Champs Elysées private guided tour : the most famous avenue of the city of lights

Private walking tour of the "Champs Elysées" avenue of Paris considered as the most famous of the capital.
Ancient way to Versailles in the XVIIth century, this "Grand Course" is the idea of the famous french landscaper Le Nôtre.

In the 1830's, the gardens are going to be redesigned, with lights and cafes. This will create this superb image of the "Gai Paris".

Your licensed guide will enable you to explore and discover the secrets of its buildings, little squares, malls and history.

Any season of the year is interesting to enjoy that retrospective of the Champs Elysées from the Concorde square to the Arc of triumph.

Marais private walking tour : a marshy land till the 17 century

Private guided walking tour of the "Marais", symbol of Aristocraty for three centuries in Paris.
On the right bank of the river Seine: in the middle ages a very swampy area where nobody would have like to live.
Mansions are numerous in this quarter that you don't have to walk too much to be impressed by these beautiful architectures.

An classical excursion where Art is at its best point thanks to many creators who have selected this district.

You won't miss any of the most important spots with your licensed guide, including the traditional jewish street.
Discover the most celebrated people who have lived in the Marais, as well as famous people still dwelling in this quarter.

Montmartre private tour: a hill dedicated to the god Mercury and Mount of the Martyrs

Private guided walking tour of Montmartre.
Situated in the north of Paris, the village of Montmartre reminds the artistic Paris with its painters square: place du Tertre is the best place to admire, explore or buy a canvas.
Religious history, you will admire the "Sacre Coeur" basilica.
Following with your licensed guide, the traces of the 19th century, you will be surprise to notice that few things have changed since that time.
Admire the last wind mills transformed into cabarets or restaurants like the "moulin de la galette" painted by Renoir.
See the vineyard producing a parisian made wine.
Ending your walking tour, you will be satisfied with this marvellous panoramic view on all the roofs of Paris.

Historical malls where you could walk in the 19 century protected from the rain and dirt

Private guided walking tour in the covered passages of Paris.
They are still visible in Paris, but in the past they were much more numerous and reflected a certain wish of the Parisian to have sheltered spaces for safe and elegant shopping.
The departement stores of yesterday, a large choice of different products and brands all together gathered in the same mall.
Discover some galeries that survived time from Vero-Dodat, Palais royal, Vivienne, Panoramas, Jouffroy, and Verdeau on the right bank.
Catch a taste of what was the atmosphere about 160 years ago in the capital: in those monuments of the past.

Jewish historical area of Paris known also as "the Pletzl"

Private guided walking tour of the jewish marais in Paris.
Follow the history of french jews in Paris, particularly in the marais area; two thousand years of presence, emphasized by the good will of certain kings to bring the jews to become french subjects, but also rythm by the hate of others towards the jews, just to steal their properties or wealth.

Traces of the middle ages, the ancient regime, the revolution, and since the 19th century, the increase of jewish life in town, the Dreyfus affair to world war II,

with an incredible model of integration, full citizenship and the bitter days of antisemitism and the holocaust.

Culture, gastronomy, history, old quarter, cemetery, commemorative places or synagogues.

Tickets and reservation fees not included unless specified with the booking.

Jewish guides at your disposal / don't hesitate to contact us !

Full Day Private guided walking tour of the jewish quarter in Paris.

Follow the history of french jews in Paris; two thousand years of presence, emphasized by the good will of certain kings to bring the jews
to become french subjects, but also rythm by the hate of others towards the jews, just to steal their properties or wealth.
Traces of the middle ages, the ancient regime, the revolution, and since the 19th century, the increase of jewish life in town, the Dreyfus affair to world war II, with an incredible model of integration, full citizenship and the bitter days of antisemitism and the holocaust.
Culture, gastronomy, history, old quarter, cemetery, commemorative places or synagogues.

Tickets and reservation fees not included unless specified with the booking.
Jewish licensed guides at your disposal / don't hesitate to contact us !

Napoleon private walking tour from his early ascension through the highlights of Paris

Private guided Napoleon walking tour in Paris: follow the life, through some Parisian places, of one of the most famous character in French history : Napoleon Bonaparte.
Walk around the 1st arrondissement, which he created, to discover many sights related to him, Vendôme square, Saint Honoré street, Palais royal area and Rivoli street, the Louvre museum (outside) Carroussel and gardens of the Tuileries.
Then cross the Seine river to visit the hotel de Salm, the famous legion of honour museum and its collection. The visit ends there.

Food market of Paris where you can discover fishes, meat, cheeses, fruits and vegetable of the season

Private guided walking tour to the food market and grocery stores of Paris.
Walk through one the most colorful markets of Paris.
See all the variety of products that makes the french gastronomy so good ! A good and simple parisian experience ! Drinking, tasting and eating are possible.
At any season of the year,come to feel the atmosphere of that very nice quarter of Paris.
Permanent and temporary food stands.
It will enable you to discover the french production of vegetables, fruits, chocolate, meat and fish and of course our unique french cheeses...
Your curiosity will be fulfilled.

Left bank quarter private tour with Saint Germain des Près

Private guided walking tour of the left bank quarter in Paris.
Situated in one of the many old quarters of town and among them the Latin quarter.
Follow thousand years of life in those neighborhoods of town.

This excursion will enable you to see the main spots of the area as well as passing around original, little and beautiful streets.

In the heart of the intellectual meeting place of Saint Germain des Près, we will make you feel the atmosphere of these famous spots.

Surrounded by many beautiful little shops, you will be charmed by food markets and various boutiques.
Walking through the district will also orientate towards the city island where is located Notre Dame cathedral. Visit with your licensed guide ends there.

Louvre visit of the largest museum of the world!

Private guided walking tour of the Louvre museum where are exhibited of course: the Mona Lisa and many interesting collections.
After an introduction to the building and its different functions, the licensed guide will make you discover the palace and the museum. You will skip the line to enter the museum.
Many subjects will be approached to enable you to see the best of the Louvre.
For you this is a tailor made visit with a private licensed guide in order to understand the evolution of the art through many centuries and see the highlights.
Four thousand years of man's history, one of the greatest Art collections exposed in a museum.
In the Louvre museum many things are possible and even if you have already seen the Louvre, it won't be the same with the team guides of Sandy Tours!
You can select the historical period you prefer; it is possible to tell us the piece of art you want to see when booking this tour. Of course rarely are forgotten the masterpieces of the Italian renaissance painting like the Mona Lisa from Leonardo Da Vinci, famous Greek sculptures like the Venus of Milo and the Samothrace Victory.
We can also make the visit of Napoleon III apartments in the Richelieu wing of the Louvre.
The classical other wings of the museum you will see are Sully with the medieval Louvre and Denon with the traditional Italian and French painting.
This museum is a giant encyclopedia of Art and we are proud to welcome you inside the famous Louvre of Paris!

Tickets and reservation fees not included unless specified with the booking.
Reservation fees necessary for more than 6 persons

Orsay museum private visit of the impressionism

Private guided walking tour of the Orsay museum : in the second biggest museum of Paris, the collections of Art are dedicated to the middle of the 19th century till the beginning of the 20th century.
You will admire paintings and sculptures of masters like Gustave Caillebotte, Paul Cézanne, Aristide Maillol, Claude Monet, Auguste Rodin, Paul Signac, Vincent Van Gogh..
The licensed guide will enable you to understand the building structure and approach the collection of the museum.
Sculpture, architecture and painting are very well exhibited thanks to the light inside the building.
Strolling through the artistic fertile creation of this time of history, you will discover life in France until quite recently.

Tickets and reservation fees not included unless specified with the booking.
Reservation at the museum needed when more that 6 persons.

Rodin private visit of the sculpures in the house & the gardens

Private guided walking tour of the Rodin museum.
Inside a nice mansion of the 7th district in Paris, enter the museum dedicated to the famous sculptor Auguste Rodin.
Your licensed guide will tell you about the man and the artist : his life and relationships, among which Camille Claudel; the end of the 19th century and Rodin's works that will become reference points in art history.
Admire in the garden the famous Thinker or the Gates of Hell and discover inside the building the Kiss. Both are magnificent sculptures surrounded by many others you will of course enjoy.

Tickets and reservation fees not included unless specified with the booking.

Marmottan Monet and Le Corbusier house private tour in the district 16 of Paris

Private guided walking tour of the Marmottan museum and Le Corbusier architect villa La Roche in Paris with a licensed guide.
The museum Marmottan is famous for it's Impressionist paintings and it's 1st empire collections.
Follow the career of the one and only Claude Monet with sketches from his youth to the water lilies of his old age. See Impression of the rising sun, the painting that made the painter famous.

Being in the 16th district, you will continue, to visit the 1925 "Villa La Roche" by Le Corbusier. Built for the the swiss banker Raoul La Roche.
The architect born in switzerland and later french citizen, formulated his 5 points of architecture: pilotis, roof gardens, free plan, horizontal windows, and free facade.
Those are considered today the fundamental principles of modern architecture.

Tickets and reservation fees not included unless specified with the booking.

Walking tour around the LATIN QUARTER, in the PANTHEON and the CLUNY Museum ending at NOTRE DAME Cathedral

Private guided walking tour in the famous latin quarter situated near Notre Dame cathedral.
Private guided visit inside the Pantheon as well as in the Cluny museum with the famous Lady and the Unicorn.

In this area in the middle age speaking, writing and reading was only Latin.
Enter the building of Cluny where are situated remnants of the Roman times.
Discover inside the museum of the middle age.
Great collections are dedicated to the subjet :
Admire original sculptures belonging to Notre-Dame cathedral as well as the famous "Dame à la licorne" tapestry.

Finish the visit towards the island of the city where your licensed guide will tell you about Notre Dame and its secrets…

Tickets and reservation fees not included unless specified with the booking.

Paris tour package including a minibus tour & walking tour of your choice

Private guided minivan and walking tour in Paris.
Any of the half day walking tours combined with a half day minivan tour.
(please note that this combination includes an hour break between each tour, to permit parking or change of guide)
During this one day excursion you will have an half-day driving excursion and a walking tour !!
Choose your walking tour between : Montmartre, le Marais, Champs Elysées, Napoléon, Historical Malls or Left bank.
Enjoy this mixed tour which offers you both general and specific topics.

Tickets and reservation fees not included unless specified with the booking.