Best of Paris in 7 Days Tour

Overall rating: rating 5 of 5

This was our first RS tour and it far exceeded our expectations. Rolinka was our tour guide; she was lovely and amazing. She spent individual time with all group members and facilitated a wonderful group experience. On our visit to Sacre Coeur, Rolinka took us on a meandering walk through Montmartre that was fascinating. Our group was full of wonderful and interesting people. We developed warm relationships and really enjoyed their company for the week.

Favorite "WOW" moment

"The tour we had with Brad through the Jewish corner in the Marais section of Paris. The area was beautiful, historic, and fascinating. It was also a reflective and contemplative experience because of the horrors the Jewish people had to experience and endure before and during WW II. "

Overall rating: rating 5 of 5

A truly amazing experience! I've been to Paris twice before, but never with a tour group. I learned so much about the city and its history and culture from being a part of this tour.

Favorite "WOW" moment

"It's hard to pick one thing in particular, but I would say the hotel we stayed in and its location were a pleasant surprise. Having stayed in Paris hotels before, this was by far the nicest we've stayed in. The rooms were small (as expected for Paris) but well-appointed, and the staff was very pleasant and accommodating. The location was awesome as well, with tons of restaurants, patisserie and boulangerie shops within walking distance."

Overall rating: rating 5 of 5

Fantastic introduction to Paris for first-timers. Loved staying so close to the Eiffel so that we could walk over at night for picnics and lights. Our tour guide Rolinka was incredible, helping us to better appreciate the art, architecture, history, culture, and people of Paris. For two introverts, the social aspect was sometimes intense, but the people on the tour were great. More diverse than I was expecting, with a huge range of ages, which made it nice.

Favorite "WOW" moment

"We loved the d'Orsay museum, the I Love You Wall, the l'Orangerie, the Tuileries Garden, and the guided walk through Marais with Brad. We loved the food and wine. Often, our favorite part of a museum tour was stopping for lunch at the end and having a glass of wine in the museum cafe. We came away with a better appreciation of the French people, thanks largely to Rolinka. The whole Paris experience was a dream. "

Overall rating: rating 5 of 5

Excellent

Overall rating: rating 5 of 5

Overall rating: rating 5 of 5

A perfect tour with a perfect guide

Favorite "WOW" moment

"Any walking time with comments on French life, architecture and history. "

Overall rating: rating 5 of 5

Under the guidance of our tour leader, Rebecca, all went smoothly. There was just the right balance of planned group activities and time for independent exploration of Paris. I loved that we were taught how to use the Paris Metro and also learned a catchy phrase that referred to how to get thru the turnstiles...."Down, up..Push yourself thru..Change at Concord..Merci Beaucoup".

Favorite "WOW" moment

"My favorite "wow" moment was drinking champagne and watching the Eiffel Tower "sparkle" at night. This was an optional event after our farewell dinner and I think the attendees would all agree that this was a perfect ending to our Paris stay."

Overall rating: rating 5 of 5

Wonderful. Great time

Favorite "WOW" moment

"Versaill "

Overall rating: rating 5 of 5

The tour was packed but left many opportunities to explore solo. Our tour guide Rebecca was knowledgable, amiable, and patient.

Favorite "WOW" moment

"First day walking tour crossing one of the bridges on to Ile de la Cite and looking around at all the sights--I teared up! Guided tour of Musee d'Orsay was excellent. Though they were not included in the tour, exploring Pere Lachaise and Les Invalides solo were highlights for me."

Overall rating: rating 5 of 5

This was our second tour with Rick Steves Europe, and like last time it did not disappoint. I loved our room and all the perks our guide provided. And the small group size allowed us to get to know people from other cities in the US.

Favorite "WOW" moment

"There were many but the one that was most surprising and fun was the receiving and sharing of "ambassador pins" that Rebecca orchestrated on our last day. Such a great climax to this wonderful tour!"

Overall rating: rating 5 of 5

This was our second tour and we were very happy with both. Rebecca iz an outstanding tour manager. She made everything fun and added her own creative and extra events such as a wine and cheese lecture and a ribbon celebration the last night of the tour which was delightful! The activities were varied and the special guides were excellent. Rebecca made it easy to learn the Metro system and used the “buddy” system to keep us together. The hotel was very nice and the staff was extremely helpful.

Favorite "WOW" moment

"My “wow” was the tour of the Musee d’Orsay. The guide gave a wonderful progression of the birth of impression from Millet to Van Gogh. And even though there many other visitors the it felt as though we were the only people there. She was ver knowledgeable as were the other specialized guides."

Overall rating: rating 5 of 5

Our second RS Tour. This time was as great as our "Best of Italy" tour last year. This time we opted for a tour that stayed in one city. Our guide Rebecca was outstanding in explaining how to navigate the city. The hotel location was excellent, I find that to be a RS trait, always a great location. A great value, just add up all the hotel costs, museum and metro passes, the meals, the wonderful guides and the tour costs seem very little for the value of the services.

Favorite "WOW" moment

"We enjoyed Montmartre with Chris. He managed to get us up the hill almost without effort, charming us with his stories. I would recommend the Montmartre Musee and Renoir's Garden for those who enjoy Impressionism. A truly magical place but not included on the tour. Go on your own, It's well worth it. You need to get your Eiffel tower reservations months in advance or walk up -always an option. A big Thanks to our guide Rebecca. Happy Travels."

Overall rating: rating 5 of 5

This tour was action packed, and exactly what I was hoping for. I learned a great deal about history, art, culture, food, and more. We experienced so much in one week-The walking tours of different areas of the city gave us insight into the past and present-day vibes. Our main guide, Rebecca, was amazing in every way. She showed us how to navigate and get around Paris with ease. She shared so much knowledge about all things French! What a fabulous tour.

Favorite "WOW" moment

"Seeing the enormous scale of the grandeur of the many architectural feats in Paris (and Versailles) was mind-blowing. The French royalty really had a flair for the elaborate. I was amazed by the intricate and endless detail throughout the various structures we visited throughout the city. It was truly spectacular."

Overall rating: rating 5 of 5

This was a great tour. Our tour guide Marie was fantastic, she truly cared about every member of our group. The Hotel Londres Eiffel is charming and has a nice continental breakfast (great coffee too). I enjoyed all the scheduled excursions and there was enough free time to see other sites on our own.

Favorite "WOW" moment

"Impressionist paintings at the Musée D’Orsay; the guided tour was excellent. Also, seeing the Eiffel Tower suddenly while walking through our hotel neighborhood."

Overall rating: rating 4 of 5

I enjoyed learning about the French culture and history.

Favorite "WOW" moment

"When we were on the boat tour, we went by the Eiffel Tower just as the twinkling lights came on!"

Overall rating: rating 5 of 5

From the moment we entered the hotel to our final group dinner, the tour was everything I hoped it would be and more. Our hosts at the hotel and our tour guide made Paris feel like home.

Favorite "WOW" moment

"Besides spending a full week with my daughter, the Orsay and Orangerie Museums on the last day were the highlights in terms of institutions visited. In terms of the social aspects, the group meals and the time spent exploring the shops and cafes along the Paris streets each day were fun experiences."

Overall rating: rating 5 of 5

Had a great time

Favorite "WOW" moment

"Eiffel tower, Musée d’Orsay, San Chapelle,"

Overall rating: rating 3 of 5

We had a great time in Paris, loved loved loved the hotel.

Favorite "WOW" moment

"Versailles was my "WOW" moment. Vincent was an excellent tour guide with so much flair and knowledge."

Overall rating: rating 5 of 5

We had a great time on the tour of Paris, and all the people involved were terrific.

Favorite "WOW" moment

"Our impressive tour guide Rolinka. Wow she is great!"

Overall rating: rating 5 of 5

Tour was a wonderful way to explore Paris. Everyday was something new and interesting. The tour guide made it easy to learn the city so we could explore on our own too. The hotel was adorable and very accommodating, the meals were terrific and the tour guide was awesome! We met some really nice people and had a fantastic time seeing the city.

Favorite "WOW" moment

"The boat ride on the Seine was at the perfect time. We got to see the sun set and the Eiffel Tower sparkle."

Overall rating: rating 5 of 5

Unfortunately, my tour was cut short due to illness, but what I did get to experience was wonderful! Our tour guide, the hotel staff, and the Rick Steve’s representatives were also very helpful and accommodating in helping us get situated after illness struck.

Favorite "WOW" moment

"I was very impressed with the virtual reality experience at Notre Dame Cathedral. It was disappointing to not be able to enter the cathedral due to the reconstruction, and this was a really fun way to blend learning about the past with today’s technology. It gave me a better feeling of what the surrounding area looked like when it was originally being built, and that’s hard to “feel” with pictures or drawings. "

Overall rating: rating 5 of 5

Perfect introduction to Paris

Favorite "WOW" moment

"Monet water Lilly paintings that wrapped the room in the Orangerie."

Overall rating: rating 5 of 5

The RSE tour was excellent and exceeded all my expectations. I have been on tours before but nothing like this. Looking forward to booking my next trip!

Favorite "WOW" moment

"Everything was amazing...but the Museum de'Orsay was my favorite. Not only was the artwork amazing, but the building is architectural beautiful! "

Overall rating: rating 5 of 5

It's my first tour experience so I had nothing to compare it with But it went beyond my expectations in a very good way. First our tour guide Rolinka, she is a Paris specialist. She knows everything Paris. Well organized, very knowledgeable about history of Paris and at the same time there's a human personal touch in anything she did for Z'sus. As for tour members surprisingly we got along very well, there was a genuine warmth among us in spite of diversity.

Favorite "WOW" moment

"Montmartre /Sacre-Coeur Basilica and River Cruise. I feel at "home" at Montmartre. Entering the Sacred Heart Church is"spiritually calming". Overlooking the city of Paris from the Basilica is an added bonus."

Overall rating: rating 5 of 5

The tour guide was knowledgeable and fun - hands down one of the best ways to experience Paris.

Favorite "WOW" moment

"The boat ride on the Seine was beautiful!"

Overall rating: rating 5 of 5

Our guide, Vero, was fabulous. She was organized, always on time, energetic, cheerful. I also really appreciated her deep knowledge of Paris and the way she shared its history and culture.

Favorite "WOW" moment

"Musée d'Orsay was my favorite. We had a very good guide inside the museum. I also loved the Espace virtual tour of the Notre Dame."

Overall rating: rating 5 of 5

Although I have been to Paris before, this was the first for both my nieces and sister. We had a blast! They fell in love with Paris - how can you not - and vowed to visit again. We're considering taking another RS tour in 2026.

Favorite "WOW" moment

"Standing in front of Eiffel Tower with nieces."

Overall rating: rating 4 of 5

Great tour. Sadly, we were canceled for the Louvre tour which was a big disappointment. Our Louvre guide took us to an alternate location and we did get to do the virtual Notre Dame experience.

Favorite "WOW" moment

"Being canceled for the Louvre! "

Overall rating: rating 5 of 5

Excellent hotel location, very helpful staff, learned to navigate Paris using public transportation, excellent guide, small friendly tour group, saw lots of highlights of the City and Versailles.

Favorite "WOW" moment

"Saint Chappelle stained glass. Also loved knowing how to use the Metro to get all over Paris. I felt very independent but I always had someone to go to if needed."

Overall rating: rating 5 of 5

Due to my age, I found the tour to be a challenge. At the same time, I feel a sense of pride that I met it. The group was very congenial, the hotel was in a good location and our tour guide very knowledgeable, helpful and fun. I’ve taken many tours with other companies but this one was my favorite.

Favorite "WOW" moment

"Paris has so much to offer, so many spectacular sights to take in, it’s difficult to pinpoint a favorite. In my opinion, it’s the French people who provide the “wow”."

Overall rating: rating 5 of 5

I thoroughly enjoyed Paris. Marie, our guide, was friendly and instructive.

Favorite "WOW" moment

"Visiting Versailles was my wow moment. "

Overall rating: rating 4 of 5

Very informative, excellent guide.

Favorite "WOW" moment

"Orsay museum"

Overall rating: rating 5 of 5

Another great group of Rick Steves travelers helped make the tour. Good mix of sites and neighborhoods. Good hotel near the Rue Cler shops and restaurants. Our guide Marie was excellent.

Favorite "WOW" moment

"My biggest surprise was the village at Montmarte. Charming. The guest guide was informative and fun!"

Overall rating: rating 5 of 5

My Husband and I had a wonderful time on the Tour. Marie, our Tour Guide was well informative with a lovely personality. Each day there was a selective new place to experience and was in Awe with Paris and its history not to mention picture moments everywhere throughout. Paris is amazing!

Favorite "WOW" moment

"Our WOW moment was the boat cruise on the Seine River looking at all the buildings against the blue sky while the sun was setting and then approached the Eiffel Tower as it lit up with the moon in the background."

I loved our tour guide Rolinka; she was knowledgeable, engaging, understanding, flexible and great at keeping us on schedule. The tour sites (museums, palaces, cathedrals, etc.) were great and the walk abouts in the different neighborhoods interesting. My only complaint was with the scheduling: i.e., walking the Marias in the morning and then doing the Louvre in the afternoon. The Louvre was hot and packed which quickly drained everyone's energy.

Favorite "WOW" moment

"I loved Saint Chapelle Chapel, the stained glass windows and the delicate stonework creating an inviting atmosphere. Again the crowds sucked."

Overall rating: rating 4 of 5

This tour was very different from other RS tours I have taken. Being in a single city for a whole week was a vast change for me. I was surprised at the extent of the "time on my own". Without the "bus time" of other tours, there is a lot more time in the day to be on your own. Getting to know the Paris metro was a game changer and really helped me see more of the city. Our guide was instrumental in helping me gain the confidence to explore Paris on my own.

Favorite "WOW" moment

"My "wow" moment was not a scheduled tour activity. Several of us were bummed that we could not see Notre Dame and our guide told us about the Notre Dame Virtual Reality Tour. She helped several of us secure tickets and even went with us to make sure we got set up OK. At the end, we all looked at each other with mouths agape and all we kept saying was "wow, I am so glad we got to do this". Hey Rick, at least as long as the cathedral is closed, add this to your tour activities!!"

Overall rating: rating 5 of 5

This trip is a dream come true. We have been a fan of Rick Steves since the 90's and finally Dream Fulfilled! Thank you Rick.

Favorite "WOW" moment

"For my wife, the Eiffel Tower, specially the River Cruise, me the Versailles. Also, the Virtual Tour of the Notre Dame Cathedral is Must Do until it is ready for tours. Walking along the Seine River in the evening was also Memorable. Our Love if Paris is IN SEINE!"

Overall rating: rating 5 of 5

This was a really great experience! We loved our guide, Rolinka. She forged bonds with all members of our group and was so helpful, not only during planned excursions, but also during other aspects of our Parisian experience.

Favorite "WOW" moment

"Staff at our hotel was wonderful! When heading out for a picnic on the Champs de Mars, we asked for a corkscrew. The desk clerk supplied us with a picnic basket, wine glasses and a blanket for our use, Some locals mistook us for natives because our set up looked "so Parisian"!"

Overall rating: rating 4 of 5

Rolinka was wonderful Enjoyed everything….it would have been better if Notre Dame 3D experience was included

Favorite "WOW" moment

"Champagne at the top of the Eiffel Tower "

Overall rating: rating 5 of 5

Excellent tour overall - our guide Rolinka was terrific, the hotel was very nice in the perfect location. The experience was wonderful.

Favorite "WOW" moment

"The Sainte-Chappelle stained-glass windows were unexpected and quite impressive. Really enjoyed our guide at the Musee d'Orsay who taught us how to look at paintings. "

Overall rating: rating 5 of 5

The 7 days in Paris tour was everything I dreamed and more. It far surpassed my expectations, and was the fulfillment of a lifelong dream!

Favorite "WOW" moment

"Sitting on the great lawn in front of the Eiffel tower at sunset, simply watching the people live their lives. The atmosphere was magical."

Overall rating: rating 5 of 5

This was the most organized and best trip I have experienced.

Favorite "WOW" moment

"All of it!! The expert tour guides did an excellent job."

Overall rating: rating 3 of 5

I enjoyed the variety of walking and sightseeing experiences.

Favorite "WOW" moment

"We enjoyed everything."

Overall rating: rating 5 of 5

My husband and enjoyed everything about the trip.

Favorite "WOW" moment

"Paris was just one big wow after another. Honestly can’t pick one thing."

Overall rating: rating 5 of 5

As a first time visitor to Paris, I thought the tour was a great intro to the city. Our guide, Rolinka, was fun, knowledgeable, and gave us the info we would need to feel comfortable getting around on our own.

Favorite "WOW" moment

"I’m not sure that I had a favorite “wow” moment. But I think the neighborhood walks are what I enjoyed the most. "

Overall rating: rating 5 of 5

Excellent tour guide and local experts

Favorite "WOW" moment

"Gardens at Versailles "

Overall rating: rating 5 of 5

This was my very first Rick Steve's tour. My Nana wanted to surprise me and I was surprised when she decided to tell me where we were going one day before the trip. Everything was perfect. Rolenka our guide was amazing. I definitely will have to return to Paris and see more.

Favorite "WOW" moment

"For me it would be the Eiffel Tower. I never could imagine the size and pictures don't do it justice. At night we sat in the garden and watched the light performance. After seeing it 6 times I never tired of it. "

Overall rating: rating 5 of 5

Tour guide covered everything clearly, helpful tips with being on our own...excellent!

Favorite "WOW" moment

"Walking through the neighborhoods "

Overall rating: rating 5 of 5

This was our first time in Paris, and France as well, and we enjoyed every minute of it. The city was vibrant, the tour guide was very knowledgeable, and gave us a great sense of the culture, the people and the history behind the culture.

Favorite "WOW" moment

"It's tough to pick out a favorite moment because we had so many of them, but the Palace at Versailles, was just amazing. Seeing all the gold leaf, marble, statues, and pictures everywhere. I'm amazed the revolution didn't occur sooner."

Overall rating: rating 5 of 5

Saw so many of the top sights in Paris. Wonderful!

Favorite "WOW" moment

"Based on the number of photos taken, the iconic Eiffel Tower. "

Overall rating: rating 5 of 5

I loved the balance of guided activities and free time. I also really appreciated that our guide taught us to be independent and navigate the complex Paris Metro system, enabling us to travel and explore on our own. This was invaluable!

Favorite "WOW" moment

"My favourite wow moment was our guide, Tina, arranging a wine tasting experience and teaching us how to decipher wine labels in France."

Overall rating: rating 5 of 5

Wonderful experience all around. Our tour guide Tina Hiti thought of everything and treated us like a member of her family. We felt safe and well cared for every step of the way. My husband has celiac disease and she made extensive efforts to provide him with gluten free snacks and dining options. She was wonderful and so fun!

Favorite "WOW" moment

"Learning how to use the metro and trains. It allowed us to explore so much more when we were on our own. "

Overall rating: rating 5 of 5

Great tour: well managed; fun experiences; valuable free time scheduled into tour.

Favorite "WOW" moment

"Sacre Coeur--it was huge inside and the views of Paris from its steps were breath-taking."

Overall rating: rating 5 of 5

Overall rating: rating 5 of 5

We thoroughly enjoyed our week in Paris! Our tour guide, Tina, was wonderful- knowledgeable, totally helpful, thoughtful, fun and responsible. We saw so much of Paris in one week... just the right mix of guided tours and free time. We fell in love with the beautiful city. Our tour group got along so well and we were sad to say goodbyes on the last evening. We highly recommend Rick Steves' tours and plan to go on more.

Favorite "WOW" moment

"Too many to pick one favorite... standing in front of Van Gogh's Starry Night, stained glass windows in Sainte-Chapelle, twinkling lights on the Eiffel Tower at night, fresh and warm crispy croissants, champagne!"

Overall rating: rating 4 of 5

This was my first time to Paris and I left feeling like I saw the main highlights of the city on the tour in addition to some on my own. I can now see why everyone absolutely loves Paris!

Favorite "WOW" moment

"Taking the night boat cruise on The Seine River and seeing The Eiffel Tower light up and twinkle at night! Plus I loved hearing the senior class of students on our boat singing and just having a blast! "

Overall rating: rating 5 of 5

Our guides were interesting and fun. Marie especially! The hotel was great and the location was perfect. The staff was helpful and patient. Each day was planned well and our guides Marie organized our movements throughout Paris with ease. I would definitely recommend the tour.

Favorite "WOW" moment

"Walking out onto our hotel balcony and seeing the Eiffel Tower (Le Tour Eiffel) in the distance."

Overall rating: rating 4 of 5

I think it was very good. Early May must be one of the busiest times in Paris. There were literally just too many people trying to utilize all of the wonderful sites of Paris. The museums were almost unapproachable. Previously we have visited Paris in the dead of winter and found it much more enjoyable.

Favorite "WOW" moment

"Monet’s home and gardens. However, this was a day trip and not part of the tour. "

Overall rating: rating 5 of 5

Amazing! I wish it had been longer but I got a terrific impression of this amazing city!

Favorite "WOW" moment

"Versailles"

Overall rating: rating 4 of 5

Paris was crowded in May. Our guide did her best to help us with this situation .

Favorite "WOW" moment

"Eiffel Tower blinking on Seine River cruise."

Overall rating: rating 5 of 5

I thoroughly enjoyed the tour which was well organized. I appreciated that free time was available every day for personal explorations. Our guide was excellent.

Favorite "WOW" moment

"Versailles was spectacular."

Overall rating: rating 5 of 5

We had a really good time. Marie, our guide knew exactly what she was doing, how to introduce and keep together more than 25 oohing and awing adults. Our hotel, Hotel Duquesne Eiffel was perfect. The location, the staff, the amenities, all of it. I have already recommended it to several others. The itenerary was busy but still allowed us free time, which I liked. Being able to have training for the metro, train and bus was important for us first timers. Bypassing the lines were great.

Favorite "WOW" moment

"That's hard to say. Pretty much everything was a "wow" moment. I supposed knowing that I was walking were great writers and artists and kings and queens had once walked, was pretty sobering. But for me, to see the Eiffel Tower for the first time, brought tears to my eyes. "

Overall rating: rating 5 of 5

Excellent city tour. Great itinerary & very educational. Loved the loaded Metro card & museum pass. One of my life goals is to learn how to use local public transportation wherever I go. Now I am very comfortable taking the Metro & buses in Paris. I can get anywhere in beautiful Paris. I’ll be back to the City of Light.

Favorite "WOW" moment

"The evening Seine River cruise was wonderful & the Eiffel Tower was the highlight with the spectacular light show. Magnificent. "

Overall rating: rating 5 of 5

Perfect and most efficient way to see Paris!

Favorite "WOW" moment

"The Impressionist art at the Musee D’Orsay"

Overall rating: rating 4 of 5

Good mix of activities with reasonable free time to pursue own interests. Knowledgeable guide and small size group made it easy to travel. Having museum and metro passes is great.

Favorite "WOW" moment

"Orsay Museum. Wonderful collection and crowd not too overwhelming. "

Overall rating: rating 5 of 5

Best of Paris is a learning experience. Where to go. What it means. How to get there by metro, bus, or by walking. It builds confidence to return to France and Europe for more traveling adventures. Being in a neighborhood, sharing the experience with like-minded travelers, world-class guides - it all adds up to an outstanding experience that exceeds expectations.

Favorite "WOW" moment

"Seine River cruise after dark and watching the Eiffel Tower light up and start blinking with my favorite person right by my side. It might sound very touristy, but it really is a wow moment that shouldn't be missed."

Overall rating: rating 5 of 5

It was amazing! Since my wife and I had never been to Paris before we felt this tour would be the best use of our time to see and do things as a group and on our own - we were NOT disappointed! Our guide, Arnaud is fantastic. His flair of sharing his knowledge of history and of Paris today was often amusing. always insightful and never dull. All of the guides he selected for different sites were wonderful as well - especially his former teacher!

Favorite "WOW" moment

"Once, our train had shut down several stops early. Arnaud, gathering us and his thoughts, took us on an impromptu walking tour to get us to our destination! We loved it. Our private wow moment was after going up the Eiffel tower we took a walk along Av. Joseph Bouvard, we came to the middle of the park with a direct view of the tower.Just then, the sparkling lights on the tower lit up as if just for us - Paris magic!"

Overall rating: rating 3 of 5

Favorite "WOW" moment

"Versailles."

Overall rating: rating 4 of 5

Positive experience. Liked the historical information and context given.

Favorite "WOW" moment

"Versailles and Sainte-Chapelle."

Overall rating: rating 5 of 5

The Week in Paris tour was truly outstanding in all aspects. The sights are top notch, and there are more “must see” sights than actually can be visited in a week. Our primary tour guide, Arnaud, took great pride in teaching us some basics of French culture and language, as well as taking us around the city, teaching us the Metro and train system, and educating us about the sights we visited together. The food at the group meals was excellent, as was our hotel.

Favorite "WOW" moment

"Versailles, Sainte Chapelle, the Orsay art museum, and the Sacre Coeur Basilica are among the greatest sights in the world. Seeing the Eiffel Tower from up close all lit up at night from a boat on the Seine river may have been the greatest “wow” moment of them all."

Overall rating: rating 5 of 5

Wonderful tour guide who educated and entertained us with history of Paris. The itinerary was well thought out and allowed us time to explore on our own. Learning how to use the metro and buses was an added plus - it gave us confidence to try something new!

Favorite "WOW" moment

"Sacre Couer and the Montmartre day was perfect - close second was Versailles on a beautiful spring day to enjoy the gardens."

Overall rating: rating 4 of 5

Overall is was a very good tour experience. Offering lots of opportunities to explore more of Paris during free time.

Favorite "WOW" moment

"My favorite “wow” moment was the Seine cruise and seeing the Eiffel Tower light show!"

Overall rating: rating 5 of 5

I have never traveled to Paris and never been on a guided tour. THIS WAS AMAZING. I will certainly do this again. Paris is my new favorite city. We are going again for my birthday November 2023 on our own. the skills taught by your guide was priceless. We are now confident riders of the metro and Paris bus system.

Favorite "WOW" moment

"ABSOLUTELY the first glimpse of the Eiffel Tower. Meeting other travelers and learning about them. SO FUN."

Overall rating: rating 4 of 5

Great itinerary. We were busy seeing all the sights and getting good background/history. It was nice to have some free time to have dinner on our own & do our own thing. Our guide, Gregoire, was friendly, knowledgeable & helpful. The staff at the hotel was also helpful. The hotel is in a beautiful neighborhood. The rooms are small; I was able to wedge my suitcase on one side of the bed, but not enough room on the other side. Housekeeping was really good.

Favorite "WOW" moment

"Of course, the sights and museums were incredible. But a highlight was the Seine boat ride; fun to chat with other tour members while we all walked around taking pictures. Our tour guide was available during this time too. And, another highlight, was at the end of the tour, when our guide brought us to the Eiffel Tower after dinner so we could all admire the twinkling lights together."

Overall rating: rating 5 of 5

The tour gave me exactly what I wanted - access to the sights I hoped to see, and free time to explore.

Favorite "WOW" moment

"I loved the guides and the guided walks through neighborhoods. I would never have found such interesting areas to explore, and the guides added so much history and current information to the experience so I could appreciate the areas even more. The guides at the Orsay Museum and at Versailles were also outstanding; they added more to the experience than I would ever have imagined."

Overall rating: rating 5 of 5

Gregoire was a fabulous tour guide. Having everything planned for us but also some free time was a great mix. The independent guides at various places were a real value add. The group itself was great, easy to get along with. So glad I went with the RS tour.

Favorite "WOW" moment

"Cruise on the Seine, when Gregoire brought out champagne! And it stopped raining long enough for our tour. Then we saw the Eiffel tower sparkle on our way back to hotel. Magical."

Overall rating: rating 5 of 5

Great organization and there was a very solid logistical support

Favorite "WOW" moment

"Versailles was very impressive. The food was also very good. Gregoire suggested a restaurant: "Bouillon Racine" "

Overall rating: rating 5 of 5

It was fabulous! Our group was composed of interesting, congenial people which contributed to the great success of the tour. There was a good mix of the history, culture, and and atmosphere of Paris with plenty of time for exploration in the neighborhoods. The guides were outstanding which is to be expected in a Rick Steve's Tour.

Favorite "WOW" moment

"There were so many "wow" moments! My favorite was the gathering of our group after our Fair Well Dinner, on the great lawn in front of the Eiffel Tower. We watched, with delight, the sparkling of the Tower and enjoyed a group circle of sharing our "best moments" ending with our group picture. "

Overall rating: rating 5 of 5

The sights selected for the tour gave us a superb diversity of Paris in a very short time. Each day was filled with exciting events and venues visited. The hotel was central to all our activities including lots of good eateries. All the daily guides were extremely knowledgeable and made their presentations interesting. The only downside was that Rick could have ordered somewhat better weather!

Favorite "WOW" moment

"A toss up between the d'Orsay and Marais district tour. Loved the description of the houses and stories told while touring the Marais district. Our guide through the d'Orsay was most excellent in her description of the paintings and their history. We got tremendous insight into the lives and times of both the painters and the history of Paris. Were able to see individual paintings up close."

Overall rating: rating 5 of 5

Loved the location of our hotel. Amazing guides. Excellent choice of locations to visit on the tour.

Favorite "WOW" moment

"Can’t choose. They were all wow worthy. "

Overall rating: rating 5 of 5

Everything, tours, hotel, food excellent

Favorite "WOW" moment

"Gardens of Versailles "

Overall rating: rating 5 of 5

Loved Paris and all the tours.

Favorite "WOW" moment

"Seeing the Eiffel Tower when I walk out the door of our hotel. Love Marie Anntonetts garden. Very disappointed that the gardens at Versailles were not planted and it was elbow to elbow in the castle. "

Overall rating: rating 5 of 5

Thoroughly enjoyed the tour. Everything I expected and so much more. The tour members were all friendly and enjoyable to be around. The tour guide, Rolinka, was excellent.

Favorite "WOW" moment

"I think just realizing I was in Paris. Definitely a bucket list trip. "

Overall rating: rating 5 of 5

I had never been to France before this trip. The Hotel Londres Eiffel was outstanding. I loved our room and the staff was extremely helpful. Rolinka was a terrific guide - interesting and informative, fun, professional, and adaptable. Our walks in Monmartre and Marais were both rainy. Rolinka made sure we got breaks from the rain as well as treats to help keep our spirits up. The group on this trip was a lot of fun and really clicked. The group meals were all delicious and memorable.

Favorite "WOW" moment

"Having never been in Paris before, it's very hard to pick a "wow" moment; it was a "wow" trip. However, walking back from our first group meal, a few of us wandered by the Eiffel Tower just as it started to twinkle. Wow! What a great way to kick off the week."

Overall rating: rating 5 of 5

Even with the rain and wind it was a fabulous. Seeing the many things I've only seen photos of or read about - Saint-Chapelle and Notre Dame, the Louvre, Versailles - or being greeted by the Eiffel each morning as we left the hotel was a thrill. Each day our guide, the energetic Rolinka, took us on a new adventure, treating us to "cultural events" (l'incroyable from Aux Merveilleau de Fred) and working her "Rolinka magic" to smooth things out as we explored Paris.

Favorite "WOW" moment

"Every day had "wow" moments. In retrospect, the ease and simplicity of getting around Paris using the Navigo Découverte card and public transportation. So this is what it means to have quality public transportation."

Overall rating: rating 5 of 5

Wonderful visit to Paris, beautiful architecture, great food and drink, amazing history, and lovely people.

Favorite "WOW" moment

"Driving up to and seeing for the first time Arc de Triomphe"

Overall rating: rating 5 of 5

With our guide, ROLINKA, Paris came alive. ROLINKA was very detailed in a fun way. I brought my daughter and granddaughter and they were just thrilled to experience what the tour gave us. We had wonderful visits to museums and a great metro lesson. Our free time was filled with recommendations from ROLINKA and we felt completely comfortable walking around the city. The beautiful buildings, the people, the food, oh my, we were in a Paris dream and still are!!

Favorite "WOW" moment

"So many WOW moments but one in particular. We had the 3-D experience at Notre Dame. Having never participated in any virtual activities, I was completely blown away by the detail. We were submersed in the early construction and history of the beautiful, spiritual landmark. To be inside and to be up in the rafters, and so close to the spire and flying buttresses takes your breath away. I would do this 3-D experience again, in a heartbeat! "

Overall rating: rating 5 of 5

Our guide, Rolinka, was amazing and the experience of seeing Paris with her guidance was incredible.

Favorite "WOW" moment

"My favorite wow moment was seeing the Eiffel Tour sparkle after dark."

Overall rating: rating 3 of 5

This tour was our least favorite of the 4 Rick Steves tours that we have taken. We liked our guide and thought she did a good job. Unfortunately the weather in Paris was quite poor the week that we were there. It was cold and very wet, making the tour far less enjoyable than it could have been.

Favorite "WOW" moment

"The Eternal Notre Dame 3D Virtual Experience was the Highlight of this tour. This experience was Incredible!!! This was by far the absolute Best thing that we did on this tour, and we know that it is not a part of the regular tour. We want to thank our guide Rolinka for making this happen. This 3D Experience should be Added to ALL the Paris Tours. It was educational, exciting and overall Outstanding!!! "

Overall rating: rating 5 of 5

Fast-paced, interesting, informative and so much fun!

Favorite "WOW" moment

"Our group did the Virtual Reality tour of Notre Dame. That was truly a one of a kind experience. All the sights of Paris are wonderful and many had me saying, “wow!”"

Overall rating: rating 5 of 5

Absolutely love Rolinka our tour guide, and all the wonderful experiences of Paris!

Favorite "WOW" moment

"Last restaurant we ate at Vin et Marée Local guides we met: Brad in the Marais Vincent in Versailles Joelle in the Orsay Extra activity at the 3 D show of Notre Dame Sainte Chapelle All of Rolinka’s wonderful stories about Paris as we walked, and the treats she bought us"

Overall rating: rating 5 of 5

Even though we didn’t have the best weather our guide made sure we had a wonderful time

Favorite "WOW" moment

"The 3 D tour of the Norte Dam "

Overall rating: rating 5 of 5

Favorite "WOW" moment

"The stained glass windows in Sainte-Chapelle on a sunny day. They were amazing."

Overall rating: rating 5 of 5

I loved seeing so much more of Paris

Favorite "WOW" moment

"After our boat trip we stood on the bridge and watched and waited for the Eiffle Tower to light up and sparkle it was amazing."

Overall rating: rating 5 of 5

Our guide Claire was the best guide I have had! Knowledgeable, personable, very accommodating! Our hotel was also in a great location for touring the city. The metro made it very easy to get around!

Favorite "WOW" moment

"The sparkling Eiffel Tower and D’Orsay Museum!"

Overall rating: rating 4 of 5

Overall, I feel very happy that I chose this tour. I feel like I had a wonderful introduction to perhaps the most beautiful city I have ever seen. Claire, our tour guide, was excellent; the Hotel Londres Eiffel was exceptional; the sites chosen to visit (with the exception of the Louvre) were very good.

Favorite "WOW" moment

"My favorite "wow" moments were on the Seine River cruise. Every moment was just breathtakingly beautiful. Afterwards, many tour participants and our tour guide stood on a bridge over the Seine and waited for the Eiffel Tower to begin to "sparkle.""

Overall rating: rating 5 of 5

Awesome! Our tour guide Claire was phenomenal!

Favorite "WOW" moment

"Wow moment for me was seeing the Eiffel Tower. We have expectations of sites we have dreamed of seeing but seeing it in person was my "WOW" moment."

Overall rating: rating 5 of 5

Our seven day tour in Paris was just amazing! Claire was the most fantastic guide we could have asked for, who provided little extras to our group all week long. The hotel was clean, comfortable, and centrally-located. The staff were all so friendly! Our "expert" guides shared so much fascinating information during our tours of the Marais, Versailles, and Musee d'Orsay. The pace of the tour was well-timed and the group dinners were delightful.

Favorite "WOW" moment

"Entering Sainte-Chapelle was breath taking!"

Overall rating: rating 4 of 5

First of all, our tour guide, Claire made our experience extra special! The tour overall is very informative from the museums, monuments, culture, and with French history.

Favorite "WOW" moment

"I have been to Paris a few times and I have seen the Eiffel Tower before. My "wow" moment is the fact that our hotel was located with walking distance from the Iron Lady. Having the opportunity to walk to the Eiffel Tower every night and seeing her lite up is truly and a "wow" moment for me. "

Overall rating: rating 5 of 5

Excellent

Favorite "WOW" moment

"Versailles "

Overall rating: rating 5 of 5

My husband and I spent two days before the tour wandering through Paris and enjoying the sights. When our tour guide, Claire, started the official tour, we learned so much about the city, it's history, the food culture, and its people.Suddenly, Paris came alive in unexpected ways. It was priceless.

Favorite "WOW" moment

"The cruise on the Seine at night - such a wonderful and unexpected experience that I might never have chosen. So amazing. "

Overall rating: rating 5 of 5

Loved this 7 day tour of Paris. Hotel was in the ideal location to access all of the popular sites of Paris and the staff was amazing. Our tour guide, Claire, was magnificent. Couldn't have asked for a more friendly, knowledgable, kind person to show us around Paris.

Favorite "WOW" moment

"My favorite "wow" moment was when I realized that everywhere I looked there was immense beauty and such deep history right in front of me."

Overall rating: rating 5 of 5

Everything was perfect, even the weather. Hotel location couldn’t have been better. As older travelers my wife and I, in our 70’s, enjoyed being in the heart of Paris and with in walking distance of the Metro and many of the sights that we wanted to see and visit. Your guides were top notch, personable and very encouraging in our experiencing Europe the “Rick Steves way”. And that is exactly what we signed up for! Thanks for the experience of a life time, again. We look forward more tours!

Favorite "WOW" moment

"A better understanding of why Paris has a “cafe culture”! It wouldn’t have happened without the sharing by our tour guide Claire. "

Overall rating: rating 5 of 5

All the major sites and attractions were covered. Well organized with excellent guides for all aspects of of the trip which helped to provide an even greater sense of history and perspective. Luckily none of the recent demonstrations adversely impacted any part of the trip.

Favorite "WOW" moment

"The sunset river cruise was wisely moved to the last evening to take advantage of better weather. What a beautiful evening to complete our trip,"

Overall rating: rating 5 of 5

The "Best of Paris" was our 4th RS tour. Great tour group. Daniela, our guide, was wonderful - knowledgeable, with a fun sense of humor, very engaging. Daniela helped us build confidence in navigating such a big crowded city. We had such a nice time!

Favorite "WOW" moment

"Our final dinner together, then a boat ride on the Seine, followed by seeing the Eiffel Tower nightly light show as we walked back to our hotel. The 14-year old in our tour group was awed by the twinkling Eiffel Tower lights! Her excitement made all of us smile!"

Overall rating: rating 5 of 5

Well organized, great hotel, excellent guide, nice group

Favorite "WOW" moment

"Seeing Versailles for the first time—no wonder there was a revolution! Such ostentation when so many were poor and hungry"

Overall rating: rating 5 of 5

Not having been on a tour before, I wasn't sure what to expect but had a good idea of what I hoped to experience. This tour exceeded all of my expectations.

Favorite "WOW" moment

"My "wow" moments included looking up into the stained glass at Sainte-Chapelle, and seeing The Orangerie at the Gardens of Versailles for the first time."

Overall rating: rating 4 of 5

The tour was interesting and well-organized.

Favorite "WOW" moment

"The Seine River evening cruise."

Overall rating: rating 5 of 5

Tour guide, Daniela Wedel, was exceptional, with background in art history & architecture, her organizational abilities, kindness and great sense of humor. Tour was well organized with museum passes and Metro pass & reservations to all the art museums and Versailles. Food was excellent. Breakfast had superb coffee, pastry, yogurt. Dinners excellent. Hotel very nice, great staff, great amenities. People taking tour with me were gracious and fun.

Favorite "WOW" moment

"The last day of the tour was my birthday. It was a perfect day. We visited the Orsay & Le Orangerie Museums. I love Impressionist art, so seeing these masterpieces was incredible. The dinner was excellent and the chef honored me with a candle on my desert. The night ended with a cruise on the Seine & the sunset was breathtaking. It made me feel like I was in an Impressionist painting. Daniela also went out of her way to make my birthday special. I will always remember this day. "

Overall rating: rating 5 of 5

Overall rating: rating 5 of 5

Very Complete and informative !!

Favorite "WOW" moment

"Montmarte and the the Boatride at Sundet"

Overall rating: rating 5 of 5

Well done. Thoughtfully planned. So helpful re: learning how to navigate the city on public transit. Hotel was in a great location.

Favorite "WOW" moment

"Our group included a family (dad, mom, their teenaged daughter, maybe 14-15 years old). When I heard their daughter gasp loudly with unrestrained joy and delight after seeing a sparkling Eiffel Tower after dark, for the first time, I thought that this trip was worth every penny! Experiencing the joy and fascination of co-travelers adds to my own experience. "

Overall rating: rating 5 of 5

Busy, intense, interesting, tiring, inspiring, educational, nonstop fun.

Favorite "WOW" moment

"View from Montmartre. "

Overall rating: rating 5 of 5

Wonderful

Favorite "WOW" moment

"Montmartre"

Overall rating: rating 5 of 5

The hotel was lovely and situated in a very good area. Close to the Eiffel Tower and lots of shops nearby. Our trips on the metro and bus went very smoothly. Marie, our guide, and Gregoir, the assistant took very good care of us. Answering questions, giving us history and current events in good measure. We had to change plans due to the strikes but overall, it went quite well.

Favorite "WOW" moment

"Entering the second story of St. Chappelle was quite the "wow" moment! We had plenty of time to take pictures and gaze upward. Marie gave us the history in our ear while we looked up in awe. "

Overall rating: rating 4 of 5

I thought everything about the tour was very well done, the tour guide was excellent. I just had trouble keeping up!

Favorite "WOW" moment

"St Chappell, the Mona Lisa"

Overall rating: rating 5 of 5

Wonderful. Marie and Gregoir did a great job and we liked our guides at the museums and neighborhoods we toured.

Favorite "WOW" moment

"Starry Night specifically and the Orsay generally. "

Extremely enjoyable tour experience. The accommodations were outstanding and the tour guide, Marie was very good. The tour Greg, who was shadowing Marie, was also very good.

Favorite "WOW" moment

"There were 2. The gardens at Versailles and the Louvre tour"

Overall rating: rating 5 of 5

My first time to Paris !! What a beautiful, clean city, and lovely locals.

Favorite "WOW" moment

"If I say the laundromat across the street from the hotel, how silly does this sound? Actually, it was a joy to be able to do my laundry a couple of times in a modern facility. Now, so many things to state were a "wow", but I loved the various neighborhoods away from city centre, especially the Latin Quarter and Montmartre. There is nothing quite like the view from the hilltop of Montmartre."

Overall rating: rating 5 of 5

The tour provided a wonderful introduction to everything Paris has to offer including how to get around on the Metro system, the history of Paris (all the King Louis' and Napoleon), and how to eat like a Parisian! The tour left us enough free time to visit other highlights including the Eiffel Tower, the Arc de Triomph, and Napoleon's tomb. The 6-day Paris Museum pass and the Metro pass were extremely helpful.

Favorite "WOW" moment

"Of all the places that we saw including the Louvre, Montemarte, the Orsay Museum, Maraisse District, Santa Chappelle, the thing that stand far and above everything else are the Gardens at Versailles."

Overall rating: rating 5 of 5

The 7-day Paris tour was more than I could imagine. Our guide, Rolinka Bloeming, was amazing and easy-going! I would highly recommend this tour to others. We toured various districts of the city, multiple and magnificent museums, churches, and enjoyed great group dinners at amazing restaurants. The hotel was in close proximity to the Eiffel Tower, shops, bakeries, cafés, and restaurants. The hotel staff also provided excellent service.

Favorite "WOW" moment

"My "wow" or should I say "Oh la la" moment was touring the Louvre and seeing the Mona Lisa, along with other grand art pieces, and sculptures like the Venus de Milo. "

Overall rating: rating 5 of 5

Besides seeing the sights around Paris with Rolinka, she taught us how to use the Metro and the commuter trains. In the future, we'd definitely feel comfident going around Paris ourselves.

Favorite "WOW" moment

"The second story of Saint Chapelle."

Overall rating: rating 5 of 5

Our time in Paris was wonderful. We experienced as much as possible during our Rick Steves tour. We will definitely go on another trip with Rick Steves.

Favorite "WOW" moment

"I loved the Musee d'Orsay and the Rodin Museum. I also liked how our guide, Rolinka, showed the group how to use all of the modes of transportation in navigating Paris."

Overall rating: rating 5 of 5

We were thrilled with the accommodations, the delicious meals, the excursions and our wonderful guides, especially Rolinka!

Favorite "WOW" moment

"Walking into the exquisite stained glass hall of Sainte-Chapelle was such a stunning experience! Learning so much history from our knowledgeable guides was a special bonus! "

Overall rating: rating 5 of 5

The guides were extremely informative and engaging. There was a good balance of group time vs alone time. Provided meals were excellent.

Favorite "WOW" moment

"The beauty of Saint-Chapelle & also seeing the Eiffel Tower sparkle for the first time with my own eyes.😍"

Overall rating: rating 5 of 5

This was our second Rick Steves tour, so the bar was set pretty high. Happy to report this tour was every bit the quality and value as the first. Top notch sites, guides (Rolinka, our main guide, is spectacular), group dinners and experiences. We rave about these tours to anyone who will listen - such a great value and learn and see so much more than if we were going it on our own. Perfect balance of structure and independence. Thank you!

Favorite "WOW" moment

"The Eiffel Tower shimmering at night and Sainte-Chapelle are among many jaw-dropping sights in Paris!"

Overall rating: rating 5 of 5

Overall rating: rating 5 of 5

I loved it! I enjoyed that we had balance of guided time and free time, utilized the metro and buses, and had a variety of guides in addition to our main guide.

Favorite "WOW" moment

"I really enjoyed the walking tours! "

Overall rating: rating 5 of 5

This was our first Rick Steve's tour. We went into it without any expectations. The detail into each day and the care our tour guide gave us was outstanding. We can't say enough good things about it. It was an amazing trip and we look forward to doing another tour soon.

Favorite "WOW" moment

"The day spent at the Palace of Versailles. The garden tour was truly a highlight, wish we had more time to explore it."

Overall rating: rating 5 of 5

my daughter in law, 13 year old granddaughter and I had a fabulous time in Paris. The planned tours with Marie and the selected guides on walks and museums was wonderful and well planned out. we really enjoyed our free time, to walk around or just relax with a coffee and cold drink.

Favorite "WOW" moment

"I loved the walking tour in Montmarte and in Marais arrondissements, the loved the museum tours guides. "

Overall rating: rating 5 of 5

My first Rick Steves tour was excellent - all I hoped for and more. Our tour guide Julie was exceptional in her breadth of knowledge, her sense of humor and patience, and her ability to get us to where we needed to go despite the pension strikes. The chic little hotel (Londres Eiffel) was close to everything we needed and the staff was extremely helpful. I had a great time and highly recommend this tour.

Favorite "WOW" moment

"Our walking tour of Montmartre was extremely informative and we had a great time with our guide and Brad the guest guide. "

Overall rating: rating 5 of 5

We really enjoyed our tour. There were many little and big details that were thought out for us and made my first experience in Paris a great one.

Favorite "WOW" moment

"Riding bicycles around Versailles! "

Overall rating: rating 4 of 5

Our guide Julie was fabulous! She guided us through the busy Paris streets, introducing us to the Metro, buses, and trains. It was a full week, with insights into the Paris culture and in-depth tours of neighborhoods and museums. I thought 7 days would be too much . . . it was not enough to get all the sights and experiences in! Luckily, Julie has prepared us to go back to Paris confidently on our own!

Favorite "WOW" moment

"Hands down - Versailles, especially Marie Antoinette's charming hamlet."

Overall rating: rating 5 of 5

Julie is the best tour guide ever- she made it incredible we love her and want her to do all France tours

Favorite "WOW" moment

"The love Julie bestowed on all tour members with champagne and wine tasting events "

Overall rating: rating 2 of 5

Tour guide Virginie was excellent. We were not impressed with value received for the money. We are proficient European travelers and have traveled throughout Europe on our own and with tour groups, and found the price of the tour to not correlate with the value received (hotel, length of daily tour, sites included). We enjoyed Virginie very much and fellow travelers, but will use other tour companies in the future.

Favorite "WOW" moment

"Visiting Sainte-Chapelle"

Overall rating: rating 5 of 5

Our guide was amazing, the hotel was beautiful and everything was so well organized! It was a great experience for my first time in Europe.

Favorite "WOW" moment

"Seeing the Eiffel Tower all lit up from the street while we were walking to our boat tour. "

Overall rating: rating 5 of 5

We had a wonderful experience. Our guide Virginie was amazing . She made everyone feel safe and her experience and knowledge as a tour guide was evident. We were there during the strikes and she was able to make quick decisions so that our trip was not affected. We had an experience in Paris that we would not have been able to have without being on the tour.

Favorite "WOW" moment

"It is so hard to choose just one . I would have to say the museums. I saw art that I had always dreamed of seeing and the guides that came along were so knowledgable and able to keep me involved and interested. One wow was walking into the room with Monet waterlilies. Virginie secured that reservation for us as well. Another wow was the food. Our meals together we at amazing restaurants. . "

Overall rating: rating 5 of 5

We learned so much about French history and culture, which is the reason we travel in the first place. We loved our guide who was French but had lived in the US which made her guidance so complimentary.

Favorite "WOW" moment

"The stained glass at San Chappelle. Amazing architecture and great workmanship. It was breath taking."

Overall rating: rating 5 of 5

This, like other Rick Steves' tours I've taken, was absolutely wonderful. Our tour guide, Virginnie, was a delight and the change in plans so we could see everything on the itinerary was most welcome as seeing these would have been difficult due to planned strikes.

Favorite "WOW" moment

"Versailles hands down as well as how nice the French were. I've heard so many stories of them not liking Americans but I did not find that to be the case at all. "

Overall rating: rating 5 of 5

With strikes, demonstrations and limited garbage pickup in some areas of Paris, I was so impressed with our guide. Virginie was aware of strike days and how it could affect our itinerary. I didn’t care if I saw Versailles on Thursday or Tuesday. She was able to change train tickets, access, … So thankful I was on a Rick Steves tour with our knowledgeable, personable guide.

Favorite "WOW" moment

"My “wow” moment was seeing the large Monet water lilies pieces at Orangerie. "

Overall rating: rating 5 of 5

Tour guide was top notch, people in our tour group were wonderful, great hotel and neighborhood. This was my first Rick Steves tour, but it will not be my last.

Favorite "WOW" moment

"This is not really a singular "wow" moment, but I was very impressed by our guide's ability to switch up the schedule and manage to get us to everything originally planned for the tour despite French strikes and demonstrations. "

Overall rating: rating 4 of 5

Favorite "WOW" moment

"Seeing and photographing the Statue of Thomas Paine in Parc Montsouris in Paris. More Americans will soon learn about Mr. Paine's crucial contributions to their liberties and freedom. We should have a monument and statue honoring Mr. Paine in Washington, D.C by 2026. 250 years after he published a pamphlet in Philadelphia in January 1776 titled "Common Sense." That pamphlet "furnished every thought which now glitters in the Declaration of Independence." Character limit ends comments. "

Overall rating: rating 4 of 5

Overall I really enjoyed my experience. We had a very good group and we really enjoyed each other. I would think the group you end up can affect your trip a lot. Our guides were amazing. I can tell they were truly passionate about the subject matter and did a very job managing the group.

Favorite "WOW" moment

"The amazing food. The sights and the different tours were great but the food was the best part. "

Overall rating: rating 4 of 5

Our tour guide was great, and took really good care of us. Everyone on the tour was a joy to be with. The hotel staff was the best I have ever encountered, a home away from home. I enjoy history, and I definitely received a crash course in France’s history. We were able to see the highlights of Paris, and it did not disappoint.

Favorite "WOW" moment

"For me it was the village like atmosphere of Montmarte, it was not what I expected. "

Overall rating: rating 5 of 5

Rolinka, our tour guide, was a gem. She ensured not only we enjoyed our tours, but also ensured our entire stay in Paris was memorable.

Favorite "WOW" moment

"Silly though it might be, one of my favorite moments of the tour was watching Rolinka show us the difference between the way American women walk and the way French women walk. During our tour we happened upon a French women who then exactly replicated the walk Rolinka had shown us."

Overall rating: rating 5 of 5

It was wonderful

Favorite "WOW" moment

"Walking around with the tour guide and the group to see so much of Paris "

Overall rating: rating 5 of 5

Overall rating: rating 5 of 5

This was an art, history, culture and architecture immersion into the City of Paris. Our guide was terrific, and local guides were knowledgeable and enthusiastic. The museum pass and Metro pass allowed us to explore the City on our own, with guidance from our guide.

Favorite "WOW" moment

"Walking into Sainte Chapelle, seeing the sunlight through the stained glass windows, made us stand in awe and appreciation of the artisans and engineers who created this treasure for posterity. "

Overall rating: rating 4 of 5

When I look back at my trip I think the over all experience was good. However, I don't spear French and I did not expect the people I met to speak English. So I found this challenging. Our tour guide, Rolink, was great. She had quite a job keeping us all together and covering the ground she did. I think if anything their was too many of us. Twenty-five is quite a crowd to be moving along the streets of Paris. Paris was cold. Next time I'll take a warmer jacket.

Favorite "WOW" moment

"The hall of mirrors at Versailles and woman sculpture in one of the museums we visited.Going through the Orsay with guide Joelle was excellent. "

Overall rating: rating 5 of 5

This was our first RS tour and we've been very impressed. The tour had a great balance of organized group outings followed by free time to explore Paris. Our tour guide Rolinka was outstanding! She was a great wealth of knowledge, fostered confidence in us to explore Paris safely on our own, and got us passed super long lines and into all the major sightseeings in the blink of an eye. We also had outstanding museum/art history guides for several outings. Highly recommend this tour!

Favorite "WOW" moment

"Each day brought new, outstanding experiences. My favorite ones where standing inside Stainte Chapelle while sunlight flooded though the stained glass windows listening to choral music which Rolinka played via our headsets (magical). Seeing Monet's water lily's at l'Orangerie did not realize how large these paintings are and capturing light at different times of the day."

Overall rating: rating 5 of 5

It was a well planned, well organized exploration of Paris! Rolinka was a truly excellent guide..great at explaining what was happening and adding her own “flavor” to the days with her interesting stories and antidotes.I’d been to Paris before but now I feel confident enough to be able to say that I do know Paris!

Favorite "WOW" moment

"The museums were wonderful but probably my favorite moment or day was the exploration of the Montmartre district. So beautiful and eclectic. The views up by the Sacre-Coeur were truly awe-inspiring."

Overall rating: rating 4 of 5

The tour guides were so genuine, helpful and educated us to be able to get around to make the most of our free time.

Favorite "WOW" moment

"That's hard to decide. We had such a great group that it was easy to enjoy each day. I did like exploring the food!"

Overall rating: rating 5 of 5

Tour itinerary well thought out & always interesting. Best part of tour enthusiasm of director & interested tour members.

Favorite "WOW" moment

"Wow!!: Eiffel Tour at night; expert guide at Musee d’Orsay was incredible in telling us the story of the beginnings of modern art. "

Overall rating: rating 5 of 5

Great weather, February is a good month to visit Paris. Less tourists!

Favorite "WOW" moment

"Night boat tour "

Overall rating: rating 4 of 5

My mission was to visit France/Paris to see & pray in cathedrals that I had taught about for years and to view again the art of my desire. This, along with the Paris Holocaust museum/memorial, accomplished my further mission as a Holocaust/Genocide Studies educator. I was alone in the crowd as I intended because I travel alone with a mission to see & do in my discovery of the world.

Favorite "WOW" moment

"Caravaggio in the Louvre on my 2nd trip to Paris and for 2 consecutive day’s visits wowed. But, really, as a Renaissance art educator, so much of the Louvre & Orsay art thrilled. The metro card we got proved invaluable. Meals w/group were all delicious. Travelers represented many varied 1st world entitlements w/some interesting stories. "

Overall rating: rating 5 of 5

Everything we visited was an important site, and I am so glad we had the chance to taste French cuisine by visiting 3 restaurants!

Favorite "WOW" moment

"Everything "

Overall rating: rating 5 of 5

A great tour with a great tour director, Patrick. Nico really made the tour extra special.

Favorite "WOW" moment

"Exploring the streets of Paris."

Overall rating: rating 5 of 5

Fun and educational tour!

Favorite "WOW" moment

"Eiffel tower from the river cruise"

Overall rating: rating 5 of 5

It was great having someone along that kept us informed every step of the way and yet let us go on our own to explore.

Favorite "WOW" moment

"Eiffel Tower from the river cruise"

Overall rating: rating 5 of 5

We had a wonderful time, and the tour was very well planned and executed. Our guide Rolinka was engaging, fun, and caring.

Favorite "WOW" moment

"There are too many wow moments to count! St. Chapelle, Musee D'Orsay, the evening boat ride. I would have been overwhelmed by the Louvre, but our guide led us to the highlights and gave us a great experience. Wow."

Overall rating: rating 3 of 5

Loved the guides.They were friendly, informative, accessible and patient, especially Claire.The staff at the bed and breakfast were great, as was the location of the b and b, since it was in a great neighborhood with lots of dining choices. On the negative side the cost of the tour was expensive given the fact that our room was the size of a postage stamp.

Favorite "WOW" moment

"The tour of the D'orsay.Great museum, given chance to linger, nicely paced.Our guide was great."

Overall rating: rating 5 of 5

I have not been back to Paris in over 40 years so I was really looking forward to getting reacquainted with the city. This tour did not disappoint! Our guide, Claire, was outstanding. The local guides, Vincent for the Marais, the Louvre and Versailles, Brigitte for Montmartre and Joelle for the Musee d’Orsay museum were incredible! I learned so much from them! Most importantly, I got to really experience Paris and live like a local. I had the time of my life!

Favorite "WOW" moment

"There was no “wow” moment - it was more of a “wow” week for me. I was thoroughly enchanted the whole week just being in Paris."

Overall rating: rating 5 of 5

As usual, Rick Steves delivered a well organized tour with outstanding, fun, and well informed guides.

Favorite "WOW" moment

"Two very memorable moments were the walking tour through Montmartre and the Seine river cruise at night. Both really showed off the beauty of the city! "

Overall rating: rating 5 of 5

Well-oirganized, well-run.

Favorite "WOW" moment

"Finding the hidden 'closet' built into the wall of my hotel room."

Overall rating: rating 4 of 5

A strike prevented us from a Versailes visit, and a very wet neighborhood walk (torrential downpour) was not too fun. Our usual tours include different cities and bus rides. This was our first city (in one place) tour.

Favorite "WOW" moment

"My first "wow" was how much of Paris was "under construction"- apparently a city wide clean up for the Olympics in 2024. Every where you looked it was scaffolding - blocked sidewalks, obstructions, etc. But on the positive side was how much we enjoyed the nighttime cruise on the Seine! "

Overall rating: rating 4 of 5

This was our second Paris tour (first was in 2005) because friends and a relative wanted us to join them. So, not as special for us this time. But still, a wonderful tour overall.

Favorite "WOW" moment

"Sainte-Chapelle, Orsay Museum, and the Seine River cruise were the highlights! "

Overall rating: rating 5 of 5

There was my eighth Rick Steves tour and it was amazing. This was my second visit to Paris and this even exceeded my initial visit. Our accommodations and meals were great. Of course, the museums and sights were out of this world. Our main tour guide, Jennifer, was among the best guides I've encountered and the local guides Elizabeth and Brad were excellent.

Favorite "WOW" moment

"Versailles! The palace was amazing and the Hall of Mirrors was dazzling. The view down the Royal Drive was stunning. The Gardens and the fountains were beautiful."

Overall rating: rating 5 of 5

The people and city of Paris, our fellow travelers and especially our guide Jennifer, made our trip most memorable indeed.

Favorite "WOW" moment

"Standing under the Arc de Triomphe and looking back down the Champs-Élysées and imagining moments in history and the last stage of Le Tour de France."

Overall rating: rating 4 of 5

Paris was beautiful. Our tour guide Jennifer was excellent.

Favorite "WOW" moment

"Mina Lisa, Eiffel Tower"

Overall rating: rating 5 of 5

This tour was our first visit to Paris and it couldn’t have been more organized, time efficient, comprehensive, informational and enjoyable! Every day was a pleasure from the lovely hotel where we stayed to the guided tours and sights to the group dinners and most of all the incredible Rick Steves Tour guide, Jennifer El Gammal. It far exceeded our expectations but once again proved the first class quality of Rick Steves Tours.

Favorite "WOW" moment

"Seeing the Eiffel Tower in all of her glory, lit up at night, the first evening of our tour! We were really in Paris! The wow moments continued throughout the week-the Arc de Triomphe, Champs Elysees, Montmartre, Sacre Coeur, Norte Dame, the Louvre, Versailles, the Orsay, the Rodin, Napoleon’s Tomb-all wow, wow, wow moments."

Overall rating: rating 5 of 5

I had no idea what to expect other than the glowing reviews of your Spain tour from my in laws . As someone who speaks decent French and who has had a life long dream of Paris I was nervous that the tour would hold me aloof from the culture and streets I was dying to sink into with all my heart and soul. Astonishingly, this tour gave me the incredible gift of making me feel like both a student and a local. It gave me the confidence to never say adieu Paris, but a bien tot! Dream: overdelivered.

Favorite "WOW" moment

"There was a moment where the glory of the place and the care of our guide Rolucka resonated together. The first time we entered Saint Chapelle, which is already an explosion of light and color for the senses, Rolucka chose to play a beautiful soaring cantata into our headsets from her phone. She had started our day with the mantra of being in the right place at the right time. This added touch sealed that place into my heart forever. She even chose music of the correct historic style. Genius. "

Overall rating: rating 5 of 5

I thought that the tour had a nice itinerary. I feel like I didn’t miss a thing in Paris. I loved the comfort that I felt on the metro after being taught how to use it by Rolinka. The tour guides Rolinka and Claire were different but both terrific. The guide at Versailles and at the Louvre was a great choice as was the guide at MO. The hotel rooms were a bit small but everyone who worked at H Londre Eiffel were helpful and kind. It really felt like home in Paris!

Favorite "WOW" moment

"We had a great group of people on the tour. My first wow was that everyone in the group was so friendly and eager to see and learn! My second wow was the picnic on the last night by the Eiffel Tower. I thought that Rolinka was an awesome guide but I give this wow to Claire."

Overall rating: rating 5 of 5

Wonderful guides. Great accommodations. Amazing places, museums, food. I couldn’t have asked for a better experience. I learned how to take the metro. I felt safe, empowered and confident.

Favorite "WOW" moment

"I really loved the Orsay. It took my breath away. But it was all the things. I can’t pick just one. "

Overall rating: rating 5 of 5

Just amazing!

Favorite "WOW" moment

"The complete Rick Steve’s Tours is a rated for me. Rolinka and Claire knowledgeable, professional fun , and just all around great guides. If I had to pick one “wow” moment it would have to be on the last night when Claire, our guide, organized a wine and cheese tasting at a park overlooking the Eiffel Tower and one of our tour participants who happens to be an amazing opera singer sang La Vie en Rose. A one in a lifetime unforgettable moment that will live in our minds and hearts forever!"

Overall rating: rating 4 of 5

Excellent, except the Metro took a while getting used to.

Favorite "WOW" moment

"Eiffel Tower at night!"

Overall rating: rating 4 of 5

The tour was fabulous. We had never been to Paris so were looking for a little "hand holding" so that we could fully experience the city. Rebecca was outstanding. She made everyone welcome. We really enjoyed the tour guides for our different slices of Paris.

Favorite "WOW" moment

"We love the Louvre and Orsay but the WOW moment was definitely enjoyed the evening Seine River Cruise."

Overall rating: rating 5 of 5

Fantastic

Favorite "WOW" moment

"Enjoying the neighborhood around our hotel"

Overall rating: rating 5 of 5

Rebecca was wonderful. She gave me the confidence to return to Paris on my own!

Favorite "WOW" moment

"Loved it all."

Overall rating: rating 5 of 5

Rebecca was totally awesome and made the trip perfect!

Favorite "WOW" moment

"Too many to pick one."

Overall rating: rating 5 of 5

Our tour guide Rebecca Berry was OUTSTANDING! Spending 7 day in Paris was a special time for both my husband and me but Rebecca's enthusiasm, professionalism and obvious love for Paris, France and what she does was contagious. She made us both feel like temporary Parisians.

Favorite "WOW" moment

"Every meal we ate was a wow moment, but the Orsay Museum was our favorite tour destination. The subject matter expert tour guide Elisabeth brought to life the history of all the beautiful works of art we saw there. "

Overall rating: rating 4 of 5

Because my husband developed cold symptoms and was diagnosed with COVID19 on the morning of day 4, we got to experience how compassionately and competently our guide, the hotel staff, and the RS tour COVID policies worked to get him diagnosed and treated. And also how to allow me to continue the tour while staying in a separate room. I appreciated the guides’ efforts to educate us about the history. I especially enjoyed the explanations by Elizabeth about the different painting styles,

Favorite "WOW" moment

"Seeing “La Moulin de la Galette” by Renoir at the d’Orsay. The light shimmers and photos can’t reproduce that feature. We previously visited Paris in 2000 and the d’Orsay was closed due to a rainstorm damaged roof during that time so visiting it this time was very special."

Overall rating: rating 5 of 5

First, our guide Rebecca was beyond excellent; enthusiastic and personable and helpful. The specialist guides were the best too. We really enjoyed the hotel and it’s location in a very pleasant, convenient and walkable neighborhood. I wasn’t sure what to expect with the itinerary but even the unfamiliar stuff wowed and made it feel well-rounded. Now, even a week after being back home, we are still feeling those good vibes from the experience and Paris seems like an old friend.

Favorite "WOW" moment

"Gotta be honest, I’m a big fan of Gustave Eiffel so we visited the tower twice; once during the day and once at night. It wasn’t part of the tour but there was ample free time to visit. And I loved seeing it every time we stepped out of our hotel. "

Overall rating: rating 5 of 5

This was my first tour ever and it far exceeded anything I could have imagined! Rebecca, our guide was so engaged and enthusiastic and fun. My husband and I feel confident that we could return to Paris and manage quite well on our own. There is so much to see and do. The tour was the perfect balance of activities and free time. The expert guides that joined us for Monmartre and Versailles and the Louvre were also top notch with wonderful personalities ! Can;t stop thinking about this great time

Favorite "WOW" moment

"Looking out the hotel window and seeing the Eiffel Tower! That was the "Pinch me,, I'm really in Paris" moment. "

Overall rating: rating 5 of 5

What a fabulous tour! We saw all the wonderful sites, had fantastic tour guides, and ate some terrific French food and wine. We met some wonderful fellow tour members who added to our total enjoyment. After waiting 2 years for this tour due to Covid, we were so happy to be standing in person viewing the Eiffel tower sparkle in the night!

Favorite "WOW" moment

"Hard to narrow down--everything was very memorable. But loved seeing the Notre Dame reconstruction process, the Louvre, and Versailles! The Hall of Mirrors was breathtaking. We saw the fountains in the gardens dancing to Handel--unforgettable. "

Overall rating: rating 4 of 5

We liked being able to settle into our well located hotel, have daily adventures to learn about the city and history, and then have plenty of free time to explore on our own.

Favorite "WOW" moment

"Sainte-Chapelle was clearly a wow"

Overall rating: rating 5 of 5

It was more than a checklist. It was an experience tailored to the moment and the tour guide. We had plenty of time for deeper dives and extras that were not on our itinerary.

Favorite "WOW" moment

"When the tour guide, during our final dinner, serenaded us with a accordion and vocal performance. "

Overall rating: rating 3 of 5

We had a lovely group of people that made the experience even more enjoyable.

Favorite "WOW" moment

"Versailles was beyond doubt a most overwhelming display of opulence I could imagine. "

Overall rating: rating 5 of 5

Both tours in France where great experiences!

Favorite "WOW" moment

"Napoleon's Tomb in Paris and Omaha Beach."

Overall rating: rating 5 of 5

Well organized and planned city tour. Great guides, as always.

Favorite "WOW" moment

"I loved all of the museum visits."

Overall rating: rating 5 of 5

Wonderful tour. Marie, our RS guide was SUPERB!! Saw and experienced all the desired museums. museum guides were interesting & knowledgeable.Enjoyed the free time provided to explore on own. Excellent choice and location for Hotel...VERY accommodating.Tks for the heads-up re: Eiffel Tower not on tour. We arranged to go to the top YES!

Favorite "WOW" moment

"1. The tribute to Princess Diane under the Statue of Liberty torch flame. 2. Marie Antoinette's Hamlet..a must see for all! Take a trolly then long walk. But well worth it! 3.The "love locks" !!"

Overall rating: rating 5 of 5

i had a wonderful time. everyone was very nice to be with. Marie was a great guide.

Favorite "WOW" moment

"it was all just one big wow."

Overall rating: rating 5 of 5

Going to a big city like Paris can seem overwhelming— so much to see, do, learn about, but walking around with Marie was like traveling with a local friend. Her enthusiasm for the sights, history and culture was contagious, but best of all, Marie conveyed the Parisian spirit of savoring each experience. Each traveling day ended with good food, good wine and ample time to people watch in a sidewalk cafe.

Favorite "WOW" moment

"Too many “wow” moments to count, but the specialized tour guides put into context all the exceptional things we were seeing and gave us lots of options for our free time. "

Overall rating: rating 5 of 5

Marie was wonderful explaining our travels for the day. She would always answer any questions the group had.

Favorite "WOW" moment

"Versailles, Vincent made the palace come alive with his knowledge and manner of sharing his knowledge."

Overall rating: rating 5 of 5

As a solo traveler I found the tour to be family. It was easy to meet everyone while we toured the city. The free time gave us options to continue or go on our own way. Our tour guide Marie was so encouraging and helpful. The hotel and staff were so polished. There was nothing that didn’t exceed my expectations

Favorite "WOW" moment

"The beautiful night boat ride right at dusk on the Seine was WOW"

Overall rating: rating 5 of 5

Each day was fabulous. Tour guide exceptional as to information on various historical sites & very personal who connected to the group.

Favorite "WOW" moment

"The Paris tour had several WOW moments, from the Louvre tour, the guide who was exceptional & educated in the arts to just commuting daily on the trains. The hotel & staff were a pleasure to return to after walking through Paris."

Overall rating: rating 3 of 5

We enjoyed our Rick Steves tour overall although a few things could be improved. Pros: We got to see all of the Paris highlights; museum tours, logistics and transportation were pre-arranged; we loved meeting new people in our tour group; all of the local guides for Montmartre, Versailles, the Louvre and Orsay All were Amazing - knowledgeable, engaging and interactive. Cons: group meals were mediocre at best, hotel had minor issues, personal interest from our group guide was lacking at times

Favorite "WOW" moment

"We really loved our tour at the Musee d'Orsay. Our local guide was phenomenal. It was very nice to start the tour just as the museum was opening because there were a lot less people. We did also love our Montmartre guide and our guide for Versailles and the Louvre. "

Overall rating: rating 5 of 5

I enjoyed the structure of the tour with group and individual time as well as the teaching philosophy.

Favorite "WOW" moment

"A delicious chocolate croissant every morning while sharing breakfast with fellow tour members…and sometimes one later in the day, too!"

Overall rating: rating 5 of 5

I thought the tour guides were fabulous and I loved the hotel.

Favorite "WOW" moment

"Musee D’ orsay"

Overall rating: rating 5 of 5

Good hotel, excellent guides, excellent tour director

Favorite "WOW" moment

"Eiffel Tower blinking"

Overall rating: rating 4 of 5

This was my first Rick Steves Tour in Europe! Looking back on all the experiences, I am amazed at many great sites! There are so many wonderful moments to enjoy recalling! For me, this city has been my dream trip for nearly 40 years! Ever since I was introduced to French culture in high school, I have dreamt of Paris. I loved the city sites, from the small moments of sitting at sidewalk cafe sipping hot cafe au lait with chocolat croissant and people watching to the large moments at Versailles!

Favorite "WOW" moment

"My trip with my husband was special celebrating our 10 th anniversaire. Our magical moment was the boat ride along the Seine with a glowing sunset while viewing the beautiful Eiffel Tower. After the group tour, we also enjoyed very magical evening on the Eiffel Tour at nighttime when Paris was all aglow! Truly a Magical city of Amour 💕"

Overall rating: rating 5 of 5

Wonderful!!!

Favorite "WOW" moment

"Palace of Versailles "

Overall rating: rating 5 of 5

Overall I thought it was very organized well run tour. The palace of Versailles

Favorite "WOW" moment

" The palace of Versailles"

Overall rating: rating 5 of 5

The food, hotel and city were amazing but the true standouts of the trip were our tour guides.

Favorite "WOW" moment

"The guided tour of the Musée d'Orsay was by far our favorite moment."

Overall rating: rating 5 of 5

Fast-paced, rigorous tour with lots of walking when combining formal tour events with free time sightseeing. Specific guides were exceptional and tour support thoughtful and helpful. Incredible opportunity to experience Paris and environs up close and personal. Hotel perfectly located and Metro & museum passes invaluable. Recommendations for free time activity and dining added to the experience. Staff at hotel friendly, welcoming & professional--went above and beyond to create a great experience

Favorite "WOW" moment

"Visit to the Orsay Museum with our guide Joelle. Her exceptional knowledge of art and art history and an incomparable way of communicating her knowledge made this visit one of a lifetime. She encapsulated a generation of art/history perfectly and in a fascinating and understandable way. Additionally, her commentary served as a basis for looking beyond the Orsay's collection to more deeply appreciate other areas of art and sculpture. Like auditing a graduate course in a new favorite subject."

Overall rating: rating 5 of 5

The tour is a great blend of organized activities and free time to explore Paris on your own. If you take full advantage of the free time, it is a very full, fast paced tour. The Metro and museum passes were an extraordinary benefit. The hotel was perfectly located and the staff was extremely welcoming and professional. Specific guides were excellent as was the tour support.

Favorite "WOW" moment

"The guided tour of the Orsay Museum with Joelle (?) was fabulous! She led us through the museum providing a mini art history course that led from the early influences on the Impressionists to the post-Impressionists. Her descriptions created an easily understandable progression through the art world of the time. Her insights into the artworks themselves were extraordinary. She helped me understand and appreciate the works in greater depth than I previously had."

Overall rating: rating 5 of 5

Our main tour guide was excellent: friendly, knowledgable, patient, and went beyond the essentials. Our hotel and staff, and specialist guides were also first rate.

Favorite "WOW" moment

"The streets of Paris. The outdoor cafes, walkability, liveliness, and feel of Paris is wonderful."

Overall rating: rating 5 of 5

Lots of sights to see and learn about but plenty of free time for naps (which we needed after all the stimulation of new things). Our guide Veronique was exceptional even while this was her last tour of a lengthy season and she looked forward to going home to sleep in her own bed. This trip was a high school graduation gift to my granddaughter and her mom from rural Indiana (How you gonna keep 'em down on the farm...). I was glad there were other young people with us in the group.

Favorite "WOW" moment

"As I had spent my junior year abroad in Paris and had seen many of the sights, the best part was meeting all the interesting people in our group. We enjoyed their company at meals and laughed a lot. Among them, my granddaughter met the teacher she always wished she had had in high school. We'll be keeping in touch. The "buddy system" was a brilliant way to herd cats. We never lost anybody on the metro."

Overall rating: rating 5 of 5

Our guide was informative and friendly. We had a better hotel than expected, we were thrilled that wine was included with dinner. I thought the tour was well planned, included history and was a good value. I appreciated being taught how to get around on my own using metro, etc.

Favorite "WOW" moment

"Lots of them but more than the places visited I came home with memories of great connections with other solo travelers, lots of laughs and memories made. "

Overall rating: rating 5 of 5

I enjoyed the tour immensely. The accommodations were delightful, both the room and the staff were exceptional. Your tour guide was also first rate. She really provided us with the ability to navigate Paris comfortably on our own. The choice of sights that we saw were good, I liked visiting all of the areas of Paris and the museums.

Favorite "WOW" moment

"I have to say that I loved the hall of mirrors in the Palace of Versailles. I have seen it in pictures but being there was my "wow" moment."

Overall rating: rating 5 of 5

Loved the tours with local expert guides, the community created in our group, and our host was so gracious and kind.

Favorite "WOW" moment

"Touring the Orsay with Cerise, and seeing the Eiffel Tower sparkle. "

Overall rating: rating 5 of 5

We learned so much about French history and culture. Loved traveling like the locals, except at rush hour on the Metro in the mornings! Had just the right amount of activity with our tour group and free time.

Favorite "WOW" moment

"Emerging from the spiral stair case inside the Sainte-Chapelle into a room of seemingly mile-high medieval stained glass was unexpected and amazing!"

Overall rating: rating 5 of 5

The tour guides and the friendliness of the tour group made the Paris tour exceed all my expectations.

Favorite "WOW" moment

"It may sound funny, but I'll never forget the experience of riding and navigating the metro. I thank the Lord for Veronique's guidance in how to relate to Parisians. The guides at Montparnasse, the Louvre, Versailles, and Orsay museums gave me a taste of what I want to go back to see and experience in the future. And I must rave about the French food and the restaurant chefs and service we enjoyed. Some of the courses were almost to pretty to eat!"

Overall rating: rating 5 of 5

Perfect blend of local culture and history. Extremely educated guides.

Favorite "WOW" moment

"The French way of life."

Overall rating: rating 5 of 5

The tour was exceptionally well planned and provided a balance of structured and free time. It was obvious that experience with past tours was used to determine where to place the longer more strenuous activities. I liked having the weekly museum and transportation passes. Veronique did a fantastic job teaching us the Metro system and assisting us to be "pros" before sending us on our own. The group size seemed manageable as well. We were 3 generations and all enjoyed!

Favorite "WOW" moment

"For sure it was seeing so many neighborhoods and the hidden gems. It was not my first time in Paris, and I found some of the historic neighborhoods fascinating. "

Overall rating: rating 5 of 5

This was an Outstanding tour! I cannot say enough good things about our amazing tour guide, Veronique! She was fabulous!!!! I loved every minute and plan to do another Rick Steve’s tour in the future. I love your philosophy to live like a local and how Vero taught us to use the Metro, courtesy phrases, how to order coffee, as well as the history and culture in Paris. I can’t wait to plan my next trip with Rick Steve’s!

Favorite "WOW" moment

"I loved the Montmarte and Le Marais days, loved the Orsay Museum and all the dinners with our group! Met lots of new friends! It will be a trip I will forever remember and cherish!!!"

Overall rating: rating 5 of 5

It was a wonderful experience for my first trip to Europe, highly recommend it.

Favorite "WOW" moment

"Versailles was the wow moment for me so beautiful..."

Overall rating: rating 5 of 5

The experiences I didn't capture in the 3000+ photos I took will forever be remembered every time I dreamily reflect on my tour of Paris!

Favorite "WOW" moment

"Every day I experienced "wow" moments. I have always admired Rodin pieces of work from photographs and to be able to steal away after our guided tours one afternoon to the Museum of Rodin, I was overcome with unexpected swells of emotion and a sense of awe while walking through the gardens filled with his work. I really appreciated the extra free time allowed before or after our guided experiences each day. "

Overall rating: rating 5 of 5

This tour was so unique, that I felt like I was living in Paris, not visiting Paris. I felt like I was a part of the community and culture. It’s was a vacation experience, not a vacation trip.

Favorite "WOW" moment

"Visiting Sainte Chapelle"

Overall rating: rating 5 of 5

Our guide William was everything we could've wanted and more - knowledgeable, responsive, and helpful. The places we went were amazing. There was a great combination of tour time and our own exploring time. I loved, loved, loved this tour.

Favorite "WOW" moment

"I loved the guided walking tours of the neighborhoods--The Marais, Montmartre, and the historic center. There's nothing like walking around different parts of the city and having their unique history come alive with an awesome guide. "

Overall rating: rating 5 of 5

This is a great tour with lots of time to explore all of Paris - the perfect combination of guided tours and free time. We were able to do much more than what was listed in the itinerary. Our local guides were amazing and having both the museum pass and metro pass were extremely appreciated. We had an amazing group of tour members, and we had a lot of fun together.

Favorite "WOW" moment

"Visiting Versailles was an overwhelming wow moment as was watching the fireworks over the Eiffel tour with our new tour member friends on the evening of Bastille Day. "

Overall rating: rating 5 of 5

Fantastic - visited so many wonderful places, ate wonderful food, made really good friends, had an amazing guide for the tour as well as great guides for different sights. The Hotel de Londres Eiffel was perfect, everyone who worked there was so helpful and fun and our room was to die for - we could lie in bed and see the top of the Eiffel Tower and feel the cool night time breeze coming in the open window.

Favorite "WOW" moment

"Really hard to pick one but the Bastille Day firewords on the Champ de Mars was spectacular. We arrived at 6 pm and picked our spot sitting on a blanket supplied by our hotel staff and we were joined by Teresa. We had a wonderful time laughing and talking, eating our baquette, cheese and macarons. There was a concert to listen to and lots of people to watch. And of course the Eiffel Tower was right in front of us - spectacular."

Overall rating: rating 5 of 5

William and the other tour guides were awesome. I have been to Paris several times, but this time It was different, historically and inspirationally.

Favorite "WOW" moment

"Bastille Day fireworks from the Eiffel Tower."

Overall rating: rating 5 of 5

This was our first Rick Steves tour, and it didn't disappoint! Our guide, a local Frenchman, was knowledgeable and well verses, the other tour guides were also great, sites were hand picked to help us maximize our Paris experience, hotel and included meals were great. What a memorable, fabulous experience!

Favorite "WOW" moment

"I think touring the historic arts district near Sacré-Cœur Basilica and the Montmartre District was amazing! Seeing where world-famous artists lived and did their work and performances was such an eye-opening, special time. The Basilica itself was breathtaking and fun to go up into the tower and see such a beautiful, commanding view of Paris."

Overall rating: rating 5 of 5

We so enjoyed our tour. Our guide was very personable. He provided helpful and interesting information. He was always willing to make suggestions and answer all my crazy questions. Our group melded together well and made toGether so much fun! Great experience! I would Definitely recommend a Rick Steve’s tour and hope to go on another one soon!

Favorite "WOW" moment

"Loved sitting in the street with your friends and watching the Bastille Day fireworks and lights on the Eiffel Tower. "

Overall rating: rating 5 of 5

William, our guide, was amazing. He was so interesting, told us so much and was so enjoyabel.

Favorite "WOW" moment

"Touring Versailles and learning more about Marie Antoinette"

Overall rating: rating 5 of 5

Once in a lifetime trip. So glad we chose Rick Steves Europe to make the trip memorable.

Favorite "WOW" moment

"The gardens at Versailles "

Overall rating: rating 5 of 5

Overall the trip was fantastic. Having the museum pass and the train pass allowed me to be all over the city when not with the group. Paris being the city of lights and love, the group had a lot of couples celebrating. This was a little different than the other Rick Steves tours I had taken.

Favorite "WOW" moment

"Sitting in the Musee De L'Orangerie after being at Giverny. I was able to use the museum pass for a few hours before closing and it was quiet, peaceful and beautiful to just sit surrounded by Monet's beauty."

Overall rating: rating 5 of 5

Wonderful baptism into one of the world's great cities. Our guide Virginie was very knowledgeable, and her commentary helped put so much of what saw in historical and social context. She really made the tour!

Favorite "WOW" moment

"Favorite wow moment was actually the day prior to the tour, when we went to the top of the Eiffel Tower on our own. Amazing experience, and hope it can be included on the tour itself at some point."

Overall rating: rating 5 of 5

Amazing guide in Virginie Moore, as well as the others who participated at various locations. Guided tour was the way to go to see a lot in a short amount of time.

Favorite "WOW" moment

"How to pick?! For me I guess it was finally getting into the Louvre and to Marie Antoinette’s Hamlet after not being able to see them when I was there 22 years ago. But every moment was “wow”!"

Overall rating: rating 5 of 5

Exhausting but wonderful tour through Paris. Our guide, Virginie, was fantastic and our fellow tour mates warm and amusing

Favorite "WOW" moment

"The beautiful evening on the Seine. The boat tour was moved to our last night together and it was a perfect send off. The weather was beautiful, the lighting was perfect, and Virginie popping Champagne corks into the river was priceless. "

Overall rating: rating 4 of 5

wonderful leader, hotel in good location but not close to metro, main focus of tour on art museums

Favorite "WOW" moment

"Eiffel tower lit up at night"

Overall rating: rating 5 of 5

Our tour director exemplifies the quality of a great leader. She is knowledgeable and competent. We learned a great deal of the French culture and history from her. She was also a great tour director who patiently making sure we are all taking care of properly.

Favorite "WOW" moment

"The visit to St. Chapelle. The stain glass windows. "

Overall rating: rating 5 of 5

This tour was a great way to experience Paris for someone like me who is intimidated by big cities. All of the must-see sites were accessed easily and at the best possible time to avoid peak crowds.

Favorite "WOW" moment

"Hard to pick just one but I loved the walking tour of Montmartre because it's such a beautiful neighborhood. The Marais tour was so amusing and our Seine river cruise was so much fun thanks to our guide and the other folks on our tour."

Overall rating: rating 5 of 5

Our tour guide, Virgine More, was fabulous and taught us so much not only about history but French culture. She had an answer for all of our questions. She explained everything so well. I learned a lot and saw so much of Paris.

Favorite "WOW" moment

"Going into Saint Chappelle was my wow moment. The interior of that church was indescribably beautiful."

Overall rating: rating 5 of 5

Everything was perfect, guides and other tour members.

Favorite "WOW" moment

"Seeing the Eiffel Tower every day"

Overall rating: rating 3 of 5

I have been on several other Rick tours and this one wasn't the same. Felt that the guide was more a caretaker than a guide. Had very little context about the information that was given. Previous tours had information provided in a more coherent way. The sights we saw were great and hit the list of "must do's" so that was really good and the guides at the various locations (especially the D'Orsay museum) were really good.

Favorite "WOW" moment

"The sights of Paris from Montmatre. "

Overall rating: rating 5 of 5

Overall rating: rating 5 of 5

Wonderful trip. Our first time to Paris, and it was a great introduction to the city. Friendly group and very knowledgeable and helpful guide, Armond.

Favorite "WOW" moment

"Going to the top of the Eiffel Tower at night, the sights around the Seine River, Orsay. Loved eating outside at all the cafes, and people watching."

Overall rating: rating 5 of 5

Our French guide Arnaud, and all of the local guides, were outstanding. The charming family-run hotel was centrally located (with a sweet dog in residence!). It was a treat to stay in the same hotel during the entire tour. The itinerary included all of the sights on my must-see list, with the perfect amount of free time. Highly recommend.

Favorite "WOW" moment

"There were too many wow moments to pick just one. The many opportunities to admire the Eiffel Tower due to its close proximity to the hotel was a dream come true. And I especially enjoyed our walking tour of the Marais district, our visit to Versailles, the guided tour of the Orsay Museum and the Seine River cruise."

Overall rating: rating 5 of 5

Arnaud was extraordinarily knowledgeable about French history and an excellent guide through the bustling world of the Paris Métro.

Favorite "WOW" moment

"Everything was worth a wow, but I particularly enjoyed our local guide in the Musée D'Orsay, Cerise. She is extra smart, and she gave us deep insights into the relationship between art and politics."

Overall rating: rating 3 of 5

Some aspects of the tour were great (e.g. the hotel and its location, the meals, the planned activities and tours not led by our main tour guide). William, our main tour guide, seems like a nice man, but he was not good at leading/guiding the group.

Favorite "WOW" moment

"I loved the Musee d'Orsay and Versailles. I also really enjoyed Monmartre and our guide. She was wonderful."

Overall rating: rating 5 of 5

We had such a wonderful time in Paris. William was outstanding and did a great job accommodating all of us. The tour was well balanced with enough down time so that you were not exhausted everyday. We enjoyed getting to know everyone in our group.

Favorite "WOW" moment

"We learned so much about Paris! The individual tour guides were outstanding. Our tour guide to Montmartre was especially great. She took us up the hill a different way and told many interesting stories about the artists in this area. "

Overall rating: rating 5 of 5

Overall rating: rating 4 of 5

Favorite "WOW" moment

"Orsay museum."

Overall rating: rating 4 of 5

Very well organized tour hitting all the highlights we wanted to see in Paris. Made the trip nearly stress free.

Favorite "WOW" moment

"I loved our morning walking up to Monmarte. Our guide was wonderful and told amazing stories. The area is beautiful. "

Overall rating: rating 5 of 5

Excellent accommodations with outstanding location and service. Excellent guide and itinerary.

Favorite "WOW" moment

"Becoming adept at public transportation use. Cruising the city."

Overall rating: rating 4 of 5

Our tour leader was outstanding but my experience at the Louvre and Versailles was not good. The crowd was too great for me and we did not have time to personally appreciate what we were seeing.

Favorite "WOW" moment

"Maybe the boat tour on the Seine. "

Overall rating: rating 3 of 5

I enjoyed visiting the different neighborhoods of Paris. The hotel was awesome and the location was excellent. I know the Louvre is the flagship museum but the guided tour that covered the "highlights/main attractions" was so crowded and loud it was not enjoyable and bordered on the absurd. A guided tour of a different area in the Louvre or a different less traveled museum would be definitely be more enjoyable. Apply the same recommendation to the Versailles tour.

Favorite "WOW" moment

"The St. Chappelle cathedral was fabulous. The gardens and estate at Trianon at Versailles were amazing. Charming and very informative guide."

Overall rating: rating 4 of 5

A great week in Paris, loved the hotel and knowledgable and entertaining tour guide.

Overall rating: rating 5 of 5

Our guide Rolinka and all of the local guides were great. They know so much and I learned so much.

Favorite "WOW" moment

"Too many to name, but I loved the Orsay museum, Versailles was incredible also."