Leisurely Paris 5 Day Slow Travel Guided Tour in Paris

Day 1: Welcome to Paris 5 hours

Day 1: Welcome to Paris! At the airport arrivals hall, you’ll be greeted by your personal driver holding a sign with your name on it. We’ll meet up for a welcome reception and a chance for you to unwind after your long journey. Afterwards, we’ll see the city on a bus tour (approximately 2.5 hours). Highlights to be seen during this bus tour include Notre Dame Cathedral, Champs Élysées, Eiffel Tower, Louvre Museum, Pont Neuf, Opéra Garnier, and more! Dinner in a lovely local restaurant. Note: We recommend booking your departure flight the day before (or earlier) so that your flight arrives in time to participate in Day 1’s activities.

Sightseeing by tour bus on the Île de la Cité

Sightseeing by tour bus on the Île de la Cité. Here we see famous Paris landmarks including Pont Neuf, the River Seine and Notre Dame Cathedral.

The Palais Garnier, also known as Opéra Garnier,...

The Palais Garnier, also known as Opéra Garnier, is a historic 1,979-seat opera house at the Place de l'Opéra in the 9th arrondissement of Paris, France. It was built for the Paris Opera from 1861 to 1875 at the behest of Emperor Napoleon III. Included on this city bus tour.

Included on this sightseeing bus tour is the iconic Louvre Museum

Included on this sightseeing bus tour is the iconic Louvre Museum. The Louvre was the former palace to the kings of France. Nowadays, it is the largest and most visited museum in the world.

Notre Dame Cathedral is one of the major...

Notre Dame Cathedral is one of the major Paris landmarks seen during this sightseeing bus tour

Champs-Élysées is a famous avenue in Paris and...

Champs-Élysées is a famous avenue in Paris and is seen during our sightseeing bus tour in Paris.

See the iconic Eiffel Tower during out sightseeing bus ride in Paris

See the iconic Eiffel Tower during out sightseeing bus ride in Paris.

Today we head to Le Marais where we... 7 hours

Today we head to Le Marais where we discover the neighborhood once filled with aristocrats. We start with a visit to one of Paris’ lesser known museums, followed by a stroll through a magnificent square in the city. After a leisurely lunch, guests are welcome to spend the afternoon browsing for unique finds in the small boutiques. For the non-shoppers of the group, I invite you to join me for an art crawl in the beautiful galleries of the Marais. For the evening… we get a little snazzy and enjoy a “night out on the town” to one of Paris’ live performance venues.

The day begins with a taste of “Haute... 7 hours

The day begins with a taste of “Haute Couture Paris” at an exclusive fashion exhibit, followed by a stop at an open-air market. We continue with a walk towards the River Seine for a view of the iconic Eiffel Tower. Evening activities include Paris jazz and dinner at a local neighborhood restaurant.

This day is your time to enjoy Paris... 7 hours

This day is your time to enjoy Paris on your own, whether it is a visit to a famous museum, shopping, booking a photo shoot, pampering yourself at a luxury spa, taking a cooking class, visiting bookshops, or people watching at a local café. The choices are endless. We meet together in the afternoon for a wine tasting led by a sommelier. Dinner and drinks in one of my favorite districts.

The early part of the morning is at... 3 hours

The early part of the morning is at your leisure, or you can join me for a short walk in the Luxembourg Gardens. Then we go by taxi to the Afro-Caribbean quarter and to the village of Montmartre where artists like Picasso, Van Gogh, Renoir, and Toulouse Lautrec used to live and work. In the evening we enjoy an au revoir (farewell) dinner together, sharing travel stories and toasting new friends. À votre santé !

See the exterior of the Basilica Sacre Coeur

We visit the Afro-Caribbean quarter of Paris 2 hours

We visit the Afro-Caribbean quarter of Paris.