The 10 Best Private Tours in Ile-de-France, France

March 2, 2022 Dorsey Hagwood

Île-de-France (English: /ˌiːl də ˈfrɑːns/, French: [il də fʁɑ̃s] ( listen), "Island of France"), also known as the région parisienne ("Parisian Region"), is one of the 18 regions of France and includes the city of Paris. It covers 12,012 square kilometres (4,638 square miles) and has its own regional council and president. It has a population of 12,005,077 as of January 2014, equivalent to 18.2% of the population of France.
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1. Private day tour to Normandy D-day beaches from Paris

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Visit the D-day beaches of Normandy and delve into France’s World War II history on this private day tour from Paris. Explore the WWII landings battlegrounds around Omaha Beach and Pointe du Hoc with your private guide, and learn of the sacrifices made by the opposing Allied and German soldiers. Pay your respects at the American Cemetery with its Visitor Center and visit other top sites of interest including the Pointe du Hoc, German coastal battery and the Pegasus bridge "Hold until relieved". This private tour includes round-trip travel from your central Paris accommodation in a air conditioned van.

Inclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off, Private driver/guide, Transport by private vehicle

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Lunch (approx EUR 20)

Reviewed By tnkbstr55

Let me add to the list of glowing reviews for this tour service. At the outset, setting up the tour with Deborah was smooth and professional. All of my questions were answered promptly. The day before the tour I received a text from Jozef to confirm arrangements and to advise on Normandy weather conditions. Jozef met us at our Paris hotel at 6:30 AM. He has a comfortable van which easily held the 4 of us. As we drove to Normandy we got to know each other and Jozef began to give us background on the events surrounding D Day. We marveled at Jozef's depth and breadth of knowledge. He is a treasure trove of information, and conveyed that information with passion and respect for the subject matter. It is impossible in a short post to review the entirety of the day. Suffice to say we started with the events in the zone in which American paratroopers deployed, moved to the D Day beaches and ended at the American cemetery. A very moving day. We all agreed the the tour with Jozef was the highlight of our 18 days in France! Jozef has even provided me with a list of follow up books on the subject. Can I give 6 stars? When we return to France we will be using PT/Jozef for other tours.

2. 2 Day Mont Saint Michel & D-Day Normandy Private Day Tour from Paris

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Visit the Mont Saint Michel UNESCO World Heritage site on Day 1 and explore the D-Day landing beaches of Normandy on Day 2 and gain insight into World War II history on this private day trip from Paris. Travel with a private guide to key WWII battle sites including : Omaha Beach and Pointe du Hoc, and gain insight into the sacrifices made on both sides. Then, visit the American Cemetery — where a great many soldiers are laid to rest. This tour can be adapted and includes pickup and drop-off at your Paris hotel or apartment.

Inclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off, Private guide and guide's hotel, Transport by air-conditioned minivan

Exclusions: Clients hotel, Food and drinks, Gratuities

Reviewed By tjdotson

My husband and I were on a short trip to Paris for his work. On the day he had mostly off, we had Frederic drive us to Bruges since we had never been to Belgium and the pictures looked amazing. After a very comfortable ride there, Frederic started a walking tour with us in the morning and we quickly realized the pictures did not do this quaint city justice! We felt like Disney had created this perfect little town for people to see. Frederic walked us around before we stopped for lunch together. He was going to leave us to dine alone but we asked him to join us because we enjoyed his company so much and we wanted to hear more about the city. After lunch, he gave us the option of having him continue to walk us around or we could explore on our own. We chose to explore on our own since we felt he had given us such a good overview that morning. We had plans to tour the Chocolate Museum but when we arrived, it was closed due to the time of year. We actually didn't mind much and we just spent the day wandering the beautiful streets around the canals and stopping for hot chocolate and waffles. I would highly suggest a visit to Bruges to feel like you have stepped back in time. Speaking of time, we toured in January and lucked out that it wasn't extremely cold. The crowds were very low so it was easy to wander the streets and sometimes we found ourselves the only ones exploring the small alleyways. I would definitely return to Bruges one day and would highly suggest taking this tour especially if it is your first visit or if you have very limited time in the city.

3. Giverny Monet's House & Versailles Palace Private Day Trip from Paris

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Private and exclusive experience to discover Giverny & Versailles with a private professional guide. Two of the most popular day trip destinations outside the French capital – Louis XIV's Palace of Versailles and Monet's gardens and house in Giverny. > Private Tour - 9 hours > Exclusive services > Licensed Professional Driver Guide > Skip the line entrances > Admission to Monet's house & gardens > Admission to Versailles Palace and Gardens even when Musical Fountains Show or Musical Gardens > Headsets if necessary > Hotel pick up & drop off

Inclusions: Private Tour, Exclusive services, Licensed Professional Driver Guide, Pick up and drop off from your accommodation / hotels in Paris, Transport by air-conditioned minibus, Skip-the-Line access & Priority admission., Guided visit: Monet's house and gardens & Versailles's palace and gardens

Exclusions: Lunch, Gratuities

Reviewed By twokids246

I booked a full day tour of Versailles with my daughter and it was just perfect. I had many questions through email prior to our outing and they were always answered in a timely manner. They were always there to help. Our morning started out with a very nice Mercedes van picking us up and taking us to Versailles to meet our wonderful guide, Anna. Anna was very knowledgeable on every aspect of Versailles. My daughter and I learned so much and had the most magnificent time with Anna. If we had done this tour alone we would have been amazed still, but doing it with a guide makes a world of difference. There were so many details and things we would have never known if we didn’t have Anna. When the day was over our driver was right there ready to take us back to our hotel. It was a wonderful experience. I highly recommend this company, they were top notch and did everything with ease and class. What an incredible experience!!!

4. Mont Saint Michel Amazing Day Trip from Paris

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Take this tour and explore the island  Le Mont-Saint-Michel(a UNESCO Heritage). The island has fortifications since ancient times and since the 8th century AD has been the seat of the monastery. Between the fifth to the eighth century, Mont Saint-Michel belonged to the territory of Neustria and remained unconquered during the Hundred Years' War and the King Louis XI turned it into a prison. The legend says that the archangel Michael appeared in 708 to Aubert of Avranches, the bishop of Avranches, and instructed him to build a church on the rocky island.

Inclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off, Bottled water, Driver/guide, Transport by car or minivan

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Souvenir photos (available to purchase)

Reviewed By DortB

Stephanie worked with us to set up an itinerary that included what we wanted to see but worked within our time constraints. Stephanie was so knowledgeable and easy to travel with it made for a very enjoyable day. I highly recommend this tour if you’d like a taste of the Loire valley and want a little help to make it happen.

5. Fontainebleau Half Day Private Guided Tour from Paris

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- 5 hour Fontainebleau private guided tour from Paris - Skip the line entrance tickets included for the castle - English speaking licensed tour guide speaking to you inside the castle (this is NOT a tour with audioguides) - Other languages available on request for this tour - pick up and drop off at your accommodation in Paris - transportation in a luxury van This tour is not available : Tuesdays, May 1st, Dec 25th & Jan 1st

Inclusions: Pickup and drop-off from your Paris hotel, Private licensed tour guide, Transport by air-conditioned minivan, Guaranteed to skip the long lines, Driver/guide

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Gratuities

Reviewed By tjdotson

My husband and I were on a short trip to Paris for his work. On the day he had mostly off, we had Frederic drive us to Bruges since we had never been to Belgium and the pictures looked amazing. After a very comfortable ride there, Frederic started a walking tour with us in the morning and we quickly realized the pictures did not do this quaint city justice! We felt like Disney had created this perfect little town for people to see. Frederic walked us around before we stopped for lunch together. He was going to leave us to dine alone but we asked him to join us because we enjoyed his company so much and we wanted to hear more about the city. After lunch, he gave us the option of having him continue to walk us around or we could explore on our own. We chose to explore on our own since we felt he had given us such a good overview that morning. We had plans to tour the Chocolate Museum but when we arrived, it was closed due to the time of year. We actually didn't mind much and we just spent the day wandering the beautiful streets around the canals and stopping for hot chocolate and waffles. I would highly suggest a visit to Bruges to feel like you have stepped back in time. Speaking of time, we toured in January and lucked out that it wasn't extremely cold. The crowds were very low so it was easy to wander the streets and sometimes we found ourselves the only ones exploring the small alleyways. I would definitely return to Bruges one day and would highly suggest taking this tour especially if it is your first visit or if you have very limited time in the city.

6. The 10 Tastings of Paris With Locals: Saint Germain Private Food Tour

3 Place Saint-Germain des Prés, 75006 Paris, France Withlocals
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Eat your way through Paris and taste the best of Saint Germain on a private food tour. Go on a delicious journey as you try 10 of the best food items beloved by the locals: from savory to sweet and local drinks; this tour will leave every foodie satisfied! Enjoy tastings typical of the local cuisine and hand-picked by a local guide passionate about food like Tapenade and Macarons. But that's not it! This tour is more than just food; it's a cultural experience! In between food stops, you'll also find city highlights making this experience a well-rounded tour that will satisfy every foodie. Withlocals The 10 Tastings Private Food Tour™ is one of the Withlocals' signature tours available in major cities worldwide. We work with passionate local guides who earn a fair fee. We support local economies by only offering local produce and prevent over-tourism with only small non-intrusive groups. Our tours are carbon-neutral and away from the standard tourist routes.

Inclusions: Private Tour, Small group tour option available, Local Guide, 10 Food & Drinks Tastings, Vegetarian alternatives

Exclusions: Hotel pick-up and drop off

Reviewed By lauracath88

My college age daughter and I had a great time seeing the sights with Ali in Feb 2020. He took us to spots with beautiful views of the city by night -views we would not have found on our own. Ali was easy to reach to meet up with and was a friendly, helpful guide.

7. Eiffel Tower & Parisian Life Style Photo Shoot with a Local Photographer

Paris, Paris, Ile-de-France My Paris Photo Tour
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Visiting Paris? Time to live the dream! Walk around the city with a local professional photographer and take home the best images of your amazing trip. In a 100% Parisian life style photo shooting, get to know Paris' highlights and secrets and keep your memories forever. • 1h photo shooting with local professional photographer • 50-80 high resolution EDITED photos sent by mail after the shooting • groups up to ten people! • Ideal for celebrating your honeymoon, engagement photos, bachelor party, family trip, birthdays and more • props included for kids • kids friendly activity • fun, local and 100% passionate photographers! NOTE: you will be booked in the first available hour. You will receive an email about your tour hour, meeting point and recognizing your photographer within 7 days of booking. Please check your spam and contact with us if you have not received it.

Inclusions: local professional photographer (English, Spanish, French, Italian), 50 to 80 high resolution EDITED photographies, 50 to 80 medium resolution EDITED photographies for online sharing

Exclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off, Food and drinks

Reviewed By dankweasel

This photoshoot was a wedding present for some good friends. They enjoyed the experience very much and came back with amazing photos done by Isadora. She is professional, charming, responsive and very patient. A great person that will go on and beyond to make your experience unique and create moments you will cherish forever.

8. 4H Audioguided Tour in E-Scooter in Paris (App + GPS)

13 Rue de Buci, 75006 Paris, France Guide N' Ride
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Self-guided tour of 4 hours in Electric Scooter with Application (Android and IOS) and Gps Want to discover Paris in a fun way? We invite you to explore Paris in complete freedom at the wheel of high-end electric scooters. After booking our services, our application will geolocate you and guide you to every nook and cranny of the city, discovering its most beautiful monuments and told by our audio guide translated into several languages. Create your own circuit as you wish. The application also offers you the possibility of discovering Paris under 3 different axes: Cultural: the story of 24 monuments told in three languages ​​(FR / ENG / ES) Gourmet: 41 restaurants, 25 bars and 20 bakeries Unusual: 22 unusual places and 18 insta viewpoints An offline mode is also available. Order a ride, download our App, meet us at our meeting point and explore Paris by E-Scooter. Let's Riiide ;P

Inclusions: high end e-scooters, protections, Android and IOS App, free earphone, e-scooter training , Insurrance

Exclusions: Gratuities, smartphone

9. Louvre Museum Skip-the-line Access Private Guided Tour

Louvre Pyramid, 75001 Paris, France Babylon Tours Paris
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Beat the entrance lines to one of France’s top attractions and explore with ease on this private 2 to 2.5 hour skip-the-line guided Louvre Museum tour in Paris. The Louvre Museum is very popular among Paris’ locals and visitors alike, and queues can be long. Follow a private guide through the hallowed hallways and gain insight into thousands of years of art history. Discover famous works such as the ‘Mona Lisa’ or the ‘Venus de Milo’, and enjoy free time to explore further at the end of this guided tour.

Inclusions: SKIP-THE-LINE GUIDED MUSEUM TOUR, TOUR GUIDE EXCLUSIVELY FOR YOU (Does NOT apply if you choose "SAVE! BOOK SEMI-PRIVATE" option), DURATION 2 - 2.5 HOURS, WHEELCHAIR FRIENDLY (Does NOT apply if you choose "SAVE! BOOK SEMI-PRIVATE" option), TOUR INCLUDES ALL ENTRANCE FEES (Louvre Tickets: Adult Tickets 17€, guests ages 0-17 enter for free)

Exclusions: Tour Price Does NOT Include Hotel Pickup or Drop-Off (We Recommend UBER or Taxi), Tour Does NOT Include Gratuities (OPTIONAL), Temporary exhibitions NOT included

Reviewed By 454maggied

A great tour! Very personalized and informative! Our guide was an intelligent historian who gave the details we needed to understand Paris and it's formation better.

10. Paris Private Tour in Classic French Citroën

73 Place de la Concorde, 75008 Paris, France City Wheels Paris Tours
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See Paris' heritage in vintage luxury open roof french Citroen. Explore the city during an unforgettable moment, and enjoy the most of it, by cruising around in your iconic Citroen Traction with retractable sun roof. Definitely the BEST WAY to see Paris's most beautiful sights, such as Champs-Elysées, Eiffel Tower, Louvre museum, village of Montmartre with Le Sacré Coeur Basilica and Moulin Rouge cabaret, passing by the Latin Quarter, with Notre-Dame Cathedral and many other famous monuments! From the most iconic monuments and landmarks, to the hidden gems and the charming narrow streets of Paris. Get insights tips during your tour from your knowledgeable guide! Sightseeing the city with elegance, sitting at the back of your fully restored classic french Citroën car. Very comfortable leather seats with a lot of space at the back. You will be seduced all the way through. After booking, the supplier will coordinate the tour time based on when the request comes in.

Inclusions: Local guide, Professional guide, Driver/guide

Exclusions: Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)

Reviewed By DamienHaney

What a amazing time! Laurent collected us from our hotel to make a big trip around Paris. He was really friendly and informative and we’re able to stop in lot of beautiful places to take some pictures of the car with us. Thanks you very much

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