Stories in the Heart of the City: Private Tour
The “Heart of the City” Tour is the perfect introduction for first-time visitors to Paris. Designed to help you get your bearings and feel at home in the city, this tour blends practical orientation with rich storytelling and local insight from your knowledgeable guide.
We’ll explore the historic island at Paris’s core and highlight the must-see landmarks, weaving in fascinating tales that bring the city’s past to life. Ideal for curious travelers and avid walkers, this brisk-paced tour covers essential sights and hidden corners—helping you make the most of every moment in the City of Light.
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Stories in the Heart of the City
What's included in Stories in the Heart of the City: Private Tour
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Cathedrale Notre-Dame de Paris
one of our many stops
Sainte-Chapelle
The spire of the great Chapel
ConciergeriePass-by Only
Gothic, riverside fortress & French Revolution prison, housing Marie Antoinette's former cell.
Inclusions
- Local guide
- Private tour
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Utilizes public transport if pick up/drop off upgrades are purchased
- Photos taken during tour for you and social media unless objections
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Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting Points
- I send photos and will keep in close contact with you to ensure you meet me easily.
End Points
- Louvre Pyramid or Place de la Concorde at the edge of the Jardin des Tuileries where I can make reservations for your lunch. My recommendations include food-sensitive alternatives including the most desired French traditional cuisine that people desire on their trip to Paris.
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Ticket Redemption
• Comfortable walking shoes are recommended • Not recommended for participants with back problems • Not recommended for participants with heart complaints or other serious medical conditions
