2 days in Paris: must-sees and local flavors

Stop off at 10 key sights around the city: from museums to iconic cathedrals, this beautiful city has it all and the Paris hop-on, hop-off bus allows you to take them all in at your own leisurely pace.Journey through the heart of the city and admire its most famous landmarks, including the Eiffel Tower, Arc de Triomphe, Grand Palais, Opéra Garnier, Champs de Mars, and Notre-Dame Cathedral.Simply select which famous landmarks you want to get a closer look at, then hop off the bus to see them and jump back on again to travel to the next. This super flexible tourist bus gives you the freedom to choose what you want to see and when, making it ideal for those of you who don’t want to fix yourself to a rigid schedule.The tour also includes a fascinating audio guide in 9 different languages, giving you the opportunity to learn all about the buildings and monuments as you pass them by.Make sure to download the free mobile app for live bus arrival times, route maps, landmark information, and more!

Pssst: the English guided tour is popular and books up fast! We recommend checking availability here and reserving your spot well in advance. Or you can go for a self audio guided tour in the morning (booking not required for this option).  Take a well-earned break after a busy day of sightseeing and relax over some fine wine and cheese at Paris' most exciting wine bar. It's the number one destination in Paris for wine lovers.From Sauvignon Blanc to Châteauneuf-du-Pape, you'll be taken on a journey from grape to wine before tasting three French wines. The experience combines historical insights with wine-tasting education and information about the wine-making regions around France. Journey into the atmospheric wine cellars at Les Caves du Louvre and discover a world of wine with a memorable wine-tasting tour experience with their trained sommeliers.This experience is an adult-only tasting session. If you have bought a child pass, your child/teen will not be allowed to participate in this event. Be sure to book a non-drinker slot for your child on their booking website. There is also a comfortable waiting area with free Wi-Fi, where they can relax and wait for you while you attend the tasting.

Climbing up the steps of this world-famous structure is how its creator, Gustave Eiffel, intended for it to be enjoyed. On this expert guide-led tour, you’ll do just that. You’ll get to know fascinating secrets behind its engineering and tales of its history as you enjoy the view, which only gets better the higher you climb!The Eiffel Tower is simply unmissable on a trip to Paris, and this tour is the very first guide-led climb up the stairs in the tower’s history.Those daring enough can step out on the first level’s transparent floor, where you can look down upon the forecourt below. Then you’ll carry on your climb to the second level, a dizzying 377 ft. in the air!

Sat on the corner of the historical Théâtre du Châtelet, Au Vieux Châtelet brasserie is everything you want in a traditional French brasserie: think cosy wood interiors, ornate trimmings and classic home cooking done right.Opt for the nation’s favourite croque monsieur - a toasted sandwich with molten gruyère cheese, smoked ham and Dijon mustard, topped with a buttery béchamel sauce. This mainstay has been on the menu for decades and for good reason; whether you’re in the mood for a lazy brunch or late afternoon pick-me-up, this is an absolute classic.Alternatively, for a bit of extra indulgence, go for a croque madame (very similar, but with a fried egg to crown the dish). Pair that with a cassis-flavored kir royale Champagne cocktail, and you’re all set!During summer months, the brasserie terrace is the perfect spot to bask in a bit of Parisian sunshine.

Explore Montmartre like a local on this fascinating walking tour. This atmospheric Parisian district is synonymous with cultural icons, and many famous artists once had studios there during the French Belle Époque, including Modigliani, Monet, Degas, Toulouse-Lautrec, Picasso and Van Gogh.On this 90 minute Montmartre tour, you'll be taken around the neighborhood to admire its unique architectural charm, while sampling interesting sights along the way. Your expert guide will provide you with historical insights and cultural facts as you stroll, and you'll have the chance to discover under-the-radar shopping boutiques and food specialists along the way where you can buy Paris' finest cheeses, charcuteries, crusty bread and wine. Admire the white-domed Sacré-Cœur basilica and enjoy splendid views of the whole city from the top of the huge hill.