28 - Private Half Day Paris Tour with River Cruise

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• Soak up the stunning stained glass windows inside Sainte Chapelle on this private tour

• Listen to the shocking tales of Marie Antoinette’s final days in prison

• Discover the complex history of Notre Dame and hear about the current progress of its reconstruction

• Enjoy the relaxation of seeing some of the city’s most famous sites while cruising the River Seine

• Hear that history of Gustave Eiffel’s famous tower as you take photographs to last a lifetime

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LivTours’ Private Half Day Paris Tour with River Cruise is an excellent tour for first time visitors or previous visitors who want to learn more about the City of Light. This tour is part walk and part river cruise, allowing you to see the most important historical highlights of the city with an expert local guide by your side. Starting with the most historical district of the city, which dates back to Roman times, you will see the most beautiful church in the city, hear the stories of the French Revolution, understand the architecture of Notre Dame and all that before setting sail down the River Seine to see more of the most famous places in the city. This tour will give you a comprehensive overview of the city giving you a good understanding of this outstanding European city.

Once on the boat, you will enjoy a delicious crepe while your guide points out the most important places, sharing with you stories and anecdotes that make them noteworthy. Ending at the most iconic venue, the Eiffel Tower, there is not half day tour of Paris that is more complete!

Description

Your LivTours’ Half Day Paris City Tour will begin in one of the most scenic spots of the city, just next to the pyramid entrance into the Louvre Museum. From there, you will begin a leisurely stroll along the Seine River to Pont Neuf as your private guide gives you a comprehensive introduction to this wonderful city! Your first destination is one of two islands in the Seine River and known locally as the Île de la Cité. Passing through filming locations from Woody Allen’s Midnight in Paris, explaining their impenetrable places in history as well.

Next you are off to the French equivalent to Rome’s Sistine Chapel – Sainte Chapelle. But instead of 8,000 square feet of jaw-dropping painting, you will be surrounded by stained glass windows. Once used by French nobility for Catholic mass, this High Gothic chapel has some of the most beautiful stained glass in the world. Your guide will point out the familiar tales from the Old and New Testaments, as well as stories related to how Sainte Chapelle came to hold Christ’s Crown of Thorns.

After admiring Sainte Chapelle, it is now time to hear a few of the darker tales of Paris’ past as you walk by the former prisons where Marie Antoinette spent her last days before meeting her fate under the guillotine.

On your way to the dock to catch your river cruise, your guide will take you to see the Notre Dame Cathedral. Temporarily closed to the public due to the fire in 2019, your guide will regale you with information about its architecture, the beautifully intricate main facade doorways which were unharmed by the fire and the plans the city has for its reconstruction.

SEINE RIVER CRUISE

Beginning at the historic 17th century Pont Marie Bridge, this is the perfect way to unwind and enjoy the beauty of Paris while enjoying the view and listening to the amazing history of one of Europe’s leading cities. LivTours will treat you to a freshly made French chocolate filled crêpe to make your day even sweeter. Boats are equipped with a bar, so you can opt for a drink or other snacks should you not want a crêpe.

Your expert private guide will point out to you Place de la Concorde, the notorious guillotine execution ground during the French Revolution; the Pont des Art, the iconic love lock bridge; the Musée d’Orsay, a once railways station which now holds the largest collection of Impressionist Art in the world; the Hôtel National des Invalides, a still active 17th century hospital and hospice for injured and disabled war veterans; Pont Alexandre III, a stunning turn of the century Art Nouveau bridge and the iconic the Eiffel Tower.

Once you are back on dry land, your guide will tell you about the exciting history of the Eiffel Tower.

EIFFEL TOWER TICKETS ADD ON: Guests who want to continue their tour can opt for Eiffel Tower tickets at an additional cost. LivTours will provide tickets to the second floor, which is the highest level you can reach before going all the way to the top. This is the perfect place to admire cityscape views of Arc de Triomphe, Louvre, Notre Dame Cathedral and Sacre Coeur. Once you make your booking, you will be contacted by our Customer Care Team with options for timed entries.

SAFETY REGULATIONS

LivTours’ is and always has been based on sustainable travel and especially in these new times, we are proud to be at the forefront of innovation, change, and challenges that are presented to us during this post-pandemic time. At the moment, due to Covid-19 safety regulations, museums and sites visited on this tour require wearing a mask while on site. Please bring one for every participant over 6 years of age.