4 Historical Tours in Paris to Build a Day Around

1.Louvre Museum Entry with History of Mona Lisa

★★★★★★★★★★3.9 · 2,823 reviews · 1 day · from $74Our pick

Enter the Louvre with priority access, hear the story of the Mona Lisa, then explore the museum freely with practical advice from a host.

“Jade was extremely personable, friendly and informative. He showed up and took us into the Louvre. Went above and beyond to take us directly to the Mona Lisa. He took pictures of our group and gave us lots of good tips we were a little anxious about the whole event but Jade quelled our concerns and took great care of us.”

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2.Dark History and Ghostly Guided Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,000 reviews · 2 hours · from $35Best value

Explore Paris after dark on a 2-hour walk through executions, Templars, ghosts, Notre Dame legends, and gruesome city history.

“The tour was fantastic. Catherine did a great job explaining the details of every stop we were making and the history behind it. She was also very thorough and answered any questions we had. It was a really fun time and very informative as well.”

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3.Le Marais/Paris – The Historic, Trendy, Jewish, LGBT district

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 341 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes to 2 hours (approx.) · from $48Top rated

Explore Le Marais with Jill or Eric, from Place des Vosges to Jewish and LGBT landmarks, artisan shops, architecture, and local stories.

“Tour guide was excellent. She was thorough and knowledgeable in the area of The Marais including the Jewish and Gay quarters. She pointed out great sites for pictures and explained alot of history about the area. I would highly recommend her tour for people interested in Jewish and LGBT culture and history in the area.”

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4.Paris City of Fashion History Private Guided Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 221 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $107

Trace Paris fashion from Palais Royal to Chanel’s Rue Cambon with private guide Ivo, designer stories, couture history, and shopping tips.

“Ivo was very informative. The tour was tailored to our interests. Our daughter studies fashion and the conversation between Ivo and her was fantastic. So personable.”

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