SAFETY AND RECOMMENDATIONS

TESTS NO LONGER REQUIRED TO ENTER FRANCE for vaccinated travellers.

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SAFETY: There are some fake taxis at the airport. Only use taxis with a taxi sign (light) on the roof (fixed 55€) or Uber or RER B train (10€ incl. subway transfers to anywhere in Paris). Pickpockets love tourists of course, but simple measures can prevent problems, such as not putting wallets and phones in your jeans' back pockets. Do not stop to sign petitions or hold babies. Gypsies are very inventive when it comes to distracting you. This being said, we don't have guns. There is no violent crime here, we have a great free medical system.

ABOUT THE LOUVRE: I cannot comment on the art. I am not a licensed guide for museums. If you want a detailed tour of Louvre, please hire a licensed guide. Same for VERSAILLES. Both need reservations.

ABOUT THE PARIS PASS: There are two confusing passes: The "Museum Pass" gives unlimited access to national monuments and museums (but not always skip-the-line) for 2 to 5 consecutive days. Only interesting if you visit more than 2 museums per day.
The "Paris Pass" combines the Museum Pass and the Public Transport pass. It's much cheaper to buy a day pass at any metro station each morning (13.95€ per person) and just get a special ticket to Versailles when you go (5€) 

NOTE ABOUT THE EIFFEL TOWER: I cannot get you skip-the-line tickets. These can only be obtained by you on the tower's website for 25€. If unavailable, some resellers will charge twice the price online. . . Just make sure they are legit. Expect lines even though you have a timed ticket.

OPENING HOURS: City Museums (like Carnavalet, Petit Palais. . . ) are closed on Mondays and are free.
National Museums and Monuments (Louvre, Orangerie, Pompidou. . . ) are closed Tuesdays, except Orsay, Picasso and Versailles which are closed Mondays.
Shops are usually open from 10 am to 7:30 pm, except Sundays.

Email me anytime for any questions or advice. I'm here for you!

 

RESTRICTIONS

 

I can enter museums, efficiently taking you to the important pieces, but I don't give extensive commentary on the art. For art-focused tours, I would rather you hired a licensed art historian and rather use me for outdoor city walks. I do look forward to hearing from you, and planning out the perfect tour for you!