A tour guide’s perspective of Arc de Triomphe

Savor Ladurée macarons on your Champs-Élysées tour, ending with hosted entry to the Arc de Triomphe.

• Walk along the Champs-Élysées avenue, famous for luxury boutiques, cafes, and well-known landmarks such as the Petit Palais and the Grand Palais.
• The walking tour is led by a knowledgeable guide who'll share interesting insights into the history and architecture of the avenue and its landmarks.
• Visit Ladurée, a legendary Parisian pâtisserie, and sample its world-famous macarons.
• Your guide escorts you to the Arc de Triomphe entrance and hands over your tickets, letting you skip the ticket line.
• Explore the arch on your own—access the roof for expansive city views; visit the museum to learn about its history; and pay your respects at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier."

Inclusions

• Walking tour of Champs-Élysées

• English-speaking host

• Macaron tasting at Ladurée

• Hosted entry to Arc de Triomphe (tickets are handed over by your guide who is also your host)

• Rooftop access

Exclusions

• Guided tour on top of the Arc de Triomphe

• Transportation to and from the meeting point

• Entry to the Petit Palais and the Grand Palais

Walking tour

• The tour is inaccessible to wheelchair users.
• Pets are not allowed; guide dogs are.
• You should have moderate physical fitness levels.

At Arc de Triomphe

• Elevator access is reserved for visitors with mobility issues and only reaches the mezzanine—the final 42 steps must be climbed.
• Free entry is available for visitors under 18 and EU citizens under 26 (photo ID required).
• The last entry is 45 minutes before closing.
• Free entry on the first Sunday of January, February, March, November, and December and during Heritage Days.
• Special opening at 10am on Tuesdays, December 24 and 31.

######Need to know

At Arc de Triomphe

• No lockers available; avoid large suitcases (max size: 40×40×20 cm).
• No strollers (leave them with officials and collect them after).
• Prohibited items: flags, banners, selfie sticks, tripods, scooters, rollerblades, sharp objects, glass bottles, and weapons.

One evening, two unforgettable experiences: gourmet dining and Paris sightseeing.

• Everything you get: Enjoy a 5-step gourmet dinner with champagne aboard a double-decker bus, complete with panoramic nighttime views of Paris, departing and returning from 107, Avenue des Champs-Élysées (near Arc de Triomphe). Each table has a tablet offering audio-video commentary in six languages.
• Why choose this: It's the only dinner in Paris where a 5-course meal comes with a moving 360° view of the city’s landmarks.

Inclusions

• 5-course gourmet menu with a glass of champagne

• Panoramic glass roof for 360° night views of Paris

• Departure/return from/to Arc de Triomphe

Exclusions

• Extra drinks

What to bring

• Your booking confirmation and a valid photo ID are required for boarding.

What’s not allowed

• Outside food and drinks.

Accessibility

• This experience is not wheelchair accessible as it involves climbing to the upper dining deck via stairs on the bus.

Additional information

• Departure point: meet 15 minutes before departure at 107, Avenue des Champs-Élysées, near the Arc de Triomphe.
• Please find the menu here.
• Audio-video guide tablets at each table provide commentary in six languages via GPS.

Inclusions Arc de Triomphe

• Entry to Arc de Triomphe

• Rooftop access

• Informative pamphlets in 10 languages

Paris Catacombs

• Skip-the-line entry to Catacombs

• Audio Guide in English, French, German, and Spanish

Arc de Triomphe

• Tip: Pay homage at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier beneath the Arc de Triomphe, where an eternal flame commemorates WWI.
• Note that luggage is not allowed.
• Disclaimer: There are about 284 stairs up.
• A lift and traffic ramps are in place for people with reduced mobility.

Paris Catacombs

• Tip: After visiting the Catacombs, explore Montparnasse Cemetery, where notable artists like Jean-Paul Sartre rest.
• The Catacombs maintain a constant temperature of 14°C (57°F). Be sure to dress warmly or bring a jacket. Wear comfortable shoes and clothes that you don’t mind getting a little dirty
• This experience is not suitable for individuals with a motor disability or with cardiac or respiratory insufficiency, pregnant women, sensitive individuals, claustrophobic individuals.
• It is prohibited to enter the Catacombs with a suitcase, a large bag, or a motorcycle helmet. Bags no larger than 40x30x20 cm are allowed. They must be carried on the front or held at your side.
• Strollers are not allowed into the venue. Please use a baby carrier.
• Photography is allowed without the use of tripods or bulky equipment.
• Touching the bones is prohibited.