notre Dame Cathedral, the Grand Palais and other top attractions from your table facing the UNESCO-listed riverbank. Listen to traditional French music by accordion and enjoy more views from the open-air upper deck.

Ideal for travelers short on time, this private, full-day tour of Paris lets you build your own itinerary through the City of Lights. Travel by comfortable, chauffeured minivan with family, friends, or colleagues. Follow a suggested route past landmarks like the Eiffel Tower or Arc-de-Triomphe, or hit shopping outlets or the palace of Versailles just outside the city. Tours include door-to-door pickup and drop-off.

Take a day trip out to the chateaus of the Loire Valley with this private tour from Paris by air-conditioned car or minivan. You'll visit three castles in the course of your visit—Chambord, Chenonceau, and Amboise—with an included audio guide at each location to help you make the most of your experience.