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Best tours in Paris
The best guided tours and day trips in Paris — walking tours, food experiences, adventure excursions and skip-the-line tickets at every budget.
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The best guided tours in Paris combine local knowledge with hassle-free booking. These are the top-rated experiences Riversmag recommends, from walking tours to full-day excursions.
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Recommended tours in Paris
Hand-picked guided tours and day trips in Paris — rated by travellers, vetted by our editors.
Louvre Skip-the-Line Guided Tour
Seine River Evening Cruise
Eiffel Tower summit priority access
Bypass the standard queues and ride directly to the summit of the Eiffel Tower, where sweeping views across Paris make for the perfect golden-hour moment. Your guide points out the Trocadéro, the Louvre and Montmartre from above before leaving you to linger as long as you like.
Louvre Museum skip-the-line guided tour
Skip the famously long queues at the world's most-visited museum and let a certified guide steer you straight to the Mona Lisa, the Winged Victory of Samothrace and Venus de Milo — while sharing the stories behind works most visitors walk straight past. A relaxed morning route keeps it focused enough for travellers on the classic Paris-in-4-days itinerary.
Montmartre walking tour with food tastings
Wind through the cobbled lanes of Montmartre past Sacré-Cœur while stopping at family-run boulangeries, fromageries and chocolate shops the crowds rarely find. A live guide weaves together the artists' quarter's bohemian history with honest tastings — a perfect introduction to Parisian food without the tourist-trap prices.
Versailles Palace guided day trip from Paris
Escape the city for the day with skip-the-line entry to the Palace of Versailles, the Hall of Mirrors and the sprawling gardens. Round-trip transport takes the stress out of the 30-minute journey, giving you more time to explore Marie Antoinette's estate on your own.
Seine river evening cruise
Glide past the illuminated landmarks of the Seine — the Louvre, Notre-Dame and the Eiffel Tower — on a relaxed evening cruise with live commentary. A budget-friendly way to see the city sparkle after a big day of sightseeing.
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