Paris Private Tour Guides – Custom Tours in France

Visit the best of France with us on our private tours. We – of course – cover Paris, as well as Cannes, Nice, Monaco, and the Italian and French Riviera. Contact us to book any of these options.

Tours can be customised – popular options include:

Paris Private Tour – One Day Highlights Tour

• Meet your Paris tour guide at your hotel, apartment, or if coming from London right at the end of the Eurostar train platform. We have both walking tour options where you will use the Paris metro to get around, and a private car option for ultimate comfort.
• Start the day with a visit to the beautiful neighbourhood of Montmartre and the Sacré Coeur church.
• Now it’s time for some works of art – tour inside the Louvre Museum (Mona Lisa) with skip-the-line tickets and your licensed Paris tour guide. Please note this museum is closed on Tuesday.
• Stop for lunch at a traditional French brasserie, a food market or a Parisian cafe – other options are available too
• In the afternoon you’ll see and get photos with the other main monuments – the iconic Eiffel Tower, Arc de Triomphe and visit the Cité Island which has the Notre Dame church (newly reopened in December 2024 following a fire in 2019).

Of course there is more to Paris than can be seen in a day, and the days are full customisable. Other options can include a river cruise on the River Seine, visits to other museums such as the Musée D’Orsay, visiting the Père LaChaise cemetery, going underground into the Paris Catacombs, touring the beautiful Conciergerie and La Sainte-Chapelle royal chapel, and we can also go to the top of the Eiffel Tower or Montparnasse Tower for a view of the city.

This tour typically lasts 7-9 hours in Paris depending on the options chosen. Half-day options are also available.

Pricing: A full-day tour on foot and using public transport starts at £1150 per day. If you’d like a driver-guide, prices begin at £1600 per day for 2 people including your driver-guide, admission tickets for the Louvre and all taxes. Adding a separate driver increases the price by £200 (highly recommended for efficient touring). A small extra charge applies for extra guests and includes admission tickets. Half day tours are available for £520 including admission tickets to 1 sight. 

Palace of Versailles Private Tour – Day Trip from Paris

Visit the incredible Palace of Versailles on our half-day (5 hours) or full-day tour (8-9 hours).

• Start the day with pickup at your Parisian hotel or apartment. You’ll have both a guide plus driver for maximum attention and the best service.
• After the drive to Versailles (Approx 1h from central Paris), you’ll explore the palace with skip-the-line tickets and your licensed tour guide.  Highlights of the visit include the Apartments of King Louis XIV, the Queen’s Apartments, and the mesmerising Hall of Mirrors.
• Next, step outside into the incredible Gardens of Versailles. These span 70 hectares (over 170 acres) – we’ll show you the very best.
• If you opt for the full-day option, we’ll also make a lunch stop and visit the charming Marie Antoinette’s Estate (Petit Trianon & Queen’s Hamlet).
• End the day after having visited the most beautiful palace in Europe with a ride back to central Paris and drop-off at your hotel.

Pickup and drop-off will be by your guide and chauffeur from your hotel or apartment in Paris.

Pricing: From £1550 for 2 people including licensed tour guide, separate driver, admission tickets and all taxes. Driver-guides are available for a slightly lower cost. Additional guests pay a small extra fee per person.

Private Tour – Champagne Day Trip from Paris

Start the day from central Paris. Your tour guide will pick you up at your hotel or apartment and take you on a magical day to the countryside.

• Arrive in the world-famous Champagne region and visit one of the most famous Champagne brand’s wine cellars and enjoy a tasting (or two, or three, or five)
• Enjoy a lunch break followed by a visit to the stunning Reims Cathedral where many French Kings were crowned.
• Time for another Champagne tasting from another world-class brand – learn about the different varieties of grapes and how they influence the taste.
• Enjoy the stunning scenery on your return back to Paris.

Pricing: From £1850 for 2 people including licensed tour guide, separate driver, tastings and tours of cellars, and all taxes. Driver-guides are available for a slightly lower cost.

The Loire Valley Private Tour from Paris

This 12-hour day will really take you into a world of beautiful scenery that has to be seen to be believed.

• Discover the renowned castles and châteaux nestled amidst picturesque landscapes in the Loire Valley.
• Delve into history as you explore iconic landmarks such as Château de Chambord, Amboise where you can see Leonard Da Vinci’s Tomb, and the incredible Château de Chenonceau.
• Enjoy leisurely walks through magnificent gardens adorned with vibrant flowers and lush greenery.
• Capture breathtaking views of medieval towns, rolling vineyards, and the majestic Loire River.
• Return to Paris with memories of a lifetime, filled with the beauty and splendor of the Loire Valley.

Pricing: From £1850 for 2 people including licensed driver-guide, admission tickets, and all taxes. Tours with guides plus a driver (2 people) river-guides are available for a slightly lower cost.

VIP and VVIP Paris Tour Options

Want something super exclusive? Like behind the scenes at the Opera Garnier, visiting La Monnaie before or after public hours, entry into exclusive areas of the Palace of Versailles or The Catacombs, a private river cruise on the Seine with tastings?

Let us know – we’ll make it happen. Exclusive experiences start at £1,500 for a half-day depending on the experience.

 
 
 
 
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18. August, 2026
 
 
  
Jo was our tour guide for three different tours (Hampton Court, The Tower of London, and Westminster Abbey).  We enjoyed all of the tours, and definitely learned/noticed things we would not have if we had done these on our own.  Jo was an excellent tour guide — very knowledgeable and easy going.  We unreservedly recommend London Private Tours, and Jo, in particular.
  
 
  
 
 
 
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14. August, 2026
 
 
  
Joanna was a delightful tour guide. Extremely knowledgeable and was able to tie what we were seeing with our interests. The car was comfortable and everything was top notch. Would recommend Private London Tours and Joanna to anyone.
  
 
  
 
 
 
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14. August, 2026
 
 
  
Chris was our tour guide when we visited Hampton Court, and he was fantastic. His knowledge went far beyond the parts of the palace you normally see, he knew the stories, history, and fascinating details about areas most visitors would never even know about. He made Hampton Court come alive for us and turned a great visit into a truly memorable experience. Highly recommended!
  
 
  
 
 
 
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5. August, 2026
 
 
  
Highly recommend London Private Tours - was wonderful from the planning to the execution and so many happy wonderful memories. Guide had wit and geared it to the 5 tween/teens and also answered our more in-depth questions too from Westminster Church to the Tower  and tied in everything so well.  Private, geared to our group interest and ages, and even gramma kept up as we walked and then cooled off in bus and then walked and cooled off again in bus on way back to hotel.
  
 
  
 
 
 
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4. August, 2026
 
 
  
Great experience seeing several sights in depth, up close and personal. Gio was very helpful planning our day in advance. Our guide Charlotte was amazing - very knowledgeable and attuned to my special mobility needs. We got to see so much more than we would have managed on our own. Highly recommend!!
  
 
  
 
 
 
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8. July, 2026
 
 
  
As I was searching for a private tour guide in London that included car service, I came across Private London Tours. From the very beginning, Gio made the experience feel personal, and communication was always easy and responsive. It felt like working with a family-run business rather than a large corporate company. He patiently answered all of my questions, and I knew we had chosen the right company. Our group consisted of nine people, ranging from children as young as 8 years old to older adults. The tour was thoughtfully planned to match our group’s pace, making sure everyone was comfortable with the walking between sites. We were fortunate to have Catherine R. as our guide, and she was absolutely wonderful. She took us to every place on our must-see list, and we were able to check off everything we had hoped to experience. Her knowledge of London was incredible, and she brought the city’s history to life with fascinating stories. She also made the tour especially memorable for the kids by sharing fun and engaging stories that kept them interested throughout the day. If you’re looking for a personalized, stress-free way to explore London, I highly recommend Private London Tours. Their excellent communication, flexibility, and outstanding service made this one of the highlights of our trip.
  
 
  
 
 
 
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8. July, 2026
 
 
  
Geo was responsive and I always appreciate that! He helped us set up exactly what we wanted. Charlotte was our guide and she was amazing as well! She made sure our day was spent as we wished. We chose where we went and how long we stayed. I loved that she asked what type of information we wanted wanted to hear - history, facts, fun stories - at each location. It was just a fantastic day!!
  
 
  
 
 
 
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8. July, 2026
 
 
  
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Our family had an outstanding experience with London Private Tours, and Dani was an exceptional guide from start to finish. She was warm, welcoming, incredibly knowledgeable, and went out of her way to make sure everyone in our group—including our young children—had a fantastic time. Dani’s passion for London was evident in every stop along the tour. She shared fascinating history, pointed out details we never would have noticed on our own, and tailored the experience to our interests and pace. She was patient, accommodating, and made the entire morning feel effortless and enjoyable. Without question, our tour with Dani was one of the highlights of our time in London. She didn’t just show us the city—she helped us experience it in a way we’ll always remember. We can’t recommend London Private Tours highly enough, and if you’re lucky enough to have Dani as your guide, you’re in for a truly memorable day.
  
 
  
 
 
 
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1. July, 2026
 
 
  
What an amazing four hours touring London. Our guide, Lauren Barnes, was so knowledgeable and personable. The driver kept us moving and stopped any time we wanted. Thank you!
  
 
  
 
 
 
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 Monica Tirado 
 
25. June, 2026
 
 
  
I booked two London tours with Private London Tours - one of the Tower of London and one full day tour that included a visit to Westminster Abbey and a private VIP tour inside the Churchill War Rooms. Both tours were fabulous! Our guides were extremely knowledgeable and shared fun facts for both adults and kids. The war rooms are a definite must! I can't recommend this company enough.