Christmas Paris Private Tour: Notre Dame, Coffee & French Pastry

4 hours

Easy

Discover Paris Christmas magic on a private 3-hour tour with 25+ sights—or choose 5 hours for 41+ discoveries across Saint-Germain, the Latin Quarter, Notre-Dame and Le Marais.

Explore medieval lanes, Les Deux Magots, Café de Flore, Le Procope, Shakespeare and Company and picturesque Odette. Your guide reveals hidden symbols, surprising stories and French Christmas traditions, helping capture memorable photos on your phone.

Warm up at A. Lacroix Pâtissier or a selected alternative. Enjoy one cappuccino, latte, hot chocolate or tea and one pastry: a macaron, pain au chocolat, almond croissant or hazelnut caramel cookie, subject to availability.

Browse Notre-Dame Christmas Market and enjoy Seine views. The 5-hour option adds Marais mansions, Place des Vosges and Bastille. Other seasonal markets depend on dates.

Perfect for couples, friends, active families and photo lovers seeking Christmas charm, French café culture, iconic architecture and discoveries they might otherwise miss.
What's included?
    Private 3- or 5-hour Christmas tour exclusively for your group
    Discover 25 sights, iconic Paris cafes, or festive Christmas locations (41 on the 5-hour tour)
    Explore Saint-Germain, the Latin Quarter and Notre-Dame (+ Le Marais & Bastille on the 5-hour tour)
    Notre-Dame Christmas Market on both options, with 2-4 additional Christmas markets when operating
    Enjoy French café culture at A. Lacroix Pâtissier, with its stone walls and Notre-Dame scenic views
    One drink, such as a creamy cappuccino, smooth café latte, indulgent hot chocolate or fragrant tea
    One pastry, such as a macaron, pain au chocolat, almond croissant or hazelnut caramel cookie
    Discover celebrated cafés, including Les Deux Magots, Le Procope, Odette, Shakespeare and Company
    Friendly local guide—your storyteller and insider to Parisian life and French traditions
    Personal photo assistance—your guide will help capture memorable photos on your phone
    Scenic photo stops among historic lanes, river views and beautiful architectural details
    Enjoy conversation with your guide over a cup of coffee about Parisian life and Christmas traditions
    5-hour tour only: Discover Marais mansions, Place des Vosges and Victor Hugo’s address
    Flexibility to customize your tour and focus on your interests within the booked duration
    Multiple start times available
    Personalized recommendations for dining, shopping and further Paris exploring
    Optional finish at your centrally located hotel; travel time may require itinerary adjustments
    Exclusions
      Additional food and drinks
      Transport and private vehicle (it's a walking tour experience)
      Gratuities for your guide (optional)
      Please note
      • Stroller / pram accessible
      • Animals or pets allowed
      • Public transportation nearby
      • Infants must sit on your lap
      • Not wheelchair accessible
      • Infant seats unavailable
      • Enjoy a private 3- or 5-hour walking tour exclusively for your group. Both options begin outside Les Deux Magots.
      • The 3-hour option explores Saint-Germain, the Latin Quarter and Notre-Dame. The 5-hour option also includes: Le Marais, Hôtel de Ville, Place des Vosges, Victor Hugo’s address and Bastille.
      • Your experience includes one seated café visit, one hot drink and one pastry per guest. Enjoy conversation with your guide about Parisian life, French traditions and the places you have discovered.
      • A. Lacroix Pâtissier is the planned café, combining French pastry traditions with Seattle coffeehouse influences. Drink examples include cappuccino, café latte, hot chocolate or tea. Pastry examples include a macaron, pain au chocolat, almond croissant or hazelnut caramel cookie, subject to the included selection and availability.
      • A. Lacroix publishes opening hours of 10 a.m.–7 p.m. daily. Holiday hours and seating arrangements may differ.
      • If A. Lacroix is closed or seating is unavailable, your guide may arrange the refreshment stop at CHĒZ Coffee & Co, Café d’Auteur or Café Dalbodrée, depending on opening hours, seating and menu availability. The café experience may move earlier in the route; only one seated visit is included.
      • CÔNE is a pass-by discovery. Guests may choose to purchase coffee or hot chocolate in a chocolate-lined edible cone, subject to opening hours, queues and available tour time. These purchases are not included.
      • Other cafés, pâtisseries and bookshops are introduced from outside. Additional refreshments, shopping and interior visits at these addresses are not included.
      • Please share any allergies or dietary requirements after booking. Suitable alternatives depend on the café’s selection; an allergen-free preparation environment cannot be guaranteed.
      • Notre-Dame Christmas Market operates November 26–December 27. Other seasonal markets, decorations and events depend on their confirmed schedules and may not be present on every departure.
      • The itinerary combines longer discoveries with brief exterior introductions and pass-bys. Sight counts include café addresses and neighborhood locations. The 5-hour option adds sightseeing, not additional included refreshments.
      • Please wear comfortable walking shoes and warm clothing suitable for Paris winter weather. The route includes uneven paving, busy crossings and extended periods outdoors.
      • Please let your guide know whenever you need a restroom or a short rest. Facilities and seating depend on the venues visited; larger groups may require additional café arrangements.
      • Your guide can adapt the emphasis to literature, architecture, photography, everyday Parisian life or Christmas traditions within the booked duration.
      • The route and order of stops may be adjusted for café availability, crowds, weather or closures while preserving the main experience. The included drink and pastry are a refreshment break, not a full meal.
      • An optional finish at your centrally located hotel can be arranged in advance within the scheduled tour duration. Depending on your hotel’s location, some sightseeing stops may need to be shortened or replaced. Additional transport and private vehicle transfers are not included.
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