Tour guide in Paris David B.

Bonjour! Welcome to Paris. Thanks to the Olympics, the city is BEAUTIFUL, it has been cleaned and groomed for the games! Over 1200 tours given! Most with 5 star reviews. I'm a middle-school Special-ed teacher with some time on my hands to guide tourists in Paris. Walking around the city and learning about its history is a hobby of mine. Sharing it with foreign visitors is always fun! Paris deserves getting a private guide! My tours are neither a history class nor an art class. They are aimed at making you fall in love with this amazing city. A pleasant discovery through all senses. Whether you want to see the most famous monuments, the quaint neighborhoods, the historic center or go off the beaten track, I have the perfect itinerary for you, but you are always in control of the tour. Paris is best seen on foot. If walking for three hours is a bit too much for you, we can always ride the metro or take an Uber to reach remote places. I also offer tours in a nice A/C van if you prefer: We can see it all in just 4 hours. I often custom-make my tours, so don't hesitate to ask! I can adjust tour duration, starting point, stops, anything you want. I always come and meet you at your hotel or place of stay. You'll have zero stress! Unusual requests have been frequent over the years: I can handle them! You name it: organizing a surprise marriage proposal at the foot of the Eiffel Tower, stopping for cheese and wine at the tip of StLouis Island like Parisians do, or even trying all salted-butter caramel macarons in town to decide which is best. . . Been there, done that! I have been guiding small private groups or individuals for 9 years now, it's become a real passion. I look forward to it each time. I have so many anecdotes and fun stories to tell you about my city. My tours are never boring, just read my reviews! I now also offer professional photo shoots on tour for an extra fee. SAFETY: There are some fake taxis at the airport and Gare du Nord. Only use taxis with a taxi sign (light) on the roof (fixed 58€) and meter, or Uber or take the B train (12€ incl. subway transfers to anywhere in Paris). Pickpockets love tourists of course, but simple measures can prevent problems, such as not putting wallets and phones in your jeans' back pockets. Do not stop to sign petitions: Pickpockets are very inventive when it comes to distracting you. This being said, we don't have guns. . . there is no violent crime here and little homelessness. ABOUT THE LOUVRE: I can enter museums and take you to the essential pieces, but I won't give commentary on the art as I am not licensed for museums. If you want a detailed tour of Louvre, please hire a licensed guide on this website. Same for Versailles. Most museums require advanced booking. ABOUT TRANSPORTATION: The cheapest way to get around is to buy a day pass (Mobilis zones 1-2) at any metro station each morning (9 euros), and just get a special ticket to Versailles when you go (5 euros). We have Uber, Bolt and Heetch. Taxi is faster. NOTE ABOUT THE EIFFEL TOWER: I cannot get you skip-the-line tickets. These can only be obtained by you on the tower's website for 25€. If unavailable, some resellers will charge twice the price online. . . Just make sure they are legit. Expect lines even though you have a timed ticket. OPENING HOURS: City Museums (like Carnavalet, Petit Palais) close on Mondays and are free. National Museums and Monuments (Louvre, Orangerie, Pompidou. . . ) are closed Tuesdays, except Orsay, Cluny, Picasso and Versailles which close Mondays. Shops are usually open from 10am to 7:30 pm. AIRPORT PICKUP : My tours can only start within the Paris city limits. You can come by Taxi, Uber or Train and meet me. We can also use the city bike system on a nice day if you want (I always carry two extra membership cards with me). IMPORTANT: At some point in 2025, you will need an Electronic Travel Authorization to enter Europe. Do keep on eye on that. For any other query, just message me. Thanks!