About this trip
Five days in Paris built around the big sights, with a mix of guided visits and time to wander on your own. You're based in a 3-star hotel in the city centre, close to the boulevards, bistros and boutiques the city is known for.
Guided visits cover Versailles Palace, the Louvre and the Eiffel Tower, plus a cruise along the Seine. Between those, you're free to explore at your own pace — this is a partially guided trip, not one where every hour is planned for you.
It suits a first trip to Paris well, giving you the landmarks covered while leaving room to find your own café or corner of the city.
What you'll do
- Guided tour of Versailles Palace
- Visit the Louvre Museum
- See the Eiffel Tower
- Cruise along the Seine
- Free time to explore Paris' boulevards and bistros
- Partially guided — some days are structured, others left free for you to explore
- Accommodation is 3-star and centrally located, with upgrades to 4- or 5-star available on request
- No hotel pick-up or drop-off in Paris due to traffic — you'll meet guides at set points, using the city's public transport
Worth it if you're comfortable self-navigating Paris and want flexibility. Think twice if you need hand-holding, have mobility issues, or expect traditional group-tour logistics.
- You arrange your own transport to meet guides, costing £25-35 per trip via taxi in a foreign city.
- Most activities are self-guided audio tours, not led by a human guide; Louvre audio commentary didn't sync properly for some.
- Skip-the-line Versailles access and knowledgeable guides like Nicole genuinely elevated the main attractions.
- Hotel rooms are noticeably small; central location and airport transfers are reliable but city tour offered only at 10pm.
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Where to stay
A night before your tour in Paris · 25 Jul – 26 Jul
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