On the morning of your tour, meet your guide at the prearranged location in the heart of the French capital. With striking architecture and vibrant cultural attractions round every corner, Paris is a city bursting with charm and character.
Head first to the grand Palais Garnier, built from 1861 to 1875 for the Paris Opera and today considered among the most beautiful buildings in the city. Listen as your guide details the building’s history, then join local Parisians in a nearby caf□ for a cup of hot coffee. Afterward, climb up to the caf□’s terrace and enjoy panoramic views out over the Paris rooftops.
Continue on to a local farmers’ market to browse the stalls for your lunch. With delicious meat, cheese, fruit, traditional French pastries, bread and wine on sale, you’re spoiled for choice.
Then, with your treats from the market in hand, take the M□tro (Subway) to the picturesque Canal St-Martin, where you'll step aboard a private boat for a 1-hour cruise along the canal, enjoying lunch at your leisure as the scenery drifts slowly by.If you've selected the half-day tour option, your tour concludes here.
If you've upgraded to the full-day tour, head onward to the fashionable streets around the Louvre Museum. Stroll down the famous Rue de Rivoli ─ built by Napoleon to mark his victory at the Battle of Rivoli ─ and admire the luxury boutiques and stylish caf□s you find.
Stay on with your guide to see more of the French capital. Visit 59 Rivoli, a vibrant art studio and showroom space where talented local artists produce a range of creative media. During your 45-minute visit, watch the artists at work and perhaps take time to chat to some of them about their art.
After, continue across the Pont Neuf ─ Paris’ oldest bridge ─ to the left bank of the Seine River. Take in fine views of the Notre-Dame Cathedral in the distance and head deep into the vibrant Latin Quarter. Here, step into an authentic French pancake restaurant and master the art of cr□pe-making. Select your toppings, pour the pancake mix onto your hotplate and flip halfway through for perfect results every time!
After a hot pancake and a refreshing glass of Breton cider in the Latin Quarter, your Paris walking tour will come to an end.
