Paris Half-day Tour: Top Landmarks Guided Tour with Seine Cruise (by WALKS)

This express highlights tour is designed to show you the city’s defining landmarks in just a few hours. With an expert local guide, a carefully planned walking tour itinerary, and transfers by Metro, you'll enjoy a thorough and seamless introduction to Paris without any of the planning. First, you’ll explore the cobbled streets of Montmartre, take in sweeping views from Sacré-Cœur, and uncover the stories behind Paris’ artistic past. Then, continue to Île de la Cité to pass Notre Dame and walk through the historic heart of the city. Along the way, you’ll pause outside iconic monuments and squares including the Arc de Triomphe, Place de la Concorde, the Tuileries Gardens, and the Louvre. Your walking tour ends with a view near the Eiffel Tower, where your guide will hand you a flexible Seine River cruise ticket. Seeing Paris from the water—whenever it suits you—is the perfect finale to your half day exploring the City of Light.

Make the most of your time in Paris with a carefully curated highlights tour designed to show you the city’s defining sights in just half a day. Perfect if you're short on time or who want an in-depth introduction to the City of Light, helping you plan what to do for the rest of your trip.

With an expert local guide leading the way, you’ll begin in Montmartre. Sweeping views from Sacré-Cœur set the tone for your day, and give you a preview of everywhere you're going to explore. As you walk the cobbled streets, your guide will reveal stories of artists like Van Gogh and Picasso who once lived here.

Next, travel into the heart of the city by Metro. You'll follow your guide past the Arc de Triomphe, Place de la Concorde, the Tuileries Gardens, and the most-famous art museum in the world, the Louvre.

Then, you'll arrive at Île de la Cité, the birthplace of Paris. Here, you’ll see Notre Dame from the outside. From royal ceremonies to revolution, Notre Dame has been at the center of Paris' defining moments for centuries. Your guide will tell you about the 2019 fire and its impressive restoration, just another symbol of Notre Dame's incredible resilience.

Hop on the Metro one last time as your experience continues toward the Eiffel Tower. Enjoy one of Paris’ most unforgettable views and hear how this once-controversial structure became its most iconic symbol.

To end your day, you’ll receive a flexible ticket for a Seine River cruise. Board whenever you like and take in Paris from the water—gliding past its most famous monuments for a relaxed and memorable finale.

To maximize your time and the ground covered on this walking tour, no entrance is included to sites or museums. Your guide can share how you can visit each of these sites on your own later.