Paris in 4 Days
A balanced first-visit plan: museums, markets, Versailles and slow walks along the Seine.
Estimated daily costs
Day 1
$80
Day 2
$60
Day 3
$120
Day 4
$90
The plan
Day 1
ParisLand, drop bags, and ease in with a walk along the Seine and dinner in the Latin Quarter.
Activities
- Walk the Latin Quarter
- Dinner near the Panthéon
Where to eat
- Bouillon Racine (classic), nearby brasseries
Day 2
ParisA timed morning at the Louvre, then a slow afternoon in the Marais with a picnic from a boulangerie.
Activities
- Louvre morning slot
- Marais walk
- Place des Vosges
Where to eat
- Boulangerie breakfast
- Falafel in the Marais
Day 3
ParisEarly RER to Versailles, tour the palace and gardens, then dinner back in the city.
Activities
- Versailles palace & gardens
Where to eat
- Lunch near Versailles
- Dinner in the 7th
Day 4
ParisMorning on the hill, lunch in Pigalle, then a sunset cruise along the Seine before departure.
Activities
- Montmartre & Sacré-Cœur
- Seine evening cruise
Where to eat
- Lunch in Pigalle
Where to stay
Recommended places to base yourself during this trip.
Hôtel du Petit Moulin
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Le Meurice
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Hôtel Joke Astotel
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Things to do
Best experiences in Paris
MuseumsLouvre Skip-the-Line Guided Tour
Boat ToursSeine River Evening Cruise
Landmarks4.9(980)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.
Museums4.8(1240)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.
Food & Drink4.8(650)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.
Day Trips4.7(760)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.
Plan your visit
Guides about Paris
Destination GuideeSIM in Paris: Stay Connected Without Roaming
How much data a Paris trip needs, why the metro has no signal, when to install an eSIM before flying, and the fixes for the common failures.
ItineraryParis in 4 Days: A Complete Itinerary
A relaxed four-day Paris plan covering the Louvre, the Marais, Versailles and Montmartre — with budget notes for first-timers.
Destination GuideParis Travel Guide: What to Know Before You Go
Neighbourhoods, transport, booking tips and the practical details that make a first trip to Paris go smoothly.
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