Private Tour Guide Paris – Licensed Expert Featured in Robb Report
Bonjour, I am Emy, a licensed private tour guide in Paris, certified by the French Ministry of Culture, trained in art history at the École du Louvre and fluent in English. I offer customized private tours in Paris, with unique itineraries, tailored to your interests, and travel style. Hire your private guide in Paris for the Louvre, Versailles, Notre Dame, Paris heritage sightseeing tour, and hidden gems, with optional private car tour, and hotel pick-up. Featured by Robb Report luxury lifestyle magazine, Paris by Emy is a boutique travel agency and a Paris trip planner specializing in refined, tailor-made Parisian experiences, cultural expertise, and concierge-level service. With the finest local network of licensed guides, historians, and art experts, each private tour combines cultural depth, flexibility, and premium service. Proudly 5-star rated on Google Reviews.

Customized Private Tours in Paris Designed Around You
Experience Paris with a personalized private tour led by an expert, English-speaking local guide. As your personal tour guide, Emy offers private tours with a custom Paris itinerary, tailored for every traveler style :
- Solo travelers – Ongoing support before arrival in Paris and during your stay, from the first day to the last day
- Paris tour package for Couples – Romantic Paris tours with hidden viewpoints, intimate bistros, and couple-friendly pacing.
- Paris tours for Families – Engaging tours adapted for young travelers with treasure hunts, interactive storytelling, and family-friendly restaurants.
- Group of friends – Fun, flexible tours with gourmet experiences, wine tastings, and vibrant neighborhoods.
- Christian Travelers – Explore the spiritual heritage of Paris through visits to historic churches, sacred art, and meaningful sites.
- Students tours – Educational and engaging tours designed for student groups, combining history, art, and culture with interactive storytelling.
- Business Travelers – Enjoy efficient, well-planned private tours that fit perfectly into your business schedule, with seamless logistics.
Browse our collection of Paris tours — from classic experiences to unique themed itineraries including detailed descriptions, expert local insights, and personalized recommendations.
Licensed Private Tour Guide in Paris – Credentials, Expertise & Experience
As a licensed private tour guide in Paris, I combine academic excellence, official certification, and real-world guiding experience to deliver exceptional, fully personalized tours.
- Licensed by the French Ministry of Culture – Official certification to guide in museums and historic monuments across Paris
- Art History Training at École du Louvre – Specialized expertise in Paris museums, masterpieces, and cultural heritage
- Advanced Degrees from Sorbonne University – Strong academic background in history, mediation, sociology and research
- 1,000+ Hours of Private Tours in Paris – Extensive hands-on experience guiding more than 500 international travelers
- 20+ Years Living in Paris – Deep local knowledge of neighborhoods, history, art museums, restaurants and hidden gems
- Featured in Robb Report – Recognized in a leading American luxury travel and lifestyle magazine, founded in 1976
- 5-Star Rated Private Tour Guide in Paris – Consistently excellent client reviews on Google, praise for exceptional tours
My mother was born in Paris, and my grandmother was a painter who graduated from the prestigious Beaux-Arts de Paris before moving to California to marry an American. My great-uncle moved from Germany to the United States, while my grandfather moved to Paris. Growing up with a Franco-American Parisian heritage, it allows me to connect French and American viewpoints in my private tours, including historical references to figures such as Lafayette, Benjamin Franklin, Josephine Baker, Miles Davis, Hemingway and Omaha beach day trip.
As a personal Parisian guide, I bring over 20 years of local expertise and cross-cultural fluency after five years in the United States and travels across more than 18 countries in Africa, Europe and the Middle-East. This unique background allows me to design exceptional private tours in Paris, from famous landmarks to unique experiences.
Why Choose Emy as Your Private Tour Guide in Paris
Explore Paris with a licensed private guide and trained historian from the École du Louvre, offering expert insights and engaging cultural storytelling throughout your journey.
As your private Paris guide and personal travel planner, I design fully customized tours tailored to your interests, ensuring a seamless and high-end experience. With more than 1,000 hours of guided tours and over 500 international travelers hosted, I create immersive experiences that combine historical depth, cultural insight, and authentic Parisian lifestyle.
I hold advanced degrees, including a Master’s in Business and a Master of Research (MRes) from Sorbonne University and the HEC Business School Research Unit, with academic ties to INSEAD. I also studied semiology, sociology, and cultural mediation under cultural theorist Jean Caune.
Before founding Paris by Emy in 2018, I spent over 15 years in international business in Paris, developing strong expertise in delivering premium, seamless service.
- Fully customized itineraries — no pre-set tours
- Skip-the-line access & seamless logistics
- Optional private driver & hotel pickup
- Private tours from €360 (up to 6 guests)

Private Paris Tours with Flexible Options & VIP Service
Enjoy private Paris tours with flexible itineraries, convenient hotel pickup and drop-off, and the guidance of an expert local guide for a fully personalized experience.
- Hotel pickup and drop-off – Start and end wherever you prefer
- Local expert with authentic storytelling – Certified professional tour guide
- Half-day or full-day options – Morning, afternoon, and evening tours available
- Flexible pacing and routes – Adjust the tour on-the-go based on your interests
- Optional private car tour – Luxury vehicle for comfortable Paris exploration
- Insider recommendations – Restaurants, cafés, shops, and hidden gems
- Secure online booking and payment – Credit cards, Google & Apple Pay
Enjoy personalized tours by locals. From €360 for 3-hour Paris private tour – Up to 6 guests – 100% customized with a private guide, flexible tour and online booking.
Best Private Tours in Paris – Top Highlights
Discover the very best of Paris with expertly guided private tours to iconic landmarks like the Louvre, Versailles, the Eiffel Tower, and beyond.
- Paris Highlights Tour: 4-hour custom tour with private guide & driver
- Private Walking Tour: 3-hour custom walking tour with a personal guide
- Private Tour of Historic Paris: personalized guided tour on foot or by car
- Louvre Museum private tour with art historian, discovering masterpieces
- Eiffel Tower private tour & surroundings with a local guide
- Notre-Dame private tour with a licensed Christian guide
- Versailles private guided tour with transfer from Paris
Explore Paris Districts with a Private Guide
Explore the most captivating districts in Paris with a private guided tour that reveals hidden gems, rich history, and local charm at every turn.
- Notre Dame Île de la Cité and Saint Louis Island are the heart of Paris
- Montmartre – This is the cradle of modern art, spirituality and cabaret
- Saint Germain – Chic and intellectual district of Paris, historical as well
- Latin quarter – The Sorbonne university from the XIII century
- Le Marais – Trendy, arty, boutiques, museums, Jewish corner, LGBT+
- Louvre Rivoli – Architectural ground with of course the Louvre
- Arc de Triomphe Champs-Élysées: Paris Historical Monument
- Eiffel Tower surroundings – The most Iconic and famous area
- Les Halles – The belly of Paris for its food markets from the XIII century
- Opera Madeleine – Upscale district, with luxury boutiques and the Opera
- Belleville Ménilmontant – East Side of Paris, this district is not a touristy one
From €360 for a Paris private tour with a licensed guide
Paris Private City Tours by Car with a Licensed Guide
Experience a custom private car tour in Paris and discover iconic landmarks such as the Arc de Triomphe, the Louvre Pyramid, Eiffel Tower, Sacré Coeur, and more.
From €950 up to 6 persons for a private driving tour
- 4-Hour Private City Tour in Paris by Car
- Licensed Tour Guide and private driver
- Travel in Style – Mercedes V, E, S Class & Maybach on Request
- Custom-Made Itinerary Tailored to Your Preferences
- Flexible tour and highlights at each stop

Louvre Pyramid and the Tuileries Garden
Begin your private Paris city tour at the world-famous Louvre Museum. Its striking glass pyramid is a modern icon, contrasting beautifully with the historic palace. Just steps away, enjoy a relaxing stroll through the Tuileries Garden, a royal park from the 17th century with statues, fountains, and tree-lined paths.
Notre Dame, Île de la Cité
Discover Notre Dame Cathedral on the Île de la Cité, the spiritual heart of Paris. A Gothic masterpiece, it is admired for its stained glass, towers, and deep cultural significance.
Place des Vosges in Le Marais
Explore Place des Vosges, the oldest square in Paris and a jewel of the Marais district. Surrounded by red-brick arcades and manicured gardens, it is a peaceful escape rich with history.
Famous cafés in Saint-Germain District
Experience the Left Bank’s timeless charm with a stop at Saint-Germain-des-Prés. Legendary cafés such as Café de Flore and Les Deux Magots, once frequented by writers such as Hemingway and philosophers, remain iconic cultural landmarks.
The Panthéon, Latin Quarter
Visit the Panthéon in the lively Latin Quarter, a neoclassical monument that honors great figures of France, including Voltaire, Rousseau, and Marie Curie.
The Arc de Triomphe
End your private tour at the Arc de Triomphe, the monumental arch at the top of the Champs-Élysées. Built to honor French military triumphs, it houses the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier and offers sweeping views across Paris.
Les Invalides – Napoleon’s Tomb
Continue your journey to Les Invalides, a magnificent complex built for French war veterans. Beneath its glittering golden dome lies the tomb of Napoleon Bonaparte, one of Paris’s most awe-inspiring historical monuments.
Eiffel Tower & Place du Trocadéro
No Paris sightseeing tour is complete without the Eiffel Tower. Admire the city’s most famous landmark up close, then head to Place du Trocadéro, where wide terraces and fountains frame unforgettable panoramic views — perfect for photos.
Montmartre & Sacré-Cœur Basilica
Journey up to Montmartre, the artists’ village perched on Paris’s highest hill. Visit the stunning Sacré-Cœur Basilica, whose gleaming white domes overlook breathtaking views of the city.
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100% Customized Private Tours in Paris – Mix & Match Your Interests
Create your perfect Paris experience with unique private tours that allow you to mix and match from 10+ curated themes. This pioneering approach, launched in 2018, enables fully customized combinations that preset tours simply cannot offer. Each itinerary is thoughtfully designed around your preferences by blending themes that match your interests.
You choose, and we create the perfect Paris itinerary together
You choose your interests, and we design a perfectly tailored Paris itinerary together.
- BEHIND-THE-SCENES – Legend who shaped Paris, Napoleon, Coco Chanel
- HISTORICAL PARIS – World War 2, French revolution, kings of France,
- TIMELESS DISTRICTS – Saint Germain, Le Marais, Latin Quarter, La Madeleine
- FRENCH CUISINE – Delicacies, food tour, Parisian restaurants, and cafés
- ART & MUSEUMS – Science, history, art, the Louvre, Orsay, Rodin, Picasso
- SACRED PLACES – Sacred Heart Basilica, Sainte Chapelle, Notre-Dame cathedral
- LANDMARKS – The Pantheon, Les Invalides, Arc de Triomphe, the Eiffel Tower
- SHOPPING – Paris’s shopping scene, from luxury fashion to artisanal treasures
- ENTERTAINMENT – From dazzling cabaret Moulin Rouge to Disneyland Paris
- GREEN PARIS – City’s green spaces, lush parks, gardens and woods
- BEYOND PARIS – Day trip to Versailles, Normandy, Champagne, Loire Valley
- ACTIVITIES TO DO IN PARIS – Cooking class, wine tasting, private cruise
10+ Curated Paris Themes – Combine Any Way You Want
As a licensed private tour guide in Paris, trained in art history at the École du Louvre, I design highly personalized tours by combining curated themes tailored to you. Every experience is unique, guided by your chosen themes and enriched with expert insights and recommendations. Mix different themes together to create a unique private tour with The Signature private tour of Paris.

Exceptional Private Tours in Paris – Iconic, Sublime & Uniquely Yours
Experience exceptional private tours in Paris that blend iconic landmarks, sublime moments, and personalized touches to create a journey uniquely yours. Choose experiences that truly resonate with you, instead of following touristy attractions with rigid itineraries or one-size-fits-all tours.
Paris Beyond the Guidebook – Unique Parisian Experiences
- Unusual things to do in Paris – The catacombs, Montmartre museum
- Food tour in Paris – perfect private tour with local guide for foodies
- Paris Heritage Sightseeing Tour – Timeless Paris and iconic city tour
- Parisian Art Galleries – Galerie Perrotin, Kamel Mennour, Street art
- Romantic Tours for couples, and people in love
- Family-Friendly – Parks, gardens, interactive experiences
Private Tours in Paris for the Connoisseur Traveler
- Impressionism Deep-Dive Tour – Monet in Giverny, Renoir, Degas, Manet
- Architecture & Engineering Tour – Eiffel Tower, Haussmann, Gothic, Medieval
- Famous writers in Paris – Philosophers, Voltaire, Hemingway and legendary cafés
- Movie and TV series tour in Paris – Emily in Paris, Ratatouille, The Untouchables
- Luxury shopping tour – with a sales advisor dedicated & private driver service
- Photography Tour – Best Instagram spots with a professional photographer
Experience Authentic Paris Beyond Tourist Traps
- 8-Hour Paris Discovery Tour – Avoiding Tourist Traps
- Avoid Overloaded Private Tours from Unreliable Agencies
Private Paris Tours with Your Personal Guide from €360
- 3-hour Paris private walking tour – From €360
- 4-hour private driving tour of Paris with licensed guide – From €950
- 100% private – Your private tour guide works exclusively with you.
Paris by Emy offers a high level of customization for exceptional private tours of Paris that standard tours, platforms simply cannot match. Every tour is 100% customizable to YOUR interests. No preset itineraries, only private, no cookie-cutter experiences.
5-Star Private Tour Guide in Paris
Enjoy a top-rated Paris experience with a private tour guide praised for delivering 5-star service on Google Reviews. Explore Paris by choosing one theme or mix multiple themes together thanks to the recommendations of your licensed guide and travel agent for an ultra-personalized private tour.
Paris Private Tours Fully Customized
- Designed from scratch around your interests — never off-the-shelf
- Mix any combination: faith & fashion, food & history, art & shopping
- Your choice — Private walking tour, private car tour, private museum tour
Your Paris Private Tour Includes:
- A dedicated tour coordinator – Single point of contact for your Paris experience
- Pre-arrival recommendations – Attentive support throughout your stay
- Skip-the-line tickets – Timed entry for key sites, landmarks & museums
- Complete admission coordination – Reservations, logistics, and special access
- Flexible pricing – From €240 for 2 hours, half-day to full-day tours available
- Online Booking & Payments – Credit card, Google Pay, and Apple Pay accepted
Since 2018, Paris by Emy has pioneered a unique approach: fully customized private tours in Paris where clients mix curated themes with planning services, a complete Paris experience.
Real Examples of Custom Private Tours in Paris (Your Tour Will Be Unique)
See real examples of customized private tours in Paris and get inspired to create a one-of-a-kind experience tailored entirely to you. As your personal licensed tour guide fluent in English, I design tailor-made private tours in Paris, leveraging an exclusive local network.
Example 1: Faith, Feminism & Fashion Private Tour with Expert Local Guide
Client request: University professor + daughter + friend
Themes mixed: Sacred Places + Women’s History + Shopping
Private Paris Tours from €660 for Full Day
Custom itinerary:
- Early morning Mass at historic Paris church
- Women’s emancipation tour: Colette & Josephine Baker’s Paris
- Teen-friendly shopping at concept stores
Why this worked: Combined spiritual experience, feminist history, and modern shopping—three completely different themes in one seamless day.

PARIS BY EMY was hosting a university professor who was coming to Paris for conferences, accompanied by her daughter and her daughter’s friend. She asked Emy to take them to an early Mass, followed by a private tour in Paris focused on Women’s emancipation through the lives of Colette and the Franco-American artist Josephine Baker, to finish the day with shopping in concept stores that appeal to teenagers.
Example 2: Napoleon & French Revolution Private Car Tour with Historian Guide
Client request: 6-hour deep dive into Napoleon’s rise to power
Themes mixed: Historical Paris + Iconic Landmarks + French Cuisine
Private Paris Tours from €1,250 for Customization, 6-Hour Private Car Tour with Guide
Custom itinerary:
- Napoleon’s military school and early life sites
- French Revolution key locations with historical context
- Napoleon’s tomb and monuments with luxury car transport
- Authentic lunch at Napoleon’s favorite bistro
Why this worked: Luxury car allowed multiple sites across Paris with in-depth historical storytelling at each stop.

Another example: a client requested a 6-hour customized private car tour of Paris with a licensed guide and a chauffeur, focused on Napoleon and the French Revolution, exploring how Napoleon rose to power and ultimately became Emperor. Each stop was carefully curated with in-depth insights into Napoleon’s most iconic sites in Paris—such as his military school, tomb, and monuments—along with the history of the French Revolution.
Example 3: Historic, Gourmet & Shopping Private Walking Tour in Le Marais
Client request: Mother-daughter food + shopping experience
Themes mixed: French Cuisine + Shopping + Historical Paris
Private Paris Tours from €360 for 3 Hours
Custom 3-hour walking itinerary:
- Authentic fromagerie with cheese tastings
- Historic bakery tour with croissant demonstrations
- Market visit with chef recommendations
- French designer boutiques and concept stores
- Le Marais historic architecture and hidden courtyards
Why this worked: Combined culinary discoveries with fashion shopping in Paris’s trendiest neighborhood.

A mother and daughter asked customized food tour in the trendy Marais to discover delicatessen, French coffee houses, chocolates, most famous pastries in France, perfumes, ready-to-wear and fashionable accessories made by French designers, in Paris during a 3 hour walking tour in Paris. It was a MIX between a food tour, shopping tour and iconic landmarks tour.
Example 4: Christian Art Private Louvre Tour with Professional Tour Guide
Client request: Religious art focus in the Louvre
Themes mixed: Sacred Places + Art & Museums
Private Paris Tours from €360 for 2 hours with customization
Custom itinerary:
- Skip-the-line Louvre Museum access
- Old & New Testament paintings exploration
- Christ’s Passion, Mary, Saints, Martyrs through masterpieces
- Leonardo da Vinci, Caravaggio, Raphael, Georges de La Tour
- Theological and art historical context for each work
Why this worked: Art history expertise + Christian guide perspective = deep spiritual and artistic insights.

A Christian traveler requested a personalized private guided tour of the Louvre museum focused on religious paintings inside the Louvre, exploring the Old and New Testament, Christ passion, Mary, Saints, Martyrs, miracles through the Louvre museum’s great masterpieces of sacred painting including Leonardo da Vinci, Caravaggio, Raphael, Georges de La Tour.
Example 5: Writers, Philosophers & Theologians Private Car Tour with Guide Conférencier (Private licensed guide)
Client request: 4-hour intellectual Paris exploration
Themes mixed: Historical Paris + Behind-the-Scenes + Sacred Places
Private Paris Tours from €1,250 for Customization, 6-Hour Private Car Tour with Guide
Custom itinerary:
- Literary cafés: Sartre, Simone de Beauvoir, existentialism debates
- Père Lachaise Cemetery: Famous writers’ and thinkers’ tombs
- Sorbonne University: Saint Thomas Aquinas and theological heritage
- Shakespeare & Company and finest English bookstores
Why this worked: Intellectual deep dive combining literature, philosophy, and theology with car transport between distant sites.

Last example: A client requested a 4-hour customized car tour exploring literature, philosophy, and theology in Paris. I guided him through the legendary cafés where Jean-Paul Sartre and Simone de Beauvoir debated existentialism, to Père Lachaise Cemetery then to the Sorbonne to discuss Saint Thomas Aquinas. We also stopped at Paris’s finest English-language bookstores.
Private Tour Guide + Paris Trip Planning
Plan your perfect Paris getaway with a licensed private tour guide who offers expert insights and personalized trip planning every step of the way. Indeed, you can combine your private tours in Paris with personalized trip planning such as hotels, dining, complete itineraries, and ongoing support, for a seamless, all-inclusive Paris experience.
- Full stay itinerary — every day of your Paris trip planned to perfection
- Hotel recommendations – Where to stay in Paris
- Airport transfers — seamless arrivals and departures, arranged for you
- Restaurant recommendations & reservations — hidden bistros, Michelin
- Leisure activities — cooking classes, wine tastings, fashion ateliers & more
- Private Paris Connections – A Powerful Network of Local Experts
- Day Trips Coordination – Versailles, Normandy, Champagne, Loire Valley
- VIP Museum Access – Skip-the-line tickets and timed entries pre-booked
- Ongoing Support – Email and phone access before, and during your trip
- Customization based on our conversations, not templated programs
- Direct communication – no intermediaries – no AI – no platform
Discover the best private guided tours in Paris fully customized and tailored to your preferences. Travel planning and expert guiding, combined in one dedicated person. Your Paris, from arrival to au revoir.

Your Private Tour Guide in Paris Fluent in English
Your expert guide conducts private tours in Paris in English, tailored to your travel style, with charming French accent. PARIS BY EMY is known for providing tailor-made private English tours in Paris, catering to international visitors, 95% of Americans.
- Emy speaks fluent English after living and working in the USA for 5 years
- A network of Paris-based expert local guides fluent in English
- Wide variety of English-language tours in Paris with a private guide
Having a Private Guide in Paris – A Personal, High-End Experience
Discover Paris with a passionate local expert who brings history, culture, and hidden gems to life through a truly personalized private tour. As your Paris-based private tour guide, I handle every aspect of your experience—from the first conversation to the final day of your trip. You work directly with one dedicated expert, ensuring consistency, trust, and a seamless journey throughout your stay. More than just a tour, this is a tailor-made Paris experience, designed around your interests, pace, and travel style. Every detail is curated to offer depth, elegance, and authenticity—far beyond standard sightseeing.
What Makes This Experience Different
- One dedicated private guide from planning to post-tour follow-up
- Fully personalized itineraries designed around your interests
- Seamless, concierge-level service with attention to every detail
- Cultural storytelling & local insights beyond guidebooks
- Flexible, human approach — not scripted, not rushed
Versus Regular Private Tour Guide Services:
- Show you major sites with basic commentary
- Standard routes everyone takes
- No customization beyond choosing sites
- No VIP services and custom itineraries
- Focus on checking boxes, not deep engagement
Versus Corporate Tour Guide Agencies and Platforms Services
- Tour Agencies & platforms located outside Paris or France
- Rotating driver-guides and private guides at random
- Corporate, transactional tour service, mass tourism
- Driver-guides focus on transportation, not deep cultural insights
- You are one of many clients, not true connections
Why Choose Paris by Emy?
| Features | PARIS BY EMY Boutique travel agency | International platforms not based in Paris | Independant licensed guide or network of guides | Tour agencies with driver/guide or guide only |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Location | Paris-Based since 2005 | Varies | Varies | Varies |
| Academic training | Licensed +1,000 Hrs of guidance | Varies | Varies | Varies |
| Customization | 100% from scratch | Pre-set programs | Pre-set programs | Pre-set programs |
| Service Type | Personal Travel boutique | Corporate-assigned rotating guide | Network-assigned rotating guide | Corporate-assigned rotating guide |
| Car Tour Service | Luxury car | Walking focus | Walking focus | Guide is also driving |
| Expertise - Content | Art+Cultural depth | Basic sightseeing | Basic sightseeing | Basic sightseeing |
| Paris experience | 20+ years resident Parisian family roots | Varies | Varies | Varies |
| Cultural Bridge | Franco-American Visited 18+ countries | Corporate | Local | Corporate |
| Museum Access | Standard + VIP | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Tour Flexibility | Adjust anytime | Fixed route | Fixed route | Semi-flexible |
Private Tour Prices in Paris
These rates are for licensed, experienced guides offering first class private tours in Paris. Prices are usually per tour, limited to 6 persons, for customized private tours, and not scripted tours. No mass tourism, no plaftorm.
Private Tour Guide in Paris
| Pricing | Online booking |
|---|---|
| From 360 Euros | 3-hour private walking tour with hotel pick-up |
| From 850 Euros | 4-hour car tour with licensed guide and private driver |
| From 950 Euros | 3-hour walking tour and 2-hour museum private tour |
| From 1,450 Euros | 4-hour city tour by car and 2-hour museum private tour |
2-hour private museum tour – price per person
Approximately €240 – €380+ for a curated tour with a licensed private guide
- Museum tickets and entry fees are included
- Skip-the-line tickets and fast pass entry
- Highlights private tour and masterpieces
3-hour customized private guided tour on foot
Around €450 and up for a professional guide
- Paris walking tour with an expert local guide
- Hotel pickup and drop-off at your convenience
- Possibility to take the metro, Uber, or taxi if needed
- Custom-made itinerary tailored to your interests
- Flexible adjustments during the tour
Half-day private city tour by car with private guide
With a private driver and licensed guide, prices can rise to €800 – €1,400+
- 4-hour private driving tour of Paris up to 6 persons
- Convenient hotel pickup and drop-off service
- Licensed guide and professional VTC private driver
- Hop-on and hop-off stops at major highlights
- Personalized itinerary with flexible stops
Full-Day Paris Tour – Walking Tour + Private Museum Visit
From €950 – US$1,105 with a licensed private tour guide
- 2-hour Museum Highlights tour with priority skip-the-line access
- 1-hour lunch break to enjoy a relaxed meal at a local restaurant or café
- 3-hour private guided walking tour showcasing Paris’s most iconic landmarks
Full-Day Private Tour of Paris by Car + Private Museum Tour
From €1,450 – US$1,690 with a licensed private tour guide
- 2-hour Museum Highlights tour with priority skip-the-line access
- 1-hour lunch break at a local café or restaurant for a leisurely meal
- 4-hour personalized private city tour by car, exploring Paris’s most famous sights
3-day Paris itinerary with a personalized Paris Tour package
From €2,500 – €3,700+ private guide, skip-the-line tickets and roadmap
Paris Private Guide & Travel Planner
Hire Emy, Your Private Tour Guide in Paris
Share your interests and travel style with Emy. As your licensed personal guide with 20+ years of local expertise, Emy reveals the deeper soul of Paris and hidden stories behind iconic landmarks that most visitors overlook.
Follow Your Heart – Custom Paris Itinerary
Follow your heart with a custom Paris itinerary designed around your interests, pace, and passions for a truly personal experience.
It’s important to follow what truly inspires you. Paris has something for every soul and every traveler profile: The Eiffel Tower, an iron lattice masterpiece, dominates the skyline. Nearby, the Arc de Triomphe stands proudly at the top of the Champs-Élysées, commemorating French military victories. The Opera Garnier enchants visitors with its legendary history in the performing arts. History and heroism converge at Les Invalides, which houses Napoleon’s tomb and a museum of military history. Finally, the Pantheon honors France’s most celebrated intellectuals and writers, standing as a solemn tribute.
- Choose a tailored exploration of Paris, not a standardized, one-size-fits-all
- Enjoy meaningful interactions with your private guide
- Go off the beaten path according to your interests
- Immerse yourself in Parisian culture like a local
- Discover exactly what resonates with you the most
- Skip the pressure of compulsory purchases or misleading stops
Mix different themes and your Parisian private tour guide will adjust the tour on the go when needed for coffee break, detour and spontenuous stops.

Paris Tours with Private Guide – Discover Parisian Lifestyle & French Culture
Discover authentic Paris neighborhoods and iconic quarters through a cultural lens with a local private tour guide. In philosophy, “culture designates what is different from nature”. In sociology, culture is defined as “what is common to a group of individuals” and as “what unites it”. Indeed, culture is what is learned, transmitted, produced and invented :
- Food, French cuisine
- Arts, Architecture
- Landscape and environment
- Clothing, fashion
- Religions and beliefs
- Educational framework
- Economic and business system
- Laws and government
- Norms, values and morals
- Historical facts and evolution
- Sciences and innovation
- Lifestyle, traditions and habits
Emy lived for 5 years in the US and traveled to more than 18 countries across Europe, Africa, and the Middle East. Moreover, she studied sociology at French and American universities during her master’s courses. Explore the Parisian lifestyle and French culture with your private tour guide.
Paris Private Tours by Paris by Emy Featured in Robb Report
Founded in 2018, Paris by Emy is a 5-star boutique travel agency offering customized private tours in Paris and full Paris trip planning, including airport transfers, ongoing support, hotel recommendations, restaurant reservations, and complete vacation coordination.
Every tour draws on an exclusive network of licensed drivers, Art History museum specialists, Michelin-starred restaurant chefs, sommelier-led wine experiences, boutique hotels, private boat cruises, French cooking ateliers, luxury brand shopping, and professional photographers — all hand-picked for exceptional standards. This is not a platform or rotating tour guide service: it is one expert, one vision, and an entire city working seamlessly for you, creating the most exclusive experiences in Paris.
Robb Report — Luxury Private Tours in Paris by Paris by Emy for a VIP Experience

“Paris by Emy is a one-woman show, with founder and owner Emelyne Bonnes orchestrating and personally leading all tours. Her services include detailed itinerary planning, continuous support throughout the trip, hotel and restaurant recommendations and reservations, skip-the-line museum tickets, and a range of curated leisure activities such as baking classes and spa visits.
All customizable packages include private driving tours with a dedicated guide. One of her biggest clients booked a three-week experience featuring five-star hotels, a private driver, gourmet and traditional restaurant reservations, excursions to Champagne and Auvers-sur-Oise to follow in Van Gogh’s footsteps, as well as a private oenology course and exclusive shopping experiences with French Maisons.”
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Chic Paris Marriage Proposal with Expert Planning
Planning to propose in Paris? Create an unforgettable engagement moment with a private guide and trip planner who knows the city’s most romantic spots and can discreetly coordinate every detail. From the Eiffel Tower at sunset to intimate gardens and hidden viewpoints, I help orchestrate the perfect surprise proposal with photography arrangements, champagne service, and seamless execution.

Luxury Private Tours in Paris – Exclusive VIP Experiences
Beyond customized private tours, Paris by Emy offers exclusive experiences and luxury VIP tours in Paris for discerning travelers seeking exceptional access and premium service. These VIP tours combine private luxury vehicles, after-hours museum access, Michelin-starred dining, and exclusive venues closed to the general public.
What Travelers Say About Their Private Paris Tours with Emy
Over 70 five-star reviews on Google and one consistent thread: a Paris that felt entirely personal, unhurried, and unlike anything else. High-quality tours, attention to detail, and how Emy goes above and beyond to make each tour a unique experience.

“Emy made the planning effortless and the trip truly unforgettable. My 75-year-old mother and I worked with Emy to plan a special mother–daughter trip to Paris over the Christmas holiday week in 2025, and we could not have had a better experience.”
Carrie Dayton
“I requested a personalized Christian art tour at the Louvre. Emy was the perfect tour guide for me”
Jen Hugues
“Emy is awesome! My extended family of 10, ages 4 to 78, visited Paris in November. A walking tour of Notre Dame Cathedral and a driving tour of Paris attractions. Emy was super knowledgeable, friendly and flexible. The arrangements she made for the driving tour were 1st class.”
Carter Hladki
“Paris by Emy made out trip absolutely magical. From the start, she took the time to understand what I wanted”
Lauryn Luttrull
"Emy was terrific. She is very knowledgeable. She gave us a tour of the major basilicas in Paris and gave historic perspectives as well as Catholic and Christian faith perspectives."
Paul Sorbera
"Emy gave us a wonderful, customized tour of Les Halles and Le Marais. She focused on our interests and led us on a really great, authentic, 3-hour walking tour. Thank you Emy!"
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Your Private Licensed Guide to Discover the Soul of Paris
As your licensed expert guide and Paris trip planner, I offer best-in-class private tours, a deep personal commitment to your Paris journey, and authentic relationships that begin in the planning phase and continue well beyond the tour itself. Every tour includes hotel pickup with optional private car tour in Paris. Through Paris by Emy’s exclusive Parisian network, I deliver VIP museum access, iconic city tours, immersive foodie walks, personalized day trips, and seamless experiences that go far beyond typical tourist routes.
Every Paris tour is Unique, Itinerary Created From Scratch
I understand what makes a truly personalized Paris experience combining authentic local insights with a personalized itinerary and the flexibility to explore Paris at your own pace. Moreover, my international background means I can explain French culture in ways that resonate with international and American visitors while sharing the insider secrets only a true Parisian knows.
Iconic Private Guided Tours in Paris
Paris Walking Tour Benefits
A Paris private walking tour is less expensive than a driving tour guide and is perfect for you focus on 2 or 3 historical districts which are next to each other.
- Walking through the charming streets and alleys of Paris provides an intimate perspective. You’ll have the chance to soak in the ambiance of each neighborhood, admiring the intricate details of historic architecture. Moreover, you will be able to stop in a little boutique or café, buy some souvenirs and delicatessen.
- One of the highlights of a private walking tour is the opportunity to uncover hidden gems that are often overlooked. You will be lead to local cafes, vibrant street art, and serene courtyards that embody the authentic spirit of Paris. Expore unusual things to do in Paris with your private tour guide, a local and cultural expert.
Paris Walking Tour Drawbacks
While exploring Paris on foot offers many rewards, it also requires physical exertion that may take a lot of energy for everyone. Long walks across the city’s sprawling landscape can be tiring, especially for travelers with mobility issues or health concerns. Overall, a 3-hour private walking tour is well enough for a day.
- Although private walking tour allows for in-depth exploration of specific areas, they may not cover as much ground as a Paris car service. If your goal is to see as many attractions as possible within a limited time frame, a walking tour might not be the most efficient option but a private and bespoke private driving tour.
- Walking tours could be exhausting according to the weather : heatwave, rain, cold winter… With a private car, there is no worry about the weather.
Best Districts in Paris
Top Paris Attractions
Skip-The-Line Tickets & VIP Access
Enjoy skip-the-line tickets and VIP access that let you bypass queues and experience Paris’s top attractions with ease and exclusivity.
Skip the Lines. Go Deeper. Experience More.
- Sainte-Chapelle – Skip-the-line access to marvel at stunning stained glass windows
- Louvre Museum – VIP priority entry to the world’s largest art museum
- Opéra Garnier – Reserved entry to Palais Garnier
- Eiffel Tower – Timed-entry tickets to avoid hours-long waits
- Musée d’Orsay – Priority access to the world’s finest Impressionist collection
- Palace of Versailles – Skip-the-line entry to Louis XIV’s magnificent palace
Benefits of VIP Access with Paris by Emy:
- Pre-booked timed entries ensure guaranteed access
- Expert Art History commentary enriches every visit
- Flexible timing coordinated with your personalized itinerary
- After-hours access available at select venues for ultimate exclusivity

Louvre Private Tour with Art Historian
- From €550 group of 4 – US$575 – 2 Hours
Enjoy a guided tour of the Louvre Museum in Paris with a licensed art history guide, trained at the Louvre School, bringing the museum’s world-famous artworks to life. To see everything would take 3 days non-stop, spending just 10 seconds per artwork. Your personal guide will take you on an immersive journey through the Louvre museum’s most iconic masterpieces, uncovering fascinating stories and historical insights behind each work of art. This personalized Louvre private tour ensures the perfect experience for art lovers, history enthusiasts, or anyone seeking a meaningful exploration of one of the world’s greatest museum.
- Enjoy skip-the-line access for a seamless and enriching visit
- With Art Historians, licensed tour guides, specialists in Antique art
- Academic-level insights into masterpieces, techniques, and historical context
- Ability to customize based on your artistic interests and preferences
- Stories behind the art that bring paintings and sculptures to life
- High-quality tours with the kids on a thrilling treasure hunt in the Louvre
What You’ll Discover at The Louvre with Your Personal Guide:
- Christian art and religious paintings at the Louvre
- Mona Lisa with expert analysis of Leonardo’s technique
- Venus de Milo and ancient Greek sculpture mastery
- Winged Victory and Hellenistic art
- French painting from Watteau to Delacroix
- Egyptian galleries with hieroglyphic interpretation
- Renaissance masterpieces with historical context
- Hidden gems most visitors miss
Versailles Private Tour with Licensed Guide
- From €650 group of 4 – USD $675 – Half Day to Full Day
Step into the grandeur of the Palace of Versailles, a UNESCO World Heritage site and former royal residence of Louis XIV, the Sun King.
- Versailles private tour from Paris with hotel pickup & private driver
- Skip-the-line access to the Palace, Gardens, and Hall of Mirrors
- Explore the stunning Gardens of Versailles, designed by André Le Nôtre
- The Petit Trianon & Queen’s Hamlet where Marie Antoinette found refuge
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Private Museum Tour in Paris – Art, History & Science Museums
Paris Museum Private Tour starts at €175 per guest for 2 hours, depending on customization
- History, art, and science museum with engaging storytelling
- Including skip-the-line tickets and VIP museum access
- Available year-round with flexible start times – up to 6 people
Discover Parisian museums alongside an expert private guide, historian and specialist in art thoughtfully chosen to suit your interests. Paris byEmy draws from a distinguished network of trusted local experts she has worked with since 2018. Emy, Founder of PARIS BY EMY, is also a licensed tour guide providing ultra-exclusive, tailor-made museum tours across Paris. EVERY museum can be arranged by special request, art, history, science with the Louvre for Christian art and Impressionist collections as examples.
Private Paris Museum Tour & Activities
Discover the Newest Exhibitions in Paris with Your Personal Guide
Step into the forefront of Parisian art with the newest exhibitions, curated just for you.
- Exclusive Access: Enjoy private tours of the latest exhibitions
- Expert Guidance: Licensed guides provide in-depth insights
- Contemporary Art: Discover the greatest art galleries in Paris.

Trendy Paris Private Tours with Emy Your Private Guide
Experience Paris like a local with your private tour guide. Explore the City of Lights beyond the usual tourist trails, uncovering hidden stories, trendy boutiques, stylish cafés, restaurants, and the authentic Parisian lifestyle.
Expertise from a local boutique agency Paris based
Have a private tour of Paris lifestyle, stories and for an ultra- personalized tour. There is no better way to enjoy the City of Lights free of tourist traps.
Paris Social Events according to your profile
Moreover, Paris has tones of social events and exhibitions all year long, the festival Paris Plage during summer, Bastille Day Celebration, the illuminations of the Champs Elysées during winter, tones of Fair Trades, National celebrations, harvest festival of Montmartre, sport events such as Tour de France, Roland Garros…

Eiffel Tower Private Tour – Iconic Landmark & Engineering Marvel
- From €360 up to 6 people for 2 hours
Experience Paris’s most iconic monument, The Eiffel Tower private tour with expert insights into its fascinating history, revolutionary engineering, and cultural significance. Your licensed guide reveals the stories behind Gustave Eiffel’s masterpiece, from its controversial construction for the 1889 World’s Fair to becoming the beloved symbol of Paris recognized worldwide.
- Best photo spots and viewpoints around Trocadéro and Champ de Mars
- Discover the tower’s hidden details, original blueprints, and engineering
- Learn about Gustave Eiffel’s secret apartment at the summit
- Explore the surrounding gardens and Seine riverbank
- Explore Musée des Arts et Métiers featuring Eiffel’s engineering models
- Learn about Eiffel’s collaboration with Frédéric Bartholdi for the Statue of Liberty
- Discover Liberty Flame monument near Pont de l’Alma (Statue of Liberty connection)
- Explore France’s premier military museum and Rodin museum nearby
Private Food Tour in Paris – Culinary Experiences with Local Guide
- From €360 up to 6 people for 3 hours
Indulge in a culinary tour in Paris‘s finest markets, bakeries, cheese shops, and historic patisseries. Taste artisan chocolates, regional products, fresh baguettes, and gourmet dishes with expert recommendations from your licensed guide who knows the city’s best-kept culinary secrets.
- Wine tastings at traditional Parisian wine bars and cellars
- Explore a walking food tour of the Marais, savoring cheese
- Discovering hidden bakeries and learn the stories behind French gastronomy
Paris National Opera House Private Tour with a Certified Guide
- From €360 up to 6 people for 2 hours
Explore Paris’s legendary opera house, the Opera Garnier with an expert guide specializing in 19th-century architecture and performing arts history. Built by Charles Garnier for Napoleon III, this breathtaking Second Empire masterpiece dazzles with opulent interiors, from the grand marble staircase and Chagall ceiling to the lavish auditorium—inspiring Gaston Leroux’s “Phantom of the Opera.”
- Grand marble staircase – architectural triumph with sweeping double staircases
- Marc Chagall’s 1964 ceiling fresco depicting famous operas and ballets
- Ornate auditorium with red velvet, gold leaf, and crystal chandeliers
- Behind-the-scenes stories of the Phantom legend and underground lake
- Belle Époque glamour, Second Empire extravagance, and theatrical history
- Skip-the-line access with expert architectural and cultural insights

Discover Historical Paris with a Private Guide
- From €360 up to 6 people for 3 hours
The French Revolution Tour: A City Transformed
1789 wasn’t just a year, it was a storm, and Paris was its epicenter.
Key Sites from the French Revolution Era
- Place de la Bastille – Once a prison, now a symbol of freedom.
- Conciergerie – Where Marie Antoinette spent her final days.
- Place de la Concorde – Gory past, stunning present.
Paris in World War II Tour: A City Under Siege and Liberation
The Occupation of Paris during WWII left deep scars and heroic stories in its wake.
- Vel’ d’Hiv Memorial – Honoring those deported during Nazi occupation.
- Musée de la Libération de Paris – An underrated gem.

Marie-Antoinette Private Tour in Paris and Versailles
- From €360 up to 6 people for 2 hours
Follow in the footsteps of Marie-Antoinette on a private tour that brings her story vividly to life. Begin in Paris at the Conciergerie, the former royal palace turned prison, where the queen spent her final days before her fateful trial. Stroll through the historic Place de la Concorde, a square that witnessed dramatic events of the French Revolution and offers insight into the turbulent times that shaped her life.
Then, travel to Versailles palace to explore the charming Trianon Hameau, the queen’s personal retreat, with its picturesque cottages, gardens, and pastoral scenes that offered a private escape from court life. This immersive tour blends royal history, architecture, and intimate storytelling, creating a unique journey through Marie-Antoinette’s Paris and Versailles.

Napoleon Private Tour in Paris with Historian Guide
- From €360 up to 6 people for 3 hours
The Rise and Reign of Napoleon
Napoleon wasn’t just a general, he was a visionary strategist and a branding genius whose influence extends far beyond the battlefield. His mastery of propaganda, architecture, and urban planning helped craft an enduring legacy that still shapes modern Paris and much of Europe today.
Legacy in Landmarks
- Arc de Triomphe – A tribute to military glory.
- Les Invalides – Where Napoleon rests in imperial grandeur.
- Rue de Rivoli – Designed by Napoleon to reflect his vision of Paris.
Through monumental projects like the Arc de Triomphe and the transformation of Place Vendôme, he used architecture to symbolize his power and reinforce his empire’s values. His keen understanding of public perception led him to commission works that celebrated not only military victories but also the ideals of his reign, embedding his image in the city’s landscape.
Napoleon also had a profound impact on urban planning, restructuring Paris with wide boulevards, grand squares, and iconic landmarks that still define the city’s beauty and flow. His reforms in law and governance, such as the Napoleonic Code, continue to influence legal systems across the world.
In essence, Napoleon’s story went beyond military conquest because he understood the power of branding and created a lasting identity for his empire, one that still resonates in the heart of modern Paris today.

Private Guided Tour of Paris Artistic Soul – Picasso, Van Gogh, Monet
- From €360 up to 6 people for 3 hours
Paris has long been a muse for some of the world’s greatest artists, in modern and contemporary art — a city where creativity flows as freely as the Seine. From the bohemian studios of Montmartre to the elegant salons of the Left Bank, Paris has nurtured revolutionary art movements and timeless masterpieces.
Follow in the footsteps of the impressionist Claude Monet, who captured light and atmosphere in ways the world had never seen. Stand where Pablo Picasso pushed the boundaries of form and expression, redefining modern art. Discover where Van Gogh, Degas, Renoir, and Matisse lived, worked, and drew endless inspiration from the city around them.
Visit iconic sites like the Musée d’Orsay and the Musée Picasso, or explore lesser-known corners where artistic revolutions quietly took root. Let the colors, textures, and energy of Paris awaken your own creative spirit.
Your tour is tailored to reflect your passion for art museums —curated around the artists you admire, the movements that move you, and the experiences that connect you to the heart of Paris as an eternal city of art.

Private Movie Tour in Paris – Famous Filmmakers’ Backdrops
- From €360 up to 6 people for 3 hours
Ever watched Midnight in Paris, the Untouchables French film or Emily in Paris ?
Step into the scenes of some of the most memorable films and TV shows ever made. From romantic classics to modern hits, the City of Lights has served as a stunning backdrop for international cinema and television. Walk through the charming streets of Montmartre, where Amélie Poulain brought everyday magic to life. Visit the regal corridors of the Louvre, famously featured in The Da Vinci Code. Stroll across the Pont Alexandre III, a favorite of filmmakers for its elegance, seen in Midnight in Paris and Mission: Impossible – Fallout.
Explore Place Dauphine and Notre dame Île de la Cité, often captured in scenes from shows, which showcases both the beauty and everyday life of modern Paris. Whether you’re a film buff or simply love discovering beautiful locations with cinematic flair, this part of your tour offers a new way to see Paris—through the lens of the big screen.
With PARIS BY EMY, each stop is more than just a photo opportunity – it’s a chance to relive the stories that made you fall in love with Paris, all while creating new ones of your own.

Behind-the-Scenes Tour with a Private Guide
- From €360 up to 6 people for 2 hours
A Behind-the-Scenes Private Tour in Paris offers an exclusive and intimate way to experience the city beyond its famous landmarks. Participants gain access to hidden corners, historic ateliers, and lesser-known treasures that are typically off-limits to the public. Enjoy VIP museum access for the Louvre museum and the majestic Versailles palace.
Guided by knowledgeable local experts, visitors can explore unusual things to do in Paris, private sections of iconic sites, learn about Parisian art, architecture, and history, and enjoy personalized storytelling that brings the city’s secrets to life. This unique experience allows travelers to connect with Paris on a deeper level, combining luxury, privacy, and insider knowledge for an unforgettable journey through the City of Light.

Paris Private Tour of Famous Writers, Thinkers and Dreamers
- From €360 up to 6 people for 3 hours
Paris has long been a sanctuary for the world’s greatest minds and most imaginative souls. Walk in the footsteps of famous writers in Paris, philosophers like Voltaire, Rousseau, and Sartre, whose ideas helped shape modern thought and political philosophy. Visit the cafés of the Left Bank, once buzzing with intellectual debates, creativity, and revolutionary ideas.
This is the city where Victor Hugo penned Les Misérables. Moreover, this is where Hemingway lived his “moveable feast,”. It is where Simone de Beauvoir challenged the boundaries of society. Artists such as Van Gogh, Monet, and Picasso came to Paris in search of inspiration. They found it in its light, its people, and its spirit.
With PARIS BY EMY, you’ll discover not just where these visionaries lived and worked, but how Paris shaped their dreams—and how it continues to inspire thinkers, creators, and seekers from around the world. Let your own ideas take flight as you explore the city that has always belonged to dreamers.

Paris by Night Private Tour with a Personal Guide – A Different Kind of Magic
- From €360 up to 6 people for 2 hours
When the sun sets, Paris transforms into something truly enchanting. The city’s monuments glow under golden lights, the Seine shimmers with reflections, and the atmosphere shifts to one of quiet elegance and timeless romance.
Experience Paris by Night with a private tour that reveals a different side of the city—more intimate, more poetic. Cruise past the illuminated Eiffel Tower, gaze at the grandeur of Notre-Dame by moonlight, and wander through cobblestone streets that seem to whisper stories of the past.
Sip a glass of wine at a tucked-away terrace. Listen to soft jazz drifting. Take in the breathtaking views from Montmartre the rooftop of Paris as Paris sparkles below. Whether by car or on foot, this nocturnal journey offers an unforgettable perspective—one that captures the soul of Paris in its most magical hours.
Your evening is crafted to your tastes—serene, romantic, vibrant, or mysterious. No script, no rush—just Paris, beautifully alive after dark.

Notre Dame Private Tour with a Licensed Christian Guide
- From €360 up to 6 people for 2 hours
Few places in Paris stir the emotions like Notre-Dame. Rising from the heart of the Seine river, the cathedral embodies centuries of faith, art, and history—at once majestic, resilient, and deeply symbolic.
Discover Notre-Dame with a private guide who reveals far more than architecture. Trace the stories carved into its portals, saints, and gargoyles. Understand the spiritual meaning of its sculptures and stained glass. Feel the presence of the great moments that shaped France within these sacred walls.
Walk the historic square where pilgrims and kings of France once stood. Admire the cathedral’s soaring façade and reborn structure. Explore the Île de la Cité, cradle of Paris, where medieval streets and quiet corners still echo the city’s origins. Your visit unfolds at your rhythm—contemplative, cultural, or deeply historical.

Sainte Chapelle Private Tour with an Art Specialist
- From €360 up to 6 people for 2 hours
On the Île de la Cité, the Conciergerie and Sainte-Chapelle reveal the dramatic soul of medieval Paris and the upheaval of the French Revolution.
Step inside the conciergerie a former royal palace turned prison, where stone halls still echo with the final days of Marie-Antoinette and the shadow of revolutionary justice. Through vivid storytelling, your private guide brings to life the fate of prisoners, the machinery of the Tribunal, and the fall of the monarchy that reshaped France.
Then enter Sainte-Chapelle, a jewel of Gothic art created to house Christ’s Crown of Thorns. Walls dissolve into radiant stained glass—biblical stories unfolding in a symphony of color and light. As the sun filters through 13th-century windows, the chapel becomes an experience of wonder, faith, and medieval imagination.
No fixed script—just a profound journey through power, devotion, and revolution in the very heart of Paris.
Day Trips from Paris – Beyond the City Limits with a Private Guide
- From €1,650 per group (up to 6 people) for 1 day trip from Paris
Experience day trips from Paris with a private guide who transforms each journey into an immersive exploration. Travel in comfort with a private driver, discover hidden corners tourists miss, and gain insider context that brings history and culture to life.

- The opulent Palace of Versailles
- Walk the hallowed grounds of Omaha Beach
- The rolling vineyards of Champagne
- The fairytale châteaux of the Loire Valley
- Visit Monet’s gardens in Giverny,
Your day trip is crafted to your interests – whether you are drawn to royal history, wartime heroism, artistic inspiration, or culinary traditions. Depart from your Paris hotel, explore at your own pace, and return with memories that extend far beyond the capital. Each destination tells a different chapter of France’s extraordinary story.
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Day Trips from Paris with a Private Guide
Authentic & Cultural Private Tours in Paris with a Local Guide
PARIS BY EMY private themed tours are designed to immerse you in Parisian culture, the soul of the city, its history, and iconic landmarks. Walk in the footsteps of philosophers, writers, artists, designers, and explore Paris through its food, architecture, historical districts, and churches. Each private tour is led by licensed guides fluent in English, for an exclusive Parisian tour designed just for you.
Édith Piaf Private Guided Tour
Celebrate the life of France’s beloved singer, Eidth Piaf. Trace her humble beginnings in Belleville, see the places she performed, and learn how her music became the soul of Paris.
Josephine Baker Private Tour
Explore the inspiring journey of Josephine Baker—from cabaret star to Resistance hero and civil rights icon. Visit places she lived and performed, and honor her legacy in the Panthéon.
Marquis de Lafayette Private Tour
Uncover the story of the Marquis de Lafayette, hero of both the American and French Revolutions. Visit key revolutionary Paris city sites and monuments honoring his fight for liberty.
Coco Chanel Paris Private Guided Tour
Step into the elegant world of Coco Chanel. Visit her legendary boutique on Rue Cambon, luxury hotels she called in home, and learn how she redefined fashion and femininity.
Luxury Shopping Tour with Private Driver
Experience the best of Parisian style with a private luxury shopping tour through Avenue Montaigne, Rue du Faubourg Saint-Honoré, and Galeries Lafayette. Enjoy VIP access to top fashion houses and personal styling.
Paris Architecture with a Private Tour Guide
Admire the city’s diverse architecture – from Gothic cathedrals and Haussmannian boulevards to contemporary marvels. Learn how each era left its mark on Paris’s skyline and identity.
While the iconic sights such as The Eiffel Tower are unforgettable, however there’s so much more to Paris than its monuments. For a truly immersive and personalized experience, discover the Off Beaten Path in Paris, the city through the eyes of a local with PARIS BY EMY. Those city tours offers tailor-made cultural and meaningful encounters that go beyond the typical tourist routes.
Cultural Paris Private Tours
Paris Entertainment – Leisure Activities to Do in Paris
Expertience Paris with customized private tours and a bevy of leisure activities designed for your travel style whether you are traveling as a couple, or as a family.
Private Guided Activities in Paris
Paris Tour Guide Packages – 100% Tailor-Made
Paris by Emy creates bespoke Paris tour packages tailored to your interests with licensed tour guides, whether it’s a 1- to 3-day trip, a 5- to 7-day journey, or a longer Parisian adventure. Each itinerary combines iconic landmarks, world-class museums with hidden gems and unusual things to do, skip-the-line access, and personalized recommendations.
Your Paris Tour Package start at €1,500 for 3-day trip and includes:
- Customized daily itineraries
- Private guided tours with licensed expert
- Skip-the-line museum access coordination
- Seamless planning from arrival to departure
Explore Paris tour packages or contact me to design your exclusive Paris experience.
Customized Paris Tour Package
| Bespoke Packages | Estimation Cost | Online booking |
|---|---|---|
| Specific Demand | Upon quotation | Totally tailor-made package with options, tours and services of your choice upon your spending orientations |
| VIP Package | From 4,000 Euros | Online support during full stay, full stay Itinerary, museum skip the line ticket and leisure activity booking, hotel and restaurant recommendations with reservation, private tour guide and private driver, airport transfer |
| Big Classics Package | From 3,000 Euros | Online support during full stay, full stay Itinerary, Louvre and Versailles private tour booking, hotel and restaurant recommendations with reservation, private tour guide in Paris, airport transfer |
| Full Service Package | From 1,500 Euros | Full stay itinerary and online support, activity booking, hotel and restaurant recommendations with reservation, private tour guide |
| Premium Package | From 650 Euros | Online support during full stay, full stay Itinerary, hotel and restaurant recommendations |
Paris Private Tours for Solo Travelers, Couples, Families & Every Travel Style
Every tour is 100% personalized — never a cookie-cutter program. Enjoy customized private tours in Paris designed for every type of traveler.
Private Paris Tours for Every Traveler
Tell Emy Your Personal Guide What You Want to Experience in Paris
My private tours in Paris are completely flexible and customized to your specific interests, whether that’s social history, culinary traditions, boutique shopping, political heritage, philosophy, literary landmarks, or art. They offer a comprehensive cultural immersion that reveals the heart of Paris.
The Art of Traveling to Paris with Emy
- Personal relationship from planning to post-tour follow-up
- Personal investment in making your Paris trip exceptional
Check my catalogue of all private guided tours in Paris page.
- From €360 – 3-hour Paris private walking tour with local guide
- From €950 – 4-hour private driving tour of Paris with licensed guide
Paris Licensed Private Guide & Personal Travel Planner
Since 2018, PARIS BY EMY has specialized in tailor-made private tours and personalized Paris travel planning, leveraging the finest local Parisian network. In addition to living 5 years in the United States of America (study, graduate and work), she travelled to many corners of the world, such as Europe, Africa & the Middle East. Moreover, Emelyne Bonnes (Emy), founder of PARIS BY EMY, is a licensed private tour guide in Paris with more than 1,000 hours of guidance. Studying sociology, semiology, cultural mediation, and art history at the Louvre School (École du Louvre), she brings cultural expertise and strong academic insight. Emy also has 15 years of corporate experience in international groups, a Sorbonne Business School Master’s degree and a Master of Research (MRes degree).
What Makes a Great Paris Private Tour Guide for Exclusive Experiences
Choosing the right private guide makes all the difference. Consider whether you want a tour guide who simply delivers a scripted tour or an expert guide in traveling to Paris who creates a personalized experience. Make sure the values and personality of your private guide align with your expectations.
- Book with a Paris-based tour guide for expert local knowledge
- Look for licensed local guides with proven expertise
- Check the reviews (genuine and with links to click)
- The ability to customize private tours to your interests
- The personality, flexibility, cultural bridge, type of services
Be careful – some guides may exaggerate their experience and qualifications to attract clicks and rank higher on Google. The worst cases involve guides claiming top-level qualifications for very low prices – this should raise a red flag.
What Is the Difference Between a Licensed Guide and a Private Tour Guide in Paris, France
A licensed tour guide (Guide Conférencier) is certified by the French Ministry of Tourism or Culture after completing a Bachelor’s degree in outdoors and indoors tour guiding. Only licensed tour guides are authorized to conduct private tours inside museums or landmarks. This profession requires extensive knowledge of the region, as well as specific skills such as proficiency in communication techniques. The background of a licensed private tour guide varies: Specialist in Art History or History, Professional Historian, Graduate from Art School or, from Cultural Mediation or, from Hospitality Industry (or from something completely different !). In France, licensed Tour guides play a leading role in ensuring the presentation and promotion of the French heritage to different publics.

A Collection of the Best Private Guided Tours in Paris with Emy
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Frequently Asked Questions – Private Tours in Paris
Q: How much does a private tour guide cost in Paris?
Private tour prices in Paris depend on the duration, level of customization, and whether a private driver is included. At Paris by Emy, pricing is transparent and based on the experience you choose:
- Private walking tours: from €240 (2 hours, per group up to 6 people)
- Private tours: from €360 (3 hours)
- Private driving tours with chauffeur: from €950 (4 hours)
- Full-day private tours including museum visits: from €950
- Multi-day customized Paris itineraries: from €2,500
All tours are priced per group, not per person, making them ideal for couples, families, or small groups seeking a personalized private Paris tour experience.
Q: What is the difference between a licensed guide and a regular tour guide in Paris?
A licensed private tour guide in Paris (Guide Conférencier) is officially certified by the French Ministry of Culture or Tourism and legally authorized to guide inside museums and monuments such as the Louvre, Versailles, and Sainte-Chapelle.
Unlicensed guides are not permitted to provide guided commentary inside these sites. Choosing a licensed guide ensures both legal access and a higher level of expertise, particularly for cultural and historical interpretation.
Paris by Emy provides fully licensed private tour guides with professional training in art history and cultural mediation.
Q: Do you offer private tours in English?
Yes. All private tours are conducted in English. Paris by Emy specializes in serving international travelers, with a strong focus on English-speaking clients, particularly from the United States.
With extensive international experience and cross-cultural background, each tour is designed to be clear, engaging, and culturally accessible while maintaining depth and authenticity.
Q: Can I book a last-minute private tour in Paris?
Yes, last-minute bookings are possible depending on availability. While advance booking is recommended (48–72 hours), same-day or next-day private tours may be arranged upon request.
For urgent inquiries, contacting directly allows for faster response and a tailored itinerary based on your schedule and interests.
Q: Do your private tours include skip-the-line access to museums?
Yes. Private guided tours can include priority access to major Paris attractions such as the Louvre, Musée d’Orsay, Versailles, Sainte-Chapelle, and more.
Skip-the-line arrangements help reduce waiting times and optimize your visit, often saving several hours, especially during peak seasons.
Q: Why choose a private tour guide instead of a group tour or agency?
A private tour guide offers a fully personalized experience, unlike group tours that follow fixed itineraries and schedules.
With a private guide, your itinerary is tailored to your interests, pace, and travel style. You also benefit from direct communication, flexibility during the tour, and a more immersive cultural experience.
This approach allows you to explore Paris in a more meaningful, comfortable, and efficient way.
Q: What makes Paris by Emy different from other private tours in Paris?
Paris by Emy focuses on fully customized private tours built around your preferences rather than standardized routes.
Each itinerary is designed from a selection of 10+ themed experiences, combining art, history, culture, food, shopping, landmarks, and hidden gems.
Tours are flexible, personalized, and designed to adapt in real time, offering a unique and authentic Parisian experience rather than a scripted visit.
Q: Can I choose the themes of my private tour?
Yes. You can mix and match themes to create a completely personalized itinerary.
Themes may include art and museums, historical Paris, iconic landmarks, gastronomy, shopping, gardens, sacred sites, hidden neighborhoods, and day trips outside Paris.
Your private tour guide will help design an itinerary that aligns with your interests and travel goals.
Q: Are private tours suitable for families and groups?
Yes. Private tours are ideal for families, couples, solo travelers, and small groups.
Tours can be adapted to different ages, interests, and energy levels. For families, itineraries can include interactive and engaging elements to keep children interested while maintaining cultural value.
Q: How long do private tours in Paris typically last?
Private tours are flexible and can range from a few hours to full-day or multi-day experiences.
Common formats include:
- 2–3 hour walking tours
- Half-day tours (4 hours)
- Full-day tours (6–8 hours)
- Multi-day customized itineraries
Each tour is adjusted based on your schedule, interests, and travel preferences.
Q: What is the best time of year for a private tour in Paris?
Paris can be visited year-round, but the most favorable periods are spring (April to June) and autumn (September to October), when the weather is mild and crowds are more manageable.
Winter offers fewer tourists and a quieter experience, while summer provides longer daylight hours and a vibrant atmosphere. Evening and night tours are also popular during warmer months.






