The 7 Best VIP Experiences in Paris

1.Seine River Dinner Cruise with Live Singer by VIP Yacht de Paris

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 604 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $126Our pick

Spend an evening aboard VIP Yacht de Paris, cruising past the Eiffel Tower, Notre-Dame, the Louvre and other landmarks. Choose a three-course dinner with or without drinks, listen to a live singer and head to the upper deck for city views. The cruise starts and ends at Port de la Rapée; the boat’s route can change with river conditions.

“Our table of four was front and center of the boat, so we had a perfect view of all the sights. The captain perfectly timed the cruise to be next to Eiffel Tower at 9pm for the hourly twinkle light show, which is best seen from the top side observation deck. The 3 appetizer options were all delicious. Dinner was served immediately after the Tower light show. Our table had sea bass, veal, and vegetarian meals. Each was perfectly prepared and tasty, as was the fresh bread. We drank coca-cola and St Germain red wine but there is also a full bar. The waiters were very busy serving food and…”

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2.Versailles: Entry ticket & Private Apartments VIP Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 298 reviews · 1h 30m

This 90-minute English tour pairs priority palace entry with a guided visit to the usually closed private apartments of Louis XV and Louis XVI. An official Palace of Versailles guide leads the way; afterward, you can explore the State Apartments and Hall of Mirrors on your own. Gardens and the Trianon Estate are not included.

“The rallying point was very confusing. They asked us to gather outside the building but we kept waiting and we were about to cancel when we were told by the admin of the palace to approach inside the building to the first floor. If the same could have been mentioned on the ticket or the email, it would have been easy Otherwise, the tour was informative and we had a good time”

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3.Catacombs of Paris Semi-Private VIP Restricted Access Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 288 reviews · from $185Top rated

Descend more than 20 meters beneath Paris with an English-speaking guide and no more than five other people. This two-hour tour includes timed, skip-the-line entry and access to restricted sections. Guides have included Marjolein, Ariane, David, Remi, and Leo. Expect 130 steps down, 112 up, cool air, and slippery floors.

“When you are done with all the art museums you have to book this Amazing tour to break up your trip. It’s very informative and the guide was incredible. Highly recommend for anyone who likes macabre”

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4.Private VIP Photoshoot with Experienced Photographer

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 72 reviews

Meet a private photographer in Paris, choose the locations you want to capture, and get professional guidance on poses and photo spots. Sessions last one or two hours, with Mattia associated with many bookings. Packages include retouched digital images, though the one-hour photo count is described inconsistently, so confirm it before booking.

“What an absolute pleasure! I will recommend this to anyone that wants a professional picture as souvenir.”

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5.The Crazy Experience, a VIP tour of the Cabaret

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 11 reviews · 3 hours · from $412

At Crazy Horse Paris, a dancer from the troupe leads a private, small-group backstage tour before the cabaret show. You’ll see VIP alcoves and hidden lounges, hear stories about the venue and life as a Crazy Girl, then watch the performance from VIP seats with appetizers and Champagne or two drinks. Tours are offered in English or French.

“First a VIP tour with Ginger Knockout, who was fabulous at telling us about the history of Crazy Horse and the life as a dancer at Crazy Horse. The show itself takes place in a small room with a small stage. Everthing is red. This means that it is very intimate. The girls are very well-built and well-trained and perform very professionally. A great experience.”

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6.Design Luxury Jewelry in le Marais, in the heart of Paris!

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 6 reviews · 3 hours · from $234

In Le Marais, jeweler Mona welcomes up to six people to her rue de Sévigné studio for an English-language jewelry design class. Share brunch, lunch or dinner with wine, then work on a pendant or stud earrings design. Mona completes the piece for quality and ships it after about three months.

“I felt so comfortable and welcome from the very first moment. Mona is incredibly warm, open, and genuinely kind. AND she creates truly beautiful jewelry. Time just flew by during the experience – she guided me step by step through creating the jewelry, making everything feel easy and relaxed. Honestly, I would have come just for the lovely conversations and nice food alone 😉 It was a truly special and unique experience, not focused on mass production at all, but very individual and personal. Something you don’t find often – highly recommended!”

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7.Paris VIP: Landmarks & Sightseeing Chauffeur Driven Tour 3hr

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · from $281

This private three-hour Paris tour pairs a chauffeur-driven vehicle with flexible stops for landmarks, shopping, markets, and neighborhood walks. Expect photo opportunities near icons such as the Eiffel Tower and Arc de Triomphe, plus hotel pickup, water, and phone chargers. Azaa, also named Aza, has driven recent Christmas outings, but confirm your driver when arranging your tour.

“A very enjoyable evening, even in the rain. Saw so much of Paris at Christmas-time and it didn’t feel rushed or exhausting. And the holiday markets were wonderful to experience.”

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