Paris Airport Layover Tour
Description
Grab the opportunity and make the most out of your layover by discovering the best this city has to offer! And if you have any concerns about your tight schedule, Welcome has everything under control. At a desired time, an experienced English-speaking professional driver will pick you up from the airport in a private vehicle. Our drivers are not licensed to accompany you into the sights but are very knowledgeable of the places visited and will provide all the necessary historical information and their local perspective. Admire the marvelous architecture of the Notre Dame Cathedral, the Opera Garnier and the large Place Vendôme. Drive down the Champs-Élysées Avenue and end up before the Arc de Triomphe. Get carried away by the magnitude of the Eiffel Tower, the Louvre museum and head towards the Montmartre Hill to admire the Basilica of the Sacré Cœur on its summit. At the end of the tour, your driver will drop you off to the airport on time for your departure.
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Itinerary
A not-to-be-missed monument and symbol of the capital, the Eiffel Tower stands 324 m tall and weighs 10,100 tons. Created in 2 years, 2 months and 5 days.
The Avenue des Champs-Elysées, or as it is also known “the most beautiful avenue in the world”, represents the prestige, luxury, and elegance of Paris.
The Grand Palais is one of the most iconic Parisian monuments. Built for the 1900 Exposition Universelle, it is recognizable by its large glass dome flanked by the French flag.
The Moulin Rouge the most famous cabaret in the world went through several transformations, from cabaret to theatre, and from cinema to music-hall.
Built in 1919 the Sacre Coeur basilica crowns the peak of hilly Montmartre in Paris built in 1919 and is one of the most iconic monuments in Paris.
The Palais Garnier 19th-century architectural masterpiece is a 1,979-seat opera house, which was built from 1861 to 1875 for the Paris Opera.
The Place Vendôme is one of the city's most famous and beautiful neoclassical squares. It was commissioned by Louis XIV and was finished in 1721.
The Louvre Pyramid is a large glass and metal pyramid designed by architect I.M. Pei, surrounded by three smaller pyramids, in the main courtyard of the Louvre Palace.
Situated in the 7th Arrondissement of Paris, the Musée d'Orsay has its own special history including transitioning from train station to depot to museum.
This inner-city oasis of formal terraces, chestnut groves and lush lawns has a special place in Parisians' hearts.
Notde Dame is a medieval Catholic cathedral on the Île de la Cité, widely considered to be one of the finest examples of French Gothic architecture.
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What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
Pickup and dropoff from Charles De Gaulle Airport and Orly Field are offered. There are two options; a 2-hour tour and a 4-hour one. It is advisable that you have at least 4 and 7 hours gap, respectively, between your flights. Kindly note that there is one-hour complimentary waiting time after your scheduled pickup time. If your flight is delayed, then the additional 1-hour waiting time begins at the time of your arrival. If you have any inquiries or wish to adjust the itinerary contact us right after your booking. Your Welcome Pickups driver will be waiting for you at the selected pickup location and time. Before your ride, you’ll receive your driver’s details — including their name, phone number, and car information — so you can easily recognize them. Your driver will arrive on time and be ready to assist you and any special requests before starting your journey. Kindly share any special requirements, such as traveling with a service animal or needing extra assistance, when booking your ride. This ensures a smooth and enjoyable experience for you.
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Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- For 1-4 people: A comfortable sedan will be assigned to your group.
- For 5-8 people: A spacious minivan will be assigned to your group.
- Each traveler is allowed a maximum of 1 suitcase and 1 carry-on bag. Oversized or excessive luggage (e.g. surfboards, golf clubs, or bikes) may be subject to restrictions—please inquire with the operator prior to travel to confirm if your excess luggage can be accommodated. Please note: If your group consists of 4 travelers and each person has large luggage, a minivan may be required for a comfortable fit. To ensure a minivan is assigned, please make the booking for 5 passengers.
- Throughout your ride, our drivers serve as informal local guides—sharing stories, history, and local tips at every stop. Please note that drivers are not permitted to enter museums or archaeological areas, but they’ll ensure you make the most of your visit with suggestions and background information before you explore on your own.
- Some stops on your itinerary may be closed on the date of travel due to public holidays, maintenance or special events. We recommend verifying opening hours on the attraction’s official website or contacting us before your tour. If a stop is unexpectedly closed, we will try to offer a suitable alternative.
Reviews(37)
First time visiting Paris and we were so fortunate to have Mike as our pick up driver at the airport. We had a really great welcome experience with Mike, always friendly and helpful -giving us a nice quick ride through the ‘Arc of Triumph’ and the Eiffel Tower in our way to the hotel -just to make my 10 year old daughter happy for a big smile! Even though he took the time and the patience to take us a picture by the Eiffel Tower too. One of the absolutely best experience in Paris, outstanding service and excellent customer service! Merçi beacoup Mike for your kindness and extraordinary service to your passengers. A bientôt!
Excellent driver, courteous and prompt, super clean vehicle. We have used this service several times, always wonderful.
The driver was great—on time, friendly, helpful, informative.
Ahmed was an excellent communicator and a perfect guide for our Paris layover! Even with the inclement weather we were able to see all the monuments, get great croissants and take home cool souvenirs!
Be careful! They send you a rubbish car to pick you up for the price of an UberX. They say free cancellation 24h before but if you book and cancel they take 20% cut. This is a scam!
Hi there! Sorry to hear about what happened to your transfer. We would like to further review this for you. Please reach out to us at hello@welcomepickups.com with your booking details so we can investigate this for you. Thank you for your time and for bringing this to our attention.
Tour guide had an excellent strategy to see all the major attractions in Paris in a timely manner. Car was cery clean and had amenities, highly recommend.
Don’t book through this. They do not operate the tour directly. Called several times to a different provider and still haven’t gotten anywhere with a resalution.
Hi Shannon! We want to extend our sincerest apologies for the recent experience of your booking with us. Your feedback is valuable to us, and we will do our best to help. We would like to further investigate this, and our Support Team will reach out to you directly to assist you further. Thank you for the feedback and for bringing this to our attention.
Dincer was amazing. We loved our tour. We saw things that were important to our group. He took extra time with us and was super courteous.
This was a 5-star service all the way, the communication with the provider was timely and efficient, we knew who was picking us up and how to get in touch with the company/driver beforehand. Our guide Dincer was there at pickup point ahead of time (punctuality is always appreciated), he made contact and we set off on time. He was extremely knowlegeable, very friendly and attentive and made suggestions we really appreciated. He kept us informed of times and traffic and we saw a lot more than we anticipated or could have wished for! Such an amazing guy, really good driver and guide, good command of English too. Had us at the airport ahead of time and we even had choc and water on the way, and could charge our phones. The car was immaculate and the assistance with my mobility was wonderful. Highly recommend! Thank you so much
Our tour was cancelled because they needed a flight number. I thought I gave it. Turns out I gave the wrong one. Communication was not timely enough for me to correct my mistake so when we arrived on-time at the pre-agreed upon time, no one was waiting for us. I tried contacting the Viator customer service, the Welcome Pickups (third party vendor) who told us yet another party was who we needed. The message app was useless also; no one responded. I finally had to cancel and we found the local tourism kiosk at the airport terminal arranged a spur of the moment tour for us. They were fantastic. Viator and Welcome Pickups were a colossal disappointment.
Hi Maureen! Sorry to hear about the issues you encountered with your tour booking. It sounds like there were communication challenges that led to your experience, and we sincerely apologize for any inconvenience caused. Please reach out to us directly at hello@welcomepickups.com with your booking details so that we can investigate the situation further and assist you in resolving it. We want to ensure that this doesn’t happen again and make things right for you. Thank you for bringing this to our attention.
