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Paris Day Trip with private driver from Le Havre | Guide Optional

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Le Havre, France
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9 to 10 hours (approx.)
Hotel pickup offered
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Offered in: English
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French, German, Italian, Spanish, Mandarin, Cantonese
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Overview

Make the most of your time in France with a shore excursion to the City of Light. Sit back and relax in your private minibus during the approximately 2-hour scenic drive, enjoying views of the French countryside along the way.

Your first stop is the Eiffel Tower, where you’ll have free time to sightsee and capture memorable photos. Continue on to the elegant Champs-Élysées, strolling past its famous boutiques and cafés. You’ll also admire the iconic Arc de Triomphe, standing proudly at the center of Place de l’Étoile named for the twelve grand avenues radiating from the monument like a star.

The tour then takes you to the Louvre Museum, where you can photograph the world-famous glass pyramid before beginning the return journey to Le Havre or Honfleur, timed perfectly for your cruise ship’s departure. You’ll return with lasting memories of an unforgettable day in Paris.

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Guided tours with a professional guide

What's Included

  • Bottled water Chilled water provided throughout the day.
  • Pickup from hotel, station or airport.
  • Flexible pickup location | Le Havre, Honfleur, hotel or train station. We come to you.
  • Lunch Driver and guide recommend locally.
  • At your discretion.
  • Eiffel Tower entrance | Purchased on site — not included.
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Meeting and Pickup

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We offer complimentary pick-up services from multiple locations to ensure your journey starts smoothly.We can welcome you from:Cruise Terminals - Whether you're docking at Le Havre, Honfleur, or Cherbourg, we'll be waiting to greet you as you disembark.Hotels - Staying in Normandy or nearby regions? We'll pick you up directly from your accommodation.Train Stations - Arriving by rail? We'll meet you at the station and take care of the rest.✈️ Airports - Flying in? We provide seamless airport transfers to begin your Normandy adventure without delay.Our professional drivers ensure timely arrivals and departures, so you can relax and focus on enjoying your personalized tour experience. Simply let us know your location, and we'll handle the logistics!If you choose the tour guide option, the guide will meet you directly in Paris (after 2hour30mins travel from the cruise terminal).

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Cruise Terminal Le Havre (pass by)

Your day begins directly at Le Havre cruise terminal, where your driver will be waiting at the exit with a sign bearing your name. Step off your ship and straight into one of the most extraordinary days available from any cruise port in France — no transfers, no confusion, no stress. Your driver briefs you on the day ahead as you settle into your comfortable vehicle and depart for Paris, one of the great bucket list destinations of the world.
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Place du Trocadéro et du 11 Novembre

Stand on the most celebrated viewpoint in Paris — the Trocadéro esplanade, where the Eiffel Tower rises directly across the Seine in the panoramic perspective that has appeared on every postcard, every film and every travel photograph of the city for over a century. Built for the 1937 World Exhibition, the Palais de Chaillot frames the view on either side with its sweeping symmetrical wings, golden statues and cascading fountains leading down to the river. Your guide explains the history of this extraordinary urban perspective — and points out the details of the tower's ironwork that are only visible from this distance.
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30 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Eiffel Tower

Stand at the foot of the most iconic monument in the world — the iron structure that Gustave Eiffel built in 1889 as a temporary exhibition piece for the Universal Exhibition and that became the eternal symbol of France, recognized by every person on earth. Rising 330 meters above the Champ de Mars, it was the tallest man-made structure in the world for 41 years and remains the most visited paid monument on the planet, welcoming over 7 million visitors every year. Your guide brings the extraordinary story of its construction, its near-demolition in 1909 and its transformation into the defining image of Paris to life — before you explore the Champ de Mars gardens and take the photographs that will stay with you forever. If you wish to go up the Eiffel Tower, please let us know at booking so we can adjust your itinerary accordingly. A minimum of two hours is required for the visit, including security checks and elevator queues.
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1 hour Admission Ticket Free

Louvre Museum

Stand before the most visited art museum in the world — the former royal palace of French kings from Philippe Auguste in 1190 to Louis XIV in 1682, today housing over 35,000 works including the Mona Lisa, the Venus de Milo and the Winged Victory of Samothrace. The iconic glass pyramid designed by I.M. Pei, inaugurated in 1989, rises from the Cour Napoléon in a breathtaking dialogue between eight centuries of royal architecture and contemporary design. Your guide brings the full story of the Louvre to life — what it was, what it became, and why it remains the greatest museum on earth.if you wish to spend more time in louvres, this is of course possible but we need to adjust your itineray, this tour is fully customizable.
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30 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Champs-Elysees

Walk the most famous avenue in the world — 1.9 kilometers of perfectly straight boulevard from the Place de la Concorde to the Arc de Triomphe, lined with chestnut trees, luxury boutiques and the most celebrated addresses in French history. Your guide tells the story of an avenue that began as a royal promenade in 1616, became the ceremonial axis of Napoleon's Empire and reached its defining moment on August 26, 1944, when Charles de Gaulle walked its entire length under sniper fire to announce the liberation of France to two million Parisians.
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1 hour Admission Ticket Free

Arc de Triomphe

Stand at the foot of Napoleon's monument to the Grande Armée — 50 meters of stone at the center of twelve converging avenues, where the names of 128 battles and 660 generals are engraved on the walls and the eternal flame of the Unknown Soldier has burned without interruption since 1923. Your guide brings the full sweep of French history to life here — from the Revolution to the Liberation of Paris in 1944, when General de Gaulle walked through the arch to the sound of gunfire still echoing from the rooftops above.
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30 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Cathedrale Notre-Dame de Paris

Driver can stop on request of the customer to the famous Cathedrale de Notre Dame.
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1 hour Admission Ticket Free

Cruise Terminal Le Havre (pass by)

At the end of an extraordinary day in Paris, your driver brings you back to Le Havre cruise terminal comfortably and on time. With over 15 years of experience organizing tours for travelers arriving by sea, we monitor your ship's schedule throughout the day and guarantee your return before the agreed time. Simply sit back, enjoy the journey through the Normandy countryside and carry home the memories of an unforgettable day in the City of Light.
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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Specialized infant seats are available

Frequently Asked Questions (7)

Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Paris Day Trip with private driver from Le Havre | Guide Optional?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CET). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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What's Included

Activity name

  • Bottled waterChilled water provided throughout the day.
  • Pickup from hotel, station or airport.
  • Flexible pickup location | Le Havre, Honfleur, hotel or train station. We come to you.
  • Multilingual guide (guided option) | Paris brought to life in your language.
  • LunchDriver and guide recommend locally.
  • At your discretion.
  • Eiffel Tower entrance | Purchased on site — not included.

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Specialized infant seats are available

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