3-day itinerary · Paris
3 Days in Paris: First-Time Highlights
This plan suits first-time visitors looking for landmark sightseeing, art and time outdoors. Three days pair guided cultural visits with cycling, a river cruise and a taste of French food.
Customize this with AIDay 1: Masterpieces and riverside heritage
Begin with the Louvre and Notre-Dame before viewing Paris from the Seine.
Morning
Louvre Museum Masterpieces Guided Tour with Access
Explore Louvre masterpieces with a guide for an introduction to one of the trip’s essential cultural highlights.
Afternoon
Notre Dame Cathedral Guided Tour with Flexible Options
Discover Notre-Dame’s history with a guide, adding architectural heritage to your first day of Paris highlights.
Evening
Paris Seine River Sightseeing Guided Cruise Vedettes du Pont Neuf
Cruise the Seine with guided commentary, taking in riverside sights from a different perspective.
Day 2: Art, cycling and tower views
Combine an art-focused morning with outdoor sightseeing and an Eiffel Tower finale.
Morning
Paris: Musée d’Orsay Guided Tour with an Expert
Explore Impressionist and Post-Impressionist art with an expert, broadening your introduction to Paris’s museum highlights.
Afternoon
Highlights of Paris Bike Tour w/ a Local Guide (English or Dutch)
Join a local guide for a bicycle tour, mixing landmark sightseeing with an active outdoor experience.
Evening
Eiffel Tower Reserved Access Guided Tour with Optional Summit
Explore the Eiffel Tower with a guide and take in elevated views for a classic first-visit highlight.
Day 3: Palace gardens and Montmartre
Pair Versailles’s palace and gardens with Montmartre’s artistic character and French food traditions.
Morning
Versailles Palace and Gardens Tour by Train from Paris
Tour Versailles Palace and its gardens, combining cultural sightseeing with an outdoor walk.
Afternoon
Paris Montmartre Walking Tour Best Art Culture and Food
Walk through Montmartre with a guide, exploring the art, history and culture that shape its character.
Evening
Montmartre Hill French Gourmet Food and Wine Tasting Walking Tour
Sample French food and wine on a tasting walk, finishing your introduction to Paris through its culinary traditions.
Experiences are supplied by our partner Viator and booked on their site. Check times, prices and availability before you go.