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"There's nowhere quite like Paris and it's amazing to watch our guests light up when they see bucket list icons like the Eiffel Tower in real life. Don't forget to slow down and savour the freshly baked pastries from the local boulangerie and mingle with the locals in the sidewalk cafés and markets."

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See the Mona Lisa and Venus de Milo at the Louvre

You can’t take a Paris trip without visiting the Louvre. It’s the both the largest art museum and the most-visited museum in the world, and you can soak it all in with our special evening experience at the Louvre. You’ll discover masterpieces like the Mona Lisa with your Local Specialist and enjoy the quiet atmosphere without the crowds. Simply magical.

Visit the remarkable church of Saint-Sulpice

Paris is full of spectacular architecture, and the church of Saint-Sulpice may be one of the best. This medieval cathedral is the second-largest church in the city and your Paris travel guide will show you around the stunning facades, stained glass windows, impressive fountains, unique sundial, and the breathtaking organ, one of the largest in the world.

Enjoy a leisurely cruise along the River Seine

As the scenic centrepiece of Paris, you can’t miss exploring the iconic River Seine. We’ll wander along the pretty riverbank by day and take you on a special Seine cruise by night, when the City of Light is illuminated in twinkling lights. Look out for icons like the Eiffel Tower and the Notre Dame, and relax as you drift along this enchanting river.

Explore the Latin Quarter of Paris

When you travel Paris with Trafalgar, you’ll join a Local Specialist to discover the Latin Quarter, the city’s epicentre of culture, learning and creativity. See the ancient Sorbonne University, one of the world’s first universities, soak up the vibrant atmosphere of this student hotspot, and perhaps even stop by the legendary Shakespeare and Co bookstore.

Experience a traditional Parisian Cabaret

You’ve probably seen the Parisian Cabaret in dozens of movies and photos, but there’s nothing quite like experiencing the real thing. We’ll take you to the world-famous Moulin Rouge Cabaret, where you’ll enjoy dinner, champagne and a dazzling show of 60 dancers and over 1,000 costumes, for an incredible evening you’ll never forget.

Our top 5 things to do in Paris

With so many incredible Paris attractions to choose from, we’ll show you the very best things to do in Paris, from the beautiful Saint-Sulpice to the original Parisian cabaret.

Musée Rodin

Located just steps away from the Eiffel Tower, you can’t miss the spectacular Musée Rodin. Founded in 1916 by Auguste Rodin himself, the museum features the artist’s incredible sculptures within an 18th-century rocco mansion and a stunning three-hectare garden, along with his personal collection of paintings, photographs and ancient artefacts.

Paris Opera & Palais Garnier

If you want to experience the height of Parisian opulence, it’s got to be the Palais Garnier. This extraordinary building is a 1,979-seat opera house constructed in the late 19th-century, and is renowned as the setting for The Phantom of the Opera. Today you can discover its magnificent treasures or even spend a glitzy night at the opera or ballet.

Grand Palais

Located right across from the Champs-Élysées, the Grand Palais is an icon of Paris with its giant glass ceiling and Beaux-Arts style architecture. Its interior is even more thrilling, with national art galleries, science museums and exhibition halls all held under the famous dome, and you can easily spend a day or two here.

Best museums in Paris

When you travel Paris with Trafalgar, we’ll make sure you get your fill of the best Paris museums, from the iconic Louvre to the magnificent Opéra Garnier.

Ratatouille

Ratatouille is the ultimate French vegetarian dish, loved by all for its heartwarming local flavors. It’s essentially a vegetable stew, made with a rich tomato sauce and a rainbow of veggies like zucchini, eggplant and squash, and herbs like basil, garlic and thyme. One bite and you’ll fall in love with the home-cooked ratatouille of Paris.

One of France’s most famous recipes, Coq au Vin features wine-braised chicken served alongside ingredients like mushrooms and bacon. Across the country you will try many regional versions of this comforting dish, which translates fittingly to “rooster/cock with wine”.

French cuisine celebrates both savory and sweet ingredients, not just in the form of croissants. Find true street-food joy in the popular dessert of crêpes, with strawberries, Nutella, bananas and lemon curd just some of the toppings loved by locals and travelers alike. Or, try the national specialty crêpes Suzette with orange zest and caramelized butter.

Best food in Paris

Our Paris holidays are filled with the legendary Parisian cuisine, and we’ll show you all the best places to try your French favorites from fresh croissants to delicate desserts.

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It’s a good idea to learn some common French phrases before arriving in Paris, and the locals are sure to appreciate your efforts to learn their mother tongue.

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Paris is full of soul-stirring moments you’ll want to capture forever, so be sure to pack a few extra SD cards for all those special snaps and videos.

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Whether you’re wandering through the Louvre, or strolling along the River Seine, you’ll need a comfy pair of shoes on your Paris tour.

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If you want to hit the town in Paris with a Moulin Rouge show or a night at the opera, be sure to bring a glamorous outfit to fit in with the chic locals.

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Paris is known for its unpredictable weather, with rain one day and sunshine the next. It’s best to pack both warm and cooler layers so you’re prepared for everything.

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Paris in a Day Tour with Eiffel Tower, Louvre, and Seine River Cruise

See the mona lisa, sacre-coeur, and moulin rouge with organized transportation and an expert guide.

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Want to see the best of Paris in just one day? With long entry lines and attractions spread out over the city, this can be a real challenge. But don’t worry, this day tour makes it easy! Join a local guide to see the city’s iconic highlights, including the Louvre, Eiffel Tower, Sacre-Cœur, Notre Dame, and a Seine River Cruise (Eiffel Tower entry times might fall outside of tour time). With a small group, skip-the-line Louvre tickets, and transport, there’s no better way to see Paris in a day!

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Friendly English-speaking guide

Skip-the-Line Louvre tickets

Entry tickets to Eiffel Tower

Seine River Cruise tickets

Visit Sacre-Cœur

See Notre Dame Cathedral

Explore Latin Quarter and Montmartre

Metro tickets

Max 18 people

Guide gratuity

Hotel pick-up

Wheelchair accessible

Meet your guide at Place des Abbesses

Basilica of Sacré Coeur

Ile de la Cite

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316 Ratings

Two Tours, Two Amazing Days

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September 16, 2024 14 pm EST

We were recently in Paris and took the Paris in Day and Ultimate Palace of Versailles tours. Stephano was amazing, filled with so much information and knowledge. I would recommend these tours, really a great experience.

Storyteller extraordinaire

Sharon Leigh Tate

September 16, 2024 07 am EST

Fabian was a wonderful storyteller as she escorted us around Paris. She took us to see things that we would never find on our own. She explained clearly the metro and trains.

Trudy Ewanik

September 13, 2024 07 am EST

Thank you for the fun/filled and informative day!

Great day with fun and experience Stephano

Russell W Asklof

September 12, 2024 20 pm EST

The tour was great with a ton of info., jokes and side info that you would not get from a book or canned tour. Thanks for all the memories from the tour. Monmarte was one of the best parts.

Deborah Gurney

September 10, 2024 07 am EST

Amanda Newberry

September 01, 2024 06 am EST

Very informative and interesting. Be prepared to walk a lot but we enjoy that. Saw many sights I didn’t know existed. Would definitely recommend

What an amazing time

August 22, 2024 08 am EST

The tour and the guide were a perfect match. They both at were amazing and full of knowledge. The guide was super friendly and extremely helpful in answering all the questions and sharing some great facts about the country’s history.

William Brisebois

August 18, 2024 21 pm EST

Perfect for 1 Day!

Annelise Hackett

August 12, 2024 12 pm EST

I rarely write reviews, but I booked this tour because of all the positive ones so I had to circle back to fully recommend! This tour was exactly what I was looking for. Our guide was lovely, our group was a good size and I really feel like I got to make the most of my one full day in Paris (especially as a solo traveller). The line skip passes are a life saver, and the metro tickets are also included in the price which was great. Overall, I would 100% recommend this tour!

Great value tour

Eoghan Buggy

August 12, 2024 07 am EST

Excellent enjoyable tour, great value, covering all the main attractions in Paris.

Armine Herron

August 08, 2024 01 am EST

Pin Hsuan Wu

August 04, 2024 20 pm EST

Wonderful, informative and action packed!

Nicholas J Georges

August 04, 2024 06 am EST

This was truly a wonderful tour with so much packed into the day. The tour guides were extremely informative and knowledgeable, and also very patient. A very full day and great value! Astrid was an excellent tour guide on the walking portion, and for the Louvre, Ashkan provided so much information and details and answering all questions thoroughly. I highly recommend this tour!!

August 03, 2024 14 pm EST

Ernest Sobczak

August 02, 2024 06 am EST

Our tour guide was wonderful and knowledgeable . There is a lot of walking involved so be prepared for that. We had a wonderful time

Bianca Rheder

August 02, 2024 05 am EST

Catherine Murray

July 30, 2024 07 am EST

July 29, 2024 14 pm EST

Timothy J Geisel

July 28, 2024 06 am EST

Patricia Kelly

July 26, 2024 12 pm EST

Our tour was absolutely the best thing we could have done! Our guide was so organized and informative. We never would have enjoyed or seen as much of Paris and the attractions without him

Magical experience

Laura Birchfield

July 23, 2024 12 pm EST

My family and I had a wonderful time on this tour! The guides were so knowledgable and kind. My favorite part was the guided tour through the Louvre by Imad. He explained the artwork with great detail and passion. We were exhausted by the end but it was so worth it.

Paris in a day... wow!

Sophia Kidd

July 19, 2024 19 pm EST

Justine was a wonderful guide, she was patient, warm, friendly and super knowledgeable. We felt we were travelling with a historian. She knew all the ins and outs of French culture, history, architecture and art. Not to mention navigating the metro with ease and gliding effortlessly through the Louvre. Later, Bryan escorted is to our Eiffel Tower ascent to the second floor and kept us entertained the entire way. In fact, as we were a little early, he guided us to the Statue of Liberty on the Seine. Just a wonderful day in an amazing city.

Cindy Kyllo

July 19, 2024 06 am EST

A perfect tour!

James Allman

July 15, 2024 13 pm EST

We highly recommend this for anyone that wants to see and learn all about Paris. The guide, Julie was fun and informative. The sites we visited were all amazing. And this tour hits all the major attractions. Be prepared for a lot of walking with hills and steps. And it’s a long day with the boat cruise and Eiffel Tower but we would 100% recommend it to anyone!

Without our amazing guide, tour would have been too long

Jason Pikul

July 14, 2024 08 am EST

Our guide Justin?? was amazing. He was calm, informative, accommodating and an overall blessing to have as our guide. Thanks to him, we looked past the choppiness of the second half of the day. Aside from the Louvre, the rest of the “highlights” were spread out to make your total day about 12-13 hours long. After 8 hours of walking and the louvre, we were tired.

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18 best paris tours of 2024: food, versailles & more.

Enhance your visit to the City of Love with one of these specialized tours.

The Best Paris Tours

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From the Eiffel Tower to the Moulin Rouge – plus day trips to Versailles, Normandy and beyond – there are so many things to do in Paris . To make the most of your trip, it can be helpful to rely on the expertise of a few locals via a guided tour. Read on to discover some of the top-rated Paris tours for a variety of interests.

Bike About Tours – Hidden Paris Bike Tour

Price: Adults from 45 euros (around $49); kids 3 and younger from 20 euros (about $22) Duration: 3.5 hours

On this roughly 3.5-hour cycling trip, a guide takes you on back streets to both notable and lesser-known attractions throughout Paris. Along the way, guides share historical and cultural anecdotes. Sights include the Place des Vosges, Jardin des Plantes and the Paris mosque, to name a few. Reviewers love seeing an array of attractions at a leisurely pace and applaud the expertise of the guides. Bike About Tours also offers cycling excursions through Versailles.

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Big Bus Paris Hop-On Hop-Off Tour

Price: Adults from $45; kids 4-12 from $25 Duration: About 2 hours

Create your own Parisian adventure with the Big Bus Hop-On Hop-Off Tour. Double-decker, open-top buses take you to 10 stops near top attractions, including the Arc de Triomphe, the Eiffel Tower, Musée du Louvre and the Grand Palais. All buses are equipped with a prerecorded audio tour in 11 different languages. Reviewers love the convenience of the bus, but some express disappointment that buses are often overcrowded.

Buses run from around 10 a.m. to about 7:30 p.m. daily and typically frequent stops every seven to 15 minutes. If you choose to ride the whole route, you'll be on the bus for two hours and 15 minutes. Ticket discounts may be available if you book online in advance. Big Bus also offers two-day passes, a night tour and combo tours that include a river cruise.

Paris Charms and Secrets

Price: From 59 euros (about $64) Duration: 3.5 to 4 hours

If you're a sucker for a good story, a secret passageway or a long-forgotten historical tale, the Paris Charms and Secrets tour will be right up your alley. On this roughly 12-mile tour, a guide will lead you through the city on an electric bike, stopping at some of Paris' most famous attractions and storied monuments. Hear the legends of Élysée Palace, the controversies of the Eiffel Tower and the curious past of the Notre-Dame Cathedral. Reviewers love the knowledgeable guides and the unique stories.

Older children and teens are welcome to ride their own bikes if they meet the height and weight requirements; a child seat must be reserved ahead of time for younger kids (for 12 euros).

Paris By Mouth – North Marais Food Tour

Price: 130 euros (about $141) Duration: 3.5 hours

If you want an intimate look at one of Paris' most fashionable and beautiful areas, snag a spot on Paris By Mouth's North Marais Food tour. This 3.5-hour tour welcomes up to eight participants to create a more personal feel. For the first part of the tour, your guide will bring you to some of the neighborhood's most prestigious shops, which specialize in bread, cheese, pastry and charcuterie. The second part of the tour stops at a wine shop and includes a seated tasting with wine pairings. Paris By Mouth's guides are experienced food journalists, chefs and foodies – a highlight among reviewers.

The tour is recommended for adults, though children older than age 12 can join. The tour runs daily at multiple times. Paris By Mouth also hosts tours of Saint-Germain-des-Près, south Marais and the Left Bank.

Retro Tour Paris – Retro Classic

Price: From $75 Duration: 40 minutes

Hop into the vintage sidecar of an experienced motorcycle driver and cruise through the city with views of the Champs-Élysées, the Eiffel Tower, Champ de Mars and more on the Retro Classic tour of Paris. Local guides will share unique stories and provide an experience worlds apart from a typical city tour. Reviewers rave about the thrill of riding in the sidecar and the local insight.

If you love your first sidecar experience, you can also opt for the company's 90-minute tours, as well as a ride through Paris after sunset (with a Champagne tasting, naturally).

Blue Fox Travel – Versailles Bike Tour

Price: Adults from 109 euros (around $119); kids from 95 euros (about $104) Duration: 9 hours

The Versailles estate encompasses 2,000 acres, and there's no better way to see it than on a bike with Blue Fox Travel. Spend roughly nine hours with an expert guide and a small group (up to 14 people) touring the royal grounds, including the Grand and Petit Trianon chateaus, Marie Antoinette's private domain and the grand palace with a skip-the-line pass included in your ticket. Guides tell stories of French royal history, including the conquests of the Louis XIV, also known as the Sun King, the controversies surrounding Louis XV, the French Revolution and Marie Antoinette. Reviewers love biking the grounds at a leisurely pace and rave about the expertise of the guides, as well as the picnic lunch with finds from one of the local farmers markets.

Tours include train tickets to and from Paris. Blue Fox Travel also guides visitors on cycling tours of Paris at night and the city's top attractions.

Secret Food Tours Paris – Montmartre

Price: Adults from 109 euros (about $119); kids from 99 euros (about $108) Duration: 3.5 to 4 hours

Peruse and stroll through the Parisian dining scene like a local with Secret Food Tours. On this up to four-hour tour of one of Paris' most picturesque and lively arrondissements, dessert is first (c'est la vie!) . You'll gather chocolates and macarons from local specialty shops, followed by baguettes, cheeses, meats and crêpes – all while learning more about food and Parisian traditions from your local guide. When your bag is full, the guide will lead you to a prime picnic spot to enjoy your bounty with a few wine pairings. Reviewers love the historical tidbits and local insights, as well as the animated and entertaining tour guides.

An upgraded drinks package is available for an additional charge. Tours run daily at several different times, depending on the day. Secret Food Tours also hosts walks through other Paris neighborhoods, such as Saint-Germain-des-Prés and Le Marais.

Intrepid Urban Adventures – Paris Marais Bites and Sights Tour

Price: From $97 Duration: 2 hours

Wander through Paris' gorgeous Marais with a local guide and a lineup of French treats. Intrepid Urban Adventures' Bites and Sights Tour takes you through the well-preserved (and very fashionable) area of the Marais. Throughout the approximately two-hour tour, you'll hear local insights and historical tales as you admire Marais' treasured architecture. Stories are accompanied by stops in neighborhood shops for pastry and macaron samples, plus a French cheese platter and two glasses of wine. Reviewers appreciate the expertise and entertainment provided by the guides, as well as the intimate and conversational environment.

Children 5 and younger can tag along for free, as long as they sample items from their parents' plate. Paris Urban Adventures also offers tours of bohemian Paris and several private excursions.

Paris by Martin & Friends – Walking Tour

Price: 70 euros (about $76) Duration: 2.5 hours

For a truly bespoke experience with a passionate local, take a tour with Martin Muda and his friends, all residents of Paris. On the 2.5-hour walking tour, Muda or one of his tour guides will lead you to treasured spots throughout the city, with stories that give life to Paris' history and legends. Reviewers give high praise for the tour guides and their attention to detail, as well as the customization of each tour.

Tours are available at 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. daily. Children younger than 3 can join the tour for free. Inquiries can be made through the website. The company also offers walking picnic tours at night and electric bike tours.

Fat Tire Tours – Versailles Bike Tour

Price: Adults from 109 euros (about $119); kids from 95 euros (about $103) Duration: 8.5 hours

To see Versailles in all of its glory, take a ride with Fat Tire Tours. On this daylong tour (approximately 8.5 hours), a guide will take you through the Versailles open market to grab a picnic lunch before visiting the Petit Trianon, the Grand Trianon and the estate gardens. The tour also includes skip-the-line access to the palace and an audio guide. Riders love the bicycles and tour guides, and appreciate the sweeping views of the iconic palace and grounds.

Tours are offered Tuesday through Sunday and all depart before 9 a.m. Kids younger than 4 are free to join the tour. Fat Tire Tours also offers a variety of biking excursions around Paris – including an "Emily in Paris"-inspired tour – and the surrounding region, as well as guided walks and Segway rides.

SANDEMANs NEW Europe – Montmartre Free Walking Tour

Price: Free; tips appreciated Duration: 2.5 hours

Stroll through one of Paris' most famous and charming neighborhoods with the help of SANDEMANs NEW Europe. This 2.5-hour tour will take you by the area's most photographed sights, including the Moulin Rouge and up the steps to Sacré-Coeur. You'll recognize streets featured in paintings and in cinema as guides share tales of Montmartre's famous artists, musicians and other notables, including Van Gogh and Picasso. Tourgoers appreciate the guides' expertise and recommend the tour for art history lovers.

Tours depart daily at 4 p.m. (Spanish language) and 5 p.m. (English language). Tickets are free, though tips are appreciated. If you're looking to explore more of the city, the company offers an array of other tours covering Latin Quarter, the Seine River and more.

Boutique Bike Tours – Versailles Food & Palace Bike Tour

Price: Adults from 145 euros (about $158); kids 5 and older from 99 euros (about $108) Duration: 9 to 10 hours

If you're looking to escape the city, let Boutique Bike Tours take you on a ride and stroll through the gardens of Versailles. On this approximately nine- to 10-hour tour, guides lead the way through the sprawling estate before stopping for a picnic lunch with provisions purchased from the market in town. After lunch, you'll skip the line at the famous palace to explore the rooms and hallways of Versailles. Reviewers enjoy the leisurely pace, a day full of activities and informative guidance.

Tours generally depart Tuesday and Friday through Sunday; expect to leave at 8 or 9 a.m. and return around 6 p.m. The company also hosts an evening bike and boat tour of Paris.

2CVParisTour – Legendary Paris Tour

Price: From 160 euros (about $175) Duration: 2 hours

If you're looking for a memorable and personalized drive through Paris, allow 2CVParisTour to take you for a whirl in a Citroën 2CV, a classic French car. Take in sights like the Arc de Triomphe, Luxembourg Gardens, Palais de l'Élysée ,  Église   Saint-Sulpice and more as you cruise through the Paris streets for two hours. Reviewers praise the classic car experience and entertaining guides.

Champagne can be added to the tour for an extra charge. Tours depart at multiple times daily, starting at 11 a.m. and ending after 10 p.m. If you can't get enough of the vintage car experience, you can also sign up for a tour of Montmartre, one that features a picnic and others.

City Wonders – Paris Catacombs Underground Tour

Price: Adults from $119 Duration: 2 hours

City Wonders will take you on a two-hour tour of what's below Paris: a network of tunnels, crypts and tombs that are home to nearly 6 million skeletons. On this Paris Catacombs tour, you'll skip the line with a small group to explore the Port Mahon gallery, the Sacellum Crypt and Gilbert's Tomb. Throughout the tour, you'll hear historical anecdotes from insightful guides. Along with the entertaining guides, reviewers also appreciate the skip-the-line access and recommend this experience in lieu of a self-guided tour.

Ticket prices may increase during busier times of the year. Tours depart Tuesday through Sunday at several times each day. City Wonders also hosts traditional aboveground tours of the Louvre, Versailles and the Eiffel Tower.

Paris City Vision – Half Day Guided Tour of Giverny Monet's Gardens from Paris

Price: From 89 euros (about $97) Duration: About 5 hours

On this roughly five-hour tour, a guide will take you through the life of celebrated painter Claude Monet as you explore his home and garden in Giverny. His garden is what inspired some of his most prized works, including "Irises" and "Water Lilies." Reviewers value the views and insight provided by tour guides, though others warn that the company can be disorganized.

Tours generally run daily at 8:15 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. The company hosts a number of other tours throughout Paris and greater France , including tours to Normandy .

Street Art Tour Paris – Murals XXL

Price: From 26 euros (about $28) Duration: About 2 hours

There's no museum pass needed to see some of the city's largest artwork with Street Art Tour's Murals XXL. An expert guide leads groups through the city to view contemporary works created by the world's most famous and talented muralists, such as Jorge Rodriguez-Gerada and Obey. Reviewers love the insider information and find the tour reveals details (and murals) often overlooked. Plus, the route is accessible for those with limited mobility.

Tours last just over two hours and run Tuesdays and Saturdays at 2 p.m. Discounts are available to groups of five or more. Street Art Tour Paris also offers tours in Montmartre and Belleville, among other options.

Babylon Tours – Louvre Museum + Orsay Museum Guided Combo Tour

Price: Adults from 199 euros (about $217); kids from 159 euros (about $173) Duration: 5.5 hours

View Greek sculpture and famous paintings by greats like Renoir, Monet, da Vinci and Van Gogh during this 5.5-hour tour. As you explore the Louvre and the Musée d'Orsay, guides will regale you with stories of art history. Plus, you'll bypass the long lines at the attractions. Travelers praise the guide's knowledge and appreciate the small groups (no more than eight people can go at once).

Tours run at 10 a.m. from Wednesday to Saturday. Fees include access to the museums. Babylon Tours also operates outings to the Musée de l'Orangerie, the Rodin Museum and individual outings to the Louvre and Musée d'Orsay.

XL Tours – Segway Tour

Price: From 75 euros (about $82) Duration: 2 hours

During this two-hour tour, you'll glide by some of Paris' must-see sights like the Eiffel Tower, Trocadero Gardens and the Musée d'Orsay. You'll also ride in style on Bel & Bel Segways, which are designed to resemble the iconic Vespa scooters. Travelers say the Segways are a great way to see the city and the guides provide clear instructions.

Tours are available daily at 11 a.m., 3 p.m. and 6 or 7 p.m. You may be required to book at least two riders for your tour if you book directly through the company's website. Participants must be at least 12 years old. XL Tour also runs electric bike tours through the city.

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Paris in a Day with the Louvre

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Paris in a Day Tour with Louvre, City Walk, Eiffel Tower & River Cruise

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• Drink in views of the Eiffel Tower from Trocadero Square and reflect on the beauty of the city
• Explore the Sacré Coeur Basilica and the neighborhood of Montmartre
• Delve into the heart of Medieval Paris and pay a visit to Notre Dame
• Tour the Louvre Museum to see the Mona Lisa and other masterpieces
• Enjoy a relaxing cruise down the River Seine and take in the city from the water
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• Sacré Coeur Basilica
• Charming French cafe
• Louvre Museum
• Notre-Dame (exterior)
• Île de la Cité & Pont Neuf
• La Conciergerie (exterior)
• Sainte-Chapelle (exterior)
• Latin Quarter
• Trocadero Square
• Eiffel Tower (exterior)
• Place du Tertre (exterior)
• Le Moulin de la Galette (exterior)
• Le Lapin Agile Cabaret (exterior)
• Seine River Cruise
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• Expertly guided walking tour
• Ticket for Louvre Museum
• One hour Seine River Cruise (flexible ticket)
• Metro tickets

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Simone Biles ' Gold Over America Tour (GOAT) is back on the road, reigniting excitement for gymnastics fans across the country. Mark Swanhart, a renowned director and choreographer with a background working for major names such as The Rolling Stones and Disney, saw an opportunity to create something fresh after the 2021 Tokyo Olympics .

He envisioned a tour that would blend the elegance and power of gymnastics with the theatrics of live entertainment, bringing the magic of the sport to fans outside the traditional competitive circuit. As soon as the concept was conceived, Swanhart knew Simone Biles was the perfect star to bring the idea to life.

"We told her we wanted to go out with her and take the best of the best with us. She gathered her gymnasts and we hit the ground running," Swanhart told Trib Live.

The current tour has already made seven stops since kicking off on September 16, with its next show set to dazzle Minneapolis on September 27.

Swanhart, who is particularly excited about the tour hitting his home state, believes this time around, the experience will be even more captivating for audiences-offering something far different from what they may have seen in the Olympics .

A star-studded roster

Fans can expect a performance filled with engaging storytelling, thrilling choreography, and, of course, the remarkable athletic feats that define the sport.

The roster of gymnasts accompanying Biles is nothing short of star-studded. In addition to Biles, there's her close friend and fellow Olympian Jordan Chiles , gold medalist Jade Carey , and standout collegiate gymnasts like Stanford's Ian Gunther and Brody Malone .

While Biles won't be present at every single show, Swanhart and his team assure audiences that the performances are carefully curated to ensure a memorable experience.

"I think people will get a very different experience from what they watched at the Olympics," he said.

"Gymnastics can sometimes be very sterile - the men don't even get music for their floor routines - but this is filled with music, including a segment in the middle that's really meant to feel like you're right there at the Olympics."

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Simone Biles, and teammates to take GOAT tour on the road with a stop in North Texas

Biles, the most decorated gymnast of all time, talks to nbc 5 about texas talent, mental health, and her new goat tour, by laura harris • published august 6, 2024 • updated on august 6, 2024 at 1:24 pm.

Simone Biles , from Spring, Texas, is the undisputed greatest gymnast of all time. The four Olympic medals she won in Paris were just icing on the cake for a career that has spanned three Games.

“You know, it's bittersweet,” Biles said. “You’ve worked your whole life for moments like this and you almost take it for granted how fast it goes. Last night I definitely had a good cry about it, because I couldn’t believe it was over I called my mom and my sister and I was like, ‘It’s done’. But they were happy tears.”

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On the gold medal team with Biles in the team all-around competition was Plano-transplant Hezly Rivera , who at 16 years old was the youngest member of Team USA.

“She made it here so fast! She is so strong. She’s a great competitor. I was super excited to have her on the team with us. She is like our little baby Hezly ! To just be able to guide her through this process, I don’t believe this will be her last Olympics,” Biles said.

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She also talked about why it is so important for her to be open about her mental health.

“For me, it’s about being relatable. It takes vulnerability. It takes some strength and some courage. Through therapy, I found that’s where I find my strength. If it can help a little girl out there or even a little boy or a grown person, then that’s what I’m going to do,” Biles said.

She said what she is doing now is paving the way for the future .

“I really do this to inspire the younger generation. That’s exactly why we’re doing it. Finding joy and making sure that they have an easier ride than we are. If we can give any tips, pointers, helpers. That’s what I want to do. Hopefully, they’ll be in the crowd at the Gold Over America Tour,” Biles said.

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The Gold Over America Tour will represent the best of the best. Biles will be joined by Olympic medalists Jade Carey , Jordan Chi l es (from Texas) , Fred Richard , Brody Malone , Paul Juda , Stephen Nedoroscik , and Joscelyn Roberson.

They will bring their talents from the world stage to the GOAT stage in a high-flying pop concert-style spectacle. Other cast members joining them on tour include Katelyn Ohashi, Peng-Peng Lee, Mélanie Johanna De Jesus Dos Santos, Casimir Schmidt, and more to be named.

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Taylor Swift's ‘…Ready For It' featured in Paris Olympics primetime coverage

The artist performed in paris back in may., by kayla galloway • published july 27, 2024 • updated on july 27, 2024 at 8:41 pm.

Swifties, are you ready for it?

Taylor Swift fans received a welcome surprise during Saturday's primetime broadcast of the Paris Olympics .

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During the 8 p.m. broadcast on NBC and Peacock, viewers got a preview of Swift's song "…Ready For It?" from the singer's Eras Tour.

The live version of the song was teased in a video featuring members of Team USA shared on X Saturday evening.

Baby Let The Games Begin. #WeAreReadyForIt , @taylorswift13 . Primetime in Paris: 8/7c on NBC and Peacock #ParisOlympics pic.twitter.com/w4x8Z1zhdn — NBC Olympics & Paralympics (@NBCOlympics) July 27, 2024

The song "...Ready For It" is from Swift's "Reputation" album, one of two albums she's yet to release as part of her re-recorded collection.

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Shortly after the promotional post from NBC Olympics and Paralympics, Swift shared a message to Team USA athletes on her Instagram story.

"So ready to scream at my tv cheering for these athletes," Swift said.

Swift has previously shared her support for Team USA, specifically gymnast Simone Biles who's used "...Ready For It" in her floor routine.

"Watched this so many times and still unready. She's ready for it tho," Swift said on X in June regarding a video of Biles' routine.

Primetime coverage of the 2024 Paris Olympics continues at 8 p.m. on Saturday on NBC and Peacock.

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‘I'm that girl': The making of Jordan Chiles' Beyoncé-inspired gymnastics leotard

The star gymnast wanted her leotard to resemble an outfit beyoncé wore on tour. here's how the design, and all of team usa's garments for the paris olympics, came to life., by mike gavin • published july 18, 2024 • updated on july 30, 2024 at 9:15 pm.

The crowd in the arena watched as one Beyoncé song after another was played.

All eyes focused on centerstage — the music, the movements, the mystique of a world-class performer in her element. The lights from above sparkled off a bedazzled and vibrant outfit befitting only of a queen.

"I'm that girl," Beyoncé has said. But on that night, that girl was Jordan Chiles .

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The Team USA star transformed the mat at the U.S. Gymnastics Championships into a concert stage. During her floor routine, Chiles recreated the look, sound and vibe of Beyoncé's Renaissance world tour.

So much so that she asked GK Elite , the sportswear company that manufactures apparel for Team USA gymnastics , to design a custom leotard inspired by a highly expressive outfit worn on tour by Beyoncé.

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"It had more colors than anything we’ve ever seen on it," Matt Cowan, chief executive officer of GK Elite, said of the leotard. "It was truly like a kaleidoscope of colors and patterns and prints."

Across the chest of the leotard are red and pink stripes that are complemented by blue, orange, green and pink checkered patterns. That array of colors is embellished by roughly 4,400 crystals -- including the garment's focal point, a front jewel replicating the customized necklace and body chain worn by Beyoncé.

"We were like this is really cool, something different," said Kelly Christman, GK Elite’s vice president of gymnastics. "It's not necessarily something we would normally see from our teams or our athletes, but it was individually her. She kind of sets her tone as she's fun, she's bold, she's 'That girl.’"

Becoming 'That Girl'

It began with a photograph from Jordan Chiles — an image of Beyoncé wearing a colorful full-body Giardino print with a matching hat and jeweled body chain at her birthday concert in Los Angeles last September.

The photo made its way from Chiles' phone to a computer screen at GK Elite headquarters in Reading, Pennsylvania — a city about an hour and a half outside of Philadelphia best known for being the pretzel capital of the world and the former hometown of Taylor Swift.

The local focus was now on Bey, not Tay.

"Usually when an athlete has an inspiration photo, we pull that photo into our files to then build a leotard based off of that," said Macy Bell, GK Elite's gymnastics custom designer. "So, for this one, a large part of the inspiration photo is the multi-colored print, so we pulled that in here in a very similar way."

The company’s gymnastics design team then began making sketches on Adobe Illustrator, combining elements of the inspiration request with the well-known leotard performance preferences of one of its premiere athletes.

GK Elite, the world’s largest manufacturer of gymnastics apparel, has outfitted Olympians since 1992 in partnership with USA Gymnastics . The company has signature collections for the sport’s top U.S. stars like Chiles, Jade Carey , Suni Lee and, of course, Simone Biles -- who is the Jordan Brand of gymnastics apparel.

Each athlete has their own preferences, styles and degree of input on their leotard designs. Prior to the Tokyo Olympics , Biles requested that the image of a goat be placed on her leotard , which represents her rightful status as the sport's greatest of all time.

Forced to withdraw from nearly all events in Tokyo while experiencing a form of disorientation known in the gymnastics community as "the twisties," Biles' customization on her competition leotards ahead of the Paris Olympics had more of a motivational tone.

"Over the past two years, she had a quote which says, 'Still I Rise,' which is a testament to her self-empowerment, her strength and, to every athlete, perhaps a message that says you can get back up from anything," Cowan said. "And she certainly has."

Chiles, a 23-year-old from Oregon, is highly involved in her own designs, adding flair to a garment that was inspired by a 32-time Grammy winner but individualized by an Olympic silver-medal winner.

“To differentiate it and to bring more of Jordan’s style into this leotard, we also added this zig-zag cut across the body that is highlighted again with crystals because it accentuates the body lines and also draws your eyes across the patterns,” Bell said.

Further differentiating the leotard from Beyonce's outfit is a lace-up design that goes across the body and gives dimension to the print, and crisscross layering binding straps on the upper back.

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Chiles also helped design a white, crystal-laden leotard inspired by a nude-illusion catsuit worn by Beyoncé in Las Vegas, which Chiles debuted later at the championships.

While Beyoncé has to sing and dance in her outfit, Chiles must contort her body through the air in hers, making fit and flexibility even more crucial than style.

“That’s a very important part that a lot of people don’t remember is you have to have some sort of opening,” Bell said. “So, we want to make sure that we have a functional leotard that also has the personality and has the character of each athlete in it.”

Behind the curtain

The production floor at GK Elite is like a gymnastics mat to the company's roughly 500 employees. It’s where they complete an intricate routine, the end-product of which will be seen across the world.

Whether creating a Beyoncé-inspired leotard or a Team USA uniform, the GK Elite staff are the personal tailors for Olympic athletes.  

“Their hard work, that athlete is taking a little bit of that with them onto the mat,” Cowan said. “And the experience and the pride that comes out of this building when a gold medal is draped around a garment that was created here in Reading, Pennsylvania, that’s the most exciting part for me.”

When a leotard design is first created, it starts out as a line drawing. It then goes to the pattern department, where four-way stretch fabric is spread and laser cut for proper fit in the pattern department before being bundled by athlete size and alteration.

Sublimation printing is then used to transfer laser-printed custom artwork from paper to fabric via heat press to lock in the garment’s vibrant colors.

Laser-cut appliques are then hand-placed and glued to the body of the leotard to ensure proper placement before being stitched. Swarovski jewel motifs are applied by heat transfer, with some applied by hand and other fill-in jewels by laser machine.

The garment is then sent to the sewing floor for the finishing touches, including the embroidering of elements like the GK Elite logo and the signatures of premiere athletes.

The design and creation of the Beyonce-inspired leotard took roughly six months from start to finish.

“Each year we manufacture 10,000 leotards a week, about 2,000 a day,” Christman said. “In an Olympic year, we are close to half a million to a million leotards a year.”

From Queen Bey to the USA

The Beyoncé-inspired leotard is, as her song says, irreplaceable.

It's a one-of-one design for the athlete who first imagined it, whereas Chiles' leotards at the 2024 Paris Olympics will be one of five for each woman who qualified for the team.

The leotards worn by each member of the U.S. women's gymnastics team by rule must be uniform, meaning the time for personal style and self-expression is typically during classics and championships in the leadup to the Games. The designs for this year's set of eight women's uniforms combine elements of U.S. patriotism, such as a star constellation, with odes to the fashion capital of the world, such as the use of pearls for the first time.

"We wanted to make sure that people know it is unmistakably Team USA," Christman said. "So, red, white and blue and some really unique features and fabrics that you’ll get to see in Paris."

"And," Bell added, "they will be disco balls on the floor, which is fantastic."

The design process for the Paris Olympics leotards began two years ago with a team of five GK Elite designers presenting a design board to USA Gymnastics.

In previous Games, the leotards were not revealed to the public until the team stepped onto the mat at the Games. That changed this year, with the women's gymnastics team unveiling them on the TODAY Show two weeks before the Olympics, with replicas immediately for sale.

"We really wanted to create a wear-while-you-watch moment," Cowan said. "In every other sport, people are wearing the jerseys of other athletes while they’re watching them…We wanted to provide that same experience to our athletes so that they can wear the leotard of their favorite athlete, their Olympic team while they’re competing. We envision little girls doing handstands in front of the TV while Simone is nailing her dismount."

'Crazy in Love' with the leotard

Chiles and GK Elite were crazy in love with the Beyoncé-inspired leotard.

"Jordan really loved it. I think it might be her favorite. I don’t have confirmation, but I think it might be her favorite," Bell said. "We also really like it here because it’s a very fun leotard, it’s very different from other pieces that we do and it really makes a statement, which we really like. And because it’s such a fun inspiration image you can do a lot with it which opens up a lot more for creativity."

Beyoncé has not publicly commented on the leotard design or on being the inspiration behind it.

She did send Chiles an autographed copy of her vinyl album "Cowboy Carter" with a heartfelt handwritten message this week, just days before the Opening Ceremony in Paris .

"Congrats to you Queen," Beyoncé wrote. "I always watch you with pride and admiration. Thank you for reppin' us. Good luck to you! All of your hard work and sacrifice shines bright. Praying for you and wishing you the best."

In closing, she wrote, "Love your twin Beyoncé."

Twins occasionally wear matching outfits. Does that mean she saw and approved of Chiles’ leotard?

"I think Beyoncé would actually probably love to wear it," Christman said with a laugh. "I think that she would be flattered to know that Jordan drew inspiration from one of her costumes from her tour."

Because they are both that girl.

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