15 Paris Family Tours, Compared

1.Paris Louvre: 2-Hour Private Tour for Groups or Families

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 639 reviews · 2 hours Our pick

This private, two-hour Louvre tour for groups of up to five includes admission and a guide in English, French, Portuguese, or Spanish. The route focuses on four to six works, with the Mona Lisa as a likely first stop and a child-friendly approach for families. Guides such as Ivan and Megan have led lively visits for children and adults alike.

“Ivan, our guide, was awesome. He catered the tour to our 12 year old daughter and made the 2 hr tour fascinating for all of us. Just wonderful.”

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2.Louvre Private Family Tour for Kids + Reserved Entry

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 508 reviews · 2 hours · from $294

This two-hour private Louvre tour uses questions and art detective challenges to keep children up to 15 engaged while you see works such as the Mona Lisa, Venus de Milo, and Winged Victory. Guides vary, with Corinne, Nadia, Astrid, Clement, and Martin among the names associated with the tour. Entry to the permanent collection is included.

“Clement was very insightful, enthusiastic and extremely knowledgeable of the arts! He was an absolute joy for our family of four. Thank you for making our first visit to the Louvre amazing!”

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3.Paris Kids and Families Private Louvre Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 430 reviews · 2 to 3 hours (approx.) · from $252Top rated

Meet your English-speaking guide at the Arc de Triomphe du Carrousel for a private Louvre visit shaped around your children’s ages and interests. Choose two or three hours, hear stories about the Mona Lisa and the museum’s former life as a fortress, then stay inside to explore on your own. Guides named on family tours include Anna, Dominique, Ruth, Tatiana, and Joanna.

“We had a great expedience! It was just the right amount of time and movement for our tired kids (9 & 5). We all learned quite a bit and Helene was a wonderful guide.”

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4.Paris Sightseeing Family Friendly Guided Electric Bike Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 405 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $78

Start at 10 Rue de la Paix for a safety briefing and practice ride, then follow a guide through central Paris to the Seine, Eiffel Tower, Trocadéro, and more. The two-hour tour includes photos and a small group of up to 15. Guides have included Roman and Raymond; the exact guide may vary.

“Was a great trip around Paris saw lots of the main sites. Tour guide was very informative. Took pictures. Highly recommend.”

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5.Family-Friendly River Seine Guided Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 359 reviews · 1 hour · from $24Best value

Board a quiet, gas-free electric boat near the Eiffel Tower for a one-hour Seine cruise led in French or English by a guide who engages children with riddles and questions about the monuments. You’ll hear stories about Paris, its architecture and bridges, then children can collect a Captain’s diploma at the Vedettes de Paris store.

“The guide was excellent, and really engaging for the kids. Sorry I didn't get her name! The departure point was easy to find and the trip was very interesting for everyone”

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6.Macaron Baking Class for Families and Kids

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 270 reviews · 2 hours · from $112

At Baked in Paris on rue Buffon, an English-speaking pastry chef guides your family through measuring, mixing, piping, and decorating macarons in a small-group, two-hour class. The measurements are prepared in advance, so you can focus on the hands-on work. You’ll take your finished macarons home in a box. Recent instructors have included Nelly, Nadia, Jade, and Clementine.

“The hosts were attentive and gave interesting history of macarons. It was just enough to be interesting and not too much that the kids lost interest. Only negative was that the room was a little chilly.”

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7.Montmartre : private family tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 124 reviews

Walk Montmartre’s lanes with a family-focused guide, passing Sacré-Cœur, La Maison Rose, the last Paris windmills, Place du Tertre, and the Wall of Love. A game booklet helps keep children involved. Tours run in English, French, or Spanish, and guides such as Leo, Pedro, Santiago, Gonzalo, and Marin have led families at an easy pace.

“Excellent walking tour with knowledgeable, patient, friendly guide. Our guide Marin was very good with our 3 lively boys, kept them engaged and allowed them to ask lots of questions. As it was Halloween she even had a witches hat on and gave them some little eyeball sweets at the end (after checking it was ok with us!) Boys had a short easy quiz to do on the walk too and Marin also used her iPad to show us some extra info at certain points. All in all a great tour.”

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8.Louvre Guided Treasure Hunt for Families and Kids

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 92 reviews · 2 hours

Meet your English-speaking guide by the Louis XIV equestrian statue near the Louvre pyramid. Children get age-based activity booklets and solve a treasure hunt as your private group visits works such as the Venus of Milo, the Winged Victory, and the Mona Lisa. The two-hour tour includes museum tickets and is designed for children ages 3 to 12.

“Marcella was amazing and patient with our 3 children. She told the history in a concise way that had the kids hooked on each word. We visited some really interning art and the all the famous pieces too. The booklets were so engaging and kept the kids interested until the end. Thankyou so much Marcella you are amazing!!!!”

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9.Montmartre: Guided Tour for Kids and Families

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 57 reviews · 2 hours - 150 minutes · from $69

Meet near Anvers for a guided walk up and down Montmartre, with a visit to Sacré-Cœur, artists’ landmarks, playground breaks, and two included carousel rides for children. Guides such as Monica, Melanie, and Crystal have led families through the neighborhood in English, Spanish, Italian, and French. The walk ends at Moulin Rouge.

“Notre guide était super, elle a parlé directement aux enfants autant qu'aux adultes. Elle a su adapter sa présentation pour que tout le monde comprenne et ça c'est une qualité !”

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10.Louvre Museum Child-Friendly Private Tour for Families

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 52 reviews · 2 hours · from $376

Meet your private English- or French-speaking guide at the Arc de Triomphe du Carrousel, then explore the Louvre’s palace rooms and famous art on a child-friendly route. Expect the Mona Lisa, stories of Egyptian gods and the Da Vinci code, and works by Michelangelo, Ingres, and others. Guides including Joanna, Anna, and Carole have kept school-age children engaged.

“Notre guide Carole a été parfaite : sa proposition de parcours totalement adaptée, la clarté de son propos et les infos données à notre petit-fils de 10 ans …nous n’avons pas vu le temps passer . Peu avare de son temps , presque trois heures de bonheur . Merci à elle !!!!”

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11.Tootbus Kids Bus Tour Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 30 reviews · 1h 30m · from $35

Take a 90-minute ride around Paris with a live French-speaking guide who uses cultural stories and child-friendly prompts to keep young passengers involved. The electric bus passes the Louvre, Notre-Dame, the Champs-Élysées and the Eiffel Tower. Your ticket also includes Wi-Fi and an app with audio commentary, bus tracking and self-guided walking tours.

“Tb. Adaptē aux enfants mais de bonne qualité culturelle. Dynamique et stimulant ! 🙌”

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12.Private Family Tour, Highlights and Museum Visit

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 20 reviews · 150 minutes - 3 hours · from $69

Follow a private guide from the Louvre area through Paris streets, gardens and Seine-side landmarks, with games for children and a pastry stop for the family. Choose the Full Option to add a metro ride and the Grande Galerie de l’Évolution, where you can see dinosaurs and mammoths. Past guides have included Sammy and Pablo; the experience is designed for families, not a rapid monument checklist.

“Amazing! Pablo is a super guide for kids. They had so much fun with him.”

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13.Paris Kids tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 18 reviews · from $49

See Paris with your family on a three-hour guided bike tour past the Louvre, Notre-Dame and Hôtel de Ville, with views of the Eiffel Tower and historic Seine bridges. Your Dutch-speaking guide keeps explanations short and shares stories for children and adults. Bikes and helmets are included; the tour starts and ends in Parking Meyerbeer Opéra.

“Nice tour, well tailored to what children like. Length of the talks not too long. Our guide Eva did a great job!”

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14.Paris Louvre : Private Treasure Hunt for Families or groups

★★★★★★★★★★3.9 · 14 reviews · 2 hours

Meet your private guide beneath the Louis XIV statue for a two-hour Louvre mystery hunt. Use a booklet, riddles and observation challenges to trace a hidden vial among masterpieces, including the Mona Lisa, Venus de Milo and Winged Victory. Guides Hugo and Lisa have earned praise for keeping children involved, though the puzzles may suit school-age kids better than toddlers.

“We loved the tour of the louvre and treasure hunt with Hugo! He was very knowledgeable and kept the kids attention the whole time! (Ages 6 and 9) Highly recommend!”

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15.Montmarte painting session and walking tour for kids !

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · 2 hours · from $35

Meet guide Billy at Montmartre Cemetery for a two-hour, kid-focused walk through the artists’ neighborhood. Children solve mazes and creative challenges, hear about Picasso, Van Gogh, and Utrillo, then paint and sketch at a panoramic Paris viewpoint. Materials and a small prize are included; the route has steep streets and stays outdoors.

“Billy was exceptional! My kids said the tour with him was the highlight of our trip. Thanks so much!”

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