Exclusive Paris Private Tours and Travel Planning
Like a wedding planner, Paris by Emy offers Paris private tours combined with expert travel planning services. As a boutique travel planner specializing in customized private guided tours, we provide authentic experiences with licensed local guides, VIP museum access, and personalized itineraries designed exclusively for you. Whether you are seeking iconic city tours, immersive foodie walks, or museum experiences, every private tour in Paris is crafted to reflect your interests and travel style. Beyond tours, our premium planning services include hotel recommendations, dining reservations, and seamless coordination—creating an exceptional Paris trip from start to finish.
Private Tours in Paris with Licensed Local Guides
Paris by Emy creates customized private guided tours in Paris with licensed local experts, hotel pickup, private driver and luxury car, VIP museum access and fully custom itineraries, tailored to your preferences and interests. You have the freedom to pause your tour at any time, stop for a coffee at a charming café, browse local boutiques, or simply soak up the Parisian atmosphere.
Day Trips from Paris with Private Guide & Driver
Discover the best of France beyond Paris with private guided day trips with licensed experts in luxury vehicles. Explore iconic destinations rich in history, culture, and heritage – all easily accessible from the capital. Walk the hallowed D-Day beaches of Normandy including Omaha Beach and the American Cemetery with moving historical insights. Experience exclusive champagne tastings at Veuve Clicquot. Marvel at Loire Valley châteaux including Chambord’s legendary da Vinci staircase. Private transportation, personalized itineraries, and expert guidance throughout.
Paris Private Museum Tours & VIP Access
Explore Paris’s world-class museums with private guided tours led by Art History specialists. Enjoy VIP skip-the-line access and in-depth storytelling that brings masterpieces to life. From the Louvre’s iconic Mona Lisa and Orsay’s Impressionist collection to the Rodin Museum’s sculptures and Orangerie’s Water Lilies, each private museum tour is personalized to your interests and pace. Experience art and history with expert insights that go far beyond typical museum visits.
Personalized Paris Tour Package
Discover the perfect Paris tour package, for 1 to 3 days, 5 to 7 days, or longer. Each Paris tour package is personalized and includes unique travel itineraries, customized private guided tours, private car tours, and VIP museum access with skip-the-line tickets. Complemented by handpicked hotel recommendations, dining selections, and leisure activities, our Paris tour packages offer premium on-demand support.
Paris Travel Planning – Premium Services, Custom Itineraries and Exclusive Private Tours in Paris
Leveraging an exceptional local network, Paris by Emy designs customized private guided tours and complete travel experiences focused on premium personalized services. Each Paris private tour includes curated activities with licensed local guides, complemented by handpicked hotel recommendations, dining selections, ongoing support, and seamless planning. Contact us to create your exclusive Paris itinerary.
About PARIS BY EMY
Meet Emelyne Bonnes (Emy) – Your Paris Travel Expert
Bonjour! My American nickname is Emy, short for Emelyne. I spent 5 years living in the USA. I have traveled across Europe, Africa, and the Middle East. With a business master’s degree and 15 years of corporate experience, I decided to become an entrepreneur in 2017. I started in a business incubator and then founded my travel planning company.
Licensed Tour Guide and Art History Scholar
I have been living in Paris since 2005. In addition to planning personalized trips to Paris, I am, Emelyne Bonnes (Emy) an official licensed tour guide for private tours in Paris. My academic training encompasses semiology, sociology and cultural mediation, further enriched by current studies in art history at the École du Louvre.
Private Tours in Paris with the Finest local Network
The Perfect Private Tours in Paris
Immerse yourself in the essence of Paris with our exceptional Signature private tours led by expert local guides. Experience the Parisian lifestyle through historic neighborhoods, iconic monuments, hidden gems, and world-class art museums—all with sophistication, comfort, and authentic flair.
Custom Itineraries & VIP Services
Whether you are traveling as a couple, family, or group of friends, every Paris experience is thoughtfully curated to reflect your personality and interests. Partnered with premium service providers, we deliver VIP services, custom itineraries, and exceptional experiences that are chic, sophisticated, and uniquely yours.
Paris Private Tours Customized for Every Travel Style
Whether you are on your honeymoon, traveling solo, exploring as a couple, or vacationing with family, our private tours in Paris are fully customized to your interests. From iconic landmarks and world-class museums to hidden cultural treasures, each Paris private tour is designed around your passions and travel style. Experience Paris with licensed local guides who provide expert insights and personal attention that goes far beyond typical sightseeing.
What to Do in Paris - Must-See
Your personal travel planner will give you personalized recommendations upon your aspirations. When visiting the capital, there are a few absolute must-do in Paris experiences to truly enjoy the city. Discover the very best of Paris with private guided tours. However, avoid rushing through too many spots in one day.
Signature Private Tours in Paris
Paris by Emy offers signature private tours in Paris designed around 10 inspiring themes such as historic districts, iconic landmarks, top parks and gardens, art museums, churches of Paris, French cuisine, shopping, day trips from Paris including excursions to Normandy, the Loire Valley, or the Champagne region, behind-the-scenes private tours and leisure activities do in Paris for exclusive private tours.
Best Private Guided Tours in Paris
Our best private guided tours in Paris are expertly designed with a custom ititnerary around legendary landmarks, art museums, historic neighborhoods, foodie walks, and unique cultural discoveries. Every Paris private tour is fully customized to match your interests for authentic exploration and sophisticated travel.
Unusual Things to Do in Paris
Step beyond the typical tourist paths and uncover the city with unusual things to do in Paris. Your personal travel planner crafts experiences that go far beyond cookie-cutter tours, guiding you to hidden gems, and authentic neighborhoods that reflect the true spirit of the City.
Authentic Tours by Locals in Paris
Explore the true essence of Paris, far from the tourist crowds with locals. We provide dedicated support, ensuring an authentic visit filled with meaningful connections. No generic or pre-set tours, only tailor-made adventures. Enjoy tours by passionate locals in Paris, and top Parisian entrepreneurs. Each host adds their personal touch and expertise, creating a unique experience.
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Paris Landmarks Sightseeing,Beyond Paris,Paris Art and Museums
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Omaha Beach Normandy Tour
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Paris Travel Planning & Private Guided Tours
Paris Trip Planner for Unique Parisian Experiences
Paris by Emy specializes in planning trips to Paris through fully customized travel itineraries, insider hotel and restaurant recommendations, exclusive private tours, and curated leisure activities to do in Paris — all tailored to your interests, travel style, and preferences. Enjoy VIP-level service as you discover the true magic of Paris. Far from cookie-cutter experiences, your personal trip planner is connected to an exceptional network of Parisian entrepreneurs and top-tier service providers, ensuring you experience the very best Paris has to offer.
Paris Hotel Recommendations - The Best Places to Stay in Paris
Whether you are visiting the City of Lights for business or pleasure, your boutique travel agency helps you find the perfect hotel in Paris to match your style, mood, and budget. Your personal travel planner selects from over 1,500 Parisian hotels, identifying the best options based on your preferences, including location, features, and view. From charming 3-star hotels to luxurious 5-star palaces, we ensure your accommodations enhance your Parisian experience. Once your hotel is chosen, we create a fully customized itinerary tailored to your hotel's location, making your stay seamless.
Best Restaurants in Paris - Dining Recommendations
Choosing a restaurant in Paris can feel overwhelming. From iconic institutions to trendy new spots, classic bistros to gourmet and Michelin star restaurants, the options are endless. If you are wondering where to eat and drink in Paris, we provide personalized recommendations for every moment of your day—breakfast, lunch, happy hour, and dinner — tailored to your tastes and preferences. Paris by Emy provides bespoke restaurant recommendations for dining selected with reservations arranged for a seamless experience.
What To Do and Top Things to Do in Paris
Experience the most iconic sights and hidden gems on a private tour with a licensed guide and a private driver in option. Explore the Eiffel Tower, Notre-Dame Cathedral, the Arc de Triomphe, the Louvre Pyramid, and more. Each visit is tailored to your interests. Your local expert guide brings history, architecture, and hidden stories to life at your own pace. Enjoy a unique and iconic personalized tour to experience the City of Lights. Ideal for travelers looking to discover the best things to do in Paris and its must-see landmarks.
The Best Tours of Paris for First Time Visitors
Your travel planner creates personalized, authentic, and culturally enriching private tours of Paris with local expert guides. Enjoy day trips to Normandy, family-friendly food tours, a private museum tour, and exclusive walking tours in historic landmarks and best districts of Paris, with detailed descriptions, flexible itineraries, insights, and secret stories. The best tours of Paris are those tailored to your preferences, offering iconic experiences that reflect your unique personality and interests.
Exclusive and Luxury Tours in Paris Tailored to Your Travel Style
Embark on a curated 4-hour city tour with a private driver, luxury vehicle, and licensed guide who personalizes every moment to your tastes. Indulge in Michelin-starred dining experiences, explore the world's finest luxury shopping destinations, and discover world-class museums. Featuring tailor-made itineraries, VIP museum access, and premium concierge services, our luxury tours in Paris elevate the iconic city into a seamless, extraordinary experience.
Historical Paris Private Tour for Timeless Sightseeing
Step back in time with our Historical Paris Private Tour, where over 2,000 years of history come alive in the very neighborhoods. Experience our historical highlights tour with the revolution of 1789, Paris in World War II, le Marais, Notre dame where the city was born. Every street, cathedral, and square reveals a story. Each historical private tour with expert guides is fully customized to your interests whether you are captivated by medieval landmarks, intrigued by Napoleon, drawn to the Renaissance, fascinated by the Enlightenment philosophers, or inspired by the kings and queens of France.
Paris Highlights Private Tour - Best Paris Private City Tour
Discover the heart and soul of Paris through our Paris Highlights private tour, available for full-day or half-day exploration. We design every detail to reflect your interests - whether you wish to admire world-famous landmarks, indulge in exquisite French cuisine, delve into centuries of history, or venture beyond the typical tourist trail. Experience the Eiffel Tower, the Louvre, and Notre-Dame, complemented by visits to both historic quarters and fashionable neighborhoods. With licensed tour guides, your Paris private city tour becomes an exceptional experience.
Entertainment and Leisure Activities to Do in Paris
Paris offers an endless array of leisure activities perfectly tailored to your profile and travel style. Whether you are a family seeking fun discoveries, a couple on a romantic escape, a group of friends exploring together, or a teacher traveling with students, your personal travel planner designs private city tours and exclusive experiences just for you. Enjoy beauty and wellness sessions, hands-on cooking or macaron classes, private Louvre tours, luxury shopping with a driver, fine wine tastings, souvenir photoshoots, private Seine River cruises, perfume workshops, and custom biking adventures across the City of Lights.
Food Tour in Paris with a Private local Guide to Taste French Cuisine
Embark on an exquisite food tour in Paris with a local guide, savoring the baguette, croissants, French bread, pastries, chocolates, delicatessen delights, regional dishes, fine wines, and champagne. Savor the French cuisine, from hidden bistros to renowned patisseries, tailored to your tastes. Enjoy a personalized experience on foot or with a private driver, explore markets, cheese shops, delicatessen boutiques, and best Parisian bakeries. Indulge in authentic flavors and immerse yourself in Parisian gastronomy.
Napoleon Legacy Private Tour in Paris and Optional Private Driver
Step into the legacy of one of history’s greatest leaders with the Napoleon private Tour in Paris. Follow in the footsteps of Napoleon Bonaparte as you explore the landmarks that tell his remarkable story. From Les Invalides, where his tomb rests, to the majestic Arc de Triomphe, symbol of his military glory, and Place Vendôme, reflecting his imperial vision, each site reveals a chapter of his enduring legacy. This private guided tour immerses you in the power, ambition, and elegance of Napoleonic Paris.
Chic Private Car Tour Paris by Luxury Vehicle
Your travel agent offers private tours of Paris by car with a licensed tour guide who speak perfect English. Our Paris highlights tour is one of the best private tours to experience the most iconic Parisian landmarks, such as the Eiffel Tower, Notre-Dame cathedral, the Louvre Pyramid, the Arc de Triomphe, Montmartre Sacred Heart Basilica, but also trendy quarters, historical districts of Paris such as Le Marais and Saint Germain. Our private driving tours of Paris are customized, flexible, with a licensed tour guide and private driver.
Notre Dame private tour with a Christian Guide
Embark on an inspiring private tour of Notre-Dame Cathedral with an expert guide in religious art, Christian history, and Gothic architecture. Delve into the beauty of its Gothic design, uncover its medieval roots, and gain exclusive insight into its restoration. Your private tour is tailored around your interests, revealing the spiritual depth and hidden gems of France’s most iconic sacred site.
Montmartre Private Tour with a Local Guide
Discover the charm of Montmartre with a private tour guide. Explore this artistic neighborhood’s history, landmarks, and hidden gems, from the Sacré-Cœur to the lively Place du Tertre. Enjoy a personalized experience with expert insights, immersing yourself in the bohemian spirit of the most Paris iconic hilltop district. Montmartre can be very touristy but has lots of stories to tell.
Saint Germain Des Près Private Guided Tour
Explore the vibrant Saint-Germain-des-Prés next to the Latin Quarter, the Sorbonne with private guided tours in Paris. Discover this historic Parisian district’s charming streets, iconic Paris churches, cafés, and art galleries, from literary landmarks to elegant boutiques. Enjoy a personalized experience with expert insights, delving into its rich culture, art, and history, all while savoring the essence of Parisian life.
Versailles Palace and Gardens Private Guided Tours from Paris
Discover the grandeur of the Palace of Versailles with a private tour guide, expert in Versailles history. Enjoy private transfer from your hotel, skip-the-line access, and expert insights into the palace, gardens, and royal story. Travel comfortably from Paris and experience a tailored private tour guide to discover Marie Antoinette Trianon, Napoleon in Versailles, the magnificent fountains of this iconic residence.
Paris Louvre Private Tour with a Licensed Guide
Explore the world-famous Louvre Museum. Enjoy skip-the-line access and a private tour in option. Discover masterpieces like the Mona Lisa with insights from your guide. Experience a stress-free, exclusive visit, delving into art at your own pace. To visit the entire Louvre museum, you would need 3 days and 2 nights of non-stop visit … and this, devoting only 10 seconds to each art work on display !
Orsay Museum Tour with a Private Licensed Guide
Discover the stunning Orsay Museum of Impressionism with a private tour guide in Saint germain district. Enjoy skip-the-line access and explore masterpieces by Cézanne, Degas, Manet, Monet, Pissarro drawings, Renoir Bal du moulin de la Galette famous painting, Van Gogh, and more with expert insights, diving into Impressionist Art and Post-Impressionist art at your own pace.
Paris Tour Package for Couple and Romance
Enjoy a romantic Paris tour package for couple, designed for an intimate experience. Stroll hand in hand through charming streets, le pont Alexandre III, romantic Montmartre. Indulge in fine dining, luxury shopping, and exclusive private tours crafted to your desires. With expert guidance and personalized services, create magical moments and lasting memories in the most romantic city in the world.
Paris Private Tours for Families with Children
Appreciate a family-friendly Paris tour, designed for all ages to explore and have fun together. Visit historical landmarks, enjoy interactive museum tours, and discover hidden gems tailored to your family's interests. With a personalized itinerary, engaging activities, and expert local guides, experience a stress-free and unforgettable adventure, creating cherished memories with your loved ones.
Christian Private Tour of Paris Churches and Landmarks
Experience Christian artistry and history during a private tour in Paris with Emy your licensed Christian guide. Explore spiritual heritage and historic landmarks. Visit Notre-Dame Cathedral, Sacré-Cœur Basilica, and Parisian churches. Learn about Christian iconography, medieval art and Gothic architecture with expert insights. Enjoy a personalized itinerary tailored to your faith and interests, allowing for reflection, prayer, and meaningful discoveries.









































