Private Tour
1st Day in Paris Discovery Private Tour: 'How-to' Orientation & Sightseeing Fun!
Overview
Available languages
2 hours
Mobile ticket
Starting from your hotel, this walking adventure begins on a most unique discovery & orientation tour ever offered of Paris! It's called your 1st Day in Paris Tour because this 2 hour plus experience focuses on providing you freedom with knowledge of how to do Paris while at the same time you are enjoying as many sights as possible.
So much more than just facts & figures, the tour immerses you in to the Paris culture providing the visitor with understanding how things work, how to get around, what areas are safe, buying tickets, riding the buses & metro, protecting yourself from pickpockets, ordering at a café, or a bakery.
Of course you get to do amazing sightseeing, find hidden gems, quaint neighbourhoods and pass by the top must-see monuments, museums and parks in all of Paris which may include the Eiffel Tower, Champs Elysées, Montmartre, Louvre, Marais, Opéra, Places, Notre-Dame, Luxembourg Gardens, Montparnasse and more.
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Saint Germain des Pres Quarter
If we make it here then we enter the oldest church in Paris. And we pass by the famous café where Emily in Paris and Hemingway have their hot chocolates.
Latin Quarter
We explore hidden gems that are all about the Latin Quarter. Depending on time we will see the famous cafés of Saint-Germain-des-Prés, its 1000 year old church, medieval streets, and monuments, even a Picasso sculpture.
What‘s Included
Private tour
Hotel pickup
Food and drinks, unless specified
Entrance tickets to monuments
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1st Day in Paris Discovery Private Tour: 'How-to' Orientation & Sightseeing Fun!
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Reviews
150 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
2 sisters in Paris
Karen R,Mar 26, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00We had a wonderful experience with Thor! He met us at our hotel on the day of our arrival and asked us what was most important to us to make our trip seamless and enjoyable. He showed us how to use the metro as well as showing us how to get to meeting points for 2 of our other trips. His restaurant recommendations were spot on. Everything he shared with us proved invaluable. Highly recommend!
Thor was amazing he...
Kate K,Mar 19, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Thor was amazing he helped us feel so confident navigating the metro, giving us tips for the different lines and for navigating the city. He even walked us through some amazing spots as we navigated the left bank and pointed out things that we mentioned we were interested in like a Pablo Picasso statue and points of literary interest. My kids are STILL talking about how much they miss him and how they wish he could be on the whole trip with us. I cannot recommend his tour enough!
What a great first day...
Tracy A,Mar 15, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00What a great first day activity! We left very confident in navigating the Metro and navigating cafes and restaurants.
Amazing intro guide!
Maria A,Feb 25, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Thor is very knowledgeable and taught me the essentials for traveling around Paris in metro and bus! Along with history of very nice places and tips. It was very easy to understand him (take this from someone who has never traveled solo and is very anxious). What I learnt has been extremely useful! Thank you, Thor! 10/10, definitely recommend as a first intro to feel more confident in exploring Paris.
GREAT practical introduction to navigating Paris!
William S,Jan 24, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Exactly what we wanted! A practical introduction to getting around Paris, led by an American ex-pat. Friendly, courteous, professional and had great suggestions for food and other options.
Thor was a great tour...
SallyAnn S,Jan 16, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Thor was a great tour guide. He was very knowledgeable about the places we viewed and was able to answer our questions
Wonderful Paris how to get around
Laura M,Nov 26, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Thor was absolutely wonderful and stepped in where other people did not understand our English! He was very adept at teaching us the basics of how to get around Paris. (metro,subway and bus) Would highly recommend, especially for first timers in Paris!
Day 1 Paris
Janet B,Nov 8, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Very fast paced experience mostly focusing on teaching us how to use metro and RER. A lot to remember. Make sure you plan on using public transportation if you do this tour. The tour guide was wonderful and genuinely cared about showing you have to navigate city
Public transportation help
Debbie W,Nov 8, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Thor was very helpful in getting us comfortable to navigate the public transportation. He also took us to see several places and rode the public transportation with us. This was my main concern but he will focus on whatever you would like. He gave us many restaurant recommendations also.
Thor is the best!
sandersen916,Nov 6, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00My daughter and I had the best experience touring with Thor on our First Day Adventure Tour. It was the perfect introduction to Paris for first-time visitors, and by the end of our 3 hour tour we had mastered using the metro, bus, an ATM, the best food markets, safety, French etiquette, while also sightseeing and having a fabulous time together. This knowledge set us up for a week of marvelous adventures, and the confidence to set out on our own without any reservations. Merci beaucoup Thor!
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