In the heart of Paris
4 day insider tour in France's capital
- Unique city tour in Paris
- Art, culture & culinary delights
- Unknown districts, museums & restaurants
- Local English speaking guide
- Customized themed tours upon request
Join us on this extraordinary city trip and discover Paris from a completely new perspective! Far off the beaten tracks and famous sights, our local English-speaking guide will take you on a unique visit of our capital's most interesting, yet completely unknown neighbourhoods, museums and arts studios. Take a stroll through colourful streets, buzzing markets and ancient passages, stop at famous cafes, special bakeries and fine restaurants to savour the city's culinary art, and meet with famous artists, business people and residents to learn what life in Paris is all about! A unique insider experience awaits you!
Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival
Meet our local English speaking city guide at tour eco-friendly hotel in Paris’ city centre at 7pm and head out to one of the neighbourhood's finest restaurants to get to know your fellow travellers and enjoy a relaxing evening in Paris.
Day 2: A different take on Paris
A morning stroll along the Promenade Plantée on the Viaduc des Arts will take you to Paris' famous Bastille district. Visit one of the city's most animated markets and most colourful streets, and explore ancient passages and hidden courtyards.Or, depending on the interest of the group, we will visit certain vegetalized streets of Paris. Did you know that? The Parisians can green their neighbourhood, appropriate and maintain for three years a square of land…
After lunch, depending on travel dates and availability, visit an exclusive town residence followed by a tour along the Canal de l’Ourcq, or attend an exclusive meet and greet with a representative of France's Assemblée Nationale and take a walk on the bank of the Seine river. A delicious stop at a unique bakery, launched within a solidarity project, rounds off today's programme. Take advantage of your evening off to explore Paris on your own initiative. Your guide will be happy to recommend restaurants, bars and current events.
Day 3: Arts & culture in Paris
Start off your day by visiting a famous artist outside Paris. In the afternoon, depending on travel dates and availability, visit the Hotel de Ville and its grand private salon, or meet with another contemporary artist happy to give you an exclusive tour of his studio. Keep exploring France's capital, stop at a cultural centre and relax at a typical salon de thé before finishing off your day at a renowned brasserie in Paris' city centre.
Day 4: Paris on the move
A stroll across the flea market of St Quen and a delicious lunch at a charming café-restaurant will round off your Paris visit. Have a safe trip home or feel free to extend your stay in France's capital!
Travel dates
- Dec 27th, 18 – Dec 30th, 18
- From 720,- €
- open for reservation
- Enquire now
Indicated price per person in double room occupancy.
Single bedrooms upon request: +€180.
Our trip starts and ends in Paris.
Please feel free to arrange your trip to and from Paris by the means of transportation of your choice and extend your trip according to your preferences.
For parties of 8 or more, we're happy to arrange for additional travel dates and/or customized themed tours.
Please fill out our enquiry form indicating the number of your party and your preferred travel dates.
Services
Price includes:
3 nights in double bedrooms at a 3-star hotel incl. breakfast, 2 dinners (day 1 and 3), pastry tasting, English speaking tour guide, admission fees, 5 day public transportation ticket.
Price excludes:
Train or airfares to/from destination, remaining meals, beverages, travel cancellation insurance.
Number of participants
We accept bookings from groups as well as individual travellers!
Guaranteed departure: 8 participants (max. 18 persons)
Not accessible to persons with reduced mobility.
The tour operator reserves the right to cancel this trip up until 21 days prior to departure.
Accommodation
3 nights in double bedrooms at a comfortable 3-star hotel in Paris' city centre. All rooms are equipped with private bathrooms, hairdryer, satellite TV and free internet access. Single bedrooms available upon request (at a surcharge).
Your guide
Our local, English speaking city guide will show you Paris from a completely new perspective, taking you far off the beaten track and the famous tourist spots, sharing her love and enthusiasm for her city, offering insider tips, and doing her best to answer to your individual interests and wishes.
How to get there
We recommend a low-carbon train ride to Paris Gare de l'Est or Gare du Nord.
While the Grand Paris is quite big, getting around in it, is fairly easy and convenient, thanks to a modern, efficient and well-run public transportation system.(RATP)
Airport: Paris Roissy-Charles de Gaulle or Paris Orly. Suburban train (RER) and bus connections to the city centre.
If you're travelling by plane, please consider offsetting your carbon emissions, for example through the atmosfair programme.
For detailed travel information, please request our info sheet by filling out the enquiry form below.