Paris small group tours
Bonjour! Welcome to your Parisian path of discovery.
Paris: the opening act or grand finale to your tour
Lights twinkling like stars, architecture that spins its own stories with every curve, atmospheres as rich as a swirling full-bodied red... There is nothing quite like Paris. Along each cobbled street, tales are woven – of scullery maids, rich kings, and flamboyant showgirls – awaiting your own story. Venture down lantern-lit alleys where vines of flowers crawl, cross the River Seine on a boat and peer up at the Eiffel Tower morning, noon and night. Paris tours with Back-Roads are the beginning or ending of your French tale.
Paris group tours
London to Paris via the Channel Islands
From £5,059
La Belle France
From £3,169
What to do in Paris (before or after your tour)
Wander the Paris Catacombs
Deep underground lies a labyrinth of skulls and bones dimly lit by what would have been flickering flames in the 19th century. So, what exactly is this labyrinth or rather: what are the catacombs of Paris? What began as a spell of grave-digging (due to a public health outcry) under the cloak of night to avoid reactions from the Church was later transformed into a public by appointment viewing service. Even royalty like Charles X and Napoleon III visited. Now, it’s a maze of skulls whose faces you can peer into with wonder... what stories did they share during their lifetime?
Visit the Louvre Museum
Glide along smooth wooden floors as each ornate level of the Louvre Museum spirals beneath the capital city that bustles with sophisticated style. Among its treasures and riches from centuries gone by, you’ll discover an eternal beauty of distant shores, a monumental wedding and a victorious goddess in mid-flight. It's safe to say, the home of the sweet smile of the Mona Lisa will creep to the top of every curious traveller’s ‘what to see in Paris’ list. And perhaps, if you’ve read The Da Vinci Code, you’ll follow the pathway to its heart where there are more secrets to discover.
Journey to the Palace of Versailles
Mirrored halls that glitter with gold. Grand rooms that echo classic title War and Peace. Collections that merge the duality of tradition and modernity through time. The Palace of Versailles holds court on an estate made of manicured gardens, intimate lodgings, decorated theatre stages and more. With every step through this pocket of history, your eyes will wander – snagging on riches that dazzle, sparkle and hypnotise. How to get to Versailles from Paris? Some entry tickets include coach or train transfers from the French capital. Or you can opt to hop the train – the RER C from the city is the best (and most popular) choice.
Try famous foods in Paris
Swirls of hot chocolate so thick they’ve likely been melted by chocolatiers with a touch of magic. Supple steak frites cooked to your idea of perfection. Croissants equal parts flaky, buttery and soft served warm like a cosy hug. The list of famous foods in Paris is as rich as the decoration inside Sacré-Cœur. From local bakeries lining the streets of Montmartre to restaurants fit for Parisian royalty, and dining experiences on boats that bob along the River Seine, every way the breeze blows will carry the lingering scent of many delicacies you must try.
A city of romance
Paris takes the crown for witnessing couples dancing under moonlight – with the Eiffel Tower as their backdrop. It oozes passion after dark under the dim lights of the Moulin Rouge as tension builds for spectacular performances. And it most certainly entices all the senses when it comes to love. But there are other romantic cities to discover on your journey with Back-Roads...
