Your first walk through Paris: a private city introduction

A private walking tour from Notre-Dame through the Louvre and Tuileries to Pont Alexandre III.

3.5–4 hours A private guided walking tour Private tour 250 €Private tour

About the tour

This private Paris walking tour connects famous sights with the stories that link them. Begin at Notre-Dame, explore Île de la Cité and follow the Seine to the Louvre, then continue through the Tuileries and Place de la Concorde to Pont Alexandre III.

Discover a medieval island, a royal palace, a formal garden and the open vistas of grand Paris. Hear how the capital changed, notice architectural details and take time for questions and photographs.

It suits a first visit if you can devote much of your day to exploring the centre. With just your party and your guide, you can discuss interests in advance and focus on what most intrigues you.

Duration3.5–4 hours
FormatA guided walking tour
GroupPrivate tour: up to 6 guests.
Meeting pointBy the equestrian statue of Charlemagne near Notre-Dame. Your guide waits on the side of the horse’s head.
View on map
PhotographsÎle de la Cité, the Louvre courtyard and Seine views
LanguageConfirmed when booking

What you will see

Notre-Dame and Île de la Cité

Notre-Dame and Île de la Cité

Begin beside the cathedral and discover the historic heart of Paris.

Place Dauphine and Pont Neuf

Place Dauphine and Pont Neuf

An intimate square, old stone arches and views of the Seine.

The Louvre and glass pyramid

The Louvre and glass pyramid

View the palace complex from outside and explore its architecture.

The Tuileries Garden

The Tuileries Garden

Avenues, sculptures and wide city vistas.

Place de la Concorde

Place de la Concorde

The obelisk, fountains and stories of changing eras.

Pont Alexandre III

Pont Alexandre III

Our final Seine-side stop, with a view of the Eiffel Tower.

The route

1

The Charlemagne statue beside Notre-Dame

Meet your guide and begin beside the cathedral, viewed from outside.

2

Île de la Cité

Pass the Conciergerie and Sainte-Chapelle, viewing the complex from outside.

3

Place Dauphine and Pont Neuf

Reach the island’s western end and continue along the Seine.

4

Louvre

View palace façades and the glass pyramid without entering the museum.

5

The Tuileries Garden and Place de la Concorde

Cross the garden towards the square’s obelisk and fountains.

6

The lower Champs-Élysées and the palaces

Continue towards the Grand and Petit Palais. The Arc de Triomphe is excluded.

7

Pont Alexandre III

Finish with a view of the Eiffel Tower. Walking to its base and ascending it are excluded.

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Why choose this private introduction?

Two sides of Paris

The historic island and grand squares meet in one extended programme.

Your own guide

Discuss interests beforehand and ask questions throughout the walk.

Beyond the famous views

Notice details, compare eras and understand how the city changed.

Practical information

RouteAn extended walk through the centre. Tell us about mobility limitations beforehand.
TicketsNo tickets needed: cathedral, palaces and museums are viewed from outside.
What to bringComfortable shoes, water and weather-appropriate clothing.
AgeTell us children’s ages when booking so we can discuss a suitable pace.
When to goBy prior arrangement. Date and time are confirmed after your enquiry.
FinishPont Alexandre III, with a view of the Eiffel Tower.

Guest reviews of Paris-Peshkom

KALININA

Hello! I liked the concept of “The Three Ladies of the Louvre and more…” It emphasised that the Louvre has so much beyond the three universally recognised masterpieces that most visitors try to see first, and encouraged us to appreciate other exhibits that are just as valuable and interesting, perhaps even more so! Starting with the walls of the medieval Louvre castle was unexpected. Our guide Oksana told her stories with such enthusiasm that her inspiration rubbed off on us! I liked her leading questions and the little conversations with the group, which kept us attentive and interested. I think this tour would suit a wide range of people. It was interesting, especially for those who like to think a little more deeply! Thank you!

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Артём

It was an excellent tour. I learnt many interesting but little-known facts about the small streets of Paris and got a basic introduction to the sights around Île de la Cité and the Louvre. It became a private tour because I was the only person in the group. I am grateful to the organisers for not cancelling it because of that.

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Anastasia

Our guide was Inna, a very pleasant young woman. Our group was very small, so everyone could ask questions and Inna had time to answer them. The tour was put together in an interesting way. We learnt not just the main dates and names, but also a lot about the lives of Parisians today. I would call it a casual-style tour: no overwhelming amount of historical information, just enjoyable stories with a little history, a few legends and a little of modern Parisian life. It was exactly what we wanted. Thank you!

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Oksana, founder of Paris-Peshkom, guiding a tour in Paris

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A walking tour connecting different eras

Follow a connected story from Paris’s historic heart to its broad squares and grand architectural ensembles. Façades, street scale, public spaces and the Seine’s place in the landscape change along the way. Stops allow discussion, comparisons and questions, helping you form your own picture of Paris and choose places to revisit.

Notre-Dame, Île de la Cité and the Louvre

Meet at the Charlemagne statue near Notre-Dame. The cathedral’s exterior begins our story of medieval Paris. Pass the Conciergerie and Palais de Justice, then reach Place Dauphine and Pont Neuf, where bridges connect the island to both banks. At the Louvre, intimate spaces give way to long palace façades and the courtyard’s glass pyramid. Discover the royal residence’s transformation into a museum and the meeting of old and new architecture. The collections require a separate visit; here, the Louvre belongs to the city’s story.

The Tuileries, Place de la Concorde and the Seine

The Tuileries’ avenues, sculptures and vistas introduce a different rhythm. Continue to Place de la Concorde’s obelisk and fountains, exploring how public spaces changed purpose and meaning. Follow the lower Champs-Élysées towards the Grand and Petit Palais. Finish on Pont Alexandre III among ornate lamps, sculptures and Seine views. The Eiffel Tower is visible from the final stop, but walking to its base and ascending it are excluded. Palais Garnier and the Arc de Triomphe are also outside the route.

A guide just for your party

Discuss an interest in architecture, history or daily life before booking, and ask questions as we walk. Pace and short stops are agreed within the programme; route changes and extra visits require separate discussion. This is an extended outdoor walk. Wear comfortable shoes, bring water and dress for the weather. Discuss children and mobility limitations beforehand to assess whether the route suits your party.

Which introductory tour should you choose?

This extended programme combines Île de la Cité with the grand centre. With less time, choose Paris in two hours, from Saint-Michel to the Louvre. For palace architecture, the Tuileries and famous views, choose Classic Paris, starting at Place Colette without Notre-Dame or Île de la Cité. These programmes overlap, so one is generally enough. Add a separate Louvre museum tour or neighbourhood walk for a different experience.

Before booking

All monuments are viewed from outside. Entry to the cathedral, museums and other paid attractions is excluded, as are food, drinks and transport. The date, time and exact meeting landmark follow your enquiry. City restrictions may alter stop order; significant changes are discussed in advance.

Get to know Paris with your own guide

Choose a convenient date and tell us your interests. Connect Notre-Dame, the Louvre and the grand squares through the city’s story.

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